1, Report:
#665307
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2010
Magazine Publisher's Service; America's Choice Readers Service marketing partners include sends magazines without authorization Hudson, Florida
The magazine Details that I did not authorize was ordered sent to me by Magazine Publisher's Service, of 350 E Street Suite 300, Santa Rosa CA 95404. I was told by Subco to call 1-800-300-3604, which is the phone number of the Montana company America's Choice ...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
2, Report:
#459274
Posted Date:
Jun 07 2009
America's Choice Readers Service I was scammed but got my money back-YOU CAN TOO!!! Great Falls Montana
I am not going to go into all the details of being scammed but they used the same tactics about a shopping spree etc. I did a lot of detective work & got my money back. I'm still never angry as it seems this company is back in
business.
Ronald E. Allen, SR is the President of...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
3, Report:
#440164
Posted Date:
Apr 02 2009
America's Choice Readers Service typically tactical, coniving telemarketers Great Falls Montana
I was called one evening last August (I believe) while half asleep on the sofa attempting to watch television. I was informed by the caller that because my credit rating was so good that I was chosen for this offer of a $1,000.00 shopping spree (never materialized-not even a catalo...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
4, Report:
#390115
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2009
America's Choice Readers Service would not let me cancel even before services were rendered and unauthorized deductions made on charge card Great Falls Montana
On 6/6/08 I was informed of a $1000 free shopping spree, which was followed by another phone call of a magazine deal I had agreed to a one time $33.00 deduction from my credit card..upon checking my credit card statement (online) I noticed an authorized pending deduction of $43.00. ...
Entity
Categories: Media
5, Report:
#380954
Posted Date:
Oct 14 2008
America's Choice Readers Service Phone call giving FREE magazines to try is a lie, now they want over $1000 for something I didn't order Great Falls Montana
BEWARE ALL!!! I have just read another report from another individual that has been Ripped-Off by American's Choice Reader Service.
My daughter signed up for a Free trial offer online for something completely different. A couple days later she recieved a phone call from America...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
6, Report:
#380748
Posted Date:
Oct 13 2008
American Choice Readers Ignored my threat to file a lawsuit and is ruining my credit! Great Falls Montana
I was called and told I won a $1000 online shopping spree, as were many people. I was told I had to purchase magasines in order to receive this so-called shopping spree and I agreed. (I later found this is illegal to do; you are required by law to tell the consumer there is no purch...
Entity
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
7, Report:
#365279
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2008
America's Choice Readers Service FRAUD company, RIPPED me off Nationwide
I was another victim of their $1,000 shopping spree certificate. I only agreed to be charged $20 something but turns out I was charged $65.93 no where NEAR what i had agreed on. They didn't even give me any information on them or their where-abouts. I am so upset because I was lied ...
Entity
Categories: Liars
8, Report:
#355131
Posted Date:
Jul 24 2008
America's Choice Readers Service misrepresented themselves and trapped me into a subscription Great Falls Montana
I received a call on my cellular about the $1000.00 shopping spree and i was told that i could get magazines for a low price... I am foreigner and i explained to the phone lady that i didn't understand the specific as to the payment been consecutive....was the $49 dollars every mon...
Entity
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
9, Report:
#328308
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2008
America's Choice Readers Services unscrupulous and/or fraudulent advertizing Great Falls Montana
I too was a victim of this company. When I was contacted, I informed the solicitor that I only wanted news periodicals; she assured me that they were available. I did not want to sign up, but wanted to make sure that these magazines were available. Upon receipt of the list, I fou...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
10, Report:
#318833
Posted Date:
Mar 18 2008
America's Choice Readers Service magazine subscriptions deal - did not understand order - unable to cancel by phone Great Falls Montana
In response to a phone call, my grandson's aunt Mary ordered some magazines from America's Choice Readers Service. She does not read well and did not listen to or understand the offer. Her income is Social Security and Disability. Mary called the company and explained that she wa...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
11, Report:
#311952
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2008
America's Choice Readers they cond me in by offering $1000.00 shopping spree which is all junk free vacations and discounts i asked to be sent a bill do not bill credit card but they are stll bill my credit even after i send them a check Great Falls Montana
They sucked me in with free vacations ,$1000.00 shopping spree and discount on prescription's ,grocery's and other items everything on the shopping spree web sight was junk . I tried to cancel my subscription after i got the info in the mail they said it was to late and that my cre...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
12, Report:
#283926
Posted Date:
Nov 09 2007
America's Choice Readers Service $1000 Shopping Spree P.O. Box 89 Great Falls Montana
I recived a call from a man last june stating that i won a $1000 Gift Certificate, the catch was that i had to recive 4 magazines and pay a low price of 12.78 per month. And that the price was guaranteed and limited to 156 weeks which is 36 months. Now when the guy called me i was i...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
13, Report:
#280235
Posted Date:
Oct 23 2007
America's Choice Readers Service no response, lied Great Falls Montana
I was contacted by ACRS last month with the promise of winning a $1,000 shopping spree. I was a bit tired and the lady on the line was a very charming lady.Next thing I knew I was getting 5 magazines that I can't afford. I listened but was distracted by my son. So I asked her to re...
Entity
Categories: Consumer Services
14, Report:
#276814
Posted Date:
Oct 03 2007
America's Choice Readers Service UnAmerican Theiving Services Great Falls Montana
After half a year of recieving their service I have run into financial difficulty and can no longer make my payments. I called them to cancel (they wont do anything by email) in which their phone systems where down for 2 hours. I talked to a guy named George (on phone sounds like ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
15, Report:
#272417
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2007
America's Choice Readers Service Gave my Visa # to three other companies they said I had FREE trials with. Great Falls Montana
I am so grateful to find Ripoff Report. I was about to send my second payment. I should have trusted my gut.
When they called, first I was told I WON a $1000 shopping spree. Then the magazine salespitch that made my head spin. All I had to pay was S & H. Next thing I new, I owed ...
Entity
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
16, Report:
#269725
Posted Date:
Aug 23 2007
America's Choice Readers Service Bogus Charges to my checking account Great Falls Montana
i was called and told they had all my account info and needed to confirm it. and then was told i had won a contest and my gift certificate was in the mail.
i now have to pay $60 a month for their stupid magazines.
Jsstacey
salina, KansasU.S.A.
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
17, Report:
#263597
Posted Date:
Jul 27 2007
America's Choice Readers - America's Choice Readers Service ripoff Took 58.27 from my account for 3 months But I never received the magazines Great Falls Montana
A representative from America's Choice Readers contacted me by phone about 3 months ago and offered me a deal on magazine subscriptions. He said for a one time fee of $39.63 I will reeceive 12 magazines within the next 5-7 days. He also said I will receive an online $1000.00 shoppin...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
18, Report:
#255517
Posted Date:
Jun 19 2007
America's Choice Readers Service Predatory Deceptive Entrapment Dishonest Ripoff Great Falls Montana
Three Months ago, I got a phone call in the middle of the afternoon, from someone saying that because I was such a good VISA cardmember, they were offering me a free $1000 Internet shopping spree. Naturally, I thought that was a load of crap, because I do not even have a credit card...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
19, Report:
#254722
Posted Date:
Jun 15 2007
America's Choice Readers Service Taking $ up front before service with a promise of a shopping spree, then wanting more $ to get the spree & magazines. ripoff Great Falls Montana
I received a phone call from this company promising a $1000 shopping spree if I ordered 3 different magazines. I ordered them and paid for them. I received a letter from them today telling me that in order to receive the shopping spree I had to pay them another $21.47. They have alr...
Entity
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
20, Report:
#239820
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2007
America's Choice Readers Service BEWARE ! SAY GOOD-BYE FAST ripoff Great Falls Montana
Slick talking sales rep. Nothing said about how much the entire package would cost. They tell you that you can cancel in three days, but when you call the number, it's either Not in Service or after four minutes on hold, there is a dis-connect. When you finally get through, they are...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
21, Report:
#236020
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2007
America's Choice Readers Service False claims, rip off artists, won't let you cancel when you know the truth Great FallsGreat Falls Montana
I was called on the phone about 2 or 3 months ago. They claimed I had won a $1000 shopping spree. They said all I had to do was pay for 1 magazine for 5 years. Ha Ha Ha!!!
I,m paying outragious prices supposedly for 1 magazine, and thay conveniently told me later that it was ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
22, Report:
#200668
Posted Date:
Jul 12 2006
America's Choice Reader Service Ripoff Fraudulant Company Billing Policies Great Falls Montana
About a year ago, which was only a couple months after I left the US Navy, a very good looking young woman came to my door and when I answered she told me she worked for America's Choice Reader Service and was selling magizine subscriptions so she could go on a trip to hawaii. I nat...
Entity
Categories: Sales People
23, Report:
#199843
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2006
America's Choice Readers Service ripoff Incessant cell phone calls that do not answer Great Falls Montana
Cell phone calls that do not answer and when you call the number back, you reach a do not call registry whose mailbox is full. From the information I've read online, this company only calls cell phones and already has information on credit cards, employment, etc. If someone does acc...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
24, Report:
#199003
Posted Date:
Jul 01 2006
America's Choice Readers Service ripoff Great Falls Montana
Agreed August 2005 to get 6 different magazines from this company. They said it would take 8 to 13 weeks to begin receiving the magazines. Several months went by didn't receive anything.
Received first magazine in February 2006. Mid-April 2006 was contacted about payment. By ...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
25, Report:
#196151
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2006
America's Choice Readers Service Won't cancel mag subscriptions even with letter Great Falls Montana
By phone made offer for magazine subscriptions that were not the same as what I was billed. Sent letter to cancel on 03-31-06 paid bill at that point and asked for cancellation. Still sending magazines and bills. Tried calling and they are not open at this time.
Charging me $92 ...
Entity
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers