7911, Report:
#6363
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2001
Capital Credit Alliance rip-off ..it's not really a credit card, you have to use it at their shops! *REBUTTAL
I got my card in the mail just yesterday. This is not even a credit card. You have to use it at their shops. There is a $19.95 a month charge for something, then a $49.95 a month charge for long distance. On top of this a $99 annual fee.
I called 3 weeks ago to see where my card...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
7912, Report:
#6265
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2001
Arrow Automotive in San Antonio does not honor warranties
In December of 2000, I was referred to Arrow Automotive to have some brake work done. I went to Arrow and spoke with Andy. I explained that I was having troubles with the rotors and calipers. I dropped the vehicle off and was told that he would call with the diagnosis of the prob...
Entity
Categories: Auto Mechanics
7913, Report:
#6153
Posted Date:
Aug 14 2001
AT&T rip-off playing games to get money
I received a phone call from AT&T offering me a free cell phone in April of 2001. My phone was getting old, and with the new upgrades AT&T was doing it would no longer be supported. I bought the story and agreed to accept the phone and an earpiece at no charge.
A month after ...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
7914, Report:
#4431
Posted Date:
Aug 09 2001
Circuit City refused return of defective brand new HP computer *UPDATE
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
MARC SCHARF vs. CIRCUIT CITY
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
8/5/00
Original computer purchase: Compaq brand. It died after 1 hour use. I got a replacement machine.
8/11/00
This second machine slowed noticeably. After more l...
Entity
Categories: Computer Stores
7915, Report:
#5830
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2001
Strokes.Net is a non-existent web site!!!!
My husband and I received an email for an adult web site that seemed to have something for everyone and every taste. We paid for a three month membership by credit card, after looking at the ad page. Our password was e-mailed to us in 15 min, as promised. But there was no way to go ...
Entity
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
7916, Report:
#5504
Posted Date:
Jun 23 2001
MRA Video Girls Gone Wild Video's not what they say they are.FOX 6 investigative reporter John Mattes first broke the story how Girls Gone Wild was marketing videos for only $9.99 consumers found the company tacking on huge fees. Thousands of consumers called it a rip-off on ripoffreport. After our story aired an attorney sued calling it deceptive advertising. Video part 1 Video part 2
I purchased several (5) of the GGW series videos on DVD and VHS from MRA Video online. I almost immediately received 2 titles on VHS. I sent several emails regarding the status of the rest of my order with no response.
Then I was billed full price for a video I did not order. I ...
Entity
Categories: Adult Web Site
7917, Report:
#5363
Posted Date:
Jun 06 2001
Bernard Haldane Associates-- Damn I fell for it!
You think you have been around the block a while, you could smell a scam a mile away. Well that is what I thought! I had my meeting with MY VP and my head was so big when I left I could barely get out the door.
They tell you about the very very exclusive cliental they have ($...
Entity
Categories: Employment Services
7918, Report:
#5079
Posted Date:
May 03 2001
Discovery Camera - Big liars, rude and will not return your money
I ordered a camera from Discovery, Elan 7E. I purchased this for a vacation, which I have been saving for years. When I ordered on line they had someone call me and sell me more of their junk. I waited 2 weeks for my package and I did not get anything. They told me it was stolen ...
Entity
Categories: Cameras & Video
7919, Report:
#4778
Posted Date:
Mar 26 2001
AAA CAMERA EXCHANGE INC. UNPROFESSIONAL AND RIP-OFF ARTIST WITHOUT COMPARISON
I ordered a Olympus Camera before Christmas for my son as a present. I unfortunatelly called this company and placed the order and paid with my credit card. The next day I called back and inquired about the camera in KIT form. This means the camera comes with a case, tele-lens, batt...
Entity
Categories: Cameras & Video
7920, Report:
#4752
Posted Date:
Mar 23 2001
Tiger Direct, motherboard ripoff, Not the one I ordered, No responce. *Consumer Tip
I ordered a motherboard and matching LMR modem from tigerdirect.com. They sent me the modem first. Then a couple of weeks later, they sent me the motherboard. It was a substitution. Not the one I ordered.
I have a bill that proves that the board that they sent me was cheaper tha...
Entity
Categories: Computer Mail Order