9371, Report:
#24797
Posted Date:
Jul 19 2002
FamousPoets.com False Advertising deceptive company dirty ripoff dogs Talent Oregon
While on the internet, I saw an advertisement from FamousPoets.com.The ad stated that I would receive a free evaluation of my poem and be entered into their $50,000 contest if I filled out an entry form.The ad then directed me (using a link) to the FamousPoets.com website entry form...
Entity
FamousPoets.com
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
9372, Report:
#24743
Posted Date:
Jul 18 2002
American Airlines is a ripoff that uses scare tactics to abuse & mistreat consumers. Fort Worth, Texas
Whoa, folks... beware of this!!! Do not, I repeat DO NOT sell your American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to a ticket broker or travel agency! I did this but I didn't read the fine print on the American Airlines website and you won't believe what happened to me!
First off, this is NO...
Entity
American Airlines
Categories: Airline Companies
9373, Report:
#24572
Posted Date:
Jul 14 2002
Famous Poets Society is a shameful ripoff scam and painful. Talent, Oregon
My 12 year old daughter was so excited to see that the poem she was so proud of had one a contest---of course I was excited for her yet skeptical---why would someone cause a child this kind of pain? Of course the BBB has no reports but I think they should.
As an adult, I am gr...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Sales People
9374, Report:
#24051
Posted Date:
Jul 06 2002
Aamco Transmissions ripoff of a Saturn 18 months & still going, Lakeland Florida
Vehicle: 1995 Saturn SL2, 1.9L DOHC4 (we purchased new in May,1995)
Nov. 21, 2000, Tuesday, 12:40 PM
Mileage: 30,082. M
auto shops about the problem. We unfortunately chose to go with Aamco. So, with the okay from Gary (person I spoke with), I drove my car to Aamco (ve...
Entity
Aamco Transmissions
Categories: Auto Repair Service
9375, Report:
#23897
Posted Date:
Jul 03 2002
PEP BOYS is a ripoff, the manager did not honor Road Hazard tire warranty. VAN NUYS, California
My boyfriend and I went to Pep Boys to purchase a full-set of Z-rated tires for his '96 Trans Am. At that time, they were having a special sale if you bought all four tires at the same time. For a set of 4 Z-rated tires, he spent about $500 on the four tires. Pep Boys also went on a...
Entity
Pep Boys
Categories: Auto Tire shops
9376, Report:
#23833
Posted Date:
Jul 02 2002
Famous Poets Society ripoff breaking poets hearts con artist fake consumer fraud ripoff con artist fake ripoff Talent Oregon
I thought I had REALLY won something. I got all excited about the chance of a lifetime, but when I checked it out on the internet I found out that it was a scam.
It really broke my heart. I was looking forward to a fun trip, but instead I would have lost all my moving money. I'm ...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Con Artists
9377, Report:
#22063
Posted Date:
Jun 30 2002
Pepboys POOR SERVICE PROCEDURES Some things never change Philadelphia Pennsylvania
I have worked for peppy for some time now. I have noticed a lot of piss poor service over the years. I can only say it is getting worse not better! You need to understand that Pepboys is a greety company. Make the money, worry about the customer complaints later. GET THE MONEY! I ha...
Entity
Pepboys
Categories: Auto Service Stations
9378, Report:
#23648
Posted Date:
Jun 28 2002
Platinum Express, Continental Advantage ripoff dishonest fraudulent ripoff business from hell Old Tappan New Jersey
I had responded to an ad from Platinum express / Continental Advantage, promising me a mastercard/visa which I had agreed to a few months ago. Last month, Platinum express deducted 200.00 from my savings account, and within a few days received a package from them regarding a catalo...
Entity
Platinum Express/Continental Advantage
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
9379, Report:
#23037
Posted Date:
Jun 20 2002
FAMOUS POETS.COM RIPOFF TOOK OVER 120$ FROM ME TO PAY EXTRA EXPENSE IN PUBLISHING A HARDBACK BOOK WITH MY POEMS AND BIOGRAPHY AND PHOTO TALENT Oregon
I am Sharon Wells. AS of some 6 months ago I submitted a poem in a free poetry contest on the internet. Several months passes and finally i recieved a letter from famous Poets.com on the red colored envelope for return address.this was at PO box 21,Talent Oregon 97540
inside the e...
Entity
FAMOUS POETS.COM
Categories: Corrupt Companies
9380, Report:
#23051
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2002
Famous Poets Society Ripoffed and Lied to me Talent Oregon ..Thank you Rip-Off Report
The Famous Poet Society wrote to me telling me I was The Poet of the Year and all I had to do was travel to Flordia to get the award... when you read the smaller print you get the Plane cost,hotel cost,Poet Fee,and Geust Fee... all together thats about $1400.00,not including food.I ...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Liars