1, Report:
#103541
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2004
Book Net LTD ripoff Irvine California
How can a company like this hire people and act like a legitimate business?
Two young women came to my house selling magazines this summer. One of the names'Karen Easan, swore to me this company was legitimate.
I ordered a magazine for my daughter months ago and paid by check....
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Sales People
2, Report:
#93183
Posted Date:
Jun 01 2004
Book Net LTD ripoff Irvine California
A Caucasion young man and lady came knocking on the door with a list of books to buy to help support them through college. I gave them cash money and paid my bill off in full. I explained to the lady that a group from another college came by with the same story and I also supporte...
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Sales People
3, Report:
#43190
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2003
Book Net Ltd RIPOFF Irvine California
A college student by the name of Steve Woodrull came by my house and stated he was selling magazines and he would earn points to help pay for his schooling. I ordered the bible review and wrote a check for cash in the amount of 24.95.
The check did not clear the bank but the 24...
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Corrupt Companies
4, Report:
#42296
Posted Date:
Jan 21 2003
Book Net, LTD rip-off fraud business Irvine California
I had the same things happen that the rest of you have stated. I went so far as to contact the magazine directly to find out if they could help me. I got a letter back from Hearst Magazines that stated what I had thought, they don't do business with Book Net. They aren't even author...
Entity
Book Net, LTD
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
5, Report:
#40479
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2003
Book Net LTD rip-off Irvine California
A man came to my door and asked me to buy magazines to help him pay for college. The nice soul that I am said okay. The next day I decided I didn't want the magazines. So I canceled in writing within the 3 days like it says on the back of the receipt.
On 8-15-01 I wrote a thi...
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
6, Report:
#35198
Posted Date:
Nov 14 2002
Book Net LTD fraudulent ripoff business Irvine California
2 young girls came to my door stating they are in college and are selling magazines. They showed me ID's from the City stating that it is alright to sell magazines in the community. I figured that it would be o.k. to help students in college.
I bought 2 subscriptions in February ...
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Con Artists
7, Report:
#34757
Posted Date:
Nov 11 2002
Book Net LTD. ordered and paid for magazine but never received anything Irvine California
Ordered magazine on 5/15/02 for birthday gift.
Also ordered coupon book.
Total order close to $40.00. I have written company and have heard nothing from them.
Magazine was birthday gift for 5 year old.
Kathy
Morganton, North Carolina
Entity
Book Net LTD.
Categories: Book Publishers
8, Report:
#33030
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2002
Book Net Ltd ripoff fraud business liars victimized us rip-off scam dirt bags Irvine California
Young male working way through college selling books.
Pay 50% now (Check) 50% within 10 days.
Completed payment within the 10 days.
Did NOT receive magazines as expected.
Wrote to Book Net Ltd and attached copy of original receipt.
Received reply stating mags would start with i...
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Con Artists
9, Report:
#32687
Posted Date:
Oct 16 2002
BOOK NET LTD RIPOFF DISHONEST FRAUDULENT BILLING IRVINE California
Two young people came to my home in Feb 2002, selling magazines for a fund raiser for school (and I bought two magazines at a total cost of $74.95.
I waited the 90-120 days as said to receive the magazines...but, they never came. I also sent all the information requested (if y...
Entity
BOOK NET LTD
Categories: Sales People
10, Report:
#32341
Posted Date:
Oct 11 2002
Magazine Network Ltd, Book Net Ltd ripoff Came to the Door as PRESS ON LTD - Magazine Network Ltd did to me same as others Miami Florida, Irvine California
March 4, 2002, came to the Door selling Magazines, Pink Copy says PRESS ON LTD.and below it(302-957-8303)below that, Magazine Network Ltd.P.O.Box 520636 Miaimi,FL 33152 then later wrote about them, a Postcard came, Book Net P.O. Box 19793-601 Irvine,CA 92623 Oct.11,2002, didn't know...
Entity
Magazine Network Ltd, Book Net Ltd
Categories: Con Artists
11, Report:
#30402
Posted Date:
Sep 18 2002
Book Net Ltd ripoff fraud business Irvine California
One afternoon two young women came to my home selling magazines to raise money for something. Of course I fell for their story and ordered a magazine for my son and never received the magazine. I would love to get ahold of these people who are scamming people out of their money.
...
Entity
Book Net Ltd
Categories: Sales People
12, Report:
#28822
Posted Date:
Sep 03 2002
Book Net Ltd. ripoff consumer fraud Irvine, California
Two teenagers approached my home and convinced me to buy two magazine subscriptions. They said they received proceeds from each subscription toward their college education.
I gave them two checks worth 24.95 then they informed me to send the rest to the address listed.
That w...
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Sales People
13, Report:
#27105
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2002
Book Net Ltd They are liars disceptive slower than a turtle and they riped me off Irvine California
I tried to help a student, or so I thought by buying some magazines, that were going to donated. But I found out after I wrote the 4 checks, that the money had not been put in my account as of that day. And my fiance was not happy about the donation to the Children's Hospital. So I ...
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Sales People
14, Report:
#28308
Posted Date:
Aug 28 2002
Book Net Ltd, PDI Management Services ripoff Orange California
Like so many of you, I also fell for the magazine thing from the nice kid at the door. I called about my magazine and there was that message that they only take stuff in the mail. I who owns them and a few numbers for everyone to share. They may call them selves Book net Ltd, but th...
Entity
Book Net Ltd (PDI Management Services)
Categories: Sales People
15, Report:
#28149
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2002
Book Net LTD high pressure salesmen posing as college students sell phoney magazine subscriptions Irvine California
Charismatic young men go door to door selling magazine subscriptions, using high pressure sales techniques. They present themselves as students working their way through college by selling magazine subscriptions.
They ask that you write 2 separate checks, each made out to cash, ...
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Corrupt Companies
16, Report:
#27391
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2002
Book Net Ltd is a fraudulent & dishonest ripoff scam company. Irvine, California
Book Net Ltd had some College kid selling magazines guilt us in to ordering a magazine for $55.00. Paid in full Jan. 24, 2002. Never got magazine! .....
This is to report that Book Net Ltd. is a big fraud!
College kid comes to our door and tells us how desperately he is trying...
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Corrupt Companies
17, Report:
#27242
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2002
Book Net Ltd. magazine non delivery ripoff fraud business Irvine California
Paid $30 for magazine subscription. $15 to door to door sales person and $15 mail in payment. Dated 3/27/02; now is 8/18/02 and no magazine has been received.
Tom
Titusville, Florida
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Corrupt Companies
18, Report:
#25303
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2002
Book Net LTD is a ripoff con-artist scam that can not be contacted. Irvine, California
After hearing from 2 computer magazine companies that my subscriptions are expiring, I now find myself not able to reach these rip offs.
A message states to do everything in writing and I will but my subscriptions have not been renewed nor have the companies I've contacted hear...
Entity
Book Net LTD.
Categories: Computer Mail Order
19, Report:
#23946
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2002
Book Net Ltd ripoff Irvine California
Two young people came to may door telling me the same stories others have reported. They were earning moneyi for college. After paying mover $100 in checks, I received a postcard from Book Net saying that the amount I paid was only a down payment and I still owe them $92.40. They a...
Entity
Book Net Ltd
Categories: Corrupt Companies
20, Report:
#24027
Posted Date:
Jul 05 2002
Book Net Ltd is a fraud subscription ripoff Laguna Hills California
I too have a the same tale that others have encountered. A young man came to my door asking me to help send him to college by purchasing a magazine subscription. Being a college student myself, I tried to help him out and got screwed! Book Net Ltd. cashed the check almost two wee...
Entity
Book Net Ltd
Categories: Sales People
21, Report:
#23492
Posted Date:
Jun 26 2002
Book Net LTD is a ripoff fraud business from hell that screwed many others. Irvine, California
I bought 3 magazine subscriptions from this company. Two college students came to my door selling magazines to help build their tuition (is what they told me). I ended up into being conned into buying 2 magazines and a coupon book. I paid the cheaper of these magazine subscriptions ...
Entity
Book Net LTD.
Categories: Corrupt Companies
22, Report:
#23228
Posted Date:
Jun 22 2002
Book Net Ltd. conned me into a magazine subscription also Irvine California
the date was 2-19-02, now its 6-22-02. I have seen no sign of first issue anywhere. I feel deceived and lied to and would like to seek revenge of some sort on this company.
Please don't let those phony college students make away with your money.
Pedro
Miami, Florida
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Corrupt Companies
23, Report:
#23160
Posted Date:
Jun 21 2002
Book Net, Ltd. Trust Your Gut -- And Don't Fall Prey To Perky Students Irvine California
A perky, pretty girl actually ENTERED my house without my knowledge -- she was INSIDE our glassed in porch before the dog went crazy barking at her. I was caught off gaurd and didn't get my act together fast enough to just tell her to leave. She told me she was going to college an...
Entity
Book Net, Ltd.
Categories: Non-Profit Charities
24, Report:
#22967
Posted Date:
Jun 18 2002
Book Net Ltd took my money and never delivered the magazine subscriptions Irvine California
Two teenage representatives of Book Net Ltd.came two my door in early February 2002. They sold me on two- two year magazine subscriptions saying that they would receive partial scholarships to a trade school if they sold enough subscriptions. Ya- right! scholarships to the school of...
Entity
Book Net Ltd.
Categories: Sales People
25, Report:
#22789
Posted Date:
Jun 15 2002
Book Net LTD ripoff Irvine California ..Thank you Rip-off Report
A nice young girl came to my door selling magazines and said she was earning pointas wel as credits for college.
I purchased a magazine and gave her half in cash. The total was $12.00 cash with a bill for $12.50 more to be paid.
After she left, I thought it seemed alot of m...
Entity
Book Net LTD
Categories: Corrupt Companies