Linda
Tarponsprings,#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, February 17, 2007
The owner had to find something to fire me on so she went searching this site and on blog the reason is managemnt all knew that i had a very big issue with how they do there business and run the office Besides how the consumer is tricked into ordering the voice mail service the office in which they run out of had saftey issues and i turned them into OSHA which cause the company money because they had to go out and buy fire extingushers , had to post fire escape maps the fire department came in and the building was chaecked for air quality and mold. Now if they let me go because of that I would be able to sue them for retaliation; so now the witch hunt was on she claims i gave trade secrets out of how she earns her living and she didn't like how I informed people how business is done didnt make her look very good. The funny part is no one visted the blog except for her or who she paid to do the witch hunt on. They all knew I was afraid of them this was the first and last time Iwill ever work for a company like that back to the larger fortune companies and ones spoke about in Forbes magazine it was a big mistake to leave the large ethical company for a small one we all learn and live i must of hit a nerve with her had to of gotten something right human nature poeple only get upset of truths if you tell them an out right lie they usaully are fine with it Linda
Jet
San Diego,#3Author of original report
Sun, February 04, 2007
Since filing my original report: * I have received credits from Optimum Voice Mail for the amounts they billed against my account. (Despite this I'm pursuing further action against Optimum.) * I've filed a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) against Optimum Voice Mail. The investigation is underway. I'm not sure where this will lead but at minimum I have * It's quite clear to me that Optimum Voice Mail is at mimimum a very UNETHICAL company. I'm sure that the company's ethics are only matched by those of their owner. It really is disgusting and shameful that such companies are in business. The owners should be ashamed. Laws need to be enacted to protect consumers from these type of companies. This is my pursuit now. * I also plan to submit my story to Bill O'Reilly and other news agencies to see if get some interest on these type of scam companies. Linda, thank you for the information you provided. I plan to contact the BBB in Boston and file a formal complaint against Optimum Voice Mail. These guys are lurking in the shadows. And I intend to shed some light on their sleazy behavior.
Linda
Tarponsprings,#4UPDATE Employee
Tue, January 30, 2007
I do work there and I do know Crystal who is just a plain CSR and yes we are out of Tarpon Springs Fl with the owner out of Boston MA and she hate sher name to be given out but you can it it through the BBB. These companies are working within the legal premators but highly unethical and the local phone companies should be ashamed of themselves as well. Plain and simple fact the company Traffix inc who runs the websites where Nationwide VM and United VB etc. advertise on are hoping that people do not fully read what is on the internet. the Demographics that are targeted people who earn under 25000 a year and with barely a high school education because we are the ones struggling pay check to pay check and are looking for that extra help. IT's many websites from lottery games to computer games music down loads survey sites recipe site are all where advertised There are many things to protect ones self first is don't go on these sites remember nothing is free in life it all cost something period. But if you have fallen victim on this here is what you will want to do As soon as you see that first charge whether its 1295 or 1322 or 695 or 1723 call immediately to the company then be aware you also had at one time paid for some kind of setup fee either 1574 or 1883 have the customer service person email you what was supposely filled out and submitted for service it will have a date on it and in a lot of cases you will find out you hav ebeen paying for a couple of years They will only tell you of the most recent 3 charges, After over a year of working there managemnt has now come up with a few states regulations on third party billing it only the states giving them the biggest headaches. Get intouch with FCC, FTC, PUC, BBB, local investigative reports on scam for your area and get lawsuit against them as well I forget what time of suit it would be called and write to the Bill O'Reilly's and the Geraldo'sand dateline who investiate reports of scams . I have a blog that may help you as well its called fraud on the internet , nationwide VM /ILD billing it should help you settle with refunds and show you the order forms. Truth be known the consumer isn't the only one being scammed she the owner even scams her employees over pay time off, evulations etc I know she will not be in business much longer, I HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU IN THE FUTURE AND NOW TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK STAY SAFE AND WELL CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.
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Tampa,#5Consumer Suggestion
Thu, January 11, 2007
ellen and orpah could care less about scams bill oreilly would be the best for the story of scams on the net he gets things done