Complaint Review: World Traders Association International Merchandise GroupThe Global Connection - Las Vegas Nevada

Read the other comments on the board. There is help. What everone is saying on the message board will lead you to what you need to do. Look under The Global Connection it will bring up many many things people are doing. You must contact and file a complaint with the FTC and the FBI. No one is going to call you back on the telephone. Receivership means the FTC shut them down is investigating their activites. Stop playing the victim and take action. These people have scammed over 4500 people and your one them. Now research!

Thanks for your input Doreen and Renee. I sent a letter above companies pointed out my concern and my refund. Couple of phone and fax numbers are busy for 24 hrs/day. Also no answer from other phone numbers. Your further comments are welcome. Thanks again your concern.

WTA World Traders Axxociation at: 500 N Rainbow Blvd LasVegas, NV BBB states they have an office in Sylmar CA Mr. Scott Rinaldo President Mr. Alan Hoffman, Vice President 800-956-9518 IMG at: 1600 Boradway #2400 Denver CO 80202-4921 Mike Morgan, General Manager 303-534-0650 FAX 303-534-0659 EMAIL: [email protected] Web addy's: www.imgrouponline.com & www.imgresults.com BBB = unsatisfactory report IMG at: 1701 Wynkoop St #222 Dever CO phone #'s: 800-361-8235, 800-361-8416, 800-815-3933 I've read reports where Mike Morgan responded making outragous claims in dispute of reports asking that folks research, to check with BBB. I did that to find that they have an UNSATISFACTORY BBB rating. Don't give your hard earned money to strangers over the phone, no matter how much they pressure you or how much they promise. A 3 day right to cancel is a consumer trap, they think that gives them the right to keep your money. It is a loop-hole, but you can get your money back. You must have clear documentation as to what they promised you, what they sold to you via phone, seminar etc. Clearly state what you received, when you received it and how it was different than what they told/sold you. Show any hidden costs: costs & expenses described or charged to you after the initial sale, that were not explained to you up front the day of the initial sale. These types of situations are considered "unfair trade practice" and the FTC warns of these types of scam business practices. Also check with your state: most states require tele-marketers to be liscensed in the state they make solicitation calls to. When you call to get a refund and they say no: send you detailed report to them and set a date you expect your refund, say within 3 business days by a specific time (example: 2p.m. central standard time). If you have not heard from them, call them again at the deadline time, inform them it is their deadline, are they going to refund your money. I did get a refund by following this method. File your report here, fax & email it to them, give them another 3 day deadline. Inform them that if you have not received your refund you will follow your consumer rights and begin filing reports with all local, state & government agencies. Some companies want to limit the number of reports filed with these agencies so they finally comply and give you a refund. This helps you but the fewer reports filed only helps the scam companies continue to scam other consumers. Remember, if these companies are so very successful, there is no reason for them to not give refunds. No reason to pressure sell, argue & deny refunds. Good luck to you all. Simply interested in helping.

Hi Andrew, I feel your pain and your anger. It is the same scenario for all of us. I spent a week this month typing up 18 applications to post merchandise, sent in a request for more information on items in stock, sent e-mails to my mentor, to Distribution, tried to make phone calls and then saw the report from www.robbevans.com. I have had to e-mail suppliers that I had listed merchandise with to tell them my affiliate company had gone into receivership. I worked for 30 hours a week and did not make a cent in 9 months. I actually went back to my leads listings that were sent to me, clicked on Properties, only to see "Mikes" (who coincidentally was my third mentor) as the author of the document from a company called "United Traders Association". But I am an affiliate of International Merchandise Group...... Someone has a website www.iaworldwide.com (International Associates Worldwide) that looks like the same type of business as we all were involved in. The President is Jonathan A Subach. The website was created Sept 20/04 and expires Sept 20/05 but the copyright at the bottom of the website shows a date of 2001. There address is in Texas and the fee for membership is US$9,475. I tried to call the number but it just rang and rang.