7401, Report:
#19061
Posted Date:
Apr 18 2002
First Capital Consumers Dodged the Ripoff Bullet? Buffalo, NY and Toronto, Ontario
I received a call from First Capital Consumers this evening, promising a 0% interest MasterCard and Visa, free cell phone and HP computer. All I had to do was give them my banking information, and they would charge me a one time fee of $219. The young lady on the phone stated that I...
Entity
First Capital Consumers
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
7402, Report:
#18415
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2002
CIRCUIT CITY ripoff ODESSA, TEXAS Texas
I recently purchased a HP computer from Circuit City in Odessa, Texas. I purchased it there because it gave me somewhere to take it in case I needed it repaired. I also purchased the extended warranty.
I had to take it in for repairs and was told they would not take it. I told...
Entity
CIRCUIT CITY
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
7403, Report:
#17878
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2002
Hewlett-Packard - HP Hewlett Packard - HP Is A Monopoly That Manufacture's Low Quality Systems w/Poor Support - Computer Service Technician's Personal Experience Palo Alto California
I have been repairing and service computer systems PC and Macintosh since I was 12 years old. I have encountered almost every single problem there is with all brands of computers. I have been flashing ROM BIOS', Zero Filling, Low Level Formatted Hard Disk Drives, swapping Logic Boar...
Entity
Hewlett-Packard - HP
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
7404, Report:
#17876
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2002
Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Computer - Ridiculously Priced Parts Monopoly, Premature Failure, Ugly Looking Junk - Expert Computer Service Technician's Experience Houston Texas
I have been repairing and service computer systems PC and Macintosh since I was 12 years old. I have encountered almost every single problem there is with all brands of computers. I have been flashing ROM BIOS', Zero Filling, Low Level Formatted Hard Disk Drives, swapping Logic Boar...
Entity
Compaq Computer Corporation
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
7405, Report:
#6233
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2002
Beware of Recreational Factory Warehouse, a total rip-off company
In May 2001 we purchased a pool from Recreational Factory Warehouse in Macon, Georgia. We paid an additional $800 to have it installed. Not even a month later there was more grass growing in the pool than around it, we were told that it was not their problem. Then a month or so l...
Entity
Recreational Factory Warehouse
Categories: Corrupt Companies
7406, Report:
#17684
Posted Date:
Mar 27 2002
Christopher Kink / Dragomir ALexandru HP Notebook ubid.com ripoff dishonest fraudulent bidding,ripped off and scammed Bucharest
I won an Auction in Ubid.com, it was a HP Omnibook notebook computer for the amount of $851 USD. The auctioneer ,he called himself Cristopher Kink, and I agreed that I was going to send him 50% of the amount of the notebook plus 50% of shipping costs before I recieve the notebook an...
Entity
Christopher Kink / Dragomir ALexandru
Categories: Internet
7407, Report:
#17578
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2002
Business Consultants, Inc. / Consultants Group International SBA Loans SBA loans business scams internet fraud ripoff alert dishonest liars Virginia Beach Virginia
WARNING!!! I was searching the net for information about an SBA Loan for a business that my wife and I want to start and found a link to Business Consultants, Inc (BCI)/ Consultants Group International's website. I contacted them for information on what type of services they offer....
Entity
Business Consultants, Inc. / Consultants Group International
Categories: Loans
7408, Report:
#17575
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2002
AAMCO Transmissions/AKASuncoast Consultants ripoff - They didn't understand why I wouldn't let them get it wrong the forth time! Dunedin Florida
On May, 8, 2001 I took my Chevy 3500 Dually Truck into AAMCO Transmissions AKA Suncoast Consultants for repair, with information that it only moves in first gear. My greatest concern was getting my truck back running properly and stated to the manager, Sam, to replace anything that ...
Entity
AAMCO Transmissions
Categories: Auto Repair Service
7409, Report:
#17412
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2002
Comp USA Sold wrong cable for printer, won't exchange Morrow Georgia
I purchased an HP PSC 950 and was sold a printer accessory kit that included a two year replacement plan for $54.98. Unfortunately, they gave me a parallel printer cable instead of the USB cable that is required.
I have called the store and explained I live 175 miles from their s...
Entity
Comp USA
Categories: Computer Dealers
7410, Report:
#16916
Posted Date:
Mar 16 2002
CompUSA ripoff, Will not hornor 5 Year Tap in Home Repair and Service of Computer System mistreated and ripped off Orlando Florida
In December of 1997, I purchased a FIVE Year comprehensive IN - HOME Service and repair contract from CompUSA, A few months ago I needed service and repair of the system, I have made several calls and been ignored, with promises, that never was followed up.
I took the system to the...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Manufactures