6071, 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
6072, Report:
#5117
Posted Date:
Dec 31 2001
Gateway computer screwed me too *UPDATES
Complaint I bought a new Gateway PC in October. It Arrived with the printer box open and software missing. Gateway said it wasn't their problem, gave me Canon's (toll) #.
It cost me $40 to get the printer set up. Right off, the PC started freezing up. I spent 150...
Entity
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
6073, Report:
#9509
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2001
NSS MAGAZINES KEEP TAKING MONEY FROM MY ACCT - I CAN'T CANCEL
I found that once again they charged to my debit card.the same amount for both the magazines. Automobile $19.94 and PC MAGAZINE
for $39.97.
The amount was deducted from my checking account on 12/03/01. I went to the bank thinking something can be done. But
nothing happened.
...
Entity
Categories: Book Publishers
6074, Report:
#9086
Posted Date:
Dec 11 2001
McAffee Products for PC Rip Off
I pirchased the McAffee Oil Change on line, but had downloaded the trial ware first. After ordering this I never received a e-mail letting me download the program. I tried for 2 years to get them to let me have the download. But no luck after the first year was gone they sent me a E...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
6075, Report:
#8421
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2001
GE-Zurich Warranty Management Inc.
I purchased a Hewlett Packard PC with the 3 yr extended warranty by GE-Zurich at a cost of $319.00
On 11-23-00 I called Zurich to file a claim on the monitor which went out. I was told by them through the course of a 2.5 hr phone call that I would recieve a new monitor within 3-5...
Entity
Categories: Insurance Companies
6076, Report:
#8346
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2001
Thanks for the warnings re Bernard Haldane, it was a near miss!
Thanks to everyone who posted warnings about the Bernard Haldane method of helping people to get jobs. I just got off the phone with an appointment-setter at the local BH office. I was thrilled to get an interview, and rushed to my PC to recheck what I sent to them. I did a searc...
Entity
Categories: Employment Services
6077, Report:
#7771
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2001
Beware! I too have been ripped off by The Discount Ware House, USA Bargins,And Cavalier Salvage These co. must be connected .. *REBUTTAL ..no ties
I wired Jack $4,000.00 for all new men,women and children clothing all from macys no damages all shelf pulls no returns!!!!! I recieved my merchandise and was shorted 300 pc.
and what I did recieve was used clothing and junk.
I still have not gotten my money back or my merchandi...
Entity
Categories: Clothing Stores
6078, Report:
#8191
Posted Date:
Nov 26 2001
Nationwide Furniture Warehouse Irresponsible and Lousy Customer Treatment Greensboro North Carolina
11/26/01 Rasheedat Saheed On September17,2001, I entered Nationwide Furniture and Mattress Warehouse and put a 6 pc. bedroom set, a sofa and loveseat on lay-a-way. I put down a payment of $200.00. The person who I dealt with was named Lance. He told me that if I would like to exchan...
Entity
Categories: Furniture & Furnishings
6079, Report:
#7620
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2001
As seen on T.V. P.C. Ripoff Sold By Tiger Direct
I bought a P.C from as seen on T.V.and used thier financing.When I placed the order and asked about thier credit terms. I was told that my monthly payment would be 37.00 a month.
When I recieved the first bill I realised that the revolving intrust was quiet a bit higher still I ...
Entity
Categories: Computer Dealers
6080, Report:
#7578
Posted Date:
Nov 06 2001
Circuit City salespeople are morons
A couple of years ago, I was looking for an inkjet printer for my Windows NT4 based home PC.
At the local Circuit City store in Troy, Michigan, I saw a particular Lexmark printer going for a pretty decent price. The box said Windows compatible but I wanted to make sure it would wor...
Entity
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores