World Traders Association, International Merchandise Group, The Global Connection Rip-off Breech of Contract Fraud Scam Work At Home Scam Las Vegas Nevada
World Traders Association Rip-off! Breech of Contract, Fraud, Scam.
Company:
World Traders Association
Address:
500 N. Rainbow Blvd. Suite 300
Las Vegas Nevada 89107
U.S.A
The issue I have with WTA (World Traders Association) is that they agreed to provide me with service, surplus merchandise, leads, and limitless communication.
They have not provided me with these services adequately as stated in the contract and are clearly in breech of contract. The marketing strategy what they sold me and lectured to me during my training session is a dead issue compared to today's computerized selling strategy.
The surplus merchandise list was the same for months with few changes.
The majority of the listed items are not in the wholesale, surplus merchandise price range. Many times, when I gave a quote to my prospective buyers they were laughing at me because of the high prices. Several occasions WTA couldn't fulfill my order. I lost my order at the start.
They tried to substitute with other products but the substitution was always late by 2-3 weeks or didn't have any. They don't have a warehouse and they certainly do not stock any of the merchandise they offer. The direct communication is impossible, because nobody returns the phone calls.
WTA they changed their name (or using both) to IMG (International Merchandise Group) and they are hiding under name of TGC (The Global Connection)
The President of WTA originally is called Scott Rinaldo, Sheldon Fidler, Jim Reed are the same person. These names are all aliases for one individual. WTA did not fulfill the minimum obligation to me, as a member.
WTA neglected me.
I have made several unsuccessful attempts in contacting WTA to resolve this issue. I indicated my demand, and my investment back of US$ 8450.
Renee-IIe Bizard,Quebec,Canada or any other members from Canada
Please reply me for further communication above case
Andrew
Milton, Ontario
Canada
4 Updates & Rebuttals
Gary
Delaware,Ohio,
U.S.A.
WTA is not going to answer the phone. They are not going to reply to you. They are under permanet receivership by Robb Evans and Associates and the FTC.
#5Consumer Comment
Mon, February 28, 2005
Read the other comments on the board. There is help.
What everone is saying on the message board will lead you to what you need to do. Look under The Global Connection it will bring up many many things people are doing. You must contact and file a complaint with the FTC and the FBI. No one is going to call you back on the telephone. Receivership means the FTC shut them down is investigating their activites. Stop playing the victim and take action. These people have scammed over 4500 people and your one them. Now research!
Anthony
Mississauga,Ontario,
Canada
World Traders Association, IMG,TGC Rip-off,breach of Contract
#5Consumer Comment
Mon, February 28, 2005
Thanks for your input Doreen and Renee.
I sent a letter above companies pointed out
my concern and my refund.
Couple of phone and fax numbers are busy for
24 hrs/day. Also no answer from other phone
numbers. Your further comments are welcome.
Thanks again your concern.
Doreen
Stokesdale,North Carolina,
U.S.A.
IMG, WTA info = names, addresses, phone numbers
#5Consumer Comment
Fri, February 25, 2005
WTA World Traders Axxociation at:
500 N Rainbow Blvd
LasVegas, NV
BBB states they have an office in Sylmar CA
Mr. Scott Rinaldo President
Mr. Alan Hoffman, Vice President
800-956-9518
IMG at: 1600 Boradway #2400
Denver CO 80202-4921
Mike Morgan, General Manager
303-534-0650
FAX 303-534-0659
EMAIL: bburke@imgrouponline.com
Web addy's: www.imgrouponline.com & www.imgresults.com
BBB = unsatisfactory report
IMG at: 1701 Wynkoop St #222
Dever CO
phone #'s: 800-361-8235, 800-361-8416, 800-815-3933
I've read reports where Mike Morgan responded making outragous claims in dispute of reports asking that folks research, to check with BBB. I did that to find that they have an UNSATISFACTORY BBB rating.
Don't give your hard earned money to strangers over the phone, no matter how much they pressure you or how much they promise. A 3 day right to cancel is a consumer trap, they think that gives them the right to keep your money. It is a loop-hole, but you can get your money back.
You must have clear documentation as to what they promised you, what they sold to you via phone, seminar etc. Clearly state what you received, when you received it and how it was different than what they told/sold you.
Show any hidden costs: costs & expenses described or charged to you after the initial sale, that were not explained to you up front the day of the initial sale.
These types of situations are considered "unfair trade practice" and the FTC warns of these types of scam business practices. Also check with your state: most states require tele-marketers to be liscensed in the state they make solicitation calls to.
When you call to get a refund and they say no: send you detailed report to them and set a date you expect your refund, say within 3 business days by a specific time (example: 2p.m. central standard time). If you have not heard from them, call them again at the deadline time, inform them it is their deadline, are they going to refund your money. I did get a refund by following this method. File your report here, fax & email it to them, give them another 3 day deadline. Inform them that if you have not received your refund you will follow your consumer rights and begin filing reports with all local, state & government agencies. Some companies want to limit the number of reports filed with these agencies so they finally comply and give you a refund. This helps you but the fewer reports filed only helps the scam companies continue to scam other consumers.
Remember, if these companies are so very successful, there is no reason for them to not give refunds. No reason to pressure sell, argue & deny refunds.
Good luck to you all.
Simply interested in helping.
Renee
Ile Bizard,Quebec,
Canada
World Traders Association, International Merchandise Group, The Global Connection Rip-off Breech of Contract Fraud Scam
#5Consumer Comment
Fri, February 25, 2005
Hi Andrew, I feel your pain and your anger. It is the same scenario for all of us. I spent a week this month typing up 18 applications to post merchandise, sent in a request for more information on items in stock, sent e-mails to my mentor, to Distribution, tried to make phone calls and then saw the report from www.robbevans.com. I have had to e-mail suppliers that I had listed merchandise with to tell them my affiliate company had gone into receivership. I worked for 30 hours a week and did not make a cent in 9 months.
I actually went back to my leads listings that were sent to me, clicked on Properties, only to see "Mikes" (who coincidentally was my third mentor) as the author of the document from a company called "United Traders Association". But I am an affiliate of International Merchandise Group......
Someone has a website www.iaworldwide.com (International Associates Worldwide) that looks like the same type of business as we all were involved in. The President is Jonathan A Subach. The website was created Sept 20/04 and expires Sept 20/05 but the copyright at the bottom of the website shows a date of 2001. There address is in Texas and the fee for membership is US$9,475. I tried to call the number but it just rang and rang.