3991, Report:
#2594
Posted Date:
Oct 10 2002
America's Service Station-Follow Up Report
ASS Stated - Houston Press Follow Up 6/29/00
A car repair chain manual reveals secrets to high markups and hefty profits
By Steven Long
Don't just focus on the customer's problem with a car -- Isolate and Upsell. Mark up parts prices nearly 300 percent over costs, and ditch tho...
Entity
Americas Service Station
Categories: Auto Repair Service
3992, Report:
#24842
Posted Date:
Oct 06 2002
United Air Comfort AKA Comfort Air is a ripoff that cheats employees and customers, beware of this company if you are seeking service or employment. Internet Nationwide, Worldwide
This is a company that will basically hire anyone with no prior knowledge of A/C units. For those seeking employment from this company, they will make the job sound very promising. But DO NOT be fooled!!!
This company has their employees working VERY hard for a commision instead ...
Entity
United Air Comfort AKA Comfort Air
Categories: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
3993, Report:
#31455
Posted Date:
Sep 30 2002
Fastrack Movers ripoff Sun Valley California
After getting three phone quotes to move my furniture from Southern CA to NC, I decided to go with Fastrack Movers. They are listed in the web as United Express Movers. The quote I received was $2,100 for a typical 2 bedroom apt. If there was more than usual, it could go as high as ...
Entity
Fastrack Movers
Categories: Moving Companies
3994, Report:
#30841
Posted Date:
Sep 23 2002
Jubilee Financial Services LA Times article. Fraud Probe Targets Credit Repair Firms consumer fraud ripoff Downey California
WASHINGTON -- More than 30 consumer credit consulting companies, including two in Southern California, have been caught up in a nationwide Federal Trade Commission sweep against credit and telemarketing fraud, officials announced Thursday.
The Southern California debt negotiation...
Entity
Jubilee Financial
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
3995, Report:
#30736
Posted Date:
Sep 22 2002
The Roomstore salesman Bruce forged my signature Mesa Arizona
I recently went looking at furniture with my sister-in-law (SIL) at the local Roomstore located at Superstition Springs (6315 E. Southern Ave. , Mesa AZ 85206 --- 480-830-1343)
My husband and I were ready to buy some living room furniture and I wanted to get advise from my SIL o...
Entity
The Roomstore (salesman Bruce)
Categories: Furniture & Furnishings
3996, Report:
#30705
Posted Date:
Sep 21 2002
Jubilee Financial Services Inc Consumer Rip Off BBB Did Not Protect the Consumer from Jubilee Downey California
Dear Fellow Jubilee Customers:
Today I received a letter in the mail from the Federal Trade Commission regarding their complaint filed against Jubilee Financial Services, Inc. and Jabez Financial Group, Inc. for violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act (see www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/09/...
Entity
Jubilee Financial Services, Inc.
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
3997, Report:
#29833
Posted Date:
Sep 12 2002
Oxmoor House terrible Birmingham Alabama
I got the Southern Living Christmas Book in 2001 and paid for it, which was fine. However, this year I received without ordering the SL Christmas 2002 Book.
I sent the package back and got it a delivery confirmation from the Post Office to ensure that it got there. I sent it ...
Entity
Oxmoor House
Categories: Bed & Bath
3998, Report:
#28196
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2002
Sears Robuck Ripoff They use bait and switch False Advertisements fraud ripoff Escondido California
Was looking for a cheap dishwasher for a rental unit. Found one in Sunday paper for Sears for $129.00. Went to the store at North County Mall to purchase and pick up and they stated they did not have one in stock. Went home and signed onto web site. Dishwasher was also listed for sa...
Entity
Sears Robuck
Categories: Corrupt Companies
3999, Report:
#29152
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2002
Prime TV Refund Practices and Advertising Issues ripoff fraudulent business fraud business Southern Pine North Carolina
It does not surprise me that my complaint is one more to be added to the growing list for this Company.
In April 2002, I purchased a Directv System from Prime TV. I was told that I would be refunded the full amount of installation in the sum of $140. In June 2002 I received notic...
Entity
Prime TV
Categories: Satellite Companies
4000, Report:
#7213
Posted Date:
Aug 30 2002
National Credit Shopper theft of my funds
They got my $200. plus, while I am waiting for the credit card to come in the mail (which never arrived) they (under the name Southern Telmark) tried to take another $99. from my checking account which wasn't available so my credit union charged me $25. for insufficient funds. Any h...
Entity
National Credit Shopper alias Southern Telmark
Categories: Credit & Debt Services