1151, Report:
#46913
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2003
Long Distance rip-off California
My husband was looking at our checking account online and noticed a charge of $61.02 that was posted just yesterday. He called our bank, and was told it was from some phone company in California. There was a number posted on our account (800-435-8034), so we called it.
We wer...
Entity
Long Distance
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
1152, Report:
#46677
Posted Date:
Feb 24 2003
Heartland Cable Television ripoff billed for cancelled service ripoff Corpus Christi Texas
Approximately 2-1/2 ago, we cancelled our service with Heartland Cable television and switched to Direct TV satellite. Since all service is paid for one month in advance, we paid for the entire month of August upon cancellation but disconnected and removed all of Heartland's equipm...
Entity
Heartland Cable Television
Categories: Cable TV
1153, Report:
#46246
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2003
Henry Rayford Privettte, Carolina Furniture rip-off High Point North Carolina
Order was placed w/John at Carolina Furniture on 9/7/02. Sent deposit check of $1534. I followed up on order 100s of times via FAX, voicemail & even spoke with HR twice who gave empty promises.
On 2/7/03, when I pulled up the scam information, I immediately FAXED HR letter requ...
Entity
Henry Rayford Privettte, Carolina Furniture
Categories: Furniture & Furnishings
1154, Report:
#46229
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2003
WalMart rip-off dishonest Suffolk Virginia
After seeing an advertisment for a Hewlett-Packard computer for $495 at a local WalMart, we decided to purchase one. We searched the store over and couldn't find it. The sale lasted all week, so we continually checked back daily-yet, no computer. But they always had plenty of the mo...
Entity
WalMart In Suffolk, Virginia
Categories: Department & Outlet Stores
1155, Report:
#45182
Posted Date:
Feb 12 2003
Homestuffers rip-off San Diego California
i am writing to complain about Ms Catherine Rich who can easily advertise in a local magazine for home employment when it is all fraud!! HOMESTUFFERS
my husband applied for this home employment. he had to send a cheque for $35.00 and then according to Ms Rich all the materials ne...
Entity
Homestuffers
Categories: Home Based Business
1156, Report:
#44586
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2003
People Credit First ripoff fraudulant unethical fraudulent ripoff business ripoff artists fraud Tampa Florida
The same thing happened to me that has happened to everyone else. They offered a platium card with 5,000 re-approved credit, send $49.00. I did received the card about 1 month later. I called the company after the material came to me. Nothing like what I thought (or wanted.They said...
Entity
People Credit First
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1157, Report:
#44335
Posted Date:
Feb 06 2003
First Premier Bank Credit Card ripoff consumer fraud ripoff Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Received unsolicited credit card with a $300 dollar limit. First Premier had already charged 248.00. This card is a big rip off. They are not trying to help people, they are trying to get them further in debt.
I have tried to contact them unsuccessfully. I was turned am get...
Entity
First Premier Bank Credit Card
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
1158, Report:
#43363
Posted Date:
Jan 30 2003
FSNB/Spiegel elderly credit ripoff Beaverton Oregon
FCNB used telephone solicitors to pressure and confuse my elderly mother, who had held a Spiegel account for years -- then began billing her for unwanted credit protection service.
She had not ordered it and attempted to call and tell a human this -- no luck in their system...if ...
Entity
FSNB/Spiegel
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1159, Report:
#42908
Posted Date:
Jan 27 2003
MWI Essentials illegal ripoff scam steals money from personal bank accounts Stamford Connecticut
My bank account reflected an unauthorized debit by MWI Essentials in the amount of $119.95 on 1/21/03. I immeiately called the company and was told that when I placed an order for OxyClean, back in February 2002 I had agreed to their program.
This is a complete lie. I was tol...
Entity
MWI Essentials
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1160, Report:
#42556
Posted Date:
Jan 23 2003
J.D. Marvel Products rip-off cashed cheque & never sent product Hawkesbury Ontario
I ordered a pair of slippers by mail. My cheque, dated Dec. 2, 2002, was cashed immediately. To date I have received no product.
Paula
Edmonton, AlbertaCanada
Entity
J.D. Marvel Products Inc.
Categories: Mail Order Services
1161, Report:
#42533
Posted Date:
Jan 23 2003
MWI Galleria Ripped Off after several months of cancelling! ripoff business from hell Lisle Illinois
This was an agressive sell and during the three days I cancelled my contract. I was told that all contracts were closed and that the bank would not be charged anything for the monthly payments.
On January 17th, 2003, there was a bank charge of $1.50 and on the 21st another charge...
Entity
MWI Galleria
Categories: Travel Companies
1162, Report:
#41557
Posted Date:
Jan 15 2003
Reciever Corporation division of Computer Associates consumer fraud ripoff, dirty SOB's, false promises Chicago Illinois
I was a housewife and mother, looking for a new career. I was registered with an internet job searching agent. I was contacted by Glen Smith a receptionist for Receiver Corporation-division of Computer Associates for a customer service position.
I Went to the interview to see Chr...
Entity
Reciever Corporation division of Computer Associates
Categories: Computer Software
1163, Report:
#41444
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2003
Capital First rip-off consumer Miami Florida
I am a 49 year old female who was trying to rebuild my credit. I was called and offered a Mastercard for a one time processing fee of 29.95 to be taken directly out of my checking account.
Before I ever received a card, my account was debited for an unauthorized $99.95 for an ...
Entity
Capital First
Categories: Credit Services
1164, Report:
#39078
Posted Date:
Dec 24 2002
Gibson Trust Inc ripoff fraud Florida Nationwide
Well, I feel in the same way like everybody else. I look Gibson trust as a window for my case. I was little behind on my payments, but I was try to clean my credit. And my sorprise was when I star recived calls from my creditors telling me they never accept Gibson Trust DEAL.
I ...
Entity
Gibson Trust, Inc.
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1165, Report:
#39017
Posted Date:
Dec 23 2002
Consumer First rip-off scam dirt bags Tampa Florida
I received in a mailer from Consumer First Bank in Tampa, Florida a gold card credit card offer for $5,000.00 for a fee of $49.00 dollars. I sent in the Fee they cashed my check which cleared on December 4, 2002, and I have yet to see a credit card. I contacted what I thought was ...
Entity
Consumer First
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1166, Report:
#37236
Posted Date:
Dec 05 2002
options talent group paula ontario ripoff talent recruiting, promising everything seeing nothing, manipulating people of all ages, dead beat loosers, beaverton, oregon
About six months ago I was recruited as a possible model. I showed up for the interview and was pursuaded into paying 500.00 for photos. They would keep calling and promising they had a job coming up.
I have yet to receive any kind of modeling offer. TC talent keeps callin...
Entity
options talent group paula ontario
Categories: Modeling Agencies
1167, Report:
#36620
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2002
Gibson Trust ripoff made bad situation worse debt tripled consumer fraud ripoff Pompano Beach Florida
I too am a victim of this so called non-profit corpoation. After being forced to put several accounts into consolidation, I trusted Paula when she told me they would take care of these debts and that I would be debt free sooner and save my credit rating. After 6 months my debt has t...
Entity
Gibson Trust
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1168, Report:
#35665
Posted Date:
Nov 19 2002
National Wellness Network ripoff business from hell Vancouver British Columbia
My husband got a phone call from them saying about receiving a free cell phone if he was approved but he was denied. He was told there would be no charges if he was denied but of course wouldn't you know it they took out $59.99 out of our checking account and then tried to take ou...
Entity
National Wellness Network
Categories: Telemarketers
1169, Report:
#35453
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2002
Lakeside Publications ripoff Troy Michigan
On 7/16/02, I enrolled in group 5 of this letter I received from Lakeside Publications, I sent a check for $159.00 in hopes of receiving what I paid for.
I called and left messages at this business with no reply. I asked for my supplies or my money back. No one ever called me...
Entity
Lakeside Publications
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
1170, Report:
#35241
Posted Date:
Nov 15 2002
Maria Duval ripoff Jericho, New York
I send Maria Duval a check for $41.00 on Oct 17 02, my check was cashed but until today I have not receive my report.
Paula
East Boston, Massachusetts
Entity
Maria Duval
Categories: Psychic Fortune Tellers
1171, Report:
#35076
Posted Date:
Nov 13 2002
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Rip-off Makes Deals They Won't Honor False Promises The Business That Doesn't Give A Damn Newton North Carolina
We are in the process of receiving a substantial amount of money and were looking for a new vehicle to purchase. The transaction is in the process of being finalized and was told the money should be here within a few weeks from the Government.
We have been looking at different...
Entity
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet
Categories: Auto Dealers
1172, Report:
#34373
Posted Date:
Nov 06 2002
Sun Com ATT Wireless Cellular Phones ripoff dishonest, fradulent billing abused & mistreated Mobile Alabama
4330 Forrest Park Drive
Eight Mile, Al 36613
Re: President of AT&T/SunCom
This letter is in regards to my dissatisfaction with your company's' customer service department. I received a bill from your company in September and October with astronomical billing prices. I conta...
Entity
Sun Com ATT Wireless Cellular Phones
Categories: Telephone Companies
1173, Report:
#32753
Posted Date:
Oct 17 2002
JD Marvel ripoff Champlain New York
I am a collector of lighthouses and I seen in a Sunday paper that there was a lighthouse clock through the company listed. I went on the internet site that was listed for them and ordered the clock paying with my visa card. Well, it said that it ships out in 2 weeks. Four months ...
Entity
JD Marvel
Categories: Kitchens
1174, Report:
#32562
Posted Date:
Oct 15 2002
Fulfillment International left me ripped off and scammed Cold Water Michigan
I entered a competition to win a holiday a few weeks ago and gave my general details.
I received a call on 9/10/2002 from Fulfillment International saying I'd won a holiday to USA for 4 people staying 9 days in total with an Oceanbreeze cruise included valued at over $4000.
I ...
Entity
Fulfillment International
Categories: Travel Services
1175, Report:
#32494
Posted Date:
Oct 14 2002
THE MONEY STORE AKA HOMEQ ripoff JERSEY New Jersey
WE HAVE A LARGE BALLON PAYMENT AT THE END OF OUR LOAN THAT IS FOR 19,000.00 . WE ONLY BORROWED 22,000.00 TO FIX OUR HOUSE UP CAUSE EVERYTHING WAS DETERIATING..
PAULA
LIMA, Ohio
Entity
THE MONEY STORE AKA HOMEQ
Categories: Mortgage Companies
