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Gold Canyon,#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, September 27, 2017
I was with Equinox in 1996 in OKC. A few of the "key" people decided to start a similar company known as Trek Alliance and convinced me to follow, putting me as close as one can get. I actually made money. Not a lot of money but some. I was lucky enough to make my investment back and obtain some very good products that I actually miss (i.e. shower filter). Besides the obvious, multi-level marketing issues most of the problems stemmed from the top dogs, two especially come to mind, Bruce Doll and Thane. Their scandalous practices stole from others to pad their own pockets. They packed up and left OKC in the middle of the night. Destination unknown. The office closed up. Along with them they took all the residuals. Come to discover that when they signed people up they actually placed their product orders in their own names and all checks and products were shipped to their temporary residence address. After they left my checks stopped and all products I had being processed were never received. Leaving me to refund money that I didnt receive personally. It was in the hands of those who flew the nest. A little investigating lead me to California, where they had gone to after leaving OKC. I have lost their trail some years back. This all took place in 1997. I couldnt even begin to assess the residuals I wouldve gotten had they placed all my orders under my name as they should have been including any that had been. I also know they attempted to use my personal info to obtain credit and establish a residence.
Tom
Indianapolis,#3UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, July 02, 2003
Hey Corinne, my name is Tom Gandolph. I was in Trek for an entire year (November 15, 1999 until November 15, 2000), directly underneath Heather Hromoho (she was my upline). ...Hey, sorry this is so short, but I did want to write you real quick. (I gotta get going, sorry! - will write more later, promise). I just got word TODAY (July 1st, 2003), straight from the FTC, that Trek Alliance has now been PERMENANTLY shut down, and that the FTC is now seeking resititution. ...However, the restitution issue will be a bit more difficult to obtain. I have been told that the odds of actually getting money aren't very likely, but you never know. ...I hope to hear back from you soon! Take care and have good night!
Crystal
Minneapolis,#4Consumer Comment
Thu, June 26, 2003
I also had a meeting with "Beth" back in March. She found my name on a job board and contacted me. I was looking for a part-time job at the time. She wouldn't give much information on the phone although I asked many questions. I figured it was a telemarketing position, which I was fine with. They were holding the meeting at a warehouse in Roseville, north of St. Paul, MN operating under the name Majestic. Although when you get there, they are selling health products by the name of Symmetry. I'm sure she is long gone by now, but as of March 6th, that is where she was. I wish you luck in your fight. I was lucky to find the whole meeting so fakey I walked out, however, there were still others that stayed and signed up. I urge everyone to find a rep. and continually book appointments as if you were interested in the position. That way, they will think they are booked up and then not many people show. That is the most civil way I can think of getting them back for wasting my evening. Good luck!
Kim
Gilbert,#5Consumer Suggestion
Fri, June 06, 2003
At a phone number of (651) 287-2835 I wonder if this is the same person? She is in MN somewhere. I did a web search of her name and this came up. I suggess you call her and tell her that she is not going to get away with what she did.
Kim
Gilbert,#6Consumer Suggestion
Fri, June 06, 2003
I was furious after I read your story. I would again contact your State Attorney General and see if there is a class action lawsuit started up against TA. I would sue this Beth Schupanitz file a personal claim against her. She is technically self employed so she should be help liable for her actions. What a b****!!! I really hope you get your money back. Also if these people contacted you off of a job site file a complaint with the website. Monster.com and hotjob.com are trying to crack down on these guys. Good luck
Kim
Gilbert,#7Consumer Suggestion
Fri, June 06, 2003
I was furious after I read your story. I would again contact your State Attorney General and see if there is a class action lawsuit started up against TA. I would sue this Beth Schupanitz file a personal claim against her. She is technically self employed so she should be help liable for her actions. What a b****!!! I really hope you get your money back. Also if these people contacted you off of a job site file a complaint with the website. Monster.com and hotjob.com are trying to crack down on these guys. Good luck
Kim
Gilbert,#8Consumer Suggestion
Fri, June 06, 2003
I was furious after I read your story. I would again contact your State Attorney General and see if there is a class action lawsuit started up against TA. I would sue this Beth Schupanitz file a personal claim against her. She is technically self employed so she should be help liable for her actions. What a b****!!! I really hope you get your money back. Also if these people contacted you off of a job site file a complaint with the website. Monster.com and hotjob.com are trying to crack down on these guys. Good luck
Kim
Gilbert,#9Consumer Suggestion
Fri, June 06, 2003
I was furious after I read your story. I would again contact your State Attorney General and see if there is a class action lawsuit started up against TA. I would sue this Beth Schupanitz file a personal claim against her. She is technically self employed so she should be help liable for her actions. What a b****!!! I really hope you get your money back. Also if these people contacted you off of a job site file a complaint with the website. Monster.com and hotjob.com are trying to crack down on these guys. Good luck
corinne
kansas city,#10UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, January 02, 2003
I am the author of the previous article. I recently came across my folder of all my internet findings against Trek and decided to see if anything new had transpired since I filed my complaint on ripoffreport. My heart burst with glee when I saw the FTC has filed a complaint! I KNEW THEY WOULD GET SHUT DOWN!! Now, my concerns are centered around getting my money refunded for the emotional and financial damages I suffered. If anyone has any information about filing a personal law suit or how to be a part of the group that receives compensation, please let me know. Also, can I sue individual people who directly deceived me? At least now I have hope about getting money for my debts I still have from that company. THANK GOD FOR EVERYONE WHO REPORTED TREK TO THE FTC AND THEIR ATTORNEY GENERAL!! Hopefully we'll be getting what we deserve back from these scam artists. Thank you, Rip off report!