6811, Report:
#13604
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2002
Providian Bank Gold Visa Has APR of 24%!! Rip-off!!
Just had to pass this along to potential applicants for a card with this bunch of vultures. Received an offer from them this morning with a zero percent introductory rate until July 2002. After that, it goes to an UNBELIEVEABLE 24%!! They prey on the very people who can least aff...
Entity
Providian Bank
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
6812, Report:
#13625
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2002
Rip-off MCi, VoiceStream, Verizon Wireless/Cellular Service Providers- **UPDATED info File with FCC and FTC
If you are having billing or service problems with your cellular provider, you can file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission. Please keep in mind that it will take several weeks for the problem to be resolved, hopefully, in your favor. Also, file with the Federal...
Entity
Wireless/Cellular Companies .. MCi, VoiceStream, Verizon, Alltel
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
6813, Report:
#12040
Posted Date:
Jan 20 2002
1st Pacific Credit - Providian =Straight Robbery ripoff scam
After reading an ad in the Pennysaver for a GUARANTEED Visa or Mastercard, I called the number given. it was 3 weeks before Christmas and I was broke. I gave the rep (Katie) all my information and authorized the amount due, $139.00, to be electronically deducted from my checking a...
Entity
1st Pacific Credit
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
6814, Report:
#11923
Posted Date:
Jan 18 2002
AOL RIP-OFF CHARGING BANK ACCOUNT AFTER CANCELLATION OF ACCOUNT
Today while checking my Bank account I noticed a charge for AOL on Line.
This was the first I had heard about AOL sence I ask them to cancell my account in August of 2001.
This auto withdrawl of funds put my Bank account in the negative direction.
I called AOL tonight to fi...
Entity
AOL
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
6815, Report:
#11622
Posted Date:
Jan 15 2002
RIP OFF REPORT: UKI COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE COMPANY
I got charge for service I did not requested neither authorize it. Unless my 6 year old child order the service. I will not be surprise if the company states that. MCI was my long distance provider at that time. Why I want to have two long distance providers? It should be some fe...
Entity
UKI COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE COMPANY
Categories: Telephone Companies
6816, Report:
#11208
Posted Date:
Jan 10 2002
Bait and Switch by Verizon Scam
Purchased a prepaid phone box based on advertising of cards that are good for 6 months. Withing 5 months they changed policies and the cards are good for 2 months.
Tried to get them to buy the phone back as I could not use it with other providers and they laughed and told me t...
Entity
Verizon
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
6817, Report:
#11024
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2002
Ryder Truck = no truck when scheduled. ..movers sitting around doing nothing
I requested and submitted my credit card number for deposit for the rental of a Ryder truck. The rental was for a one way move beginning 19 Dec 2001 and ending 25 Dec 2001.
I was told by the local rep that the truck would be available for pick up anytime on 19 Dec 2001. Based o...
Entity
Ryder Truck Rental
Categories: Moving Companies
6818, Report:
#10868
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2002
Capital Choice Consumer Credit ripped me off
I recived a letter in the mail with a paper stating it was an Approval Certificate for a $5000.00 credit card from Capital Choice Consumer Credit. It had a control number, approval number, even a bar code, and etc., all Saying I was guaranteed to recieve a credit card in the mail fo...
Entity
Capital Choice Consumer Credit
Categories: Federal Government
6819, Report:
#10613
Posted Date:
Jan 04 2002
HRS, Household Retail Services consumer Rip-off *Consumer Suggestions
I checked your site thoroughly, one rebuttal was Just pay your bills on time. Nice thought, however, it is virtually impossible to accomplish that mission with HRS.
HRS will delay registering a change of address. HRS will arbitrarily change your mailing address within the con...
Entity
Household Retail Services
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
6820, Report:
#10168
Posted Date:
Dec 28 2001
Cellular carriers in general. Consumer Rip-off A rant,...errr, ..umm ..dissertation on cellular 'phones..
Having noticed many complaints on cellular 'phone service, I thought I'd share my opinion and limited experience. I'm certainly no expert on cellular service, but in trying to educate myself (read 'not get screwed too badly) I've gleaned the following information. I may have some in...
Entity
Cellular carriers in general........
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies