1381, Report:
#4726
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2002
Earthlink: Make Sure You Read Fine Print ..CANCELATION FEE Rip-off!
I recently tried Earthlink ISP. I downloaded the software and signed up. The software kept hanging up Windows and would let me use my computer for anything else. After about four days of working with their technical support and not being able to fix the problem, I canceled my accoun...
Entity
EARTHLINK, INC
Categories: Internet Services
1382, Report:
#19715
Posted Date:
Apr 27 2002
Going Platinum. Theft, deception and false advertising. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
I must extend a personal warning to anyone wishing to do business of any kind with this deceptive entity. False advertising is probably the least concerning issue at the moment, but I feel it would be appropriate if I started from the beginning.
FALSE ADVERTISING:
You see, Goi...
Entity
Going Platinum
Categories: Internet Services
1383, Report:
#19277
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2002
International Library of Poetry Poetry.com HAD me fooled too!!Owings Mills Maryland
I thought Poetry.com was a great place to post my poetry and I loved entering the Poetry In Motion contest. Imagine how excited I was when I found out I was the weekly winner of that contest was told I had won $100.00!!
Well, my excitement soon faded. I have been waiting for 2 ye...
Entity
International Library of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1384, Report:
#19137
Posted Date:
Apr 19 2002
Netzero a ka Juno aka United Online Inc ripoff, made false promises, ISP cancelled service & won't refund money. Westlake Village California
Received letter from Netzero on 11/30/01 stating their Platnum internet access had to be cancelled in my area. Letter stated I would automatically receive a refund of any fees paid by check within 30 days.
On 1/22/02 called billing dept about refund. Was told check would be sent...
Entity
Netzero a kaUnited Online, Inc.
Categories: Internet Services
1385, Report:
#18688
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2002
Cox High-Speed Internet ripoff pathetic service unannounced rate increases continued false advertizing Phoenix Arizona
After using Cox@Home as part of the Excite@Home network for 3 years, I was already used to waiting on hold for 20 minutes or longer...just to speak with a Level 1 Support Technician. Typically, these individuals were unable to help, so I was placed BACK on hold to await a Level 2 T...
Entity
Cox Communications
Categories: Internet
1386, Report:
#18449
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2002
AOL So easy to be used by AOL, that should be there slogan! Beware they will rip you off! Dulles Virginia
I was taken by ALO, I was trusting enough to believe there free trail and there word. I had the free trial and called to cancel it and a lady employee called Jacqui862 talks me into trying it FREE for one more month. Well guess what, I got my phone bill and there it was a charge for...
Entity
AOL
Categories: Internet
1387, Report:
#11606
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2002
Earthlink: Prices High, Service Non-Existant, Wont Give Refunds
I belonged to JPS ISP for about a year and a half and paid a year in advance. My service averaged out to $11.50 a month. Unfortunately the ISP (I'm Suckiest Provider) Earthlink bought JPS and I immediately canceled because they jacked up our rates to $21.95 a month with no rate dec...
Entity
Earthlink Network, Inc.
Categories: Internet Services
1388, Report:
#18084
Posted Date:
Apr 07 2002
Poetry.com/ International Library Of Poetry ripoff fraudulent ripoff business Owings Mills Maryland
I submitted my personnel poems in these online poetry contests.
Also was selected as a semi-finalist.I even bought the first
book for over $50.Of course, they tell you if you can find the
book anywhere else for less, that they'll refund the difference.
But, I guess, the trick ...
Entity
Poetry.com
Categories: Book Publishers
1389, Report:
#18135
Posted Date:
Apr 03 2002
Capital Choice Consumer Credit ripoff SOB Florida Florida
I was too ripped off by these SOB'S. They send me card saying I get a 5000 dollar credit card, but instead i get some crappy magazine with prices so high, no wonder there ripping people off. I used a money order instead of bank draft, so im just out of 40 bucks. I cant belive that s...
Entity
Capital Choice Consumer Credit
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
1390, Report:
#17737
Posted Date:
Apr 01 2002
AOL ripoff abused & mistreated consumer fraud ripoff deceptive company dirty ripoff liars ripoff scammed tricked and lied to us victimized many consumers Internet
AOL sure got me good. I had signed up for them and was fairly happy with them. Then I decided to go with a different company because they were offering a good deal on DSL. So I downgraded my account to the unlimited access with a different ISP in January. I think it was the 10th...
Entity
AOL
Categories: Internet Services