191, Report:
#66635
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2003
Poetry.com AKA The International Library Of Poetry ripoff con merchants, preying on innocent creative people and destroying their hopes of critical acclaim and success A company that should not be dealt with under any circumstances. Owings Mills Maryland
As a keen amateur poet and short story writer I was delighted to find the poetry.com 'competition' details while surfing the net. I submitted a poem that was very close to my heart - written for a beloved husband during a serious illness. I was thrilled to receive notification from ...
Entity
International Library of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
192, Report:
#65626
Posted Date:
Aug 12 2003
International Library Of Poetry (aka) Poetry.com ripoff false promises tricked and lied to us false hopes Owing Mills Maryland
I entered the poetry contest in hopes of getting my work out there and hopefully winning some much needed cash. I am a stay at home mom and any extra income is greatly appreciated.
After entering the contest I recieved a letter from poetry.com claiming that I was a semi-finalist ...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry Poetry.com
Categories: On-Line Business
193, Report:
#62465
Posted Date:
Jul 01 2003
International Society Of Poets AKA Poetry.com ripoff waste of time scammed me and my baby's future These people as someone else so nicely put it should burn in hell. Owings Mills Maryland
I was sent a letter in response to my poems by Poetry.com. I only entered it hoping to win money for my baby to afford things for it, and to have my poetry supposedly good enough to be published in a poetry book be published. I'm 18 and I suppose pouring my feelings into a poem made...
Entity
International Society Of Poets AKA Poetry.com
Categories: Talent Scouts
194, Report:
#62361
Posted Date:
Jun 30 2003
Poetry.com Don't be scammed by Intl Society of Poets. ripoff Maryland
They do this to everyone...tell everyone they are going to publish their poetry in their anthologies and charge them money for the book, information on them, cd, tell them they're nominated for 'poet of the year' and then charge them alot of money for that ripoff convention. Of cour...
Entity
Poetry.com
Categories: Corrupt Companies
195, Report:
#59331
Posted Date:
Jun 30 2003
International Poets Society Aka Poetry.com ripoff scam lied fake conniving decietful. What are we (the people that got screwed) going to about this horrendous insult to our intelligence? Owings Mills Maryland
these lil punk asses attempted to get me to pay for my own work. they said that i was an outstanding poet and that my poem was gonna be published in a book and even on cd.
they also said that i was a semifinalist in a national competition and that i was guaranteed a $25.00 prize...
Entity
International Poets Society
Categories: Corrupt Companies
196, Report:
#5389
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2003
Poetry.com Convention Con! *Thank you Rip-off Report.com *REBUTTAL
Shalom! I entered contests on Poetry.com in December last year, and now I' m very glad I found your site! After reading your report, I nearly had a heart attack!
Just last week I was elated to find that I was chosen as EDITOR'S CHOICE for MAY 2001! They sent a beautiful piece of ...
Entity
Poetry.com
Categories: Internet
197, Report:
#61114
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2003
Famous Poet Society con artist fake ripoff consumer fraud This group is only after money. Talent Oregon
I too was taken in by this company. I entered a contest, thinking that i might have a chance to write something good. I was written a letter stating I had won. I filled out the forms and sent in my money.
Of cours the books came and my family was happy I was published. I di...
Entity
Famous Poet Society
Categories: Corrupt Companies
198, Report:
#60509
Posted Date:
Jun 12 2003
International Society Of Poets False promises Owings Mills Maryland
I, too, had two poems published and one recorded. On may 24, 2003, a letter was sent to me informing me on my nomination for poet of the year. I actually was not aware of the letter until 3 days ago.
I read it, and got excited because nothing like that had ever happened to me. I...
Entity
International Society Of Poets
Categories: Talent Scouts
199, Report:
#58184
Posted Date:
May 23 2003
International Library Of Poets ripped me off of my pride disgusting ripoff Owing Mills Maryland
I was informed three years ago that I was going to be published in a book. I was happy, and told my family and friends. Everyone was estatic. I was looking forward to being a real poet.
I thought I was on my way when I started recieving invetations to poetry conventions across th...
Entity
International Library Of Poets
Categories: Corrupt Companies
200, Report:
#58028
Posted Date:
May 22 2003
Famous Poets Society ripoff business from hell Talent Oregon
I have submitted several poems with FamousPoets.com and they have continued to receive letters from them about their convention in Florida. I was excited to know that I had actually won a poetry contest. I never knew that this poetry convention would be a rip-off.
I do know for ...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Con Artists