Who's behind Chio and VerifiedCharge.com? i.e. Why should we trust them?

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  • Tempest
    Too lazy to set a custom title
    • May 2004
    • 10217

    #1

    Who's behind Chio and VerifiedCharge.com? i.e. Why should we trust them?

    Waaaayyyyyyy back when Chio first mentioned that he was going to develop this alternative to ePass, this issue was raised and Chio said he would come out and let everyone know who was involved, what their background was etc. etc. etc. so we could figure out if they were "trustworthy"... I've been away for a few days and notice things seemed to have opened up at least in some limited way...

    So where's the disclosure about who's going to be holding onto everyone's money? Who are these people and what are their backgrounds?
  • After Shock Media
    It's coming look busy
    • Mar 2001
    • 35299

    #2
    He has answered some in the thread. Money would be held by BOA up to FDIC 100,000 per account if I recall. As in a real bank and the security of it.

    Only people who deffinatly will stay way the fuck away are the mass tax dodgers who think epass offers them enough invisability from the IRS that they are safe in the US if they just use an ATM. Which of course is about 75% of gfy's small to average US webmasters.

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    • fuzebox
      making it rain
      • Oct 2003
      • 22351

      #3
      Chio is trustworthy and has solid references.

      I will let him reply though, it's not my business to list off what he's done.

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      • Spunky
        I need a beer
        • Jun 2002
        • 133986

        #4
        He does a good pirate imitation and seems like a smart cat.I'm sure it will all come out eventually and people will make their own decisions.The toughest part is getting people to trust the company

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        • Tempest
          Too lazy to set a custom title
          • May 2004
          • 10217

          #5
          Originally posted by Spunky
          The toughest part is getting people to trust the company
          Exactly... So far I've avoided getting an epass account and am really hopeful for what Chio is offering... I just remember the promise of full disclosure and so would like to see that.

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          • Boobmeister
            Confirmed User
            • Feb 2007
            • 105

            #6
            I'm still put off by the lie Chio made when he said he sold the autoblogger company to Edgeprod. It was apparently done so he could skip out of supporting the original versions of autoblogger.

            Poor customer support is what did in epass, it is going to take some convincing to get onboard to this new program.

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            • CyberHustler
              Masterbaiter
              • Feb 2006
              • 28735

              #7
              Originally posted by Boobmeister
              I'm still put off by the lie Chio made when he said he sold the autoblogger company to Edgeprod. It was apparently done so he could skip out of supporting the original versions of autoblogger.
              Links? I don't remember this... Maybe happened before I joined GFY.
              “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

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              • Boobmeister
                Confirmed User
                • Feb 2007
                • 105

                #8
                Originally posted by Cyber-Hu$tler
                Links? I don't remember this... Maybe happened before I joined GFY.
                It was a month or so ago, it was exposed within some feedpushers drama thread. I believe Jace spilled the beans first, I'll have to find the links.

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                • fuzebox
                  making it rain
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 22351

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Boobmeister
                  I'm still put off by the lie Chio made when he said he sold the autoblogger company to Edgeprod. It was apparently done so he could skip out of supporting the original versions of autoblogger.

                  Poor customer support is what did in epass, it is going to take some convincing to get onboard to this new program.
                  He actually said it as a personal favor to Edgeprod, who had talked too much shit and needed some substance to back it up. It was a mistake, he admitted that, but you can rest assured this product is on a completely different level than Autoblogger.

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                  • Boobmeister
                    Confirmed User
                    • Feb 2007
                    • 105

                    #10
                    Originally posted by fuzebox
                    He actually said it as a personal favor to Edgeprod, who had talked too much shit and needed some substance to back it up. It was a mistake, he admitted that, but you can rest assured this product is on a completely different level than Autoblogger.
                    I remember one of Edgeprod's first announcements as the fake owner was that he wasn't going to support the old versions of autoblogger.

                    I would like to give Chio another chance, but some details of his customer support staff would lend a lot to his program's credibility.

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                    • martinsc
                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 27047

                      #11
                      I just hope that VC will make it and become a new industry standard....
                      Make Money

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                      • Barefootsies
                        Choice is an Illusion
                        • Feb 2005
                        • 42635

                        #12
                        Originally posted by martinsc
                        I just hope that VC will make it and become a new industry standard....
                        Amen sista..
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                        • Boobmeister
                          Confirmed User
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 105

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Cyber-Hu$tler
                          Links? I don't remember this... Maybe happened before I joined GFY.
                          http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=765672

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                          • CyberHustler
                            Masterbaiter
                            • Feb 2006
                            • 28735

                            #14
                            Ooooooooh...

                            So, If I read this correctly ( I'm not 100% sober right now) it seems Chio helped edgeprod bully cyberxxx by lying for him about buying FeedPushers... ?
                            “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

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                            • PunkRockXXX
                              So Fucking Banned
                              • Mar 2007
                              • 486

                              #15
                              what makes you trust epass/paypal with your money?

                              you can ask that question about any company who do monetary volume with..

                              VC is going to become standard.

                              IMO you made this thread with an preconceived agenda of slander.
                              Last edited by PunkRockXXX; 10-07-2007, 10:26 PM.

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                              • fuzebox
                                making it rain
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 22351

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Cyber-Hu$tler
                                Ooooooooh...

                                So, If I read this correctly ( I'm not 100% sober right now) it seems Chio helped edgeprod bully cyberxxx by lying for him about buying FeedPushers... ?
                                I think you have the wrong company in mind. Chio owns Autoblogger Pro, not Feed Pushers. Chio does own Feedspinner, which is a different product.

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                                • CyberHustler
                                  Masterbaiter
                                  • Feb 2006
                                  • 28735

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by fuzebox
                                  I think you have the wrong company in mind. Chio owns Autoblogger Pro, not Feed Pushers. Chio does own Feedspinner, which is a different product.
                                  I meant AutoBlogger Pro, the Hennessey was typing for me... I'm going to stop trying to comprehend things for the night and check back tomorrow.
                                  “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

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                                  • PunkRockXXX
                                    So Fucking Banned
                                    • Mar 2007
                                    • 486

                                    #18
                                    www.VerifiedCharge.com
                                    www.VerifiedCharge.com
                                    www.VerifiedCharge.com

                                    :D

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                                    • Tempest
                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                      • May 2004
                                      • 10217

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by PunkRockXXX
                                      what makes you trust epass/paypal with your money?

                                      you can ask that question about any company who do monetary volume with..

                                      VC is going to become standard.

                                      IMO you made this thread with an preconceived agenda of slander.
                                      Besides being an idiot... Who are you??? I started this thread for the exact reason I stated and if you had actually read the thing you'd have noticed that I don't trust ePass and don't do anything with them... There's way too many fucking morons on this board. Perhaps you should shut the fuck up before you say something even more idiotic and it reflects badly on Chio's company... Just crawl back to wherever you came from and let us business people talk...

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                                      • sicone
                                        Retired
                                        • Jan 2004
                                        • 18453

                                        #20
                                        I dont know Chio or any other pirates for that matter.. but if he metioned BOA (Bank of America (sucks hairy ass)).. they are not very adult friendly... I wonder how this will play out....

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                                        • hateman
                                          So Fucking Banned
                                          • Jul 2003
                                          • 1623

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by sicone
                                          I dont know Chio or any other pirates for that matter.. but if he metioned BOA (Bank of America (sucks hairy ass)).. they are not very adult friendly... I wonder how this will play out....
                                          BOA has already dumped Epassporte. Why is it going to be any different with Chio?

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                                          • AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE
                                            best designer on GFY
                                            • Mar 2003
                                            • 30307

                                            #22
                                            Any processing or money mover is a good thing.

                                            I hope Verified Charge fill's in the gaps others have failed in.
                                            Good luck CHio and Co.

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                                            • After Shock Media
                                              It's coming look busy
                                              • Mar 2001
                                              • 35299

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by sicone
                                              I dont know Chio or any other pirates for that matter.. but if he metioned BOA (Bank of America (sucks hairy ass)).. they are not very adult friendly... I wonder how this will play out....
                                              Have you ever bothered to look at a CCbill check in the past decade or so?

                                              Yes I also agree and think BOFA suck drippy tranny dick, and many assorted branches shitcan adult webmasters while others are perfectly fine with them all the time.

                                              I have not spoken to chio in a few days and not sure what is lined up in the UK end (he may have mentioned it).

                                              Though if given a choice behind a FDIC insured bank and some offshore company with a suck it and like it attitude, I know where I would place my risk at. Please notice I did say risk, it all is a risk to some degree. Many feel you should ATM your money out of epass the second it comes in. Others do not use epass at all, then some keep money in their. I am the latter of those, I guess cause I do not have an ATM and I just use it to pay people for work. If it builds up beyond a set point that I deam is my personal risk level I trade it over for some paypal and pull it out.

                                              This coming from someone who has lost money from ibill, adultcheck, westside billing, globill, and a few others that are escaping my mind right now.

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                                              • Rui
                                                web
                                                • Dec 2001
                                                • 9533

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by PunkRockXXX
                                                what makes you trust epass/paypal with your money?

                                                you can ask that question about any company who do monetary volume with..

                                                VC is going to become standard.

                                                IMO you made this thread with an preconceived agenda of slander.
                                                please tell me your joking...

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                                                • crockett
                                                  in a van by the river
                                                  • May 2003
                                                  • 76818

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by hateman
                                                  BOA has already dumped Epassporte. Why is it going to be any different with Chio?
                                                  Yea Bank of Ameria has to be the worst choice ever for use of anything in the adult industry. I like Chio so I hope it works out for him. However haven't we seen more than enough stories about BOA and them closing webmasters accounts because they work in adult?

                                                  BOA is for banks what GoDaddy is for domains. They are big but don't fucking use them.
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                                                  • After Shock Media
                                                    It's coming look busy
                                                    • Mar 2001
                                                    • 35299

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by crockett
                                                    Yea Bank of Ameria has to be the worst choice ever for use of anything in the adult industry. I like Chio so I hope it works out for him. However haven't we seen more than enough stories about BOA and them closing webmasters accounts because they work in adult?

                                                    BOA is for banks what GoDaddy is for domains. They are big but don't fucking use them.
                                                    Read my above post or if you want short and sweet. Look at a ccbill check.

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                                                    • baddog
                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                      • Apr 2001
                                                      • 107089

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by hateman
                                                      BOA has already dumped Epassporte. Why is it going to be any different with Chio?
                                                      No gambling sites allowed?

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                                                      • baddog
                                                        So Fucking Banned
                                                        • Apr 2001
                                                        • 107089

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by crockett
                                                        BOA is for banks what GoDaddy is for domains. They are big but don't fucking use them.
                                                        Funny, I use both with no problems.

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                                                        • KrisKross
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Jan 2006
                                                          • 5025

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by PunkRockXXX
                                                          what makes you trust epass/paypal with your money?
                                                          Simple. I don't.

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                                                          • Klen
                                                            • Aug 2006
                                                            • 32235

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by baddog
                                                            No gambling sites allowed?
                                                            Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.

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                                                            • eroswebmaster
                                                              March 1st, 2003
                                                              • Jul 2001
                                                              • 20295

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                              Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.
                                                              that must be recent.

                                                              and to the OP...you shouldn't trust them...you should do exactly what it sounds like you're doing...due diligence.
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                                                              • lazycash
                                                                Troll Patrol
                                                                • Aug 2002
                                                                • 15214

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                                Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.
                                                                Lol, who told you that, they are still processing for a bunch.
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                                                                • JD
                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                  • Sep 2003
                                                                  • 22651

                                                                  #33
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                                                                  • fuzebox
                                                                    making it rain
                                                                    • Oct 2003
                                                                    • 22351

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                                    Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.
                                                                    http://www.ultimatebet.com/banking/deposit

                                                                    http://www.ultimatebet.com/banking/deposit/method/fps/

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                                                                    • baddog
                                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                                      • Apr 2001
                                                                      • 107089

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                                      Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.
                                                                      Effective when?

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                                                                      • JamesK
                                                                        hi
                                                                        • Jun 2002
                                                                        • 16731

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                                        Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.
                                                                        I still deposit cash on my PokerStars account with ePass
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                                                                        • Chio
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Oct 2002
                                                                          • 8002

                                                                          #37
                                                                          Since most of the questions were answered in my previous replies in the other thread as well as by people in this thread I'll address the support issue.

                                                                          We are still in beta but at launch our plan for support is simple.

                                                                          Will will have an 800 number in the US as well as free phone numbers in Europe for customers, and clients to reach us in the event of any concerns or problems. Additionally we have a full ticket support system where all tickets are answered within 24 hours and at launch we expect to bring the times down considerably.

                                                                          The plan for launch in regards to support is as wait time increase on the 800#to more than an average of 5 minutes we will add additional support staff.

                                                                          Also I'd like to mention... I've said it before but it bears repeating we will NOT accept gambling sites for any reason.

                                                                          Thanks to everyone for the kind words.

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                                                                          • Profits of Doom
                                                                            Monster Rain
                                                                            • Feb 2004
                                                                            • 4978

                                                                            #38
                                                                            I have never had a problem using Bank of America for adult, either with online businesses or physical stores. The vast majority of adult bookstores I ran used Bank of America openly with zero problems. If they dumped Epass it was strictly because of online gambling, which they will close your account for in a second if they catch you. I really have to question what was going on for anyone to have had a problem with them accepting adult businesses...
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                                                                            • Tempest
                                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                              • May 2004
                                                                              • 10217

                                                                              #39
                                                                              Originally posted by Chio
                                                                              Since most of the questions were answered in my previous replies in the other thread as well as by people in this thread
                                                                              Actually no... The "full disclosure" of who owns, has invested in and runs the company etc. hasn't been made. I suspect you're swamped, but still, complete transparency and full disclosure sooner rather than later would be a very good thing.

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                                                                              • HairToStay
                                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                                • Oct 2002
                                                                                • 1521

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by Profits of Doom
                                                                                I have never had a problem using Bank of America for adult, either with online businesses or physical stores. The vast majority of adult bookstores I ran used Bank of America openly with zero problems. If they dumped Epass it was strictly because of online gambling, which they will close your account for in a second if they catch you. I really have to question what was going on for anyone to have had a problem with them accepting adult businesses...
                                                                                Go back 3 years to SilverCash having their accounts closed without notice because they were an adult business. SOLELY because of that. Call Bank Of America and ask them if they will allow any adult businesses to have an account.

                                                                                They will tell you no to adult and no to the liquor industry
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                                                                                • JFK
                                                                                  FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
                                                                                  • Jan 2002
                                                                                  • 67373

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by HairToStay
                                                                                  Go back 3 years to SilverCash having their accounts closed without notice because they were an adult business. SOLELY because of that. Call Bank Of America and ask them if they will allow any adult businesses to have an account.

                                                                                  They will tell you no to adult and no to the liquor industry
                                                                                  adult and liquor 2 sins, what no tobacco ? Are they run by evangelicals?

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                                                                                  • Tempest
                                                                                    Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                    • May 2004
                                                                                    • 10217

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Bump for full disclosure...

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                                                                                    • Profits of Doom
                                                                                      Monster Rain
                                                                                      • Feb 2004
                                                                                      • 4978

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Originally posted by HairToStay
                                                                                      Go back 3 years to SilverCash having their accounts closed without notice because they were an adult business. SOLELY because of that. Call Bank Of America and ask them if they will allow any adult businesses to have an account.

                                                                                      They will tell you no to adult and no to the liquor industry
                                                                                      I just spoke to somebody on the 800 customer service number and they told me they allowed both adult and liquor, so I'm not sure where you got this from.

                                                                                      All three adult bookstores and the nightclub I ran in Memphis, Tn used Bank of America openly with no problems. I also have a Bank of America account that I have never had a problem using for adult...
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                                                                                      • munki
                                                                                        Do Fun Shit.
                                                                                        • Dec 2004
                                                                                        • 13393

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        I'm looking forward to opportunities this new system will present...

                                                                                        Any word on working with nats for either members or affiliates side yet? Very very interested in that case...

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                                                                                        • V_RocKs
                                                                                          Damn Right I Kiss Ass!
                                                                                          • Nov 2003
                                                                                          • 32449

                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                                                          Epassporte doesnt allow gambling sites also.
                                                                                          Really? Seems to me that they have been doing so for three years now.

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                                                                                          • VicD
                                                                                            ICQ: 304-611-162
                                                                                            • Feb 2005
                                                                                            • 13245

                                                                                            #46
                                                                                            I trust nobody with my money but you have no choice sometimes...

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                                                                                            • justsexxx
                                                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                              • Aug 2001
                                                                                              • 13723

                                                                                              #47
                                                                                              Didn't BOA also dump silvercash?
                                                                                              Questions?

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                                                                                              • Chio
                                                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                                                • Oct 2002
                                                                                                • 8002

                                                                                                #48
                                                                                                Sorry for the delay in responding we have been extremely busy as you can imagine.

                                                                                                To answer your questions Verifiedcharge/payagent are owned by my company and I have only one other partner in this business (he's a developer/friend that has worked with me nearly 10 years). We are based in Florida and also have operations in the UK and hope to expand to other regions as we grow.

                                                                                                As most of you know this is something I've been working on for a long time and to finally be in beta is very exciting.

                                                                                                I'll take this post to also mention that we should have epass like debit cards (will work internationally too) within a few weeks. This is great news for all that were waiting on this.

                                                                                                As always if anyone has any questions or concerns you can reach me via ICQ (in location) or through the vc support system.

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                                                                                                • Wicked 1
                                                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                                                  • Feb 2003
                                                                                                  • 188

                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                  Chio

                                                                                                  When will we be able to get ATM cards ?.

                                                                                                  At the moment I have funds being sent to the verifiedcharge that I cannot access till I get a card as I'm in Australia as your system says it only sends to US bank accounts.


                                                                                                  When and where will we be informed of changes ?.

                                                                                                  I see no sense in continuing to send my earnings to a system that has no way for me to withdraw my funds and no time frame for change.

                                                                                                  It's a pity Epic Cash did not mention this when they suggested it affiliates use VerifiedCharge instead of Epassporte.

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                                                                                                  • V_RocKs
                                                                                                    Damn Right I Kiss Ass!
                                                                                                    • Nov 2003
                                                                                                    • 32449

                                                                                                    #50
                                                                                                    I shook his hand once. That should be enough.

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