6041, Report:
#3621
Posted Date:
Oct 18 2000
Internet scammer Admasters returns 540-985-3881
Bulk emailer continues to assult the American public. I recieved the following mail on 10-18-2000 and a little research finds this to be a long term scam dating back a few years. I hope that the owners will be jailed soon to stop this kind of thing.
Subject: Leads **...
Entity
Direct Emailing (may not be correct)
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
6042, Report:
#3014
Posted Date:
Oct 18 2000
Lazy, Lying Plumber
In November 1999, my mother had her water heater replaced by Mike Fellers of Paw's Plumbing. The bad water heater was under warranty but he chose to replace it with a different brand that he said was more reliable.
After finishing the installation Mr. Fellers said that because t...
Entity
Paw's Plumbing
Categories: Plumbing
6043, Report:
#3552
Posted Date:
Oct 09 2000
GATEWAY COMPUTER SCAM
Approximately 2-3 months ago, my boyfriend purchased a Gateway computer. The computer never worked as promised by Gateway. When he contacted Gateway in an effort to return the computer for a refund of his money, Gateway told him they would not accept the return of the merchandise ...
Entity
Gateway Direct LP
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
6044, Report:
#2967
Posted Date:
Aug 17 2000
National Moving Network, Inc. -- DO NOT EVER USE this company
Well, like many out there I was unfortunate enough to have used National Moving Network, Inc. (NMN) as my mover. This company schedules moves with subcontractors whom they state are reliable, insured, honest companies. There are numerous complaints filed against them with the Flor...
Entity
National Moving Network, Inc.
Categories: Customer
6045, Report:
#2750
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2000
THE ADVANTAGE,AKA ULTIMA,AKA VACATION MARKETING SYSTEMS INC.
MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY BOUGHT INTO THE ABOVE COMPANY TO THE TUNE OF $2,044.00. OWEING ANOTHER $1,500.00. WE WERE LED TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS THE GREATEST COMPANY TO COME AROUND IN YEARS. WE FOUND OUT DIFFERENT. IT STARTED WITH A VERY HIGH PRESSURE SALES PITCH FOLLOWED BY PROMISES O...
Entity
VACATION MARKETING SYSTEMS NC. THE ADVANTAGE
Categories: Travel Agencies
6046, Report:
#2624
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2000
Univeral Van Lines of Phoenix, AZ--------MOVING NIGHTMARE!!
My wife and I were relocating from Phoenix to the D.C. area and were searching for an affordable, yet reliable moving company. Let the NIGHTMARE begin. Universal Van Lines came knocking on our door with a handful of literature exlpaining how professional and on-time their service ...
Entity
Universal Van Lines
Categories: Trucking Companies
6047, Report:
#2592
Posted Date:
Jul 04 2000
Kenworthy Carburetors, 610 Broadway Redwood City, CA. Traded my Jeep for a lemon.
I'm a single mom of two kids,and I guess I'm also naive. My vehicle was a 1986 Jeep Cherokee which I bought from my Uncle. When I bought the Jeep,( April 23,1998)it had approx 150,000 miles on it, but was kept in fair condition. I commuted around 100 miles daily & noticed wear & tea...
Entity
Kenworthy Carburetors (owner is Joe)
Categories: Auto Repair Service
6048, Report:
#2498
Posted Date:
Jun 21 2000
msn.com
When I bought my first computer, I decided to go with a big name ISP. I thought they would have less bugs and be more reliable, right? Nope. Th first month that I signed up, they billed my credit card 4 times for one account. (I paid $84 dollars for on month of service. I conta...
Entity
Microsoft Computer Network
Categories: Internet Services
6049, Report:
#2386
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2000
AFFORDABLE A-1 AUTOMOTIVE Clutch Repair Rip Off Los Angeles CA
I had a NEW clutch put in my car on 11/31/99 with ALL NEW parts.
Last week, my car is having problems with shifting, only to find out by another mechanic tha the clutch is OUT! and the parts are NOT NEW as marked on the REPAIR bill.
Clutches do not go OUT after 6mo or 4000 mi......
Entity
AFFORDABLE A-1 AUTOMOTIVE
Categories: Auto Repair Service
6050, Report:
#1864
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2000
When is a lemon a lime? The Used Car Store, Inc rip-off Varginia
Late December 1999 I needed to purchase an cheap car, I searched Auto Trader and found that The Used Car Store, Inc. Stafford VA listed the types of cars and prices that I could afford. I made an appointment,told the salesman that I needed realiable and safe transportation to make f...
Entity
The Used Car Store, Inc.
Categories: Auto Dealers