2691, Report:
#15836
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2002
Ode to the Putty Heads at Poetry.com
I received an e-mail that invited me to join a fabulous poetry contest. The grand prize is $10,000--wowzer! After reading all the Rip-Off Reports posted here by victims of Poetry.com I knew I was a shoe in to get VIP status the second I hit reply. Naturally I'm selected to go int...
Entity
Poetry.com
Categories: Book Publishers
2692, Report:
#3822
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2002
Hewlett Packard Rebate Scam
My wife and I purchased a Hewlett Packard Pavilion computer, monitor, and printer in July 2000. I was supposed to receive $290 in rebates. We filled out the forms, sent the upc symbols, and our receipt. In October we received a check for $150. The HP Awards center told us There is n...
Entity
Hewlett Packard
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
2693, Report:
#14728
Posted Date:
Feb 21 2002
Poetry.com Scams Children
My son is a 12-year old poet who has been recognized by his classmates and teachers. He thought to submit his poetry online. What a surprise to find that the first poem he ever posted won a prize! My son writes wonderful poetry, and we encourage him. The letters came in saying h...
Entity
poetry.com
Categories: Corrupt Companies
2694, Report:
#12900
Posted Date:
Jan 30 2002
DAVID CONQUERS EVIL GOLIATH CORPORATION, CENDANT CORPORATION AND IT'S MOVING TIME FOR HENRY SILVERMAN- MORTGAGE COMPANIES INTIMIDATE AND HARRASS
MORTGAGE COMPANIES INTIMIDATE AND HARRASS CONSUMERS,THAT IS,AFTER THEY STEAR THEM DOWN THE ROAD OF USURY TO WASTE THEIR LIFE SAVINGS.WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE TO PAY BACK 2.5-4 TIMES THE VALUE OF YOUR HOUSE? IN ANY OTHER SITUATION,WOULD A FRIEND SAY,HERE YOU GO-TAKE THE $100,000 AND GO BU...
Entity
CENDANT CORPORATION
Categories: Mortgage Companies
2695, Report:
#10638
Posted Date:
Jan 04 2002
CAPITAL CHOICE CONSUMER CREDIT SCAM
I sent $39.00 to receive a guaranteed $5,000 credit limit Platinum card. The check was cashed on December 19th and as of today (1/4/02) I have not received the card, which was supposedly waiting to be mailed to me upon receipt of my check and completed form. I looked up their phon...
Entity
Capital Choice Consumer Credit
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
2696, Report:
#8969
Posted Date:
Dec 10 2001
ATT CALLING CARD RIP OFF
Until late last June (2001) my family and I were AT&T residential customers for more than 20 years. We resisted all offers to change because we felt safe with MaBell. We have 4 telephone lines and pay hefty monthly long distance charges. We pay our bills on time. In sum, a good ...
Entity
AT&T Consumer Services
Categories: Telephone Companies
2697, Report:
#8593
Posted Date:
Dec 04 2001
National Poetry Contests all Scams
I just thought I would make it known to those aspiring poets trying to find their break into the published world about many scams. You see, I have been writing ever since I was in the 4th grade. I am 45 years old now.
My work was so good in fact, that the teacher crumpled it up ...
Entity
Poetry Scams, National Poetry Contest, Hollywoood Poetry Contest
Categories: Corrupt Companies
2698, Report:
#8344
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2001
MCI Worldcom Wireless - Re-sellers Breach of Contract, Pay Up for No Service,
I received a great offer by fax in March of 2001 from Worldcom Wireless. I acted upon this offer not knowing Worldcom would be reselling AT&T bandwith. I unfortunately lost my phone in May 2001 and have been unsuccessful in reactivating a new cell phone since July! I've been charged...
Entity
Worldcom Wireless
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
2699, Report:
#7883
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2001
Capital choice Consumer Credit Rip-Off
Capital Choice Consumer Credit
People don't be a victim. Read all of the fine print when you receive pre-approved creidt card notifications. I did not realize this was a merchandise card until after I found this web-site. I decided to read the back of my approval certifiacate an...
Entity
Capital Choice Consumer Credit
Categories: Credit Services
2700, Report:
#5417
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2001
Chapter's online doesn't care about their freelance employees...
I performed some freelance editing work for Chapters online at the beginning of this year. Specifically, I was editing manuscripts for consideration for the Robertson/Davies Literary awards that are held annually.
Well, it's now June 12th, and I still have yet to be paid! All p...
Entity
Chapters Canada
Categories: Book Stores