2101, Report:
#57359
Posted Date:
May 18 2003
Jamie Coyne Lied about employment, ripoff, gave me the runaround, dropped me without a chance, broken promises the business that doesnt give a dam Columbus Ohio
***Jamie Coyne promised me employment and then just changed his mind, but only after I got the software, fax, and long distance he asked for set up and ready to go. I recieved a message from Jamie in my email inbox. He had searched and found me on a job website. He offered me a job ...
Entity
Jamie Coyne
Categories: Employment Services
2102, Report:
#54361
Posted Date:
Apr 25 2003
Cingular Wireless When did it turn out the customer was always WRONG? Tulsa Oklahoma
The following is a letter I sent to Cingular Wireless sometime ago. I never received any response to this or any of my other complaints throughout my one year contract time with them. I'm with Verizon now and MUCH happier. I'll never go back... here's hoping you never fall for their...
Entity
Cingular Wireless
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
2103, Report:
#1029207
Posted Date:
Apr 04 2003
Z-Tel Communications ripoff -dishonest unethical billing and business practices Baltimore Maryland
We switched to Z-tel on the advise of a business associate of my wifes. We signed up for a plan for $29.99 per month.
When we received our first bill it for another plan and we were billed $116 and change. We contacted Z-tel through the proper channels to dispute the charges and...
Entity
Z-Tel Communications
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
2104, Report:
#50991
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2003
Fitworks ASF ripoff discrimination Highland Heights Ohio
Joining Fitworks was prosperous for a time, until my job changed as well as my hours. Working from 8-8 left my time unknow to the gym, especially with a toddler son. Half of their center have no daycare providers after 8pm and before work is impossible when my husband works night sh...
Entity
Fitworks/ASF
Categories: Dental Services
2105, Report:
#45562
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2003
Long Beach Acceptance Corp rip-off Los Angeles California
I entered my loan with LBAC 2 years ago when I purchased a used Dodge Caravan. I had credit problems and my trade-in wasn't worth much so I ended up paying top dollar/top interest rate. I was also told that Long Beach was the only company that would take me. My payments were astrono...
Entity
Long Breach Acceptance Corp
Categories: Car Financing
2106, Report:
#43464
Posted Date:
Jan 30 2003
Reliable Group rip-off dishonest liars Incline Village Nevada
I ordered their snow removal service on December 18, 2002 for $40 a visit. They demanded a $400 deposit check for 10 visits that they cached immediately.
I cancelled their service after 2 visits because:
1. They were trying to do the snow removal at 6 AM making lots of noise a...
Entity
Reliable Group Inc
Categories: Cleaning Services
2107, Report:
#41800
Posted Date:
Jan 17 2003
Trans Continental Talent aka TC Talent & Jason Hoffman aka Jason Wallace Historical background includes But you signed a contract defense Rip-off Orlando Florida
Jason Wallace also known as Jason Hoffman top exec at TC Talent here is a story of his past running the same scam, stealing money from would be models only to crush their dreams.
Some Hopefuls Say They Learned an Ugly Lesson
Kenneth Bredemeier
Washington Post Staff Writer ...
Entity
Trans Continental Talent aka TC Talent & Jason Hoffman aka Jason Wallace
Categories: Modeling Agencies
2108, Report:
#37007
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2003
Wujido Institute, Dr. Harkens, Mark Schreiber Lies ripoff deceptive company Dallas Texas
I feel obligated to report the deceptive practices of Wujido Institute. I am curently in the 16th month of my 18-month contract, and I have never missed a payment. Each payment is $125 and a late fees are $25, even if it is only one day late.
I stopped going to class a very lon...
Entity
Wujido Institute
Categories: Sports Instruction
2109, Report:
#41528
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2003
Washington Mutual Home Loans Fraud, Lied, Bait & Switched ripoff liars victimized us San Juan Capistrano California
I was in the market to buy my 1st home. They approved me for a 5.75% rate and $910/mo payment with flexible payment options, no prepayment penalty and no fees. They switched rates and programs on me at least 3 times. Then when I went to sign the papers they had swutched the rate up ...
Entity
Washington Mutual Home Loans
Categories: Mortgage Companies
2110, Report:
#35132
Posted Date:
Nov 14 2002
Rent-A-Center Lousy Service - Ripoff Serious Management Problems Newnan Georgia
I am a gold card customer of Rent-A-Center in Newnan, GA. Two weeks ago Rent-A-Center decided to take upon themselves to come and take a big screen television which was honestly a piece of crap that I would not recommend purchasing. When I first did the contract on this television...
Entity
Rent-A-Center
Categories: Rental Stores
2111, Report:
#34056
Posted Date:
Nov 07 2002
East Valley Law Enforcement ripoff and murder con games and hogwash abused & mistreated Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert Arizona
What a beautiful and interesting time to live in Arizona!
Stranger than fiction, with the impact of bloody murder and the stench of rotting fish!
Joe Arpaio busts Joe Arizona (actor Nick Tarr) for impersonating an officer (which isn't illegal unless you actually try to use...
Entity
East Valley
Categories: Police
2112, Report:
#30730
Posted Date:
Oct 06 2002
Drive Time/Ugly Duckling Using New Name Without Permission Phoenix Arizona
Like millions of Americans, I have always dreamed of owning my own business. Specifically, I wanted a business that offered fair and balanced information to the new and used car consumer.
As an common auto consumer myself, I had always felt there was a tremendous void of reso...
Entity
Ugly Duckling/Drive Time
Categories: Auto Dealers
2113, Report:
#31354
Posted Date:
Sep 28 2002
eModel then Options Talent now tcTALENT ripoff Fraudulent Modeling Agencies & Talent Scout Scams California Florida Georgia Arizona New York
WE'LL JUST POWDER HIS SNOUT
Promoted via television, radio, newspaper, direct mail and the internet, Screen Tests Inc. advertises that they seek children to appear in TV commercials and magazines.
They say that they have created more stars than any other company and that their...
Entity
TCtalent - Options Talent, - eModel
Categories: Modeling Agencies
2114, Report:
#30366
Posted Date:
Sep 18 2002
American Express Assurance Company, AMEX Assurance Company Failed to provide timely services and were unresponsive and inflexible when paying an auto accident claim De Pere Wisconsin
I was in an auto accident which was not my fault. My insurance company told me to get my truck fixed and that they would pay the costs, since they would be get their money from the insurance company representing the party at fault. I received an initial payment not the entire cost t...
Entity
AMEX Assurance Company
Categories: Car Insurance
2115, Report:
#30280
Posted Date:
Sep 17 2002
Bernard Haldane & Associates ripoff New York New York
Three years ago I invested $4400 in what I thought would be a new career and new direction. Certainly my qualifications and background allowed me much flexibility. I went to Haldane in New York where I was living at the time.
At the time I signed the contract with Haldane, I wa...
Entity
Bernard Haldane & Associates
Categories: Corrupt Companies
2116, Report:
#28743
Posted Date:
Sep 07 2002
Priceline.com ripoff deceptive company Norwalk Connecticut
Priceline.com misleads buyers by soliciting travel preferences prior to a transaction, but not disclosing specific travel arrangements until after acceptance. These travel arrangements, whether acceptable or not, then become binding and provide no flexibility whatsoever.
Tickets...
Entity
Priceline.com
Categories: Travel Services
2117, Report:
#26987
Posted Date:
Aug 15 2002
Pepboys Automotive Store ripoff dishonest fraudulent billing & harassment filed a false police report Warminster Pennsylvania
My name is Mr. Lee and I am the owner of a 1996 Chevrolet
Tahoe, Pa.
On August 11, 2002 I had taken my vehicle, mentioned above into Pep Boys Store #0380 to get a Pennsylvania State and Emissions Inspection done.
I spoke to a Black Male name unknown because he was not wearing...
Entity
Pepboys Automotive Store
Categories: Auto Repair Service
2118, Report:
#12180
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2002
Wujido Institute A poor business decision, by any standard. Dallas Texas
I stopped off at the institute yesterday on a whim. I have always been interested in Kung Fu, but have never gotten started, for various reasons. I was wanting to do so, but it won't be there. Some pretty interesting things occurred on my visit.
Upon entering the door, I said I...
Entity
Wujido Institute
Categories: Trade Schools
2119, Report:
#25772
Posted Date:
Jul 31 2002
youcansave.com ripoff, false promises Hayward California
I recently ordered a FlexiHose from youcansave.com. It took almost a month to get here and it took only a week for them to charge my credit card. I called customer service only to get a recording at least 5 times and sent emails to customer support at least the same number of time...
Entity
youcansave.com
Categories: Computer Mail Order
2120, Report:
#1029677
Posted Date:
May 24 2002
Long Island Blood Services Regina Henry tricked and lied to us, the business that doesn't give a dam Westbury New York *EDitor's Comment
Hire you promising plenty of training and transition assitance. Then don't deliver.
State flexible schedule. which means - work every weekend indefinetly reqardless of family commitmemts.
Say you will have to travel. which means no consideration your sent the farthest distance...
Entity
Long Island Blood Services Regina Henry
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
2121, Report:
#20662
Posted Date:
May 16 2002
Budget Car Rental $1/mile mileage ripoff for driving to Texas and tracking the car with a GPS Tucson Arizona
I feel completely deceived and mislead by the Tucson Budget office. I rented a mini-van for my first vacation with my baby (born on the morning of September 11, 2001) to see the southwest. I ASKED AT THE TIME OF PICKUP TWO QUESTIONS: First, I wanted my husband to be able to drive...
Entity
Budget Car Rental
Categories: Auto Rentals
2122, Report:
#8038
Posted Date:
Apr 28 2002
Circuit City, GE Zurich, CSP liars and practicers of fraudulent business
I had many problems with my Extended Warranty from Circuit City. When they refused service on my Broken DC Power Socket on a Compaq 1200 Laptop I didn't understand why. They claimed I broke it purposefully and that it would not be covered. I do not understand how that could be de...
Entity
Circuit City, GE-Zurich Warranty
Categories: Computer Fraud
2123, Report:
#17729
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2002
GEX INTERNATIONAL Deception, Slow Processing, Extremely Faulty Product, Refused to Honor Warranty, Incompetence. BALDWIN PARK California
Car: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet.
Needed: new engine.
Background:
In July 2001, the original engine (78,000 mi) was water damaged in a flooded intersection.
All electronic components were replaced (computer {brand new from VW}, alternator, sensors, distributor/ rotor, coil, e...
Entity
GEX INTERNATIONAL
Categories: Auto Parts
2124, Report:
#16768
Posted Date:
Mar 14 2002
Priceline.com ripoff consumer fraud ripoff tricked and lied to us consumer fraud ripoff Nationwide Internet
Don't be fooled and ripped off by priceline! We learned a $860 lesson.
Three bids were placed for airline tickets for $200, $215, & $245. If you have ever used Priceline.com you know you cannot rebid on a rejected offer immediately.
I got confirmation on rejections and out of...
Entity
Priceline.com
Categories: Travel Services
2125, Report:
#15561
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2002
Voicestream Sucks!
A few months ago I was taking a walk in Harvard Square and noticed that a Voicestream Wireless store had just opened up there. I decided to walk in and take a look at all their great deals.
I spoke with the customer sales rep that took the time to answer all my questions. I e...
Entity
VoiceStream
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
