Christine
Pittsburgh,#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, November 06, 2007
Loyd, You are absolutely correct, they cannot take your car, house, dog or anything. Also, make sure you document every thing regarding your pursuit of justice. I learned that by law you do not have to pay or talk to any collection agencies. Because you never signed a contract with the collection agency, only A-1. Also, document date and time of all phone calls received (even if you don't answer) constant phone calls can be considered harassment. Once you inform a company that you are taking action against them, you do not have to pay unless the court orders you and they are not allowed to call you constantly. The company calling and harassing you may have to pay you compensation for their deliberate harassment. Just my 2 cents Christine
Lloyd
Findlay,#3Consumer Comment
Thu, November 01, 2007
Gee, I also got an Acer laptop. This thing is almost WORTHLESS! I stopped payments three months ago. Through many of these reports, I have gained some usefull information. First, stop paying. Close that account! Second, file a complaint with your state's Attorney Generals office. Contact all three of the credit reporting agencies and inform them of your situation. This might save your credit report. Lastly, contact Federal Trade Commision. You can find them at [email protected] , or so one rebuttal stated. I intend to try this. But I have definitley stopped paying. If my memory serves me correct, they cannot attach any of your assets,(payroll, house, vehichles, etc. without a court order.) and if they are this shady, with this many complaints, I really doubt that they can get that court order.
Sam
Irvington,#4Author of original report
Fri, August 31, 2007
This morning I just received a call from a Culverson Taylor from Stuart Allan & Associates representing A-1 Leasing. I told him that I would not be paying for the defective Acer laptop that I was scammed into getting by Startup Essentials, and that they would be hearing from my attorney. I also recently spoke with a Mr. David Grossman in Texas, he is an attorney who in the early stages of starting up a class action suit against Startup Essential/A-1 Leasing in Dallas, Tx. I spoke with him briefly and let him know that I would like to be a part of the suit. I also contacted my lawyer here in New Jersey and was informed that I could also sue A-1 Leasing for the cost of the lease. I am going to continue to proceed to take legal action, I am just waiting to hear back from my attorney regarding the call I just received from Mr. Taylor. Sam Irvington, NJ
Eileenkny
Maybrook,#5Consumer Comment
Tue, August 28, 2007
I also contacted my Attorney General's office, IC3 at the FBI, and they AG of TX. I was told by the TX AG that they no longer deal with "this type of report". I've also received a letter from the NY AG, saying this type of complaint is not within their realm of jurisdiction; that I should contact the BBB, which I had already done. I've filed with the BBB in TX and MI, and the FTC. I received a phone call from the Dallas police Dept. They spoke to the DA and let me know that there are class action suits against Startup Essentials, USA, etc and that there are a lot of us out there doing this. I'd like to find out who's filed the class action and get included in it.
Eileenkny
Maybrook,#6Consumer Comment
Tue, August 28, 2007
I also contacted my Attorney General's office, IC3 at the FBI, and they AG of TX. I was told by the TX AG that they no longer deal with "this type of report". I've also received a letter from the NY AG, saying this type of complaint is not within their realm of jurisdiction; that I should contact the BBB, which I had already done. I've filed with the BBB in TX and MI, and the FTC. I received a phone call from the Dallas police Dept. They spoke to the DA and let me know that there are class action suits against Startup Essentials, USA, etc and that there are a lot of us out there doing this. I'd like to find out who's filed the class action and get included in it.
Eileenkny
Maybrook,#7Consumer Comment
Tue, August 28, 2007
I also contacted my Attorney General's office, IC3 at the FBI, and they AG of TX. I was told by the TX AG that they no longer deal with "this type of report". I've also received a letter from the NY AG, saying this type of complaint is not within their realm of jurisdiction; that I should contact the BBB, which I had already done. I've filed with the BBB in TX and MI, and the FTC. I received a phone call from the Dallas police Dept. They spoke to the DA and let me know that there are class action suits against Startup Essentials, USA, etc and that there are a lot of us out there doing this. I'd like to find out who's filed the class action and get included in it.
Eileenkny
Maybrook,#8Consumer Comment
Tue, August 28, 2007
I also contacted my Attorney General's office, IC3 at the FBI, and they AG of TX. I was told by the TX AG that they no longer deal with "this type of report". I've also received a letter from the NY AG, saying this type of complaint is not within their realm of jurisdiction; that I should contact the BBB, which I had already done. I've filed with the BBB in TX and MI, and the FTC. I received a phone call from the Dallas police Dept. They spoke to the DA and let me know that there are class action suits against Startup Essentials, USA, etc and that there are a lot of us out there doing this. I'd like to find out who's filed the class action and get included in it.
Sam
Irvington,#9Author of original report
Tue, August 21, 2007
I have received an email stating the Startup Essential is still in business. But I have no intentions of doing business with them again, that would be foolish. On the advise of my attorney I have requested a Business Status Report on Startup Essentials. In order to do business in the state of NJ the business should be registered. The cost of this would only be $5.00 So I went on line to www.state.nj.us/njbgs and requested this report. However Startup Essentials didn't come up. I have placed a call to my attorney to advise him of this fact and I am waiting for him to get back to me. But he also said that since A-1 Leasing is taking the position of simply being a financing company with no ties to Startup Essentials, then I should start a suit against Startup Essentials for breach of contract and sue them. I intend to do just that. In the mean time I have filed a complaint with the Attorney General Office in Michigan and Texas, I have contacted my bank and stopped all payments to A-1 Leasing, I have filed a complaint with BBB in both Texas and Mchigan. I contacted the credit bureau and placed a fraud alert. I have also filed a complaint with FTC in Washington, DC.
Sabts
Wilmington,#10Consumer Comment
Mon, August 13, 2007
Hi Sam, Here are a few other things you can do. I just did this and I am waiting to see what happens. Make sure you send all letters certified. 1. Also send cert. letter to Attorney General in Dallas,Tx for Startup Essentials. 2. File a complaint with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) www.ftc.gov 3. File an internet crime complaint with the FBI. www.ic3.gov For both companies. 4. File a fraud alert with all 3 credit buraus. I just did all the above and the sent my laptop back to A-1 Leasing today. I wanted to send it to Startup Essentials but since they aren't there anymore I didn't want to waist my money in shipping costs. We will see what happens. Good Luck to you.