4051, Report:
#22640
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2002
James Anthony Romanauski II ripoff con-artists took us for all we had abused & mistreated Stole everything! Kihei Hawaii
I was conned out of everything I worked all my life for by James A. Romanauski. When I met him I owned a brand new log home on 11 acres and also owned a tanning salon that was paid off. He sweet talked me and I fell for it hook, line and sinker. He talked me into marrying him wit...
Entity
Categories: Con Artists
4052, Report:
#20256
Posted Date:
Jun 08 2002
BBB The Better Business Bureau bate and switch, abused & mistreated, tricked and lied to us Metairie Louisiana
I am the owner of Smith Construction & Remodeling, Inc. located in Destrehan, Louisiana and I was a member of the Better Business Bureau up until about a year ago.
After droping my membership with the BBB I have been harassed by them almost every month to become a member again. ...
Entity
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
4053, Report:
#20957
Posted Date:
May 16 2002
Lowes Home Improvement False promises Hermitage Pennsylvania
I ordered an exterior entry door and paid for it upfront on 3/29/02. I was told the door would take two weeks to come in.
On 4/19/02 (3 weeks later) my husband called the store to check on it and was told it would be in the following week.
It did not show up. We then cal...
Entity
Categories: Building Products
4054, Report:
#14062
Posted Date:
May 12 2002
eModel is now Options Talent Group, same scam, different name New Orleans
I'm sure several of you have read about eModel and their shady business practices. I wish I had before I started working for them. Anyway, just within the past week they've changed their name to Options Talent Group.
This is just a general heads-up for those of you who might ge...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
4055, Report:
#11865
Posted Date:
May 11 2002
EModel is a scam the service sucks
DO NOT USE EMODEL. I WENT TO A PLACE WHERE THEY WERE SCOUTING MODELS. THEY CALL EVERYONE BACK. I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM. THEY NEVER RETURNED MY PROFESSIONAL PICTURES AND THEY STOLE $500 FROM ME. IT'S A SCAM. I'M VERY UPSET, BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD THE POTENTIAL TO...
Entity
Categories: Mail Order Services
4056, Report:
#8925
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2002
Emodel, Orlando, Fl and Rolling Meadows, IL Scouting Scam
It is a scam with a twist! Read the news articles yourself!
Hustling for Models
http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2001-09-06/news.html
Emodel Controversy
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?s=450632
Lies told to the Modeling Scouts
http://www.emodelscouts.com/my_life...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Business
4057, Report:
#1031952
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2002
RAMADA PLA RESORTS ripoff they cheated us out of 2000 dollars deceptive company the business that doesn't give a dam FT. LAUDERDALE Florida
About a year ago , I recieved a letter from Ramada Plaza Resorts telling me that I was one of few selected to take part in this dicounted vacation package. I usually throw these things away, but for some reason I called just to see what this was about. The letter indicatd that each ...
Entity
Categories: Resorts
4058, Report:
#1031954
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2002
RAMADA PLA RESORTS ripoff they cheated us out of 2000 dollars deceptive company the business that doesn't give a dam FT. LAUDERDALE Florida
About a year ago , I recieved a letter from Ramada Plaza Resorts telling me that I was one of few selected to take part in this dicounted vacation package. I usually throw these things away, but for some reason I called just to see what this was about. The letter indicatd that each ...
Entity
Categories: Resorts
4059, Report:
#1031953
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2002
RAMADA PLA RESORTS ripoff they cheated us out of 2000 dollars deceptive company the business that doesn't give a dam FT. LAUDERDALE Florida
About a year ago , I recieved a letter from Ramada Plaza Resorts telling me that I was one of few selected to take part in this dicounted vacation package. I usually throw these things away, but for some reason I called just to see what this was about. The letter indicatd that each ...
Entity
Categories: Resorts
4060, Report:
#1031951
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2002
RAMADA PLA RESORTS ripoff they cheated us out of 2000 dollars deceptive company the business that doesn't give a dam FT. LAUDERDALE Florida
About a year ago , I recieved a letter from Ramada Plaza Resorts telling me that I was one of few selected to take part in this dicounted vacation package. I usually throw these things away, but for some reason I called just to see what this was about. The letter indicatd that each ...
Entity
Categories: Resorts
4061, Report:
#2584
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2002
Disera Realty, Joliet Illinois, Earnest Money Rip-off & BBB never any help, they wanted to charge me to file a report! *EDitor's Comments
I entered into a contract through Mike Lofky of Disera Realty to purchase a 2-unit apartment in Joliet, IL. At the time I was presently remodeling a 2-unit that I had. One evening I came home to find a picture of an apartment and Mike Lofky's card attached to my back door.
I we...
Entity
Categories: Realtors
4062, Report:
#17375
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2002
Contemporary Concepts ripoff dishonest money hungry poor workmanship ripoff abused & mistreated ripoff business from hell cheated employees and screwed the customers even more ripoff business from hell abused & mistreated ripoff denver Colorado
This company is supposed to be a home remodeling contractor. That is a joke. Has only goal in mind, take your money. Customer Service sucks. Promises never kept, and workmanship that is the worst I have ever seen. And improve.net recommended this contractor. That tells me a lo...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors
4063, Report:
#16442
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2002
National Association of Home Builders ripoff by not pursuing results of R&D dollars null Upper Marlboro, Maryland
The National Association of Home Builders research center uses tax money to claim an illusion of research and development. When progress has been made, It assigns a Partner to demonstrate it without a champion of the cause. This is a failure path for new ideas. When asked for a prog...
Entity
Categories: Building Services
4064, Report:
#14847
Posted Date:
Feb 22 2002
Buyer Beware - Carpet N' Drapes Jacksonville Florida is not a company you want to do business with. If you want a good story, read on. You won't believe it!
My husband and I decided to remodel our home last year and since I am in the building industry, I decided to use the subcontractor that did our builder business (they did get fired from doing our builder work and you will understand why once you read on) Carpet N' Drapes to do our t...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors
4065, Report:
#14376
Posted Date:
Feb 18 2002
Bruce Blacksher and Sons Construction, ripoff con man construction, Sparta Misouri, wrecked our home
I hired Bruce Blacksher to remodel our Kitchen. He was paid 3000.00 up fron,t with 1500.00 due at conpletion of floor and 1500.00 due on total completetion.
He wrecked our home, tore out cabinets, and immediately laid the floor, so we paid an additional 1500.00 knowing full wel...
Entity
Categories: Home Improvements
4066, Report:
#12769
Posted Date:
Feb 18 2002
BERNARD HALDANE ASSOCIATES STRIKES EVEN A SINGLE PARENT!!! - INDIANAPOLIS, IN *UPDATE full refund of $4860.00 ..Thank you!
I would like to start by saying thank you to all the Bernard Haldane Associate's victims who have wrote in prior to my report, especially to the former BHA advisor. Although it makes me realize how much of a mistake I made in trusting this placement firm, it's also refreshing to he...
Entity
Categories: Employment Services
4067, Report:
#12356
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2002
CABAN CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION CO. STOCKTON CALIFORNIA ADDED TO OUR CONTRACT
I HAD SOME REMODELING DON ON MY HOUSE.
I HIRED THIS COMPANY CABAN CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION CO. TO DO THE WORK.
THEY QUOTED A PRICE AND WE AGREED ON THE PRICE AND WE FILLED OUT A CONTRACT BETWEEN ME AND HIM.
FIRST HE TOOK 6 MONTHS MORE TIME TO DO THE JOB, HE DID NOT SHOW UP ...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors
4068, Report:
#12147
Posted Date:
Jan 22 2002
HERMAN BUILDERS WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY AND RUIN YOUR HOME NEW JERSEY
IN OCTOBER OF 2001 WE HIRED HERMAN BUILDERS TO REMODEL OUR BATHROOM.
OUR MAIN CONCERN WAS MOLD SINCE OUR THIRD CHILD HAD JUST BEEN BORN. NOW 3 MONTHES LATER ITS NOT DONE.
THE BUILDER HAS TAKEN OUR MONEY AND WILL NOT CALL US BACK. I SURPRISED AT HIS HOME A WEEK AGO, HE SAID ...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors
4069, Report:
#12127
Posted Date:
Jan 21 2002
Herman builders llc Mantua New Jersey rip-off contractor from hell. Takes your money and destroy your home
IN OCTOBER OF2001 MY HUSBAND AND I HIRED HERMAN BUILDERS LLC TO REMODEL OUR BATHROOM WHICH HAD MOLD BEHIND THE WALLS. THIS WAS JUST AFTER THE BIRTH OF MY THIRD CHILD SO OUR CONCERN WAS FOR HIS HEALTH.
EVERYTHING THEY HAVE BRUNG IN HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN SOME WAY OR WRONG. WE ARE HA...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors
4070, Report:
#11975
Posted Date:
Jan 19 2002
Henry Fultz's Quality Remodling on the side of being a fireman remodel disaster!
Mr. Fultz is a Lealman Fireman who does remodling on the side.Our windows were put in and the tile was busted out never replaced or fixed.Bay window was to sit in and it is too high and not centered in the middle of the wall.Bifold doors cut off glued not clamped for overnite dry ti...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors
4071, Report:
#11765
Posted Date:
Jan 17 2002
Primerica...Well, I've been duped again by another MLM. Joliet Illinois ..Sounds like brainwashing.*UPDATE: Primerica recognized by Rip-off Report a business opportunity well worth considering - it's not for everyone but many representatives make solid commission incomes. Primerica takes appropriate action against representatives conducting themselves improperly, pledges 100% commitment to customer service.
The old atage Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me definitely takes the cake here. The first MLM company I was scammed at was Emodel which is a completely different talk show (please feel free to read the posts on this website, great job by the way). Now I've been du...
Entity
Categories: Multi Level Marketing
4072, Report:
#10963
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2002
STUART C. LILES, deadbeat dad, Tybee Island Georgia, self-employed to avoid child support!
My 15 year old son's father, Stuart C. Liles, of Tybee Island, Georgia, owes approximately $30,000 in back child support and won't pay. He and his current wife obtained a federal goverment Small Business Adminstration loan to remodel and open a bed and breakfast in the resort commu...
Entity
Categories: Dead Beat Dads
4073, Report:
#8896
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2002
Lights, Camera, Rip-off! Beware of the eModel.com and ModelsOnly.com Talent and Model Scout Scam!
Have you heard of the new modeling scam company called Emodel? It's a company where they hire individuals such as myself to become a modeling scout. This company is spreading through out the nation like wild fire. No city or town is safe from this scam.. I want them to be exposed fo...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
4074, Report:
#8667
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2002
eModel rip off ..inside report
I was once a scout for a company called eModel, the objective of eMOdel was to obtain a certain amount of models a week. When I went in for my interview, which was group based, you could already tell the ones that were going to get pikced and the ones that were luckey. I and a bun...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
4075, Report:
#9013
Posted Date:
Dec 11 2001
JIO Designs, Inc. The closet rip off, nothing but a hole
I paid Jorge Ortiz $718 to purchase the materials needed to remodel my bedroom closet. After being paid he gave me the run around for 3 weeks and then he arrived and tore out the wall of my closet which was part of the job.
Then he contunied to give me the run around until this ...
Entity
Categories: Builders & Contractors