1826, Report:
#23682
Posted Date:
Jun 29 2002
ZymaX ..the diet pill ripoff of the worst kind ..but advertisement regularly appeared in Fitness magazine
ZymaX is a ripoff of the worst kind. It preys on those looking for a quick and easy way to loose weight. Those who despirately want to believe this is the solution to their problems. The advertisements found for this pill make it sound irrestistable.
The truth is however, it doe...
Entity
ZymaX....the diet pill
Categories: Alternative Health
1827, Report:
#22318
Posted Date:
Jun 07 2002
Auto Village ripoff dishonest false advertisment hidden information about car conditions selling used cars for more than worth fraudulent billing Cedar Hill Texas
Was about to let me leave lot with no oil in car, two weeks later tires went bad. Found info from previous owner on amount paid for car brand new and I was charged 3,000-4,000 more. Started charging me for insurance that I had proof on because they assumed I did not. Staff was very...
Entity
Auto Village
Categories: Auto Dealers
1828, Report:
#21840
Posted Date:
May 30 2002
Cottman Transmission Systems LLC ripoff deceptive company with liars working for them Fort Washington Pennsylvania
I was looking at buying a Cottman Transmission franchise and had put a $12,500 deposit down. I had to find a building to lease that was suitable for the franchise.
Cottman's director of Center development called me and told me that the deadline for Yellow Page advertisment was a...
Entity
Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC
Categories: Liars
1829, Report:
#21837
Posted Date:
May 30 2002
First Capital Consumer Group ripoff business from hell Bel Air Maryland
Was Solicited over the phone, more then likley from a form filled out on the internet. The company presented themselves as First Capital Consumer Group and offered me a 0% Mastercard for a one time intial payment of $199.
The credit card was suppose to arrive within 7-14 busines...
Entity
First Capital Consumer Group - Gabbie
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1830, Report:
#20378
Posted Date:
May 07 2002
First National Bank of Marin still want money after I paid them off and has third party calling my house and I tell them to quit. another individual calls outlandish late fees Las Vegas, Nevada
I signed up for the secured card, and I thoroughly understood the consequences of being late, etc. Someone from FNBM called the day before my payment was due. I told her I'd send it via overnight mail. She politely told me they didn't have it, and I would be charged $29. I told her,...
Entity
First National Bank of Marin
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1831, Report:
#19778
Posted Date:
May 06 2002
K-Mart Advertisment Scam abused & mistreated consumer fraud ripoff Sherman Texas *UPDATE
I wonder if you have had any calls about K-marts advertisments. I've noticed over several years that they advertise items that they don't have in stock. They'll give out rain checks but will never call and tell you the item is in. I'm guessing they advertise loss leaders to get you ...
Entity
K-Mart
Categories: Department & Outlet Stores
1832, Report:
#20035
Posted Date:
May 02 2002
first national consumers group never responds, false advertisment, ripoff toronto canada
This company has taken money from me in exchange for a mastercard that I was promised and a new compuer system. It's been almost 3 months now and I got nothing.
Plus, they didn't inform me that their supposedly toll free customer service number is really an international long di...
Entity
first national consumers group
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1833, Report:
#19895
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2002
Qwest Residential Service False Advertising Tucson Arizona
I left Qwest when I moved to a new home, as I saw no point in paying a $35 activation fee for my new home when I could get a cell phone for the same price, and cheaper monthly service. A couple weeks later, I received an advertisement for free activation for coming back to Qwest. Wh...
Entity
Qwest Residential Service
Categories: Telephone Companies
1834, Report:
#19893
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2002
Vaughan, Donohoe & Payer Attorney's at law Debbie Stores is the case manager handling our case. We had a car accident in 2000 and she never gives us an update false promises Orlando, Florida
Debbie Stores is very unprofessional. She was given our case and never calls us to give an update.
When ever my husband, mother, daughter or myself call we always get she is either on the phone, away from her desk, or give me a message and i'll give it to her.
When we finally ...
Entity
Vaughan, Donohoe & Payer Attorney's at law
Categories: Lawyers
1835, Report:
#4281
Posted Date:
Apr 29 2002
Cybersonic Toothbrush TV advertisment consumer rip-off *Another Victim
The Cybersonic Toothbrush sales for over $100. When we purchased it via phone from a tv add, we were promiced free brush replacement for life, every three months. Just received the first replacements, cost, $14.60. This is free?
Customer Service, 1-310-222-6906, not toll fre...
Entity
Cybersonic Toothbrush
Categories: TV Advertisements
1836, Report:
#5921
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2002
World Savings Bank Advertising Deception
In the state of Texas, World Savings Bank released 100,000 mail out advertisments offering a 5.01% interst rate on a five month CD ( a pretty good rate given current interest rates around 3 and 4%). ..So off I went down to World Savings to move money from a money market account int...
Entity
World Savings Bank
Categories: Banks
1837, Report:
#19256
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2002
bzboyz.com(aka)partspc.com(aka)microx robbery/theft by deception ripoff liars victimized us LONG BEACH, California
1/27/02 I orderd a motherboard and powersupply from bzboyz.com and I paid by postal money order. It takes 4-5 days by mail from Kentucky to California. The powersupply was not compatible with the mobo, despite the advertisment of thier website stating it was perfect for the mobo. N...
Entity
bzboyz.com(aka)partspc.com(aka)microx
Categories: Computer Fraud
1838, Report:
#19362
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2002
E-Credit Solution ripoff Miami Florida
About a month ago I recieved an index card size advertisment
in the mail from E-Credit Solutions. It was for a pre-approved
credit limit of $4,000 dollars. I could choose master card or
visa. The card stated to call and have my credit card activated.
After calling and going thro...
Entity
E-Credit Solution
Categories: TV Advertisements
1839, Report:
#18954
Posted Date:
Apr 20 2002
21st Century Shutters, The Shutter Factory, Win Decor, Inc., Direct Blinds, Quick Blinds. ripoff victimized many consumers Orange California
I bought 380 square feet of shutters on 7-23-01. I completely read the back of the contract that evening and noted that it did not include installation so I stopped payment on the deposit check and called the sales person the next day and asked that thay cancel the order as I did no...
Entity
21st Century Shutters, The Shutter Factory, Win Decor, Inc., Direct Blinds, Quick Blinds.1967
Categories: Blinds / Shutters / Window Care
1840, Report:
#1858
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2002
Beware: www.aismedia.com - rip-off company engages in Fraud
Aismedia.com engages in fraud, & deceptive business practices
Originally, I applied for a web hosting site with aismedia.com. The service charges were to be billed to my credit card and included: $50.00 set-up fee, and a monthly charge of $38.50.
I was PROMISED t...
Entity
www.aismedia.com
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1841, Report:
#18245
Posted Date:
Apr 05 2002
AB ENERGIZER DIRECT MARKETER ripoff ripoff Bell CA
I saw the adivertisment of the AB Energizer on TV, and I decided to order for my spouse. I phoned and ordered the AB Energizer Mid January of 2002. And I was told that it might take about 1 week for me to receive the product when I ordered.
Febuary 26th, 2002, I received a bi...
Entity
AB ENERGIZER DIRECT MARKETER
Categories: Alternative Health
1842, Report:
#17107
Posted Date:
Apr 05 2002
bonzibuddy ripoff business from hell con artist fake Internet
bonzibuddy was downloaded from the web for my daughter becuz it was cute.. after finding out it was an advertisment ploy we uninstalled it ..but it is still in my computer locked deeply into my explorer and will not go away ..no tech support no adress no telephone #.
i now have a...
Entity
bonzibuddy
Categories: Computer Fraud
1843, Report:
#18152
Posted Date:
Apr 03 2002
AudioFile ripoff, scam, f deceptive company Dallas Texas
I guess they are hot in Dallas, TX. I got had leaving work today by the same people. A guy and girl in a green explorer with the same story and supporting material.
1. A reputable looking magazine with two advertisments. He even gave me a copy to keep.
2. An invoice showing th...
Entity
AudioFile
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
1844, Report:
#18056
Posted Date:
Apr 02 2002
Summit Group Publications ripoff, false advertisement, lied, dishonest, illegal activities dirty SOB's West Covina California
The summit group publications has sent me false advertisment.
They told me they was going to send me all of of the material.
Instead they sent me this small paper package of crap.
They said it is not illegal activitiy, but to find
out they did, and they got alot of people...
Entity
Summit Group Publications
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1845, Report:
#17901
Posted Date:
Mar 31 2002
American Honda Motor Company, Inc ripoff Torance California
I seen an advertisment on television about Hondas certified used car program and it had guys in lab coats with clipboard walking around a Honda giving the impression that the car is being inspected for any defect.
This far from the truth! I work for a honda dealership and Iam th...
Entity
American Honda Motor Company, Inc
Categories: Auto manufactures
1846, Report:
#17868
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2002
Imation and Best Buy rebate ripoff Houston Texas
Imation offers rebates for purchasing it's consumer products through Best Buy. However, according to the company, fine print in the Terms of Sale section of the micro sized information brochure stipulate date of postmark and quantity of rebates allowed limitations that are NOT in th...
Entity
Imation and Best Buy
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
1847, Report:
#17691
Posted Date:
Mar 27 2002
FIRST NATIONAL CREDIT ripoff-send $49 for credit card then sent a mail order catalog with credit only for it fraudulent ripoff business victimized many consumers dishonest Aliso Viejo California
I was mailed an advertisment for a credit line with First National Credit of $7000. I sent them a check for $49 because it said my money would be 100% refundable if not satisfied.
I received the card and a mail order shopping catalog. The credit card was only for this catalog. ...
Entity
FIRST NATIONAL CREDIT
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
1848, Report:
#17536
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2002
Adiofile Home Theater speakers ripoff Austin Texas
Ok, I was also ripped of by two punk asses in a black sport utility. They shouted at me in traffic and said that they had two extra speakers that had been accidentally loaded onto their truck at the warehouse.
I pulled over and they showed me a bill of lading which was stamped p...
Entity
Adiofile Home Theater speakers
Categories: Stereos
1849, Report:
#15949
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2002
Skybox Tv the company that does not deliver. They only take your money!
Skybox Tv is a dish cable system. I originally recieved there offer through email advertisment. The deal was you sent them 49.99 and they would send you a dish and 2 recievers and the equipment would be all yours. you would in return select a package and subscribe for 2 years. Well ...
Entity
Skybox Tv
Categories: Cable Companies
1850, Report:
#14254
Posted Date:
Feb 16 2002
Hannaford Pharmacy false advertisment Albany New York
I saw no savings on my Lipitor used my card first time was paying $58.08 presented my card and it was $63.34 I questioned the pharmacist on duty at the time ans she said that drug went upIhave three more to fill this month but i will definitely cancel! I feel so stupid to think I fe...
Entity
Hannaford Pharmacy
Categories: Drugstores