3321, Report:
#24948
Posted Date:
Jul 19 2002
Famous Poets Society ripoff Talent Oregon
I am writing because, I recieved a letter stating that I was selected to have my poem in a book. They want me to send them four hundred ninty five dollars. and if I would like a guest to go along them i have to pay them an extra 295.00
For all of this stuff, they want me to pay m...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Corrupt Companies
3322, Report:
#24946
Posted Date:
Jul 19 2002
Famouspoets.com, Mark Schramm ripoff con artist fake Talent Oregon
Received letter from Famous Poets.com inviting me to attend a workshop in Flordia , Aug. 31=Sept. 2 where I would receive a Shakespere Throphy of Excellence award and a 2002 Poet of the Year medallion with my name inscribed. THe workshop would cost $495.00 to attend and the hotel $...
Entity
Famouspoets.com
Categories: Con Artists
3323, Report:
#24797
Posted Date:
Jul 19 2002
FamousPoets.com False Advertising deceptive company dirty ripoff dogs Talent Oregon
While on the internet, I saw an advertisement from FamousPoets.com.The ad stated that I would receive a free evaluation of my poem and be entered into their $50,000 contest if I filled out an entry form.The ad then directed me (using a link) to the FamousPoets.com website entry form...
Entity
FamousPoets.com
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
3324, Report:
#24572
Posted Date:
Jul 14 2002
Famous Poets Society is a shameful ripoff scam and painful. Talent, Oregon
My 12 year old daughter was so excited to see that the poem she was so proud of had one a contest---of course I was excited for her yet skeptical---why would someone cause a child this kind of pain? Of course the BBB has no reports but I think they should.
As an adult, I am gr...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Sales People
3325, Report:
#24417
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2002
International Library of Poetry ripoff consumer fraud false promises
The following is yet another example of someone trying to take advantage of someones creativity.
Here is something that effects me personnally, I contacted Montel Williams Show w/o a response back. The Florida symposium used his name and likeness to further try to secure your go...
Entity
International Library of Poetry
Categories: Con Artists
3326, Report:
#24238
Posted Date:
Jul 09 2002
First Capitol Consumer's Group Scam ripoff con-artists took us for all we had tricked and lied to a US military troop TorontoToronto Ontario
I was called three weeks ago from someone who said they were from First Capitol Consumer's group, and that I was apporved for two credit cards. One for $2,000 and the other for $2,500. I asked the person wether these were cards that I could use anywhere a he said yes.
He also tol...
Entity
First Capitol Consumer's Group
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
3327, Report:
#23833
Posted Date:
Jul 02 2002
Famous Poets Society ripoff breaking poets hearts con artist fake consumer fraud ripoff con artist fake ripoff Talent Oregon
I thought I had REALLY won something. I got all excited about the chance of a lifetime, but when I checked it out on the internet I found out that it was a scam.
It really broke my heart. I was looking forward to a fun trip, but instead I would have lost all my moving money. I'm ...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Con Artists
3328, Report:
#23828
Posted Date:
Jul 02 2002
Harmony Gold/Toynami Super Scale Garbage/Consumer Fraud/ ripoff swindlers Internet
A friend of mine was shown this site by myself. I at the time was unaware of their history as far as customer support. On their website they advertise for a statue of a famous toy that my friend and myself remember as a children. He being the one with money decides to buy one at the...
Entity
Harmony Gold / Toynami
Categories: Sales People
3329, Report:
#23037
Posted Date:
Jun 20 2002
FAMOUS POETS.COM RIPOFF TOOK OVER 120$ FROM ME TO PAY EXTRA EXPENSE IN PUBLISHING A HARDBACK BOOK WITH MY POEMS AND BIOGRAPHY AND PHOTO TALENT Oregon
I am Sharon Wells. AS of some 6 months ago I submitted a poem in a free poetry contest on the internet. Several months passes and finally i recieved a letter from famous Poets.com on the red colored envelope for return address.this was at PO box 21,Talent Oregon 97540
inside the e...
Entity
FAMOUS POETS.COM
Categories: Corrupt Companies
3330, Report:
#23051
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2002
Famous Poets Society Ripoffed and Lied to me Talent Oregon ..Thank you Rip-Off Report
The Famous Poet Society wrote to me telling me I was The Poet of the Year and all I had to do was travel to Flordia to get the award... when you read the smaller print you get the Plane cost,hotel cost,Poet Fee,and Geust Fee... all together thats about $1400.00,not including food.I ...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Liars