7051, Report:
#21158
Posted Date:
May 20 2002
Going Platinum is a bait & switch pyramid scam, and a consumer rip-off fraud. *UPDATE ..Rip-Off Report Investigative Information. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
They ask yoou to open an account that permits and furnishes free Internet access. When you open the account and try to download their dialer.
They request you upgrade your status. There is NO free Internet access. They will get your email and physical addresses and, I will be...
Entity
Categories: Internet Services
7052, Report:
#5115
Posted Date:
May 18 2002
Haldane & Associates of Indy ..If its too good to be true it probably came from them. We were duped & Ripped off. *UPDATE refund run-a-round *EDitor's warning
I was duped into believing that I was a viable candidate in spite of my age and early onset Parkinson's syndrome (controlled by medication) and that I could pass for someone 10 years my junior.
I was told that they had consulted with senior mangement since they only had a limite...
Entity
Categories: Employment Services
7053, Report:
#20721
Posted Date:
May 15 2002
Gateway Country Store Warranty Ripoff, drop it off and pick it up the very same way. Told they could find anything wrong, System never stops running. Smells hot. Lancaster Pennsylvania
I purchased my gateway in February 2001, from new the system ran constantly, sounded like it was constantly working, smelt hot like it was going to catch fire. I should have returned it immadiatly. Knowing that I had a warranty, I waited, making sure that I shut it down completely a...
Entity
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
7054, Report:
#20501
Posted Date:
May 09 2002
Capital Choice Consumer Credit; Miami,Florida ripoff, scam, dishonest practice fraudulent ripoff business Miami Florida
Was cheated by this company. Promised a credit card but send nothing after payment being made. Action must be taken.
Choo
Lancaster, California
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
7055, Report:
#20246
Posted Date:
May 05 2002
MCI WORLDCOM WIRELESS ripoff/Never sent merchandise but cashed the check. consumer fraud Garden City, New York
I received an email for a cellular phone offer. The ad stated that the phone was free in most cases, but in some cases, a deposit would be required.
So I called and they told me that a deposit would be required for me and they would send more info in the mail. Days later, I rece...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
7056, Report:
#20059
Posted Date:
May 02 2002
Capital Choice Consumer Credit ripoff mistreated scammed Miami, Florida
I applied for a platinum card. I paid $39.00 and recieved a platinum card package on 3/21/02. I returned this through certified mail on 3/22/02. So far I have not recieved a refund.
Phoebe
Lancaster, California
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
7057, Report:
#19869
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2002
Going Platinum, Inc. Fraud, Scam, Ripoff ripoff Lancaster Internet
I was brought into this company by being spammed by one of it's members. Even after asking the person to remove me from their list they continued and offered to pay my $25 fee to join. For this $25 I was supposed to get free unlimited ISP for life.
About 10 months later I noticed...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
7058, Report:
#19842
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2002
First National Credit aka FNC Investments. Fraudulent ripoff business from hell. Aliso Viejo, California
After trying to rebuild my credit, I sent First National Credit a check for $43.00 to rush a pre-approved gold visa. I received the card in the mail today and it is not a real card.
After researching on the computer, I found out that their website does not even work. I want my m...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
7059, Report:
#19767
Posted Date:
Apr 29 2002
Puppy Depot, a ripoff that abuses & mistreats animals. They sell sick puppies. A fraudulent & corrupt scam. Corum, New York
Puppy Depot sold us a little puppy for 1465.00, and we fell in love with her right away. However, we did not know until a week later how sick she was.
She died within 12 days and we were heartbroken, but the store will not make good on our purchase.
We found out that they ...
Entity
Categories: Animal Services
7060, Report:
#19715
Posted Date:
Apr 27 2002
Going Platinum. Theft, deception and false advertising. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
I must extend a personal warning to anyone wishing to do business of any kind with this deceptive entity. False advertising is probably the least concerning issue at the moment, but I feel it would be appropriate if I started from the beginning.
FALSE ADVERTISING:
You see, Goi...
Entity
Categories: Internet Services