3841, Report:
#11698
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2002
Starband / Dish Network ripoff
Last year I took advantage of an offer from Starband (now owned by Dish Network, aka Echostar). Said offer was for a satellite system that received both internet service and Dish programming. All I had to do was to commit to pay $99 a month and I would receive both. The advertise...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
3842, Report:
#11623
Posted Date:
Jan 15 2002
DIRECTTV OR TELOCITY? WHO IS TAKING MY MONEY?
It all started over a year ago, December 2000. I ordered a Telocity Account and received a modem by Fed Ex. It was during the holiday and I decided to stay with my cable provider for my Internet Access. It took Telocity a couple of calls, but I did get the account cancelled and a cr...
Entity
Categories: Internet Services
3843, Report:
#10860
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2002
REPLICA ONE- NEVER SENT MERCHANDISE-NO CREDIT REFUND EITHER
A COMPANY CALLED REPLICA ONE SELLS REPLICA ROLEX AND OTHER VARIOUS HIGH END WATCHES. I ORDERED A ROLEX SUBMARINER FROM THEM BACK IN MAY, 2001. I NEVER RECIEVED THE MERCHANDISE AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT CREDITED MY CREDIT CARD BACK THE $750.00 THAT THE FAKE WATCH COST. I HAVE CONTACTED...
Entity
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
3844, Report:
#10538
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2002
TechLan - Fusion Point Technology Solutions contract services for computer support, ripoff to employees & clients
After being leaving the military service after 12 years working in the communications and technology field I was hired by this company as a field computer technician. Prior to accepting the position I confirmed with my new manager, the same individual who hired me, the two location...
Entity
Categories: Consulting
3845, Report:
#10516
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2002
Bellsouth Ripoff DSL does not provide 20 or 50 times faster than dialup modem.
Bellsouth advertises on TV that it provides Fast Access DSL service that is 20 to 50 times faster than a modem. Depending on whether you are used to a 24k or 56k modem I guess. And they say that it is always on; aka, a HOT connection.
NOT!
You have to actually do a dial-up to get...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
3846, Report:
#10274
Posted Date:
Dec 31 2001
Netzero platinum Rip-off
I bought a home computer off one of the home shopping networks, with a Visa card.(May 2001) The computer came with Netzero,already installed,it is a free service. That should have rang big beware bells.
A few weeks after the computer arived, Netzero went blank. It was good for 4...
Entity
Categories: Internet
3847, Report:
#9002
Posted Date:
Dec 26 2001
Verizon Wireless and the never ending ripoff contract... *Consumer Comment ..run your phone over with the car
I am writing to inform anyone who has a Verizon Wireless account to think twice about signing any new contracts or doing business with them in the future! I have their service in Wenatchee Washington and got moved to another area in Washington state where they cannont legally offer...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
3848, Report:
#9593
Posted Date:
Dec 22 2001
Dish Network should be called Dish Don't Work!!! *Consumer Suggestion
In August we signed up for dish net from Conrads TVin the town where we live. From the very first day we couldnt get any programs for more than 15 minutes. we called the owner of Conrads TV, he came out to see what was going on, Our dish strength was at 98% no problem their.He chang...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
3849, Report:
#9794
Posted Date:
Dec 21 2001
Bell South Fast Access DSL Ripoff-deceptive business practice
I'm going wireless. Wireless phone and going through my cable company for internet access. Not only is it one less bill but it's about 15.00 cheaper a month and I LOVE to save money!
So I call and cancel my phone service with no problem and then I call to cancel my internet ser...
Entity
Categories: Internet Services
3850, Report:
#9429
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2001
Straight Talk Phone Card POOR PRODUCT, CUSTOMERS SERVICE AND POOR BUSINESS
Straight Talk Phone cards are sold in most check cashing places. It's network provided by Prime telecommunications. This card is sold in increments of $10, $20, $25, and $50. prepaid phone cards.
I purchased this card on a Wednesdays night to make a domestic call concerning a ...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies