Mandy
Knoxville,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, February 05, 2009
It seems like it's not just Texas that got hit with RLA Inc. false magazine sales. I live in Knoxville, and was out on my porch Sept. 25 when a guy named "Justin Short" approached me. We had a really interesting 15 minute conversation, then he pitched the magazine sales to me. I asked if he had sold many that day, and he said he had been to a few of the apartment complexes around mine and sold some. I asked who he had sold to, and he actually mentioned an acquaintance of mine, so I figured he was for real. I was feeling generous, so I decided to renew a subscription through him. He told me that by renewing, I had earned him enough points to win a trip to Amersterdam. He told me he would send me a postcard and ran away cheering. He also left a slip of paper to be taped to my door to keep other magazine sellers away so they would know he had already been there. Needless to say, I also haven't received any of my subscriptions. I have pretty much given up on ever seeing that $85 again, but I thought it was interesting that all three of us are from the same area and scammed around the same date. Now I know better than to take someone's word on what they are trying to sell me. Let me know if you find out anything about this company or a way to get your money back! -Mandy, an even poorer college student :(
K. Rae. L
Knoxville,#3Consumer Comment
Sun, October 05, 2008
Dear Kate in Maryville, TN: This afternoon I signed up for a magazine subscription for $54.00 after an energetic and dare I say, "cocky" young man talked me into it. His name was Thomas Greenwald. (We live in Knoxville) Is this the same young man that sold you? I should've used my head a little more when he told me he really wanted us to pay with cash. He was also full of quick and comical remarks, and compliments galore! (all part of his "sales pitch" I'm sure) Anyways, I was hoping you would be able to reply to me in the next day or so to let me know if you think it's the same young man. Since I just signed up today, I'd like to hurry and cancel my order if this is going to be another scam. I do believe that there are some "legitimate" orders being placed with this company, however, I'm not sure if mine is going to be one of them or not! If I could describe him to you, it would be....average height, maybe 175 lbs, dark brown hair, Caucasian, and he had a large tattoo on his right arm. Any of those things ring a bell? I've been regretting the decision to order a subscription ever since he walked out of our home. Next time I need to go with my "gut" and learn to say, "no" when I feel something isn't right! Hope to hear from you!