How to Know If Someone Has Copied Your Profile
How to Spot a Fake Copy of Your Ad
Copying ads to other websites happens quite often. Anyone can take your text and photos and post them elsewhere. This frequently happens on sketchy classifieds aggregators.
The first warning sign is usually text that you don't recognize or that contains weird phrasing. People often intentionally alter texts to bypass filters. You might find that a complete stranger is operating under your name.
It pays to occasionally search for your own name or nickname on internet search engines. If you come across an ad on a website where you haven't posted anything, it's a clear copy. Sometimes profile thieves even copy entire sections like private apartments without having permission to do so.
Why People Copy Profiles
Some people create fake profiles to scam clients. They want to lure people in using someone else's photos and names. This can ruin your reputation without you even knowing about it.
Other times, it's an effort to drive traffic to dead websites. Webmasters steal content to make their pages look active. They even use photos from categories like erotic massages without any regard for copyright.
Every such copy hurts your actual business. Clients then call numbers that don't belong to you or ask about things you know nothing about. That's why it's a good idea to keep track of where your presentation is running.
How to Protect Your Photos and Texts
The key is to use your own original materials. On our portal, approved photos and videos get a Sinzerce.com watermark, which makes theft a bit more difficult. Moreover, photos featuring someone else's logo are not published on our site at all.
Whenever you advertise somewhere, keep an eye on the status of your account. If you want peace of mind and organization, you can use the profile transfer feature, where you simply paste the link to your original profile and the system takes care of everything necessary.
Once your profile is approved by an administrator, you get 3 days of visible contact details for free. Service prices are not published on the website and are discussed over the phone, which increases discretion. Later on, membership costs CZK 499 per month; if unpaid, the contact info on the profile is hidden, but the profile remains.
What to Do If You Discover Theft
When you find your copied profile on another website, try contacting the operators of that site. In most cases, they should delete the ad upon your request. Sometimes they don't respond, which is why it's better to build your primary presentation on verified platforms.
You can create your legitimate account via a simple form, and registration is free, taking only a few minutes. After registering, you upload your own photos or video, which are then approved by an administrator. The profile is published only after having at least one photo or video.
If you need help with settings or anything else, write to [email protected]. The administrator will be happy to answer your questions and help resolve any issues regarding your ad.
