51, Report:
#459409
Posted Date:
Jun 07 2009
Rent-A-Center -RAC Three Failed and/or Damaged Laptops with supposed authentic Windows Vista OP-systems My request to get early bi-weekly payment back was denied. Bedford Texas
My aging Toshiba Satellite laptop had crashed so I sent it to the tech shop to see if It could be repaired. While I was waiting I called the closest RAC and asked if they had laptops. The response was a resounding, Yes. I then asked the Man named Tre who was apparently the Store ...
Entity
Rent-A-Center - RAC
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
52, Report:
#458959
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2009
Dell Inc. (computers) Lousy computer, lousy customer service, refuse to refund money LaVergne Tennessee
My son paid $1400 of his hard earned money for an XPS 1340, Intel Core 2 Duo, with Windows Vista. A HUGE MISTAKE. Two days after arrival, the computer died. After two separate visits by a technician -- and with a third one pending -- we called customer service and asked for a replac...
Entity
Dell Inc.
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
53, Report:
#458095
Posted Date:
Jun 03 2009
Avanquest Software USA Inc Utility Software Rip off - Does not work with Vista64, refuse to refund Westminster Colorado
Bought Fix it Utilities for Windows Vista which had a rebate. It would start to fail and clog my computer. Contacted Avanquest who advised me their product does not work with Vista 64. I asked for a refund as stated on the box, but said I had already sent in my rebate with the UPC...
Entity
Avanquest Software USA Inc
Categories: Computer Software
54, Report:
#456991
Posted Date:
May 31 2009
Everex Horrible Everex Laptop Fremont California
I was entering college for my second year and I needed a laptop to upgrade from my 96 Compaq. I just needed something to take notes during class and surf the internet from time to time to check my messages. I went to a store and found an Everex Stepnote for pretty cheap. I thought i...
Entity
Everex
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
55, Report:
#456943
Posted Date:
May 31 2009
HDQR.NETHDQR.net RIPPED ME OFF!FRAUD! Internet
I recently purchased a window activation key for my windows vista home basic. Once i made the purchase i decided to read up on the web site. I found a forum stating others have been ripped off as well and i looked in my account on hdqr.net to find they charged me 2 times already. I ...
Entity
HDQR.net
Categories: Internal Revenue Service
56, Report:
#453051
Posted Date:
May 18 2009
Spotmau refused to give me a refund Humble Texas
This company is unbelievable. I installed an update on my computer which caused it to crash. I couldn't find my windows vista cd so I decided to purchase Spotmau Powersuite 2009. After trying all the recovery options available and getting no results I decided to request a refund. I ...
Entity
Spotmau
Categories: Computer Software
57, Report:
#452520
Posted Date:
May 16 2009
National Geographic Maps Beware, bad software bundled with Magellan GPS at Walmart Evergreen Colorado
National Geographic Maps is bundling their software with Magellan GPS sold at Walmart. this may look like a good deal, but you will be suprised. first, if you run it in windows vista, you must have high-end computer know how to make it work. second, if you get far enough, you may ge...
Entity
National Geographic Maps
Categories: Software
58, Report:
#451180
Posted Date:
May 12 2009
EarthLink.net pawns, FBI, forced, intimidation, inhumane, broken up, spying, misdirecting email, attacks, American Businesses, mafia Atlanta Georgia
Earthlink asked for access to my computer. This was a couple of days after I bought their service over the internet. April sixth two thousand nine. I gave, whom I thought, were Earthlink technicians, permission to correct a problem I was having with their soft ware after install...
Entity
EarthLink.net
Categories: Customer
59, Report:
#448549
Posted Date:
May 04 2009
Windows has crappy policies-I cant beleive it costs 50 bucks just to trouble shoot an issue Internet
First I would like to say I am a direct tv rep for technical support, but I dont know jack about computers. Day after day I help people ranging from informative compitent clients to the dumbest life forms to ever own a tv. Some times it can be the most frustraiting job, assisting ol...
Entity
Windows
Categories: Employees
60, Report:
#437650
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2009
MicroSECONDS - Computer Consulting - Computer Repair & Service BUYER BE-WARE ~ About Purchasing Anything From MicroSECONDS ~ Purchased The MicroSECONDS Desktop Toilet Program ~N~ Was To Recieved a Product Code for FULL Installtion ~ It Never Was E~Mailed To US ~ READ ON Internet
MicroSECONDS - Computer Consulting - Computer Repair & Service BUYER BE-WARE ~ About Purchasing Anything From MicroSECONDS Computer Consulting - Computer Repair & Service ~ http://www.microseconds.com/
We Purchased The MicroSECONDS Desktop Toilet 4.0 That Lets U Change Your Windo...
Entity
MicroSECONDS - Computer Consulting - Computer Repair & Service
Categories: Computer Programmers
61, Report:
#436670
Posted Date:
Mar 23 2009
Pareto Logic and affiliates who pose as independent blew up my computer and did not support me at all Victoria British Columbia
Hi Rip Off Report people,
thank you for being there, even if you cannot help me or worse the people who will also experience the pain caused by Pareto Logic without remorse or responsibility.
I bought the registry cleaner Reg Cure from one of many references which I have since...
Entity
Pareto Logic
Categories: Software
62, Report:
#436428
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2009
University Of Phoenix is NOT worth the cost nor the time invested. Phoenix Arizona
I went to UOP from Aug 07 thru Feb 08. First and foremost, I feel a lot of sympathy reading these posts on this website about the horrific experience with UOP both academically and financially from former students. My experience with them is not as severe as others stated on this fo...
Entity
University Of Phoenix
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
63, Report:
#433365
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2009
LG Innovations Ripoff -Software does't work as described No email response Internet
LG Innovations- 1 DVD Copy Pro- advertised 30 day money back guarantee if not satisfied. Software describes copy protection removal. For encrypted DVD instructions advise downloading decryption software DVD43. DVD 43 does not support 64 bit Windows Vista, therefore 1 Click Dvd Pro i...
Entity
LG Innovations
Categories: Computer Software
64, Report:
#432229
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2009
Canon USA Sold printir for $500. Won't work with Windows Vista. Won't update. won't stand behind it. Lake Success New York
Bought an image class Laser printer, scanner, fax machine made by this company in 2004/05 for $500l. Now will not work with Windows Vista and company will not provide updating drivers to make work as it does with virtually all of its other printers. Offers nothing but a $20 discou...
Entity
Canon USA
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
65, Report:
#429553
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2009
My Fitness Mentor - myfitnessmentor.com NO idea who these guys are but i have been charge for a service/membership. Internet
I was charge today for 29.95 by my fitness mentor. com
I have no idea who these people are. Somehow they have my information.
I feel so helpless. Hopefully I can get it sorted out. Just got a new computer with windows vista not sure if there might be some link to people seeing t...
Entity
My Fitness Mentor - myfitnessmentor.com
Categories: Sales People
66, Report:
#425704
Posted Date:
Feb 18 2009
Summit Merchant Solutions, FIRST AMERICAN PAYMENT SYSTEMS LP I was sold software I could never use, then told I could not get a refund, now they are still trying to bill me monthly FORT WORTH Texas
I was sold software by Summit Merchant Solutions on 01/09/2009 so that I could process credit cards.
I was called a few days later by Summit Merchant Solutions Customer Service/ Technical Support Dept to help me download and set up the software on the office computer. At that ti...
Entity
Summit Merchant Solutions , FIRST AMERICAN PAYMENT SYSTEMS LP
Categories: Credit Card Processing (ACH) Companies
67, Report:
#412172
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2009
Geek Squad- Best Buy Repairing my Laptop NIGHTMARE!! Beware of Best Buy and Geek Squad!! Birmingham Alabama
Where do I even begin with this company? 1000s of reports have been filed to BBB in all states and many investigations have been launched by Attorney General's in over 30 states.
So let me tell you shortly about my story. My laptop has the 3 year PSP Service plan which covers ...
Entity
Geek Squad- Best Buy
Categories: Computer Manufactures
68, Report:
#329583
Posted Date:
Jan 11 2009
Microsoft Windows Vista this is a waste of money Where Ever Microsoft Can Rip You Off Internet
Windows Vista is a rip-off it has problems with everything on the computer even microsoft media player.
Vista has alot of problems. UNTIL YOU SEE ON THE NEWS THAT THEY CAME UP WITH A PATCH TO FIX THIS
DO NOT BUY
Windows Vista Premium comes with a dvd mak...
Entity
Microsoft Windows Vista
Categories: Computer Software
69, Report:
#407647
Posted Date:
Jan 04 2009
Best Buy Geek Squad Windows Vista Optimization or optimizer Miami Florida
Traveled to Best Buy on 04/25/2008 after seeing a advertisement for a laptop/notebook computer for $499.99 but all 3 stores in the area had already optimized every single laptop offered for sale at this price for an additional $29.99 with no choice not to have this optimization done...
Entity
Best Buy Geek Squad
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
70, Report:
#406961
Posted Date:
Jan 01 2009
buy.com buy.com will not accept returns Nationwide
I purchased an item, a fingerprint reader, for my mother for Christmas of 2008. I purchased it in November, I think on the 11th. I figured this would be a great gift since she wanted it. A thought NEVER crossed my mind that I would have to test a product to see if it works and de...
Entity
buy.com
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
71, Report:
#396706
Posted Date:
Dec 02 2008
Peach Direct ,GE Money Bank This company have mislead,cheated and told a many fibs to me. They advertise in one way and once you get your merchandise, it doesn't appear for what they are charging you. Los Angeles California
Around October 2007, I've have ordered a HP Pavillion Desktop PC and a HP Notebook Aspire which had old files in both merchandise. As I was told, my computer was provided with a hard drive, DVD burner and Windows Vista. Which it did have 2 items except the hard drive. I've noticed t...
Entity
Peach Direct , GE Money Bank
Categories: Computer Fraud
72, Report:
#388500
Posted Date:
Nov 06 2008
Verizon Wireless Dead Zone advertising is false Mount Dora Florida
I moved to Florida a short while ago. While we have had Verizon service for years with no issues, suddenly, we have no service where we now live.
We live in a major subdivision that has little or no service and none unless we walk away from our home. Verizon says they do not ...
Entity
Verizon Wireless
Categories: Telephones
73, Report:
#387666
Posted Date:
Nov 04 2008
Tweaked Pcs Tweaked Pcs is a Scam Artist Do not buy a computer from them off Ebay Hanover Park Illinois
I bought a full gaming PC from them on Ebay. The computer that was sold to me and the computer I received were very different. Was promised a 2.8ghz quad core with Windows Vista premium home edition. I received a quad core 2.4 ghz with Vista basic. When contacted about the issue I w...
Entity
Tweaked Pcs
Categories: Computer Dealers
74, Report:
#387361
Posted Date:
Nov 03 2008
ANTIVIRUS 2009 PROFESSIONAL FRAUD Internet
YOU GET A POP UP THAT LOOKS LIKE WINDOWS VISTA NEEDS YOU TO GET THE ANTIVIRUS 2009 PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE OF A VIRUS ON YOUR SYSTEM, YOU BELIEVE IT IS FROM VISTA, YOU GO AND ORDER/DOWNLOAD IT, YOU GET EXTRA CHARGES FOR SUPPORT ECT.. YOU GET AN ICON WITH 2009 ANITVIRUS, BUT NOTHING IS ...
Entity
ANTIVIRUS 2009 PROFESSIONAL
Categories: Internet Fraud
75, Report:
#381321
Posted Date:
Oct 15 2008
Pam Brown Designs - pambrownsdesigns.com, They sell and do not send items Miami Florida
Hi,
I bought thru Craigslist.com the last Sept. 26th a Laptop computer:
Dell Inspiron 1525 15.4 Notebook - Black - Windows Vista
1.73 GHz - Core Duo, Pentium - 3.0 GB RAM - 160 GB Hard Drive .....
We agreed to get it overnite shipping, and once we payed using Paypal, she...
Entity
Pam Brown Designs - pambrownsdesigns.com
Categories: Websites