3221, Report:
#5134
Posted Date:
May 16 2001
*Consumer infrormation ..LINGO used by Nasty and Deceptive Auto Dealers
Ad car: A very basic car without any options (used to sucker customers into the dealership).
Be-backs: The customer who didn't buy during the visit.
Bird dog: Referral fee.
Birth Control Seats: Bucket seats.
BK: The customer has a bankruptcy in their credit history. ...
Entity
Auto Dealers Lingo
Categories: Auto Dealers
3222, Report:
#2133
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2001
Smoke's advantage NO ADVANTAGE *REBUTTAL
Smoke's advantage advertises with a flyer that is inserted in the Sunday Star Ledger of NJ. They advertise low prices on mail order cigarettes. Their disclaimer is that purchaser may be responsible for their own state taxes if applicable. What they do not mention is the Cooperative ...
Entity
Smoke's advantage
Categories: Specialty Stores
3223, Report:
#2886
Posted Date:
Oct 26 2000
RL Stevens & Associates, Inc., Lies, Internet Fraud, and Intimidation *UPDATE
Exclusive Private Marketing Channels, Names and access to open positions was the advertising that RL Stevens & Associates gave in their advertising at www.interviewing.com. I paid this corporation $3,475.00 to aid in a transition from military to civilian life. They promised train...
Entity
RL Stevens & Associates, Inc.
Categories: Employment Services
3224, Report:
#3387
Posted Date:
Sep 20 2000
SecurityLink Home Security System faulty equipment
In March of 2000, we purchased a home security system from SecurityLink. It was purchased through a servicing company called United Security Systems in Louisville, KY. Since it was installed, the systems has not worked. It has given off false alarms several times. The first time it ...
Entity
SecurityLink from Ameritech
Categories: Home Security
3225, Report:
#749
Posted Date:
Jul 13 2000
H.H. Gregg & Proteva Computer rebate rip-off ** Rebuttal .. company assets absorbed by Systemax, good luck
I purchashed a Proteva Computer system at H.H.Gregg in
Louisville,KY on May 16th of 1999.I was told I would recieve
rebates on the following; my proteva computer,the monitor and the Cannon printer.I mailed all rebates off 2 days after buying the system.I did recieve the rebate o...
Entity
Proteva Inc. and HH Gregg
Categories: Computer Dealers
3226, Report:
#1872
Posted Date:
Jul 08 2000
Don Shemp at Auto-Zone ..Vulgar abrasive store managers after having to refund price of merchandise
I returned a package of defective buffing pads to an Auto Zone store no.0477, the manager refused to refund the cost, I E-Mailed the home office and all hell broke loose.
The manager was instructed to refund the mere $5.29 which he did and gave me a royal cussing and said he did...
Entity
Don Shemp at Auto-Zone
Categories: Auto Parts
3227, Report:
#2620
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2000
Advice for all the other victims of First Credit Alliance, Inc. work at home rip-off reported on the Rip-off Report ...class-action suit pending
Advice for all the other victims of First Credit Alliance, Inc. work at home rip off
I found myself in much the same position once, having paid a payment to a company that then seemed to disappear into the void.
I wrote a letter about the situation to the attorney general's ...
Entity
First Credit Alliance, Inc.
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
3228, Report:
#1719
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2000
Manufacturer fails to deliver goods per quote and keeps $2000 deposit
On July 14, 1999, Walker Bag Manufacturing of Louisville Kentucky, agreed to produce a 10 X 20 finished size bag made out of a 10 ounce burlap with a clear laminate (as had been furnished to the previous owner of the business). In accordance with the contract, Oogamy (my new company...
Entity
Walker Bag Manufacturing Company
Categories: Manufacturers
3229, Report:
#1470
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2000
Oxmoor Toyotas bait and switch advertising
On 3/2/00 I read in our local paper that Oxmoor Toyota had a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT for sale for $16,827 so I called to see about this vehicle. I was told by the person on the phone this truck had around 30-35 thousand miles was in perfect condition and was pro certified and also on...
Entity
Oxmoor Toyota
Categories: Auto Dealers
3230, Report:
#1244
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2000
GE WASHER'S ARE JUNK
I have a GEwasher profile that is just over two years old.I have allready Had to repair two water leaks at my expence,I did not buy the service plan.I paid oround $12.000 for this washer.I called GE 3or4 times but it did not do me any good.After going for parys I leaned that GE does...
Entity
GE APPLIANCE
Categories: Manufacturers