Description

IQ Test Academy poses as a non-profit out of Hong Kong, China. After taking the test, they will ask for payment to see your score after paying $7.99. There is no way to cancel, and you will be charged a $40+ intentional fee. The US needs to take steps to remove companies posting as nonprofits operating in a foreign nation scamming Americans.

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI: 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM

If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:

• Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
• Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
• Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
• Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.

If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.