8431, Report:
#2381
Posted Date:
Jun 04 2000
Sprint PCS consumer cellular phone nightmare
Sprint PCS
http://www.sprintpcs.com
I got a cell phone in July. I was told for signing on I would get 500 extra minutes (anytime minutes) to use over the next two months. My first bill was higher than expected, but I paid it assuming that it included one time sign on fees. Th...
Entity
Sprint PCS
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
8432, Report:
#2376
Posted Date:
Jun 03 2000
I feel I've been Ripped Off by McAfee
I purchased McAfee Clinic in early Jan.2000, worked ok until they changed their webpage about five weeks ago. I cannot log in as it claims I have an unknown email address...despite me recieving daily McAfee updates to my email address (which I can't use because I can't log in !!)!!...
Entity
McAfee software
Categories: Internet Services
8433, Report:
#2321
Posted Date:
May 24 2000
Diamond Mujltimedia Systems Home Network Performance & Customer Service
I bought two new computers in January, 2000. One computer came with the Diamond Home Network installed and I bought an additional HomeNetwork card for the other. The network was almost impossible to install on a second computer as the Client and once it was installed the network has...
Entity
Diamond Mujltimedia Systems
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
8434, Report:
#2233
Posted Date:
May 10 2000
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSTX) Insurance Coverage RipOff
My husbands' company change to Blue Cross Blue Shield, with our coverage effective date as May 1st, 2000. We signed up for coverage, and they are aware that a lot of employees have pre-existing conditions. Everyone was told there was no problem with that and so far this iss true. Ho...
Entity
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSTX)
Categories: Health Insurance
8435, Report:
#2224
Posted Date:
May 09 2000
CyberMax Computers, Inc., a customer service tale of woe:
In October 1999, I purchased a pre-configured computer system (the 3Daredevil K-7 550), advertised in the October 1999 Computer Shopper, from CyberMax Computer, Inc., for the set price of $1,499. The system they sent me only had 64MB SDRAM, though, the system I ordered and paid for...
Entity
CyberMax Computer, Inc.
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
8436, Report:
#2218
Posted Date:
May 08 2000
computer rip-off By 1st Comp u choice mayfield village ,oh.
This notice might prevent others from going thru the nightmare we have endured the last 6 weeks. First we are a business and were needing a top of the line computer.
We have seen 1st comp u choice from 740 beta dr. mayfield
village, oh.44143 add in the computer shopper magazine...
Entity
1st comp u choice
Categories: Computer Mail Order
8437, Report:
#2197
Posted Date:
May 04 2000
C. C. Computers Virginia Computer Monitor Rip-Off
On July 31, 1999 I visited a computer expo in Raleigh, N.C.; where I purchased a RASTEROPS 20 monitor from C.C. Computers (out of Richmond, VA.)for my home PC. I was told they had no boxes for their monitors and I took it home without a box.
Two days later the monitor died. I cal...
Entity
C. C. Computers
Categories: Computer Dealers
8438, Report:
#2049
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2000
Quantex Computers this lowly, sleazy, despicable, lying, detestable, utterly worthless and fraudulent company
By far, the worst mistake I have ever made in my entire life is having bought a computer from Quantex. My experience with them was so bad I don't think there are words in the English language which could fully convey my feelings towards this lowly, sleazy, despicable, lying, detesta...
Entity
Quantex Computers
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
8439, Report:
#2034
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2000
Terry Montgomery/Master-Tech Computers Computer Repair Rip-Off Chicago
My problems began right up front. I hired a repairman on the basis of a referral. This man came to my home made a lot of promises and did no follow-through on them.
He ask me to turn in my CPU and in return would give me a new computer that he built with a laser printer and sof...
Entity
Terry Montgomery/Master-Tech Computers
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
8440, Report:
#2009
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2000
Gateway Computer letdown
In April of 1997 I purchased a $4,000.=/- Gateway solo 2200 notebook computer. By the following January several problems had developed so I called them and reported the following:
1. the plastic hook that kept the unit closed while not in use broke off.
2. (Most Serious) the s...
Entity
Gateway Computers
Categories: Computer Service & Repair