1, Report:
#134610
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2009
International Merchandise Group World Traders Association, The Global Connection Ripoff Elaborate Con Denver Colorado
Unfortunately, I've had the same experience with IMG as everyone else here.
I signed up in 10/03 with the expectation that I would be provided access to first-quality, below-wholesale merchandise, Import/Export training, and pre-screened leads sufficient for connecting with 50 se...
Entity
International Merchandise Group, World Traders Association, The Global Connection, Etc.
Categories: Telemarketers
2, Report:
#285766
Posted Date:
Jul 10 2008
World Traders Association Judith might be claiming bankruptcy, but what about good old Sheldon? Burbank California
I think the documents showed that Sheldon Fidler scammed most of the money off the top for himself. Did his case ever get settled?
Jennie
Phoenix, ArizonaU.S.A.
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
3, Report:
#316277
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2008
WTA/UTA World Traders Association / United Traders Association Lost $6000 to this scam in 1999, Im so happy they have been taken down by FTC Las Vegas Nevada
I am so happy that this scam outfit has been taken down by the FTC, Infact, today is my happiest day, kudos to the FTC.
I lost $6000 to them in 1999, I tried to warn other prospective victims about this scam only to be attacked by their cronies
All my warnings that I placed ...
Entity
WTA/UTA World Traders Association / United Traders Association
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
4, Report:
#251767
Posted Date:
Jun 02 2007
The Global Connection - World Traders Association - Judith Takala Fidler Frauds, took money in scam, now filing bankruptcy. ripoff Studio City California
I was soaked for $7500 for what I was to find was a sham,..a work -out- of -your- home business fraud. I have followed complaints and reports on this site for several years figuring nothing would ever come of it. I had almost completely fogotten about the whole thing, chalking it ...
Entity
The Global Connection - World Traders Association
Categories: Corrupt Companies
5, Report:
#201626
Posted Date:
Jul 18 2006
World Traders Association ripoff Woodland Hills, California, Louisville, Kentucky
This is a ripoff company. I have any supporting information if needed these people needs to be put to a stop and soon because over all their members $7000.00 is a lot of money it was my entire saving and now I fill violated. The Attorney General, Security Division at 200 Saint Paul...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Corrupt Companies
6, Report:
#176993
Posted Date:
Jul 06 2006
World Traders Assn AKA United Traders Assn ripoff fraudulent dishonest deliberately misleading Las Vegas Nevada
In the summer of 2000 I received a box of materials that I still have after sending $6950 to World traders Association. I was given the phone number of a member in supposedly in North Carolina that assured me that he and his son was finding success with the company.
WTA sent me ...
Entity
World Traders Assn - United Traders Assn
Categories: Corrupt Companies
7, Report:
#160916
Posted Date:
Nov 14 2005
International Merchandise Group, World Traders Association, The Global Connection, Robb Evans & Associates they all need to go to jail. Las Vegas Nevada
I emailed Robb Evans & Associates LLC http://www.robbevans.com/html/worldta.html
and asked if it was possible that those who were swindled out of their money would be able to recover anything at all. The answer was no.
The only hope the victims of this scam have at this point is...
Entity
International Merchandise Group, World Traders Association, The Global Connection, Robb Evans
Categories: Corrupt Companies
8, Report:
#159972
Posted Date:
Oct 08 2005
The Global Connection TGC International Merchandise Group IMG World Traders Association WTA Fraudulent Deceptive TGC promised a work at home opportunity but breached their contract and scammed millions of dollars from honest people Scottsdale Arizona
My experiences with TGC are very similar to everyone else.
In June'04, I was looking for a home-based business. TGC intrigued me and the start up fee was not as high as entering a franchise (minimum of $50-100K).
On 6/23/04, O.B. Starnes was my TGC representative who told me ...
Entity
The Global Connection TGC - Shannon Holden, President
Categories: Corrupt Companies
9, Report:
#150868
Posted Date:
Jul 22 2005
World Traders Association Ripoff Misleading and misrepresenting prospective Associates of the business plan. Providing information and making promises they never tried to keep. Las Vegas Nevada
First they were very pressuring in trying to convince me to join as a prospective Associate. They advised me that the fee for joining was about to increase in a matter of days. The Fee's increased but it was a few months later before it appeared on their web promotion site.
Seco...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Home Based Business
10, Report:
#147511
Posted Date:
Jun 26 2005
World Traders Association I invested $6,950, the products, support, and training program, all disappeared with my $6,950.00 RIPOFF!! Sylmar California
I did my homework. I called the 10 members I was given. I check out the product on their website. I beleived the support and calls made prior to becoming a member and sending my check in for the $6,950.00 would be a good investment! Even with the ongoing fees, it sounded real, work ...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Corrupt Companies
11, Report:
#145153
Posted Date:
Jun 06 2005
World Traders Association ripoff Sylmar California
I too am interested in participating in class action and getting a refund.
I am sickened by this mess. This has caused me tremendous stress financially.
Will someone please let me know who to contact to get on the list to get a refund.
I do want to mention the first pe...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Small Business Services
12, Report:
#145148
Posted Date:
Jun 06 2005
World Traders Association RIPOFF Sylmar California
I was ripped off by this company as well.
I called the Better Business Bureau in California and they gave me a good report or what I considered a clean record.
I joined in 2001 and had even borrowed the money to get this thing started and have not made any money at all. I am ju...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Small Business Services
13, Report:
#144844
Posted Date:
Jun 02 2005
World Traders Association ripoff Sylmar California
I to was ripped off and filed a complaint with the FTC. WTA did not help with training, and the leads they gave were worthless. The assets are frozen and I hope they get hung out to dry.
Jeffrey
valley center, KansasU.S.A.
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Computer Marketing Companies
14, Report:
#138845
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2005
WORLD TRADERS ASSOCIATION ripoff Las Vegas Nevada
PLEASE IF THERE IS ANYONE FILING A CIVIL O LEGAL ACTION VS WORLD TRADERS ASSOCIATION LET ME KNOW. I CAN NOT REACH THEM ANYWHERE NOW. THEY DO NOT ANSWER THE PHONE OR RETURN E-MAILS.I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO FIND THEM.
BY THE WAY TELL SCOTT RINALDO, MIKE MORGAN, HALL FIRESTONE THEY AR...
Entity
WORLD TRADERS ASSOCIATION
Categories: Corrupt Companies
15, Report:
#138425
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2005
World Traders Association Clear, willful misrepresentation of business opportunity RIPOFF Las Vegas Nevada
In May of 2003, I purchased the training and support to establish a standalone home based business, brokering the sales of surplus inventory through World Traders Association. I spent $6,950 for which World Traders was contractually obligated to provide members with...unlimited acc...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Corrupt Companies
16, Report:
#138019
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2005
World Traders Association I was ripped off in July of 2002 - Need contact info for Lawsuit - please hehp!! Sylmar California
I recently found this web site and imediately checked out World Traders - should have been World Traitors! I was ripped off for at least $7200.00. (not counting; fax machines, phone lines, business cards & letterhead, long-distance phone bills and lots of wasted time & energy) I che...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Franchises
17, Report:
#136795
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2005
World Traders Association ripoff Work at Home Scam Las Vagas Nevada
I am out $7,500.00 plus. World Traders Assocation Burned me.
I followed their instructions to the T. When I called to inquired about merchadise on the web site they (Had), I got knowthing but a buzy signal. Emails have not been retured.
Daniel
Penn Laird, VirginiaU.S.A.
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Home Based Business
18, Report:
#135290
Posted Date:
Mar 16 2005
International Merchandise Group Ripoff This company has gotten rich off suckers like me Denver Colorado
International Merchandise Group (IMG)... a.k.a. World Traders Association... is apparently no longer in business. As one of a reputed 150 or so affiliates with access to the IMG website (affiliates who paid at least $7450 as a fee to become a member of the company, with the right to...
Entity
International Merchandise Group
Categories: On-Line Business
19, Report:
#134702
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2005
World Traders Association Ripoff I was ripped off of over $8000 Work at home scams Las Vegas Nevada
I signed up with WWT in December of 2000. I worked for over 6 months repeatedly asking for help and was given the run around. Instead of getting help I was always told your doing fine. I eventually wrote the President for help and never got a reply. I am out over $8000 with no retur...
Entity
World Traders Association
Categories: Home Based Business
20, Report:
#132731
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2005
World Traders Association, International Merchandise Group, The Global Connection Rip-off Breech of Contract Fraud Scam Work At Home Scam Las Vegas Nevada
World Traders Association Rip-off! Breech of Contract, Fraud, Scam.
Company:
World Traders Association
Address:
500 N. Rainbow Blvd. Suite 300
Las Vegas Nevada 89107
U.S.A
The issue I have with WTA (World Traders Association) is that they agreed to provide me with service...
Entity
World Traders Association, International Merchandise Group,The Global Connection
Categories: Home Based Business
21, Report:
#133118
Posted Date:
Feb 28 2005
Musketeer Partners ripoff Las Vegas Nevada
Rip-off Report was the only site I found on the web that gave real information about Musketeer Partners. Wish I had found you before my friend lost money with them. So glad the Federal Trade Commission has taken action against them. Here's the latest FTC info that I have. World Trad...
Entity
Musketeer Partners
Categories: Corrupt Companies
22, Report:
#132946
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2005
International Associates Worldwide ripoff Houston Texas
This company is remarkably similar to ones that have been closed and shut down by the FTC. That would include World Traders Association, Internation Merchandise Group, Musketeer Partners, United Traders Association, and Trans-Global Connection. I would recommend waiting till the dus...
Entity
International Associates Worldwide
Categories: Corrupt Companies
23, Report:
#132907
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2005
The BIG Scam: The Global Connection Judith Takala Fidler ( Scam Ring Leader) Scott Rinaldo (GTC Flunky Scammer), Shannon Holden ,(GTC Scammer President), Sheldon Fidler (Deposits Scammed Monies) Nationwide
If you have been Ripped-Off by : The Global Connection(TGC), World Traders Association(WTA), Musketeer Partners(MP),International Merchandise Group(IMG),United Traders Association (UTA). You are not alone. According to a report filed on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission there a...
Entity
The BIG Scam: The Global Connection Judith Takala Fidler, Sheldon Fidler, Scott Rinaldo, Shannon Hol
Categories: Corrupt Companies
24, Report:
#132512
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2005
Trans-Global Connection - TGC - World Traders Association - WTA - International Merchandise Group - IMG - Musketeer Partners - MP - UnitesTraders Association - UTA FTC clamps down on business scam which took over $100,000,000 from consumers, victims of this fraud lost over $7000 each ripoff Scottsdale Arizona
Thanks for the update, Jennie and Renee. Also thanks to all of the others who have driven this activity on Ripoff Report. Some of the Affiliates who lost money in this operation are banding together to file complaints and get more publicity around this scam and the people who are re...
Entity
Trans-Global Connection - TGC - World Traders - WTA -International Merchandise- IMG- Musketeer- UTA
Categories: Corrupt Companies
25, Report:
#130810
Posted Date:
Feb 23 2005
World Traders, Shut Down: International Merchandise Group, TGC, Musketeer Partners After scamming for 10 years, the feds finally have them in court...get your refund! Sylmar California
Well, give it to the feds, they halted this operation - seized the company and froze the assets. Scott Rinaldo, Shannon Holdon, Sheldon Fidler, Jennifer Klohtter, how are you living now?
If you were scammed like me, you may be due for some monetary restitution. It is all exp...
Entity
World Traders Association, United Traders Association, International Merchandise Group, IMG, MP
Categories: Telemarketing Companies