Aussies fall victim to international DNA test scam that sees them pay hundreds for a breakdown of their ancestry and get nothing in return South-east Queensland resident Helene Pinter fell victim to the DNA test scam DNA test company Gentiqo has been accused of scamming Australians She paid $300 for the test and sent away her saliva but never received anything By Thomas Duff For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:34 BST, 21 May 2019 | Updated: 04:34 BST, 21 May 2019 Viewcomments Australians have fallen for an international DNA test scam that saw them pay hundreds of dollars to uncover their family history but receive absolutely nothing in return. DNA test company Gentiqo allegedly scammed South-east Queensland resident Helene Pinter, who received a DNA test from the company as a Christmas present. Ms Pinter sent the company $300 and a saliva sample as requested but never received the results. DNA test company Gentiqo allegedly scammed South-east Queensland resident Helene Pinter (pictured) who sent the company $300 and a saliva sample but never received the results 'We saw all these videos popping up on TV, on Facebook, on everywhere of people getting their elaborate kits back,' Ms Pinter told 9News. Ms Pinter transferred the money to Gentiqo and sent her DNA but became concerned after she did not receive her results. She emailed the company and posted on their Facebook page but never got a response. 'They deleted my comments and blocked me immediately. I messaged my fiancé straight away and I said, ''something's not right''.' Gentiqo's Facebook page has since been deleted and all their posts on Instagram have been removed. Gentiqo have now deleted their Facebook page and removed all posts from their Instagram account 9News reported Gentiqo used a Canadian address and business paperwork allegedly linked to a legitimate medical device manufacturer, DNA Genotek. DNA Genotek stated they do not conduct business with Gentiqo and have not given them permission to use their address or re-label their DNA kits. Ms Pinter warned other Australians to do their research and make sure the DNA test company is legitimate before proceeding. 'Really research it. We thought we had – I'm pretty thorough with that stuff, but they looked so legitimate,' she said. Daily Mail Australia has reached out to the Office of Fair Trading, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and DNA Genotek for comment. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility