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I am submitting a complaint regarding TSI Journals / The Science International Journals, which appear to be operating a predatory publishing scam targeting scientists and physicians. After a friend found their site and we submitted a manuscript I quickly realized this was substandard, I was informed—only after acceptance—that I would be required to pay an article processing fee of approximately 2300 euros, a charge that was not clearly disclosed prior to submission. When I attempted to withdraw the article upon learning of these unexpected fees, the journal began pressuring me to pay an additional “withdrawal fee” in order to cancel the manuscript. This behavior is coercive, unethical, and fully inconsistent with legitimate academic publishing. The journal used misleading communication, lack of transparency, and financial pressure in an attempt to extract money from me. This is a significant concern for the broader scientific community, as trainees, researchers, and clinicians may be vulnerable to this type of exploitation. I request that the BBB investigate TSI Journals for deceptive business practices, including: • Non-transparent fees • Attempts to extort payment after article withdrawal • Misrepresentation as a legitimate scientific journal • Coercive and threatening communication aimed at extracting money These practices constitute a serious scam that undermines scientific integrity and preys on professionals trying to share their work responsibly