i applied online for an VOA e-visa code in iranianvisa.com. then realized that i preferred to do the regular visa instead and secure the visa in the Iranian embassy before leaving, much safer. funny enough, i received below email from Iranianvisa.com that reads:
To Me, this really sounds like a scam, a blackmail. and i will not use them again irregardless if i can or can NOT go to Iran. i will not be scammed by this agency
"Hi,
We have not received the service fee ,yet.
Please notice that the applications are registered automatically upon receipt of the applications on our system. According to our website’s terms of service which you have accepted by submitting your application on our website, you need to pay the service fee for the application you submitted and cancellation is not an option.
Having an open unpaid visa application affects your consular files. Please arrange the payment for the service fee urgently. We need to report the matter to the related authorities in not receiving the service fee just now and the time is too short, so you will be solely responsible for the corresponding consequences.
Hope you can understand carefully.
Sincerely,
Iranvisa"