GISOL Hosting Fraud - Beware of bad hosts!

Just sending a message to help protect my fellow bloggers. Whatever you do, stay away from the host Gisol (Global Internet Solutions). I made a huge mistake in signing on with them in 2005, and ever since then, it has been a NIGHTMARE!

Things were fine for the first 3 years at a very minimal account, but then when I wanted to switch hosts, they basically said they had ownership of my domain. Of course, I didn't want to lose my domain name (it is, afterall, my name), so I asked how I can reconcile this. They said I could upgrade my account to this plan that was on promotion and I'd be paying almost exactly the same amount I had before on a yearly basis which was approx. $70. What they didn't explain is that I had to pay for a minimum of 36-months and at full price ($49.95/a month). Only after 8 months is when I could get the rebate (which they, then, blocked my number so I couldn't get ahold of them at this 8-month period).

Soooo not only did they charge my credit card almost $2,000 without my consent, they randomly suspended my account halfway through my term and said the only way I could get access to all my information is if I upgrade my account which would then cost me another $1,000! I obviously refused, and I LOST EVERYTHING!

That is basically my story in a nutshell. I just wanted to warn other that they are a complete fraud!

Had I done my research before and knew any better, I would have noticed all the reports and incidents with this company. There is a class action lawsuit against them and they have an "F" rating with the Better Business Bureau. BEWARE!

I am doing whatever I can to take action against them, but really, what I want to do most is protect others from becoming a victim of their fraud. The saddest part for me is not the loss of money, but the loss of memories.

Happy Blogging!

Sincerely,
Jiscilla