Google AI does a brutal takedown of that scammer.
Complaints for Hirenotary.com overwhelmingly cite a “pay-to-play” scam. The company solicits notaries with promises of lucrative loan signing jobs, demanding a membership fee to join. According to countless reports, once the fee is paid, members receive no work, zero customer support, and are entirely ghosted by the platform. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Community consensus and authoritative sources detail specific complaints and risks:
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The “Pay-to-Play” Trap: Notaries are charged a one-year subscription fee (ranging from \(\$39\) to \(\$48\)) but report receiving absolutely zero actionable signing jobs in return.
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Zero Communication: Multiple users report that after paying, attempting to contact the company regarding leads or refunds results in “crickets” or unanswered emails.
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Unsolicited Marketing: The platform aggressively spams notaries via email and physical postcards using sophisticated marketing tactics.
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Official Warnings: Legitimate industry organizations, such as the National Notary Association, explicitly warn notaries to beware of HireNotary.com and advise never to pay a fee to get signing work. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
If you have already fallen victim to this platform, notaries often advise disputing the charge directly with your bank or credit card company. You can also verify the business details or file a formal complaint by visiting the Better Business Bureau Business Profile. To read further experiences from other professionals, check out the Notary Cafe Forums. [1]
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