1, Report:
#537475
Posted Date:
Dec 11 2009
A-1 Leasing StartUp Essentials Bond Corp Thieves, Scam, intimidation specialists Grand Rapids, Michigan
Just got a call from a supposed collection agency used by A-1 leasing, Startup Essentials, Bond Corp and USA Credit Card Services. The gentelman was rude to me and my wife and brought up points trying to get me to say we would pay them $2000.00 instead of the $4500 he quoted to me t...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
2, Report:
#501287
Posted Date:
Sep 28 2009
A-1 Leasing - Startup Essentials - startupessentials.com A-1 Leasing, or Bond Corp. Startup Essentials, did nothing for me, Lancaster, California
In June 2006, I contacted, Startup Essentials about starting an online Business.
They were happy to help, but instead all I got was nothing. I was involved in a class action suit with A-1 Leasing, and was given 3 months off my contract, now I am getting calls from A-1 Leasing, tell...
Entity
Categories: Cross-Border Scams
3, Report:
#290637
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2009
A-1 Leasing A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials Internet based business scam Grand Rapids Michigan
I too have been ripped off by these companies. The initial sales call is coercive and indicates no money to be invested. You can do anything you want to with our tools, and we'll be there to help. There is no help. The company scams consumers (calling them merchants) from day one.
...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Business
4, Report:
#408436
Posted Date:
Jan 06 2009
A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials, Bond Corp: File A Complaint Scam, Fraud Grand Rapids Michigan
I contacted the Office of the Attorney General in Texas regarding A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials, etc. The Attorney General has taken legal action against Texas-based James One GP, L.L.C., Startup Essentials, L.L.C. and USAMerchant Systems Inc. You can their press release at:
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Entity
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
5, Report:
#406455
Posted Date:
Dec 31 2008
A-1 Leasing StartUp Essentials Bond Corp Scam, rip-off, unfair practices Grand Rapids Michigan
A-1 Leasing StartUp Essentials Bond Corp
I wanted to post a follow up to previous postings and other consumer comments.
I have received two calls from Stewart Allan and Associates and also two letters from A-1 Leasing. I have to say it seems like this company is affiliated with...
Entity
Categories: Questionable Activities
6, Report:
#272897
Posted Date:
Apr 10 2008
Startup Essentials A-1 Leasing Startup Essentials, A-1 Leasing, Never kept their promises, should be shut down Ripoff Addison Texas
Hi evryone,
I too was taken in by a smooth salesperson, by the name of Mike Moore, first my husband was turned down and I thought that was it, Mike called late one night, about 11:00 o'clock, I was tired had worked a long day. I told Mike that I was no longer interested and ...
Entity
Categories: Computer Stores
7, Report:
#320618
Posted Date:
Mar 24 2008
Startupessentials/ A-1 Leasing Startup Essentials/ They stated they would be available daily with audio emails to get me started. Didn't happen. After I signed the lease they dissappeared... other than to collect the money Dallas New Mexico
One more complaint againist Start up Essentials and A-1 Leasing. My report is the same as all the hundreds. After the lease was signed I couldn't get and answer to my phone calls, nor my many e-mails.
Now I'm complaining too the State Attorney General in the state I live in...
Entity
Categories: Computer Fraud
8, Report:
#317060
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2008
A 1 Leasing, Startup Essentials Warning: Stay clear of this Biz Op Dallas Texas
Along with most others, I too was ripped off by Startup Essentials and their helper A1 Leasing. After a promised opportunity, I lost of money, and I'm in the same boat. Startup Essentials claimed they would get you a online internet business going and provide everything you needed ...
Entity
Categories: Internet Fraud
9, Report:
#313189
Posted Date:
Feb 29 2008
A-1 Leasing - Startup Essentials, Bond Corporation This company is a scam. Grand Rapids Michigan
My story is the same as everyone elses!! Everyone needs to go to www.ftc.com and file a complaint on this company. I have called A-1 several times and never get a call back and in fact their voicemails have not been changed for almost a month they are still on Feb 14th... Please eve...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
10, Report:
#309679
Posted Date:
Feb 18 2008
A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials, USA Card Services STARTUP ESSENTIALS, A-1 LEASING, USA CARD SERVICES RIPOFF Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dallas, Texas
I too was scammed into signing a 48 month lease with A-1 Leasing.
I recieved a phone call in Feb of 2006 by a Corey Westbrook from Startup Essentials, who rushed me through the signing of the lease. Everything was going fine for the first 5 months after recieving my cheap lap to...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
11, Report:
#307446
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2008
A-1 LEASING, STARTUP ESSENTIALS, AND ALL OTHER AKA'S EVERYONE SHOULD FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE FTC 1-877-382-4357 Grand Rapids Michigan
TO EVERYONE AFFECTED BY THESE CRIMINALS...... LET'S GET THEM SHUT DOWN. IF THEY GET SHUT DOWN THEY CAN NO LONGER BILL US, OR TRY AND SUE US!!!!
ACCORDING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR MICHIGAN, THEY RECEIVED 318 COMPLAINTS, WHICH THEY HAVE SINCE SENT OVER TO THE FTC.
I CONTACTED...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
12, Report:
#307113
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2008
A-1 LEASING - STARTUP ESSENTIALS - USA CARD SERVICES INTERNET BUSINESS SCAM GRAND RAPIDS Michigan
I'm not going to go into detail, b/c my story is just like everyone elses conned by these companies.
I have been paying A-1 Leasing $129.94 a month since May 2006 and my lease was 4 years. I'd like to stop payment for this since I have not used the supposed benefits at all and ...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
13, Report:
#306836
Posted Date:
Feb 07 2008
A-1 Leasing - Startup Essentials - Jamesone - USA Card Services - Bond Corportation TO ALL RIPPED OFF BY THESE COMPANIES PLEASE CONTACT THE FTC Grand Rapids Michigan
I'm not going to go into detail, b/c my story is just like everyone elses conned by these companies. I have contacted the FTC today at 1-877-382-4357 and they advised me that if they get enough complaints they will process there own investigation.
One thing I really don't get ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
14, Report:
#294523
Posted Date:
Dec 26 2007
Startup Essentials..... A-1 Leasing..... Bond Corp These companies are a scam...BEWARE...once in can't get out!!! Grand Rapids Michigan
We too received a phone call. The person was Rita Echols (4455 LBJ Freeway, Suite 502, Dallas TX, 75244) and our contact person was to be Tony Jackson.
During the call there was pressure to sign up now or the opportunity would be lost. We initialled all the appropriate boxes on...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Business
15, Report:
#283584
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2007
A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials Conned into signing a non-cancellable lease. Dallas Texas
This report has to do with all other reports in the system about Startup Essentials and A-1 Leasing.
I followed everything on Leasebreakers.com to get out of the lease and now my credit is being affected and I can't buy a house.
Another thing is that I received a final notice fo...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
16, Report:
#283581
Posted Date:
Nov 07 2007
A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials Conned into signing a non-cancellable lease. Dallas Texas
This report has to do with all other reports in the system about Startup Essentials and A-1 Leasing.
I followed everything on Leasebreakers.com to get out of the lease and now my credit is being affected and I can't buy a house.
Another thing is that I received a final notice fo...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
17, Report:
#283542
Posted Date:
Nov 07 2007
A-1 Leasing A-1 Leasing, Startup Essentials A very persuasive salesman called me and told me I would be able to make a lot of money if I signed with them Grand Rapids Michigan
When the salesman with Startup Essentials called he was very persuasive about me being able to make a lot of money with their company. He did not give me the option of paying or leasing. He just said I would be paying monthly to receive the laptop and software.
The money was su...
Entity
Categories: Sales People
18, Report:
#272397
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2007
Startup Essentials And A-1 Leasing I have been cut in half by a dubble edge sword once by Startup Essentials and again by A-1 Leasing Startup Essentials Located In Dallas And A-1 Leasing In Grand Rapids Addison Texas
Beware of the dubble edge sword from Startup Essentials.
I recived a letter from Startup Essentials via the Better Business Bureau after stating that they were very shady in there offering to help build and develop my business.
here are a few of there words The program can i...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Stores
19, Report:
#220081
Posted Date:
Aug 25 2007
A-1 Leasing - Startup Essentials - startupessentials.com RIPOFF tricked me into signing a 4 year lease. Work at home scam Internet
I was contacted by someone in the morning, about eight in the morning. I talked with someone telling me that I was selected to make money from home. I fell into this trap because I really wanted to go home for the christmas season so I can visit my family because I knew my job would...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
20, Report:
#265296
Posted Date:
Aug 05 2007
A-1 Leasing has a class action lawsite against them in Californa for funding scams such as Startup Essentials Grand Rapids Michigan
have found in the last few days, that Startup Essentials is a scam. Furthermore, A-1 leasing knew of this according to an Attorney in California which has a class action lawsite against A-1 leasing for this fraud.
If you don't believe me, Visit Rip off report and the BBB in Texa...
Entity
Categories: E-trade
21, Report:
#265268
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2007
Startup Essentials And A-1 Leasing Startup Essentials and A-1 leasing is ripping of their customers and are a scam Dallas Texas
I have found in the last few days, that Startup Essentials is a scam. Furthermore, A-1 leasing knew of this according to an Attorney in California which has a class action lawsite against A-1 leasing for this fraud.
If you don't believe me, Visit Rip off report and the BBB i...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
22, Report:
#214025
Posted Date:
Jul 23 2007
Startup Essentials, A-1 Leasing, USA Card Services, Bond Corp - Colony One Ripped Me Off!! Grand Rapids Michigan
This is where I'm at. They got me for approx. $500.00 before I kicked into gear. Went to bank, closed acct., (told bank what was up), next day they(Bond Corp.) got the $132.94 pymt. from closed acct. Went back to bank, filed an ACH form, (nothing yet), am waiting. The next pymt ...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
23, Report:
#253926
Posted Date:
Jun 12 2007
A-1 Leasing - Startup Essentials Non-cancelable equipment lease agreement ripoff Grand Rapids Michigan
Was contacted by phone 2 days in a row to go thru there process. Was approved. Was contacted same day recieved laptop. Was not told that i could send laptop back and get out of lease right then. Have contacted the company A-1 Leasing several times. They say that there is no way to g...
Entity
Categories: Internet Fraud
24, Report:
#245872
Posted Date:
Apr 27 2007
A-1 Leasing - Startup Essentials RIPPED ME OFF!! Dallas Texas
A-1 Leasing sent me a cheap laptop and I used it three times.Now they sent me a letter wanting thier payment.I changed banks. Startup Essentials has only contacted me one time for a conference call which did absoulutely no good. This partnership the two have should be disolved befor...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
25, Report:
#235134
Posted Date:
Apr 26 2007
Startup Essentials; A-1 Leasing; Usa Card Services sold me a $7000 laptop and I wasn't allowed to research. Ripoff Dallas Texas
My number is 3376543568. if anyone has information about a class action against A-1 leasing, startup essentials, or usa card services, PLEASE contact me!!
I recieved a call from startup essentials and was talked into buying a system that would show me how to start a business. The...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business