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Scammer's address Indianapolis, IN 46218, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location IN 46804, USA
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Other
I, Kamran *********, along with Anthony *********, ordered four music videos from Craig Allen Films in hopes to turn our music hobbies into a profession. These four videos were to include filming, editing, and a two week delivery for the price of $1,400, which has not been delivered. Three payments were made. First $700, then another $700, and $200 made by Anthony *********. Then another $200 paid by Kamran ********. All communications were done through Instagram direct messaging between my account, azadimusic260, and Craig Allen’s account, craigallenfilms. All payments were made with Cashapp. I have screenshots of all of our communications.
Communications with Craig Allen began on June 8, 2023, when we inquired about an offer posted to his Instagram story of $250 for one music video, including filming and editing, with delivery date of 2 weeks after shoot. After negotiating travel fees and more, we agreed to send $1,400 for 4 music videos with the promised delivery date. If 1 music video would take 2 weeks to complete after filming, that would mean 4 videos would take a maximum of 2 months (2 weeks x 4 = 8 weeks) to be completed and sent to us. The first 2 music videos were shot on June 17, 2023. The second 2 music videos were shot on June 22, 2023. This was agreed upon because we initially reached out to Craig Allen from an offer he was advertising on his Instagram page, stating that he would film and edit 2 music videos for $600 dollars and would receive the 2 videos in 2 weeks. We agreed on $700 for travel. Unfortunately, I do not have screenshots of this, but there is ample evidence, which will be shown, that Craig Allen was well aware that he was ridiculously late. After the video shoot on June 22, 2023, we agreed to shoot one more music video the next day (June 23, 2023) for the price of $400. A deposit of $200 was sent for this.
On June 23, 2023, Craig Allen informed us that he could not meet that night because of personal reasons. Due to scheduling of upcoming travel plans, we could know longer shoot this video. We informed Craig Allen of this on June 29, 2023. Because we could no longer film this video, we asked for him to send back the deposit. Although Craig Allen has a no refund policy for his deposits, it would not apply to this situation because he had to reschedule just like us. Craig Allen informed us that he could send back the deposit in 3 weeks. Craig Allen has never sent back the deposit. It is also documented, based on times shown in the messages, that Craig Allen was late for both of the video shoot days.
The due date for the first 2 music videos was July 15, 2023. The due date for the second 2 music videos was July 20, 2023. After not getting back responses to 3 of our messages during the waiting time, Craig Allen finally responded on August 31, 2023, informing us that all 4 of the music videos would be delivered that upcoming weekend (August 2 & 3, 2023). Although late, we were okay with it at this time. The days he promised delivery passed, and we received no music videos.
On September 6, 2023, Craig Allen informed us to resend our songs because they had been corrupted on his end and he could not open them. This makes me believe that he had not been working on our videos the whole time. It is very important to note that Craig Allen Films continues to shoot with many new clients, frequently posting new offers and deals to shoot. He was accepting plenty of new customers, yet still had not fulfilled our order, while holding my $1,600.
On September 25, 2023, we asked Craig Allen what was going on. As expected, he did not respond after reading our messages. We then asked him if sending an extra $200 would make him deliver our videos soon. Of course, there is no reason we should have to pay him extra money to deliver, because they all should have been in our email inbox by July 20, 2023. We did this out of desperation, as we were losing credibility with potential investors for our music, given the fact we had told them that the videos would be done in early August. On this date of September 25, 2023, Craig Allen informed us that if we sent $200 now, he would have the videos done the next day. I sent him $200 through Cashapp with PNC bank, so he has already started a dispute to get his money back. September 26th passed and of course no music videos were delivered.
On October 2, 2023 we sent another message begging him to deliver. On October 6, 2023, we informed Craig Allen that if he did not get us the videos soon, we would chargeback all of the money we had sent him. He then responded saying that all of the videos would come on Sunday night, which is October 8, 2023. Of course, they never arrive. On October 10, 2023 we messaged Craig Allen saying that we will chargeback the money if he cannot at least send us 1 or 2 of the videos by the next day. Craig Allen responded saying that he will send them in the next few days. Of course, they never arrive. At this point, we decide that we will be charging back the whole $1,600 regardless of whether or not he ever sends the videos. We understood that even if he delivered the videos, they were over five months late from the promised date, the quality would not be up to par, and requesting revisions would be impossible. During this time, we could have reshot the videos with other directors, but we did not due to Craig Allen continuously giving us his word that he would deliver the videos while keeping my money.
More texts were sent and no reply was received. On November 2, 2023, we informed Craig Allen that we are done with waiting and will go to the bank for a chargeback. He replied, “They’ll all be to you in the next few days. My word.” Of course, a few days go by, and no music videos.
On November 7, 2023, more texts were sent with no reply from Craig Allen. Craig Allen then attempts to slander us on Instagram. He replies to a comment left by us on Instagram, informing us that one music video will be delivered that night, the 7th, and the other three will be delivered by November 23, 2023. Of course, the one video did not come that night, and the rest did not come on November 23, 2023.
On December 17, 2023, 2 out of 4 videos were delivered, and more false promises of the other two’s delivery were made. The quality of the first video was unacceptable and required many hours of editing them myself. On December 16, 2023, we texted him that we will get in contact with the many other people he has scammed to expose him on Instagram. He responded saying he does not care. He now has my Instagram account ********* blocked.
Regardless of if the other 2 are delivered, I need to have Craig Allen Films pay back my $1,600 for not delivering on his promised service, repeatedly lying, wasting our time and effort, ruining our credibility, and delaying the start of turning my hobby into something professional.
As proof, all of the screenshots of our interactions can be seen. I also have additional statements of many other victims of his scam. He is a known scammer and pathological liar. He accepts way too many orders, keeps the money, and does not deliver till months later with terrible quality.
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location LA 70726, USA
Total money lost $50
Type of a scam Online Purchase
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Scammer's address N/A, Detroit, MI 48224, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48224, USA
Total money lost $155
Type of a scam Online Purchase
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Type of a scam Online Purchase
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Country United States
Victim Location TX 77505, USA
Total money lost $8,000
Type of a scam Investment
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Country United States
Victim Location NH 03743, USA
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Scammer's address Blossom Valley, CA 94040, USA
Country United States
Victim Location CA 94040, USA
Total money lost $79
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's website Instagram
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92582, USA
Total money lost $450
Type of a scam Phishing
Scammer's website instagram
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Country United States
Victim Location CO 81023, USA
Total money lost $7
Type of a scam Online Purchase
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Country United States
Victim Location CA 91766, USA
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location QC H1M 3A6, CAN
Total money lost $220
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's website Instagram
Scammer's address NC, USA
Country United States
Victim Location TX 78214, USA
Type of a scam Other
It is a scam so I found out. I have reported it to Synchrony Bank. The charge is pending on my account.
After further inquiry found that they are scammers.
Country United States
Victim Location MD 21701, USA
Total money lost $2
Type of a scam Other
Country United States
Victim Location TN 38016, USA
Total money lost $60
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48507, USA
Total money lost $39
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's address MADISON HEIGHTS
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48071, USA
Total money lost $60
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's address Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Country United States
Victim Location LA 70807, USA
Total money lost $20
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 90068, USA
Total money lost $68
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48176, USA
Total money lost $30
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location ON N2E 1C8, CAN
Total money lost $43.72
Type of a scam Online Purchase