1051, Report:
#152813
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2005
Vancouver Trust Comany, deceptive RIP OFF, promises loan. saved $1,180.00 thanks to rip off report! Vancouver Washington
I applied for a loan online, within the week I was contacted via email first stating that my application was up for processing and they needed some additional information.
The email came from the so called loan advisor by the name of Kelly Tucker. I noticed that the same email h...
Entity
Categories: Cross-Border Scams
1052, Report:
#82826
Posted Date:
Jul 13 2005
H & R Block - Debbie - H & R Block Branch Manager irresponsible tax prepare filing charges deducted out of tax check week goes H & R block calls and wanting payment for services charges New Castle Indiana
People representing H & R Block as a tax preparer need to be more responsible and more educated in tax preparation. Here is a whole lot of games and deceptive impressions. I had my taxes prepared here in New Castle, Indiana. aknowledged twice by preparer and myself, that the charge...
Entity
Categories: Internal Revenue Service
1053, Report:
#146199
Posted Date:
Jun 15 2005
Marvel Models ripoff Elmhurst Illinois
They seemed like a regular agency who used the internet to market their models. My intuition told me to stop the initial payments short when my new account information could not be viewed on their website and they would not return my calls. They have my social security information...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
1054, Report:
#145133
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2005
Ramada Plaza Resorts RDeceptive, Misinforming, SCAM-ARTISTS Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Last week, I was naive and fell for this luxurious vacation. I got that stupid voucher in the mail, saying I get $1600 towards a vacation. I should've known it was b.s. when they said I could only call once and I had to decide right then and there, on that phone call, whether or not...
Entity
Categories: Resorts
1055, Report:
#144766
Posted Date:
Jun 02 2005
Phillips/Carlyle Slick talk, clean cut honest-type people, WEASELS, Mark Brown is SCUM Dallas Texas
I went to Phillips/Carlyle after seeing them either in the paper or on the web. Forgive me, but it's been since 2000. Anyway, I hesitantly scheduled a meeting. When I arrived, I filled out a long questionnaire and then met with Mark Brown, who runs the show there.
Mark Brown w...
Entity
Categories: Employment Services
1056, Report:
#142609
Posted Date:
May 13 2005
Innovage, DS-Max, Cydcor MLM in illegal violation of soliciation laws, lying, I am a 17 year old victim of the Innovage, Cydcor nightmare Ripoff Irving Texas
I am a respectable man of integrity. That said, I am only 17 years old, but even I can understand the concepts of law and principle. Concepts lost to Bradley Clarke, aka Innovage, Cydcor, whatever other name they come up with.
First off, the interview process was a joke. More imp...
Entity
Categories: Multi-Level Marketing
1057, Report:
#141941
Posted Date:
May 08 2005
George S. May International Very shady recruitment, they prey on desperate companies to gain clients, using high pressure tactics, canned sales approaches to scare clients into action, questionable promises of value. process Park Ridge Illinois*UPDATE: Rip-off Report Investigation - George S. May International recognized by Rip-off Report as a safe business service - May International pledges to resolve complaints from the past & in the future, 100% commitment to customer service, feel confident & secure when doing business with member businesses.
I had reservations about this company, but had recently lost my job and needed to relocate to a specific city for family reasons. This looked like a good opportunity because they were recruiting people for the area I was moving to due to their rapid growth. So I had an initial int...
Entity
Categories: Business Consulting
1058, Report:
#140815
Posted Date:
Apr 28 2005
CBCS On Behalf Of BELLSOUTH Ripoff Entered false delinquincy report on my credit report never had an accout with Bellsouth Columbus Ohio
The first time I found out about this bill was via my credit report, which stated I was delinquent to Bell South in the amount of approx. 155.00. Experian reviewed the claim and stated status unchanged afterwards. I wrote to CBCS and told them I'd never received a phone bill from Be...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
1059, Report:
#140582
Posted Date:
Apr 27 2005
Intuit-Turbo Tax Rebate Ripoff Don't buy Direct from Intuit they refuse to pay off on rebates Miami Florida
Intuit refuses to pay off on rebate applied for through their online rebate program. It's only $10 but it is the principle.
At the time of purchase, January, there was nothing on their website about products purchased directly from Intuit. Apparently someone complained because no...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
1060, Report:
#137278
Posted Date:
Apr 05 2005
My Perfect Credit - Contact Marcus Segal - 650-522-4487 MyPerfectCreditMy Perfect Credit ripoff, My Perfect Credit - Contact Marcus Segal - 650-522-4487 Carson City Nevada
I have located contact for the situation with My Perfect Credit. His name is:
Marcus Segal
650-522-4487
When you call and press # it takes you to the vindicia network. Marcus is part of this group and you can read about all of them....
Gene Hoffman, Jr.
Chairman and Chi...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1061, Report:
#137045
Posted Date:
Mar 31 2005
FMA - Focus Marketing Ripoff Buyer Beware.... The Unscrupulous Tactics of Door-to-Door with FMA, Great Neck New York
Disclaimer: This entry is quite lengthy for the purpose of hopefully warning and educating those who have no idea of what they're about to get themselves into, saving them a lot of time, money and energy.
Let me begin by saying that when you're out on your luck and desparat...
Entity
Categories: Multi-Level Marketing
1062, Report:
#134244
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2005
Innovative Merchant Solutions - Intuit Beware They will hold thousands of dollars of your company's money indefinitely Ripoff Calabasas California
The other reports you read on Ripoff Report regarding Innovative Merchant Solutions are definitely true in my case. I was one of their first customers and started an account with them back in 1999.
Everything went well for about a year, then something changed and IMS began wit...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1063, Report:
#132841
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2005
Intuition, Shopintuition.com RIPOFF HORRIBLY RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DISORGANIZED COMPANY Culver City Internet
Ordered boots from company on Jan 10 2005. Received wrong boots. Was told to ship back boots and correct ones would be shipped out. Received 2nd pair of boots and they were the same WRONG boots again. Was assured I would receive correct boots. 2nd Boots were shipped back on Feb 3rd...
Entity
Categories: Clothing Stores
1064, Report:
#124964
Posted Date:
Feb 11 2005
Innovative Merchant Solutions An Intuit Company ripoff They are holding onto our funds for merchandise we shipped to customers Calabasasa California
We signed up for IMS's service, seeing that it was part of Intuit and that it would work well with our QuickBooks software. We also assumed that Intuit was a reputable company and that was mindful of small business operations and concerns.
Big Mistake.
We got the following not...
Entity
Categories: Credit Card Processing (ACH) Companies
1065, Report:
#130573
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2005
Intuit Software Turbotax Ripoff tax info done out of country Boston Massachusetts
Called customer service for question on my tax filing was put on hold for close to a hour. thats bad enough but when cutomer service answered I could not understand the broken english and asked where the sevice was and the answer was India.
I hung up. Now I'm thinking with all th...
Entity
Categories: Income tax
1066, Report:
#129980
Posted Date:
Feb 03 2005
Sara Freder almost ripped off! FREE extensive horoscope scam! Cedex France
I just want to warn everyone DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST. I am glad I did before I was almost cond into respondong to the
e-mail I received from Sara Freder. I encountered her web site while reading my daily horoscope at yahoo.com. It promised a FREE extensive horoscope reading which I...
Entity
Categories: Con Artists
1067, Report:
#127739
Posted Date:
Jan 17 2005
SOUTH BAY INFINITI - PEYTON CRAMER - INFINITI OF TORRANCE RACIST LIARS WHO TRIED TO SCAM ME Torrance California
-Went browsing at the dealership.
-Prior to visiting the dealership I had several quotes from other dealerships on the exact car I wanted, researched the invoice price, incentives and rebates, I had preapproval from my bank for 97% of the loan, and I had research on what the dea...
Entity
Categories: Auto Dealers
1068, Report:
#113237
Posted Date:
Jan 13 2005
Primerica - A Division Of Citigroup Ripoff Misleading job offer Monroeville Pennsylvania*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.
On Monday, October 11, 2004, I got a call from a Suzanne, who identified herself as the Secretary of Jeff Wicker, Regional Vice President of Primerica. She said, and I quote, Mr. Wicker reviewed your resume from Monster.com and he had asked me to give you a call concerning Manageme...
Entity
Categories: Employers
1069, Report:
#121581
Posted Date:
Dec 18 2004
Soft Holdings Pty Ltd. Ripoff dishonest and unprofessional conduct Hong Kong
Below is a letter which I wrote to Soft Holdings, which I believe sums up the incredible problems I have had since purchasing their program. I never received any response to this letter.
Dear Alex,
Some time has passed since using your program as I have been unwell and am now i...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1070, Report:
#121740
Posted Date:
Dec 07 2004
Intuit, NOLO Intuit, Quicken, Rebate Ripoff CHEATS on rebates They delay them and unwary customers fail to notice the short fuse expiration dates on the checks Berkeley California
I bought Quicken WillMaker Plus 2004 with a promise of a $15 rebate. It took forever to receive the rebate and when I got it I failed to notice I only had two weeks to get it cashed so I sat it aside for later deposit. (You don't immediately run to the bank with a $15 check and In...
Entity
Categories: Computer Software
1071, Report:
#120580
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2004
Primerica Be Wary When Dealing With Them. ripoff Quakertown Pennsylvania*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.
After perusing this site, I found that the skepticism I had originally for my particular encounter with Primerica was strengthened for a few particular reasons.
These reasons only reflect the recruitment and job opportunity aspects of Primerica, as these are the only fields I'v...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1072, Report:
#120463
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2004
Starbiz Wilhemina ripoff almost got me Scottsdale Arizona
I am glad that I saw all of the entries on this report and was able to set my mind at ease. My intuition told me there was something funny about this. It was too easy.
Every three months they run the same ad for 6 mos and older. Magazine and TV. My concern was what was thei...
Entity
Categories: Modeling Agencies
1073, Report:
#120043
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2004
Pasqualina Physic Contact ripoff Scam Cheater SwindleR Rambouillet Cedex France
I happened to chance upon Pasqualina website when I'm surfing the internet for chinese calendar horoscopes. ...not at all really looking for any sorta psychic contacts. It just happened while i'm surfing, a box popped out from Pasqualina 's website, stating for a try of a free readi...
Entity
Categories: Psychic Fortune Tellers
1074, Report:
#118630
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2004
Government Grant Association RIP-OFF! SCAM! BE CAREFUL! Clearwater Florida
I received a call at my office, of all places! The thick-accented man identified himself and said he was with the Government Grant Association. He told me I was selected to receive a $5000.00 No-Repay Government grant. Right away... a red flag went up! So I let him continue talk...
Entity
Categories: Government Worker
1075, Report:
#116915
Posted Date:
Nov 10 2004
Innovative Merchant Solutions, An Intuit Company Funds not deposited to our bank account after approval. ripoff Calabasas California
On October 18, 2004, a customer, in Europe, placed an order for our company's product. Terms with the customer is credit card prepayment. After processing the customer's credit card and receiving approval, parts were shipped. Amount of the transaction was $3,680. After several d...
Entity
Categories: Credit Card Processing (ACH) Companies