CIOReview Reviews 20

After writing a negative review about them on 6th Feb, they have caused Trustpilot to contact me for more information, specifically my name, e-mail address, reference number and telephone number.

They already have my e-mail address as they send me spam e-mails despite being asked to stop. They already have my name from my e-mail address. There is no reference number in their e-mail. The do not have, and are not going to get, my phone number.

Prior to this contact, they were previously told not to contact me several times, including 24.10.22, 30.8.21, 8.4.21 and 30.3.21, and several times before that.

I remain of the opinion that they are at worst a scam and at best extraordinarily unprofessional and not worth anyone's time.

The text of their most recent e-mail with my company's name and product redacted:

"Hi XXX,

I hope this email finds you well.

I'm Kinley from ciorevieweurope.com, a prominent magazine reaching over 132000 qualified print and digital subscribers across UK and Europe. We cover what matters most to enterprise technology leaders from scalability and integration to automation and AI-driven transformation. Our editorial mission is to highlight the organizations shaping the future of digital innovation and enterprise transformation.

I’m pleased to inform you that XXX has been shortlisted to be featured as the ‘XXX XXX Management Solution of the Year in UK 2026'. This selection reflects nominations from our readership and a detailed review by our editorial board and industry specialists, who noted your solutions as the best in innovation and reliability.

Notably, you will be the sole organization featured as 'XXX XXX Management Solution of the Year in UK 2026' in this issue.

As part of this, we want to feature XXX in a detailed 2-page profile exploring your technological objectives, innovations, and the impact your solutions have on clients. We aim to craft an insightful story that helps readers understand your leadership and focus on advancing the tech ecosystem.

Your article will appear alongside insights from senior decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, and Chief Digital Officers, who discuss experiences, advice, and perspectives on key industry issues. These articles have consistently helped solutions providers in previous editions, enhancing their visibility and increasing revenue.

Similarly, XXX can expand its presence and utilize the recognition's reprints in its outreach initiatives to attract more prospects, as they will be more inclined to work with the recipient of the 'XXX XXX Management Solution of the Year in UK 2026' title.

To support organizations in sharing these stories beyond the magazine, our team provides full reprint rights, a recognition logo, and other benefits for a nominal amount.

XXX, I'd be glad to arrange a brief discussion between you and our senior manager, who is more knowledgeable, to walk you through this and share how others have effectively utilized it. Let me know a convenient time to connect.

Regards,
Kinley
______________
Kinley Burton
CIOReview Europe
+1 510 996-5125
600 S Andrews Ave Suite 405, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301"

Overall it was a good experience to work with them.

Greetings! I am Edith representing Govt CIO Outlook Europe magazine, which will reach out to 60,000 qualified subscribers across Europe who are senior executives working in mid to large organizations from the government sector.

I am excited to inform you that our subscribers have nominated you to share an article of about 500 words for our upcoming edition on Public Safety 2024. We would be elated if you could share your experience, insights, and advice through this article with our subscribers which includes your peers. If you feel strongly about any topic that you would like to share your experience on, we will be delighted to include it in one of our relevant editions.

I want to clarify that this feature is an editorial piece with no financial commitments. You will have complete access and unlimited print and digital rights to use this article in various avenues. Furthermore, the article will be featured on our dynamic and engaging website and will also reach our 76,000 subscribers through newsletters, which will provide you with maximum visibility.

We are sure your article in our magazine will enhance your public profile and your companys brand and PR efforts. Our previous contributors to the magazine increased their visibility, expanded their connections, and developed conversations with the industrys like-minded professionals.

If you are busy with work commitments and have essential tasks at hand that require your attention, you can share the article with us later. We assure you that it will be placed in a relevant edition.

Please let me know if you need any further information or clarification. I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards from CIO Look Magazine!

Warm regards from CIO Look Magazine! I'm thrilled to reach out with an exclusive opportunity for your remarkable journey to take center stage as the Cover Story in our upcoming special edition titled "Most Influential Leaders in Additive Manufacturing to Watch, 2024"

About this edition: In this edition, we highlight the importance of entrepreneurs and recognize those making notable contributions in their careers. If you're one of these influential leaders, we invite you to join us in acknowledging outstanding individuals in the industry. Our publication aims to showcase executives who have made a lasting impact in their sectors. We would be honored to feature your journey, experiences, goals, mission, and expertise in our Cover Story.

Benefits for the Cover story profile: {Cost: USD 2500 for the mentioned benefits}
1. Feature Coverage On Six-Full Pages: A dedicated six-page spread in both print and online editions, highlighting your Success Story, Awards, Achievements, Challenges Overcome, and Significant Milestones.
2. Prominent Cover Image: A high-definition image featured on the cover page.
3. Print-Ready Profile PDF: A high-resolution, ready-to-use PDF of your profile with full reprint rights for your promotional use.
4. Logo Inclusion: Displaying the "Most Influential Leaders in Additive Manufacturing to Watch, 2024" logo for your promotional activities.
5. We will feature backlinks to your social media profiles (including Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram) on our website.
6. Digital certificate of participation
7. Paid Social media promotion.
One-Year Assistance:
1. Three (3) Leadership viewpoint article
2. Email Marketing Campaign
3. We will upload your video content in our online Magazine section.
4. Brand awareness campaign after the release of the edition.
Let me know your interest and we are ready to share a formal proposal for your signature and confirm your participation.

For any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would be always happy to assist you.

I am looking forward to your valuable response.

Best Regards,
Scott Davis | Manager, Customer Success | CIO Look
Email: scott.davis@ciolook
Direct: (315)-636-5336
Registered office: 555 Metro Place North, Suite 100, Dublin, OH 43017

Scam Company- I have worked with these scammers for 1 year and I confirm that all the reviews are correct. They are based in Bangalore, India and not in US, they don't have any readers they are generating fake traffic. They have multiple domains like cioapplication, life sciences review, startup city, aerospace and defence review, and many more

If I was really one of the most influential consultants in Management Consulting, and there was a publication that focused on true journalism and wanted to cover what I brought to the profession, they would interview me and not charge me.

Unfortunately, some people may not know how this 'publication' operates and may be intrigued and influenced by a cover story...not knowing the person paid to be included. In my opinion, that is deceitful!

This report outlines the findings of an investigation into the domain laamcioreview.com, following reports of suspicious email communications purportedly from this domain. The primary focus is on emails sent by an individual claiming to be Alma Berg, associated with "CIOReview Latin America," targeting recipients with offers of recognition in a "Top 10 MarTech Solutions Providers in Latin America 2024" list.

Email Overview

The emails in question attempt to engage recipients by informing them that their company, referred to as Mints cloud, has been shortlisted for inclusion in a MarTech edition by CIOReview Latin America. The sender offers promotional opportunities in exchange for a fee, including a featured company profile, certificate, recognition logo, and advertising space, with the promise of enhanced visibility and client attraction.

Key Points of Concern

Solicitation for Payment: The sender requests a payment of 2,000 USD for services that include reprint rights, advertising space, and promotional logos. This practice is unusual for legitimate industry recognitions, which typically do not charge companies for inclusion in such lists.

Lack of Verification: There is a lack of clarity on how the evaluation process for the "Top 10 MarTech Solutions Providers" is conducted, raising questions about the legitimacy of the selection criteria and the authenticity of the recognition.

Absence of Detailed Contact Information: While the emails include a name and a phone number, there is minimal information about the physical location of CIOReview Latin America. Legitimate organizations typically provide comprehensive contact details.

Request for Confidential Information: The emails imply that further engagement would require sharing confidential information under the guise of creating a company profile, posing potential risks to data privacy.

Generic Messaging: The emails use a template-like format that could be easily modified to target various companies, suggesting a lack of personalized engagement typical of legitimate business recognitions.

Conclusion

Based on the investigation, there are several red flags associated with the emails from alma.berg at laamcioreview.com that suggest they may be part of a fraudulent scheme to solicit money from businesses under false pretenses. The lack of verifiable information about the award process, the request for payment for recognition, and the absence of detailed organizational information are all indicative of a potential scam.

Scam. I am pretty sure this company has been spamming me using other Domains that they own too. Been blocking them 1 by 1 since I manage my companies Spam Filter.

This is a scam. Wants to promote you as "Top X Solution Provider for service Y" just because you pay €2500 to them. Stay away.

spamming just like every one else. with same email template

Same experience as pretty much everybody else here :)

Asking for $3000 for our company to be editorialized in their amazing online magazine...

This is a scam. They ask for $3000 upfront for a backlink.

Email from them, and I quote "We are delighted to inform you that our evaluation panel has shortlisted Hippo IT Management to feature as one of the '10 Most Promising Dell Solutions Providers 2023' in our upcoming 4th annual edition on Dell."

Odd as we don't deal with Dell, and if we did, Dell should be worried if we are in their top 10. Politely told them to go away and try and fleece another company for $3000 for a worthless article.

This company is falsely advertising itself as an independent review, it charges companies to feature them on its website.

I would recommend people actively avoid any company featured on their website, any company willing to purchase their services is scammy at best.

Repeatedly spamming my private email address asking for $3000 to be featured in their worthless magazine.

Predatory publisher. Scammer. Avoid!

Advertising disguised as journalism. We were "awarded" recognition for top 20 _________ and that's not even something we do. No, we won't pay you $3000 for the opportunity to be in your "magazine".