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Unwanted listing: When companies end up on dubious portals without being asked

Category: Consumer warnings · Published: 13/07/2026 · Last updated: 22/07/2026

Summary

What is this about? Current fraud case, reported by Watchlist Internet. See linked source for details.
Who is affected? Consumers in Germany.
How high is the risk? Elevated

Why is this warning issued?

This warning has been included because it is based on a report from Watchlist Internet. It is intended to protect other users from this scam. The assessed risk is elevated.

How the scam works

  • The operators of evepla.com copy publicly accessible data from Facebook profiles of companies – address, phone number, opening hours, texts, images, and videos.
  • This data is published on evepla.com as independent company profiles, without the companies being asked or informed.
  • Companies discover their listing by chance or are made aware of the portal via email.
  • Listed companies are heavily pressured to register on the platform via spam emails.
  • A button is promoted on the profile page that advertises 'better visibility' and a 'top placement' as an event planning service – for a paid subscription.
  • According to reports from those affected, anyone who wants to delete their profile must first register on the platform.
  • The sister portal yasteq.com sells the collected company profiles as a dataset.

How to recognise it

  • No imprint on evepla.com – the only address given is 'EvePla, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States'
  • Profiles contain data from companies that have never registered – copied from public Facebook pages
  • Companies are heavily pressured via email to register and take out a premium subscription
  • Deletion of the listing is only possible after registration
  • Payments are processed via Stripe; the recipient appears as 'Yasteq' – a company based in London
  • There is an identical portal at yasteq.com where the collected company data is sold
  • Prize without participation or 'free' offer with data collection
  • Advance payment demanded for 'fees/taxes'

How to protect yourself

  • Contact the operators of evepla.com by email first and request the deletion of your company's listing.
  • Secure evidence: Take screenshots of the profile and save the spam emails received, including sender and date.
  • If the informal request is unsuccessful, report the listing as a copyright infringement to Google so that the page disappears from search results.
  • Contact your responsible chamber of commerce – they can help with drafting a cease-and-desist letter.
  • A formal cease-and-desist via a lawyer is also possible, but involves costs.
  • Do not under any circumstances pay for the offered premium subscription, and do not register under pressure.

What you should never do

  • Do not pay for the advertised premium subscription – the advertised 'better visibility' offers you no real added value.
  • Do not click on links in the emails received without checking them.
  • Do not ignore the profile – act while evidence is easy to secure.
  • Do not register hastily just to achieve deletion.
  • Do not disclose any additional data to the portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay if my company is listed on evepla.com?

No. Simply having your company mentioned on a portal unknown to you does not obligate you to pay. If you are offered a premium subscription, you can decline it. Do not let yourself be pressured.

Where did evepla.com get my company data?

According to Watchlist Internet, the profile information – including address, phone number, opening hours, texts, images, and videos – was copied from publicly accessible Facebook profiles of the companies.

What can I do if the portal does not delete my listing?

First, contact the operators by email and request deletion. If this is unsuccessful, you can report a copyright infringement to Google, contact your chamber of commerce, or have a lawyer issue a cease-and-desist.

Is evepla.com's behavior legal?

The mere redistribution of publicly accessible data is not illegal per se. However, the use of trademark-protected logos and graphics is problematic. Companies can take legal action against the portal in such cases.

How do I get rid of the spam emails?

Do not reply to the emails and do not click any links within them. Mark the senders as spam in your email program. Document the messages in case you want to take legal action.

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Update history

  • 22/07/2026Description updated
  • 13/07/2026Warning added from an official source