Cal
quesnel,#2Author of original report
Mon, March 17, 2008
Regarding this update, it is important for concerned persons intending to use the services of Associated Protective Services to note that my report is EXACT and ACCURATE in EVERY detail and I am happy to see their attempt at a rebuttal because this means that someone is listening. I am satisfied with this service provided by Ripoff Report because it is fair to let others read and judge for themselves. I will reiterare for the concerned reader that my report is extremely accurate and is reported exactly as it happened. Thank you;
Cal
quesnel,#3Author of original report
Mon, March 17, 2008
Regarding this update, it is important for concerned persons intending to use the services of Associated Protective Services to note that my report is EXACT and ACCURATE in EVERY detail and I am happy to see their attempt at a rebuttal because this means that someone is listening. I am satisfied with this service provided by Ripoff Report because it is fair to let others read and judge for themselves. I will reiterare for the concerned reader that my report is extremely accurate and is reported exactly as it happened. Thank you;
Cal
quesnel,#4Author of original report
Mon, March 17, 2008
Regarding this update, it is important for concerned persons intending to use the services of Associated Protective Services to note that my report is EXACT and ACCURATE in EVERY detail and I am happy to see their attempt at a rebuttal because this means that someone is listening. I am satisfied with this service provided by Ripoff Report because it is fair to let others read and judge for themselves. I will reiterare for the concerned reader that my report is extremely accurate and is reported exactly as it happened. Thank you;
Cal
quesnel,#5Author of original report
Mon, March 17, 2008
Regarding this update, it is important for concerned persons intending to use the services of Associated Protective Services to note that my report is EXACT and ACCURATE in EVERY detail and I am happy to see their attempt at a rebuttal because this means that someone is listening. I am satisfied with this service provided by Ripoff Report because it is fair to let others read and judge for themselves. I will reiterare for the concerned reader that my report is extremely accurate and is reported exactly as it happened. Thank you;
Steve Brophy
Phoenix,#6REBUTTAL Owner of company
Sun, March 16, 2008
I was ask to bid on Mr Cal Stubbington's project "Pandora" on freelancesecurity.com which I did. I estimated a cost of $750 to perform a pre investigation to determine what if any action could be taken against his alleged fraudsters. Upon reviewing Mr. Cal Stubbington's case information listed on freelance, I responded to his in a private message (has been now made public) and can be viewed at the below listed link. In the message I outlined the common practice for most investigations of this nature and also made a caution to him regarding the fact that his case did not seem easy nor simple and would most likely cost more than the $750 asked for retainer. Mr. Cal Stubbington agreed to this contract and was very excited to get started, which APS did promptly. In short, the investigation was problematic as expected and due to the efforts of the defrauders reliable information was very difficult to easily obtain. A report was provided to Mr. Cal Stubbington on this fact along with my recommendation on how best to continue. Mr. Cal Stubbington was very much willing to continue however he felt that he should not have to pay for additional time on the case and that the original amount of $750 should cover any additional hours spent on the case. I attempted several times to reason with him and also pointed out that in the written agreement between the parties, he was responsible for additional hours and that the $750 was only to cover approximately 12 hours and some additional expenses for documents, search fees and phone costs. Any additional work beyond that would have to be covered by additional funds. I continued to try and work with Mr. Cal Stubbington in his case and offered to work in smaller increments if that would help his financial position, but he was not reasonable about any offer I made to help. He clearly stated that he would only accept that I continue work based on the $750 paid. Being unable to reach some type of amicable agreement, I had no option but to discontinue operations until additional funds were contributed. At this point Mr. Cal Stubbington became very upset and angry, threatening to slander and libel me and my company if I did not either continue work or repay the $750. As can be seen on this site, Mr. Cal Stubbington made good his threat to attempt to ruin my name and my company. I have been in business for 20 years, using the same name and same phone number, I have a great many satisfied clients. I know that the facts will speak for me in this case. I am sorry that Mr. Cal Stubbington is so unhappy and the fact that he did get taken advantage of by the woman he was in love with probably carried over to how he dealt with me. I am sure I felt the sting because I could be reached and she could not. Cal, if you read this... I understand and no hard feelings but don't blame everyone for how you were treated by her! My offer to help still stands if you need help. Respectfully Steve Brophy, President Associated Protective Services 623-434-1838 (link to original project) "Pandora" http://www.freelancesecurity.com/cgi-bin/freelancers/forum.cgi?cat=projects&viewsub=1155397000 *** Interested parties should review the work request and also the private message posted that warns Mr Cal Stubbington that his case could be very complex and that it could cost substantially more to complete as requested.
Josh
Mountain View,#7Consumer Suggestion
Wed, February 28, 2007
are you telling me you spent 750 dollars to hire a private investigator to research a girl you were "dating" online through a mail order bride service? partner you have bigger issues here than 750 dollars. I bet that company saw you coming a mile away! good luck though any way