Russell Phelps The Idea Factory Inc con artist fake ripoff consumer fraud liars deceptive company on the internet Del Mar California
Russ Phelps from The Idea Factory agreed to do some consulting and write sales content for a website.when ever I called him he would answer his phone or call right back.After I sent him a check for $2500.oo to get started with my project he never called back and will not answer to any messages or email.
Russ Phelps is a total scam master.I contacted a few people on his website that he used as refferals and they never ever heard of a Russ Phelps. I will take Russell w. Phelps to small claims court and give to give a criminal record so I hope this will not happen to anyone else in the future.
Gerard
Tiburon, California
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Elaine
Woodland Hills,California,
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#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, July 09, 2002
I do not know how much you were charged for the total project and what the project entailed, but $2500 seems really steep for just some copy and consulting.
I am guessing that Russell Phelps is a freelancer/independent contractor for whatever it is he does. The standard practice of charging a client is usually:
-1/3 deposit due before the project starts
-1/3 due upon delivery and completion of project
-1/3 rest of the balance due within 15-30 days after project's end
*Some people may do a 50/50 payment, which is 50 percent up front, and 50 percent upon project's completion.
You will find that no matter what industry people are in, this billing method is a standard practice. It is to protect both the client and the independent contractor, to make sure the work will be done, and the owed money will be paid. I hope you did not pay him the complete amount of $2500, and it may be hard to get that money back in small claims. Also, many people have won in small claims court but has never seen a penny of what was awarded.