Creativejobscentral.com is a Scam - do NOT use their website!

Creative Jobs Central and similar "OUTFITS" are designed, to generate income for their owners and operators. They don't exist as a means to help consumers find work/employment.  

I believe, many, if not MOST of these "outfits" make much of their profit, by making their cancellation policies unclear and ambiguous. They also tend to downplay the true meaning of an AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING MEMBERSHIP, which is affixed to every subscription they sell.  

Cancellation clauses are often vague and ambiguous, in terms of the words and phrases they contain. Many such clauses are full of legal jargon (legal "mumbo jumbo"),which can confuse anyone, whose not well-versed in the area of business and contractual law! Often, such clauses employ old English semantics, phrases and terminology, unfamiliar to the average "lay-person". They also make frequent use of sparsely used conjunctions such as "heretofore", "thereunto". 

Many people might not know that, a good many of these scam sites, as well as companies reputed to have "questionable"(at best)business practices, often HIRE, and/or retain attorneys who create such clauses, for that PURPOSE ALONE.  

Be aware of ANYTHING which carries the term AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING MEMBERSHIP". To click "yes" or "OK" to the terms and conditions, is the same as a signature on a hard-copy contract, and is therefore, a legally binding agreement with the "seller". In which case, the "buyer" (user) agrees to have money automatically withdrawn from a checking account, or a charge posted to a credit card, at a regular interval.(usually, it's a specific calendar day on a monthly basis).  

It's often difficult to cancel, even when the victim believes he/she has followed the correct procedures. 

The billing dept. is likely to have an all-too-self-assured (aka- a brimming with a self-confidence that's NAUSEATING)"answer" man on staff, who's savvy in terms of legal matters. Being that he's familiar with the "lingo" used in the T&C, he "one-ups" the victims' demand for a refund, or complaints of being wrongfully billed, as he rattles off explanations (EXCUSES)of how all procedures must be completed, and what steps the victim failed to complete. (I.e.- "such-and-such" request/form, etc. was due, 10 days before the account or credit card was to be debited, otherwise, they'd incur a charge for the next month, even if the T&C required only 5 days, when the user agreed to it. Of course he's suddenly at a loss for words should the victim mention this, but he'll usually mumble something about "being new" with the company, and the 10 day rule has always been in effect. Meanwhile, the victim is still S.O.L. because, buried inconspicuously, among the fine print of the T&C, lies the disclaimer that terms are subject to change at anytime, without notice.) That's IF the person is "lucky". Usually, if the victim acts quickly, they can cancel successfully, with minimal damage.  

What's worse is, those who are slow to respond, or who don't correspond at all. Those perky cheerful customer service reps, who were so eager to answer questions,(and take money) at first, have become mysteriously difficult to reach. They don't bother to return calls, or respond to emails. 

Unfortunately, to get a refund from these outfits is extremely difficult, if not impossible. However, consumers CAN protect themselves from further damage and future losses.  

First, call your bank, AND the billing dept. of your CREDIT CARD company, ASAP! Explain the situation, tell them you've cancelled your membership, but they continue to charge/debit your account, and ask them to block all attempts to charges/debit your account. Include the fact you've tried to settle the matter with them, and that you BELIEVE you have followed all cancellation procedures as given in the T&C.  

This is one of those rare times when banks and creditors might be understanding of your situation because they've seen so much of it in recent years. Keep in mind, there is more legislation in place to protect consumers from this type of fraud.  

It's unlikely they'll reverse past charges, (all though, it never hurts to ask, just the same), but they'll probably agree to block all attempts to charge your card and/or debit your accounts  

Second, make sure to complete all transactions and cancellation procedures via online/email. Save, and print out a copy of the T&C and all email correspondence. This is mainly a precautionary measure which usually won't be necessary, but it renders something in writing, should legality become an issue.  

It can also prove useful, should you encounter that cocky, CLUELESS 20-something, employed by the credit card company, who refuses to stop the charges to your account.(He's also LONG PAST due for a lesson in humility). He believes the more money he makes for the company, and by being that good-lil-rule follower, who strictly adheres to ALL rules, regulations and company policies, the faster he'll advance on the corporate ladder. To have the necessary paperwork will likely result in an obsequious apology

Creative Jobs Central and similar "OUTFITS" are designed, to generate income for their owners and operators. They don't exist as a means to help consumers find work/employment.  

I believe, many, if not MOST of these "outfits" make much of their profit, by making their cancellation policies unclear and ambiguous. They also tend to downplay the true meaning of an AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING MEMBERSHIP, which is affixed to every subscription they sell.  

Cancellation clauses are often vague and ambiguous, in terms of the words and phrases they contain. Many such clauses are full of legal jargon (legal "mumbo jumbo"),which can confuse anyone, whose not well-versed in the area of business and contractual law! Often, such clauses employ old English semantics, phrases and terminology, unfamiliar to the average "lay-person". They also make frequent use of sparsely used conjunctions such as "heretofore", "thereunto". 

Many people might not know that, a good many of these scam sites, as well as companies reputed to have "questionable"(at best)business practices, often HIRE, and/or retain attorneys who create such clauses, for that PURPOSE ALONE.  

Be aware of ANYTHING which carries the term AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING MEMBERSHIP". To click "yes" or "OK" to the terms and conditions, is the same as a signature on a hard-copy contract, and is therefore, a legally binding agreement with the "seller". In which case, the "buyer" (user) agrees to have money automatically withdrawn from a checking account, or a charge posted to a credit card, at a regular interval.(usually, it's a specific calendar day on a monthly basis).  

It's often difficult to cancel, even when the victim believes he/she has followed the correct procedures. 

The billing dept. is likely to have an all-too-self-assured (aka- a brimming with a self-confidence that's NAUSEATING)"answer" man on staff, who's savvy in terms of legal matters. Being that he's familiar with the "lingo" used in the T&C, he "one-ups" the victims' demand for a refund, or complaints of being wrongfully billed, as he rattles off explanations (EXCUSES)of how all procedures must be completed, and what steps the victim failed to complete. (I.e.- "such-and-such" request/form, etc. was due, 10 days before the account or credit card was to be debited, otherwise, they'd incur a charge for the next month, even if the T&C required only 5 days, when the user agreed to it. Of course he's suddenly at a loss for words should the victim mention this, but he'll usually mumble something about "being new" with the company, and the 10 day rule has always been in effect. Meanwhile, the victim is still S.O.L. because, buried inconspicuously, among the fine print of the T&C, lies the disclaimer that terms are subject to change at anytime, without notice.) That's IF the person is "lucky". Usually, if the victim acts quickly, they can cancel successfully, with minimal damage.  

What's worse is, those who are slow to respond, or who don't correspond at all. Those perky cheerful customer service reps, who were so eager to answer questions,(and take money) at first, have become mysteriously difficult to reach. They don't bother to return calls, or respond to emails. 

Unfortunately, to get a refund from these outfits is extremely difficult, if not impossible. However, consumers CAN protect themselves from further damage and future losses.  

First, call your bank, AND the billing dept. of your CREDIT CARD company, ASAP! Explain the situation, tell them you've cancelled your membership, but they continue to charge/debit your account, and ask them to block all attempts to charges/debit your account. Include the fact you've tried to settle the matter with them, and that you BELIEVE you have followed all cancellation procedures as given in the T&C.  

This is one of those rare times when banks and creditors might be understanding of your situation because they've seen so much of it in recent years. Keep in mind, there is more legislation in place to protect consumers from this type of fraud.  

It's unlikely they'll reverse past charges, (all though, it never hurts to ask, just the same), but they'll probably agree to block all attempts to charge your card and/or debit your accounts  

Second, make sure to complete all transactions and cancellation procedures via online/email. Save, and print out a copy of the T&C and all email correspondence. This is mainly a precautionary measure which usually won't be necessary, but it renders something in writing, should legality become an issue.  

It can also prove useful, should you encounter that cocky, CLUELESS 20-something, employed by the credit card company, who refuses to stop the charges to your account.(He's also LONG PAST due for a lesson in humility). He believes the more money he makes for the company, and by being that good-lil-rule follower, who strictly adheres to ALL rules, regulations and company policies, the faster he'll advance on the corporate ladder. To have the necessary paperwork will likely result in an obsequious apology

Here's what Creative Jobs Central, and ANY and ALL OTHER so-called "job search SITES" are NOT designed to do for consumers. (aka "members"). They DO NOT exist to help people find jobs, to increase their respective incomes.  

There are sites which CLAIM to specialize in certain fields. In the entertainment industry, there's one in particular, which boasts of access to major record labels and high-end booking agencies (I don't know how much is fact or fiction, but it sounded like a 'crock"). Others outfits post vacancies, openings, etc. etc. according to geographic location.  

HOWEVER, in either case, to access this "inside" information, or to view the list of vacancies, one must first become a "member". This requires the PURCHASE of a subscription, which usually comes affixed with an automatically renewing membership (aka - automatically withdraw funds from the "member's bank account, or automatically charge a credit card-usually on a monthly basis. This is where they "get" a lot of folks.  

It would be one thing if they functioned like a booking agent/agency, or referral service, who actively sought employment for another party. Once they found employment, they then would take a percentage off the top.  

Unfortunately, CJC and other "pay sites", don't try to match consumers ("members")with 

vacancies in their respective fields, let alone, actively help them seek employment.  

Oh, but they're dutiful and prompt, come time to collect your "membership" fee.  

These "sites" are designed to make MONEY for those who OWN them, first and for most. Where I come, no matter the work performed, or service rendered, I got my pay AFTER the work was completed. In which case, they get paid when I get paid. I can look for work, not find it, and do "bad", by myself for free. Why pay someone to do "bad", for you?

There are too many online"businesses" employ card re-billing as standard procedure. 

 

Get your card company to straighten it out. If they get too many chargebacks, their merchant cerdit account could be shut down.

I am next victim of those MONEYSUCKERS form CREATIVEJOBSCENTRAL ! 

I know, that New Years Eve is going to be in next two months, but my NEW YEAR's Resolution started today: Spend 2 hours every day to place on internet how useless they are, how terrible customer service they provide, unable to find a jobs, instead of it, they just suck money from your acount automaticaly even you cancel it... They are really from different galaxy ! If you hear CREATIVE JOBS CENTRAL, SURF AWAY ! PLEASE DO NOT SET ANY ACCOUNT WITH THEM, DO NOT APPLY TO ANYTHING ON THEIR WEBSITE.

DONT GET SUCKED INTO THIS SITE! It is a scam!! There are no jobs at all and you only find that out after you pay the membership fee, now once you do find out that week after week they have really old jobs or jobs that are below entry level you are told to pay even more to see better jobs, I wish I would have checked out this web site first, I could have saved myself 50 buck!!!!

I also find myself a victim of Creative Jobs, I cancelled a few days after i started my subscription,that was many momnths ago. there was nothing there related to my area of expertise.  

Yesterday I find they charged my card with $49. 

Now I have to waist my time fighting this people,I will call my credit card co no to accept this people's charges. I am sure, like you guys, I will never recover my money.I wish I had seen this website at the time.

Just had the same terrible service where they continued to charge me. I'm chalking it up to experience but am hoping that they will cancel my account. After reading this I'm concerned that they won't. Awful site.

Everybody seem pissed off about their services, I took a 3 month subscription for acting jobs and i...found a job within 2 weeks..for me, worth it. 

If these jobs are on free access online, it means we don't know how to search online

I really wish I had read this before signing up. Did not have a good experience with these folks and I'd be surprised if they had any satisfied customers.