391, Report:
#16052
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2002
UBid hard drive rip-off
The other day I was on UBid looking for a new hard drive. I found one that suited my needs, a IBM Deskstar 40 gig. I proceded to place a bid for $84. I completed all the required information and submitted the bid. To my surprise the bid price showed $139!! I was sure I had entered $...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Business
392, Report:
#16042
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2002
umax in usa? forget about it!
I purchased a Umax astra 1220u only 2 years ago. The Company's website has no drivers available if I want to upgrade my pc to Win XP. If I navigate to their europe support site I can find XP drivers for my model scanner 1220u but, I'm not so sure they would work since they are writt...
Entity
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
393, Report:
#15113
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2002
Titanium Blue credit card scam
I recieved a postcard in the mail from Titanium Blue member benefits claiming I was eligible for an unsecured line of credit of $3500.00 - $7500.00.
I called the phone number posted on the card and they said that we needed $200.00 dollar fee ...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
394, Report:
#13016
Posted Date:
Jan 31 2002
McGlen.Com Customer Service! What Service! RMA'S You Got To Be Kidding!!! Did You Buy Something From Us?
In December 2001, I purchased a barebones computer with Athlon XP 1900+ processor and Soyo SY-K7V Dragon-Plus motherboard, including 256K 266DDR PC2100 memory from Mcglen.com.
Along with the computer, I purchased a new IBM hard drive, and the Windows XP Home Operating System f...
Entity
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
395, Report:
#12990
Posted Date:
Jan 31 2002
J.JOHNSTON LAP TOP SCAM
I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATION AND ON IT THEY HAD AN IBM LAPTOP COMPUTER W/SOFTWARE & FREE INTERNET I ORDERED AND PAID IN FULL. I HAVE NOT AS YET HEARD ANYTHING. MY CHECKS WERE CASHED 1/15/02.
NAME ON FORM J.JOHNSTON. TOTAL OF ORDER $499.95
SHIRLINE
SO.OZONE PARK, New York
Entity
Categories: Computer Dealers
396, Report:
#12205
Posted Date:
Jan 22 2002
Ubid Customer Service Non-Responsive -Deceptive Advertising
I purchase $30,000 - $40,000 per year in computer equipment on line. Never have I had so many problems with a web organization:
(1) Advertise as new and send refurbished merchandise; refer me to manufacturer (IBM) for warranty; IBM furious with diversion of traffic to them about i...
Entity
Categories: Brokerage Companies On-line
397, Report:
#11373
Posted Date:
Jan 12 2002
IBM LAID OFF EMPLOYEES ..BEARINGS WITHIN A YEAR AND MALFUNCTION
IBM LAID OFF THE EMPLOYEES THAT WORKED , but KEPT THE ONE WHO SLEEP !!
-TONY SAYS LETS BOYCOTT THOSE IBM PERSONAL COMPUTERS, WHY NOT ...
THE HARD DRIVES SPIN THE BEARINGS WITHIN A YEAR AND MALFUNCTION.
[email protected]
Entity
Categories: Employers
398, Report:
#1095
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2001
Office Depot through Prodigy Internet ..a Contract RIP-OFF
Prodigy Internet Contract RIPOFF
I bought my computer at Office Depot as part of an agreement between Office Depot and Prodigy Internet service. The deal is basically this: You buy a computer (for about $400). At the same time, in the store, you contract with Prodigy Internet fo...
Entity
Categories: Internet Services
399, Report:
#7077
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2001
Sonic Laptops & Mr. Mr. Sulzman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN OR HIS RIP-OFF COMPANY *UPDATE
In April I sent $1515 to Mr. Brett Sulzman for an IBM laptop. I still haven't received this laptop. For a month Mr. Sulzman claimed difficulties with his supplier. Then he promised me a full refund when his PayPal account was unfrozen. Needless to say it we are in October now and st...
Entity
Categories: Computer Fraud
400, Report:
#8227
Posted Date:
Nov 27 2001
The ACMICRO.COM rip-off, poor service, poor product
I have purchased products online for 5 years without a hitch, but this one has given me a problem.I purchased a hard drive from this company.Upon receipt of the product,I had noticed it was improperly packed.The ESD wrapping was partially opened,and the unit was packaged with bubble...
Entity
Categories: Computer Mail Order