51, Report:
#229607
Posted Date:
Jan 10 2007
Smc Specialty Merchandise Corporation smc led to me after i seen the commercial on tv i thought smc could be my dream job so i called the representative name bertha told me i would have an free website over 3 thousand product and i would make money that first week all lies Ripoff Simi Valley California
hello everyone my report is about smc aka specialty merchandise corporation when i first heard about smc it was on an commercial and it sound so good and easy i thought maybe this could be my dream job what person does not want to work from home and make money so anyway after seeing...
Entity
Smc
Categories: TV Advertisements
52, Report:
#220993
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2006
SMC, Specialty Merchandise Corp. Lied, Manipulated me and stole from me Simi Valley California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I am on disability and was looking for a way to try and fix my house up (flooring, roof and etc...)when I saw the advertisement for SMC on TV with Tom Bosley as the host. I called and ordered the kit for 39.95 a month. They took that out and then they took out 2 weeks later $325.00....
Entity
SMC
Categories: Home Based Business
53, Report:
#220966
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2006
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corp ripoff Requires a exceeding long term commitment to pay for the lousiest computer and poorest customer service on the planet! Fontana California
SMC requires a forty eight month financial commitment of more than one hundred dollars for a cheesy cd audio How to... system and a very crappy ACER notebook computer that is certainly not worth even eight hundred dollars. What is all of this money for?
ACER's pityful web site cl...
Entity
Specialty Merchandise Corp
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
54, Report:
#212736
Posted Date:
Sep 27 2006
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff Took money from a 67yr. old widow on disability. SIMI VALLEY California
I am a 67yr old widow on disability. I wanted to make money to help buy my medicines. I am on 16 prescription medicines a day.
On their TV ads they gave the impresion that this was a job that could be done at home on your computer.
I paid the $300.00 plus up front so I could g...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
55, Report:
#211081
Posted Date:
Sep 15 2006
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corpation ripoff. web site errors, never return calls, cannot get through to support, will not let you out of contract even though they do not keep agreement . deceitful Simi Valley California
Company will not let you cancel after thirty days even though they have not completed the work they said they would do. Would not correct errors on website that they designed for you after payment was given they state you have to make the corrections yourself. Will not return call...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corpation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
56, Report:
#207073
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2006
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation RIPOFF! Simi Valley California
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation Ripoff, Liars, They say they will help you get started in your buisness. Just contact our buisness coaches and set up an appointment Well thats the first problem I had with them, this would have been my second source of income.
My origial jo...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
57, Report:
#178739
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2006
Specialty Merchandise Corp SMC borderline fraud, non existant customer service, ripoff Simi Valley California
My problems with SMC occurred approximately 4 years ago, but I recently saw they were still advertising so I decided to file this report.
Warning: If you pay SMC, particularly for a website, don't ever expect to get a dime of that money back if you are unsatisfied for any reason...
Entity
SMC
Categories: TV Advertisements
58, Report:
#148304
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2005
Smc-specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff Chatsworth ca.
I called smc yesterday,7/01/05 to get more information on there sign up options. I spoke to a representitive that gave his name to me as Pete Cologne (last name may be incorrect). We discussed the Gold package and its perks and also was trying to get information from him on the silv...
Entity
Smc-specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: On-Line Business
59, Report:
#150479
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2005
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation - EMerchant Club RIPOFF supposedly wins suit against web store developer, violating citizens rights and monopoly laws Internet
Online stores are a dime a dozen. And there are no end to services out there that offer to set up a store and host it for you. Who to trust and who not to trust, especially online, is a big deal these days. But when you find that one trusted outfit, well, you hope for the best.
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Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation - EMerchant Club
Categories: Gift Shops
60, Report:
#119570
Posted Date:
Apr 01 2005
SMC SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION RIPOFF DISHONEST DECEIVING TAKING ADVANTAGE OF GOOD HARD WORKING PEOPLE CHATSWORTH California
I JOINED SMC IN AUGUST 2004. I FOUND OUT REALLY QUICK THAT YOUR PHONE CALLS AND YOUR E-MAILS DO NOT GET ANSWERED. I ALSO FOUND OUT THEY WERE CHARGING FEES TO MY CREDIT CARD WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION AND CALLED THEM TO STOP IT.
THEIR PRODUCTS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE AND AFTER HANDING OUT ...
Entity
SMC SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION
Categories: TV Advertisements
61, Report:
#128713
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2005
SMC, Specialty Merchandise Corp ripoff big promises zero profits Chatsworth California
I joined based on the merchandise and low cost to join-about $375. They only show you a few products, so You don't know. Before joining I had no idea there are a million other websites selling the same stuff.
I spent $1800 on a website, and another $1000 advertising locally wit...
Entity
SMC Corp
Categories: Liars
62, Report:
#126000
Posted Date:
Jan 06 2005
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation, Emerchantclub Their Fraud Alert is aimed at Forcing You To Purchase A Website From Emerchantclub Where is the CEO Chatsworth California
Please save your $300.00 I will tell you why, you just saved me over $3000.00 thanks for speaking out. this website was right on time.
I saw the info on tv that you could get started for as little as $25.00. My wife told me to be careful with it i did not listen and proceeded to...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: TV Advertisements
63, Report:
#125918
Posted Date:
Jan 05 2005
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corp SMC They won't clarify. Membership Chatsworth California
I was about to purchase a SMC membership, but before you could purchase you have to agree to the SMC Membership Standards on their website www.smcfraudalert.com.
But it says that if you purchase a website from one of the proscribed merchants, they will cancel your membership imm...
Entity
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corp
Categories: Specialty Stores
64, Report:
#120798
Posted Date:
Dec 02 2004
SMC, Specialty Merchandise ripoff Chatsworth California
According to SMC adveriseing they made it seem of simple to be able to start your own business. First of all you pay $300.00 for the kit. It took along time to understand all the ins.If you already work it is impossable to do parties or go around leaving catologues. My second option...
Entity
SMC-Specialty Merchandise Corp.
Categories: Home Based Business
65, Report:
#120190
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2004
Smc Specialty Merchandise Corporation I have seen many people fail with smc Chatsworth California
I have had a successful business in a flea market/swap meet in a semi-large city for 12 years now. I have seen many people who use SMC come and go over the years. They work really hard setting up their booths, spend a lot of money to buy merchandise and always quit after a few weeks...
Entity
Smc Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: TV Advertisements
66, Report:
#107103
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2004
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corp. ripoff Chatsworth California
I joined for $25.00 only to find out it would cost me a total of $375.00. My membership would be drafted from my savings account on the 15th of every month until paid. The last two drafts cost me a good amount because they were taken out on the 12th and 13th. It left me to pay over ...
Entity
SMC
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
67, Report:
#64322
Posted Date:
Aug 30 2003
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corp ripoff What happened to the 3 football field size warehouse (?) that appearently contains nothing. merchandise was so cheesy that it wouldnt sell in a fleamarket Chatsworth California
Yes, I too thought I would get rich riding the SMC wave to freedom. Only $25 per month. Until you cant make the sales to cover it because the world class merchandise was so cheesy that it wouldnt sell in a fleamarket.
My first order took 3 weeks to arrive and was missing 1 ite...
Entity
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corp
Categories: Con Artists