8251, Report:
#19330
Posted Date:
Apr 22 2002
J. D. Marvel Products Inc. ripoff fraud mail order business Hawkesbury Ontario
Two months ago, I placed an order with J.D. Marvel Products for a ClearVue Super Booster TV/FM antenna to put on my daughter's TV, as there can't be a cable installation in her room.
The product ad claimed to be just what we needed, so I prepared my cheque for the purchase amount...
Entity
J. D. Marvel Products Inc.
Categories: Mail Order Services
8252, Report:
#18500
Posted Date:
Apr 20 2002
AOL Internet Service Dishonest, Fraudulent Billing, Theivery of checking account funds Dulles Virginia
Back in the early nineties, AOL skimmed money from my checkbook when I ordered services for $9.95 per month. At that time, they hit my checkbook up fraudulently for over $200. They never apologized, and I never saw a dime of that money they took. I had to close my account and pay $1...
Entity
AOL Internet Service
Categories: Internet Services
8253, Report:
#18988
Posted Date:
Apr 17 2002
AT&T Broadband Consumer fraud and deceptive business practices in high speed internet service Los Angeles California
I ordered the RoadRunner High Speed Internet Access product from AT&T BroadBand. There were two installation options, the more expensive of which would guarantee connectivity before the technician left. I chose the lower-priced basic option. The technician transposed two characte...
Entity
AT&T Broadband
Categories: Internet Services
8254, Report:
#18303
Posted Date:
Apr 06 2002
America Online Customer's Requests Ignored/Continuous Billing victimized many consumers internet service
I had no idea that so many people were having the same problems with AOL as I am.
Last year I bought a Gateway computer. With it came a free 1 year subscription to AOL. Great, I thought. Approximately 6 months later They began taking the monthly fee from my checking account. Fina...
Entity
America Online
Categories: Internet Services
8255, Report:
#6629
Posted Date:
Apr 05 2002
CompUSA RIP-OFF: Belkin f3g117-01 y adapter cable overpriced. Better shop around! *UPDATE thanks!
Submitted: 9/9/01
Modified: 9/9/01
CompUSA in Emeryville California is overcharging for a Belkin y adapter cable (f3g117-01). The store charges $62.
I checked Dells web site and they are charging $17. Other web websites are comparible. CompUSA web site is cheaper. They are ch...
Entity
CompUSA
Categories: Computer Stores
8256, Report:
#17471
Posted Date:
Mar 23 2002
Gibralter Transmission ripoff scam con artists Rosedale New York
I had a friend tow my car to this Gibralter transmission place one morning at 9 am. My friend, who is a mechanic, assured me that it was simply a matter of fixing the cable that had slipped off, causing the transmission not to respond. They told me to call them in an hour and they ...
Entity
Gibralter Transmission
Categories: Auto Repair Service
8257, Report:
#17385
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2002
DISH TV ripoff tricked and lied to us Palatine Illinois
I entered into a contract with DISH TV on March 25, 2001.
In November, requested a move to another location. Was told I would have to pay a charge of $25.00 for move, I asked if it could be added onto my bill. This was approved.
Earlier this month I wanted to find out wh...
Entity
DISH TV
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
8258, Report:
#17387
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2002
GE Zurich a deceptive company that returned a broken laptop as repaired then gives you the run around null
My Compaq 1700T laptop lost the modem. It would dial out, but wouldn't handshake or make a connection. Having the GREAT service contract, I contacted the service rep at GE-Zurich (GEPC SUPPORT).
I spent will over an hour on the phone with the tech attempting to FIX the problem. H...
Entity
GE Zurich
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
8259, 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
8260, Report:
#17287
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2002
MSN Network Still Billing After Cancellation Internet
I also had a problem cancelling my MSN service. Thank GOODNESS I knew enough to write down my cancellation number. I didn't expect to have any problems, and nearly threw this number out.
I had signed up for a 3-month free promotion. However, after only about 2 weeks of using the ...
Entity
MSN Network
Categories: Internet Services