Harvard Professional Group Phony Recruiters Don't be Scammed! consumer fraud ripoff Mahwah New Jersey
Just like another person, whose report I just read, I too was a victim of this Harvard Professional Group rip-off. I fell victim to this scam because I replied to an ad in the Star-Ledger, which i've noticed appears every single Sunday.
Harvard Professional group is located in the Sheraton Mahwah. They have a beautiful office and employ a bunch of slick-talking recruiters that have no real prospects and offer no real service.
In my situation, I was unemployed for several months, and after desperately searching for employment, I finally caved in and called Harvard. They told me that they knew of several jobs that I would be perfect for. They also told me that they work with several major companies in New Jersey, and they could get me into the door without any hesitation. (Rick Pastre, VP of Client Services). After I cut a check for around $3,000 to "hire them to help me find a great career developing job," they did absolutely nothing.
Here we are almost a half a year later, and Harvard has done nothing for me. I found employment on my about a month and a half after paying them. I drove over a half hour away to their offices on about nine occasions to listen to B.S., and take nonsense personality tests. What a waste of time and money! They never set me up on any appointments, and in fact, even when I located REAL JOBS that were vacant, they always gave me excuses as to why it wasn't a good job for me.
Get this - Since finding my own job, I have contacted them to help me find a "better job." I asked them to use their talented recruiters to get me into the door of some of these companies that they work with. They have no contact... how do I know? Because, every time I mention a company (and i've mentioned about twenty different companies in several months) they tell me that they have no contacts at the specific company i'm looking for. And they keep trying to get me to come back to the office and sit with a recruiter to talk. No way. I'm going to use my time more wisely and call an attorney, to see if I can file suit against these phony con-artists! If you're serious about finding a job, DO NOT call these guys... BIG waste of money and time, especially at at time when you need your money the most.
Seeking Retribution
Essex County, New Jersey
6 Updates & Rebuttals
John
Scotch Plains,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
Evan on the right track!!!!
#7Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 12, 2004
Evan,
PLEASE file complaints with all the agencies!!!
And follow up with each process. This is critical.
Also I spoke with the county prosecuter he recommends filing with BOTH the state and county
(middlesex) divisions of consumer affairs. Ultimately the MEDIA will be our strongest asset.
TIME is critical in order to have as MANY complaints in the qeue as possible with as many agencies as possible! This is what gives us an advantage. with only a few complaints HPG is able to settle for small amounts and prevent their history of complaint from reaching the trigger point for each agency.
FIGHT ON!
Charles
Essex,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
And the Numbers keep adding up!!
#7Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 12, 2004
Evan, so great to hear from you! Please send me an email to downwithhpg@hotmail.com. We can compare notes. There are a number of individuals that have been gathering together and all following the steps I suggest under 10-23-04 and 10-19-04. Thanks to ripoffreport.com, our JUSTICE will come to fruition!
Evan
Nutley,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
Seeking Restitution
#7Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 12, 2004
To all that are in this same situation with Harvard Professional Group. Reading comments posted by many of you has prompted me to contact the Attorney General's Office regarding HPG. I haven't yet received a response, but i'm sure they will follow up if enough of us take simliar action.
I will file in small claims court if necessary. However, the true beauty of my situation is that I am now employed by a very powerful media organzation here in New Jersey. I'm going to suggest that someone look into the goings on, based on all of your letters on this site. I will keep everyone posted and good luck to you all in the meantime. We will get them! Don't give up!
Anthony
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Take real action
#7Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 12, 2004
You should all get together and go to the County Prosecutor's office. Together, your statements should be enough for them to get a warrant to seize HPG's records to see exactly what contacts they have and efforts they have made.
John
Scotch Plains,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
ACT NOW JOIN THE FIGHT
#7Consumer Suggestion
Fri, November 12, 2004
You are one of many victims! The good news is we are banning together and getting results! Follow my other act now posting and read Charles's suggestions. Between charles and I we have impacted HPG's BBB rating and generated the attention of the NJ division of consumer affairs!
File in small claims and follow through with each step of the process. Post back here to communicat with the other victims and get the latest news.
Contact the media they are listening!!!
Fight the good fight and we will prevail!
Charles
Essex,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
This has got to STOP FOREVER for Joseph Scanio, Michael Poz and Harvard Professional
#7Consumer Suggestion
Thu, November 04, 2004
Hi
I know it has been nearly 2yrs since your incident, and wondering if what was your result with this Fraudulant firm.
There have been many people who had their money stolen from HPG, Michael POZ and Joseph Scanio. We are begining to gather more individuals for a case (see 10-19-04 for details). Hope to hear from you soon. Did you ever get your money back?