1, Report:
#310400
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2012
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN POETS SOCIETY hi im 16 yrs. old and the league of american poets ripped me off saying they would publish my poem an that if i wanted a copy of the book it was to be published in then to send money.i havent recieved anything! BALTIMORE Maryland
Hi, my name is Amanda and i was a regular visitor to a website called poetryamerica.com. One day i noticed a advertisement that read... submit one of your original poems an win a chance to have it published! so i did just that. I submitted a poem of mine.
In the details of the on...
Entity
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN POETS SOCIETY
Categories: Book Publishers
2, Report:
#629186
Posted Date:
Jan 09 2011
Famous Poets Society - American Poets Society, & Poetry poetry.com SCAM ARTISTS.... Hollywood's Famous Poets Society, Celestial Arts, F P S Talent , Oregon
So here's my story... i entered my poem in famous poets society because i was a bout to graduate and wanted something for myself because i am proud of my writing i had taken a creative writing class and wrote this poem titled seasons Enterd it in recieved a letter they siad oh we wa...
Entity
Famous Poets Society - American Poets Society, & Poetry
Categories: Book Publishers
3, Report:
#636966
Posted Date:
Sep 03 2010
American Poet Society I submitted a poem alledCow Blues They sent me a certificate saying my book was going to be published in a book for 25.00 They took the money out of my account in April 2010.I talked to some one in Internet
I submitted a poem to The American Poets Society in about Jan 2010.They sent me a letter and a certificate saying they would publish it in a book for 25.00.They took the money out of my account in April 2010.I called them in July and they said the book would be here in August.I call...
Entity
American Poet Society
Categories: Liars
4, Report:
#194516
Posted Date:
Jun 03 2006
American Poets Society ripoff, fraudulant, i sent them money an they sent me nothing, a refund is in the mail and it never comes, it has been over Baltimore Maryland
I entered a poam they told me they wanted to publish it I sent them money for the book my poam was to be published in it never came. I have made several attempts to get a refund I sent them a copy of the check they cashed they never responded when I tried to contact them
I had t...
Entity
American Poets
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
5, Report:
#185454
Posted Date:
Apr 07 2006
American Poets Society, League Of American Poets They are no better than a child molestor! They pray on teens and the emotional feelings of the parents! Baltimore And Pikesville Maryland
My daughter received a letter signed by Teresa G. Starks (Senior Editor) on Feb 9, 2005 stating that her poem had been selected for publication in their upcoming Anthology entitled Expressions ISBN(0-9743429-7-1). Being very excited and proud of my daughter's accomplishment I sent ...
Entity
American Poets Society, League Of American Poets
Categories: Corrupt Companies
6, Report:
#181847
Posted Date:
Mar 18 2006
American Poets Society Ripoff Society Baltimore Maryland
Last April 2005, I entered a poetry contest in the American Poets Society, Shortly after I was contacted by them to purchase a Anthology that my poem was to be in. My check was Cashed and ten months later still no Anthology.
After several attempts to contact them and no return ca...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Corrupt Companies
7, Report:
#175311
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2006
American Poets Society Acquired the same poem I used for Famous Poets Society and offered all the same promises Baltimore Maryland
Being a little naive I fell for the same offer that the Famous Poets Society had. In fact they claim they acquired the poem from the Famous Poets Society. I do believe that the two are connected. Sharing in the same scam either way one enters thier contests. It certainly causes one ...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Computer Fraud
8, Report:
#175214
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2006
Famous Poets Society ripoff Promised a Shakespeare Trophy and medallion plus my poem published in their annual book I paid all of it in May 05 yet still want more money Talent Oregon
I entered their contest in May of 05 and sent them $ 127.00 for their annual book of poems, a plague with my poem and a publishers kit of which I did receive. The only thing I got from them. I was promised a trophy and medallion but I needed to attend their Banquet in Reno,Nevada at...
Entity
Famous Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
9, Report:
#167389
Posted Date:
Dec 09 2005
American Poets Society ripoff Baltimore Mississippi
I wrote about three poems for this company only one i recieved a formal letter for inviting me to be in their yearly anthology. I paid for the Anthology and it has now been 10 months and still have not yet recieved my book or seen my poetry online on their website. I'm pissed!
Aa...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
10, Report:
#167056
Posted Date:
Dec 06 2005
American Poets Society ripoff Baltimore Maryland
I was informed that a poem of mine would be included in an anthology of works entitled, Expressions. I sent in my money and was informed that the book would be published in the summer. They even sent a copy of my poem to me for proofing. This letter sent to me in April of 2005 i...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
11, Report:
#166341
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2005
American Poets Society On 10/19/04, I ordered a book of poems Expressions in which was one of my poems. I still do not have the book 11/30/05! RIP-OFF Baltimore Maryland
In October of 2004 I wrote a poem titled, Pedals from Heaven in which I entered into a contest online with American Poets Society. I recieved a letter on my birthday 10/19/04 from the so called Senior editor Teresa G. Stimpson telling me that her staff & she had picked my poem to be...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Con Artists
12, Report:
#163744
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2005
American Poets Society Ripoff, Ordered 2 books, paid $154.90 that they cashed, was told I'd receive the book by Oct 2005, yet to see it. Baltimore Maryland
I had ordered from American Poets Society 2 years ago and I did recieve the book. However, in April of 2005 I paid for 2 books totaling $154.90 that was promised to be received by October 2005. I have no books as of November 8, 2005.
I have tried several times by e-mail to cont...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
13, Report:
#153553
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2005
American Poets Society ripoff sent in money for book of which a poem had been submitted to them and accepted never received the book so I'm out $47.75 Balimore, MD Maryland
a poem written by my 9 yr old grandaughter had been submitted and accepted by the american poet socity (we thot). Gleefully a check for $47.75 was sent in March 2005. She was so excited to be able to see her poem written in a book of poems To this date have never recieved the book....
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
14, Report:
#149743
Posted Date:
Jul 14 2005
American Poets Society Paid $47.75 on February 3rd, 2005 for poem to be published. Never received book, ripoff. Baltimore Maryland
On February 3rd, 2005 I submitted an Author's Proof for my poem to be published in their anthology titled Expressions.
To date, I have not received the book or a reply to my fax requesting an approximate date for delivery of said book.
In lieu of the above, I would appreciate ...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Con Artists
15, Report:
#144340
Posted Date:
May 29 2005
American Poets Society, Gem Printing, Poetry America ripoff I paid for a book that my poem was to be in but it has never came, it has been at least 10 months now Pikesville Maryland
I am 16 years old and thought it was great that my poem was going to be published in a book. I asked my dad for the money and we sent it off about a year ago now. I have not received the book yet.
Sarah
Salem, OregonU.S.A.
Entity
American Poets Society, Gem Printing, Poetry America
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
16, Report:
#144118
Posted Date:
May 26 2005
Poetry America - American Poets Society Major RIPOFF Baltimore Maryland
I entered the American Poets Society contest. I recieved a letter stating that I was selected to be in their Anthology, and to get a Plaque with my poem with a discounted price too. I agreed to pay and sent a money order. I have not RECEIVED my order and I sent this out in FEBRUARY ...
Entity
Poetry America - American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
17, Report:
#143252
Posted Date:
May 19 2005
American Poets Society ripoff Baltimore Maryland
I ordered in September 3-books & a plaque from them for my daugther. It was her poems she submitted. I thought it would be something we could have & she could treasure.
They took my credit card info & ran it. I was charged. I have yet to see anything. Can't reach them by phone or...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
18, Report:
#143160
Posted Date:
May 18 2005
American Poets Society ripoff Baltimore Maryland
To whom it may concern, this poetry site is a scam. Last year in july I wrote a poem about a child who dissappeared in 1991. I really treasured that poem for a couple of reasons
1. because I had poured everything I had with in me to solve this case.
2. I wanted to give this c...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: On-Line Business
19, Report:
#142775
Posted Date:
May 15 2005
Poetry America - American Poets Society ripoff, Payment Processed, but never got anthology! It was a gift for my future wife!!!! Baltimore Maryland
entered their contest. Then was selected to be able to put my poem in their anthology and for a small fee I could have a copy. I agreed sent payment and never received the book and this is way back in Oct of 2004. Im very upset I was going to read this to her on our wedding night...
Entity
Poetry America - American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
20, Report:
#142234
Posted Date:
May 10 2005
American Poets Society,Ms.Teresa G.Simpson Internet Poetry Fraud Gave this woman and company over forty dollars for a poetry book, which my submitted poem was to be included in. Never heard another word, nor the poetry book promised! Ripoff Baltimore Maryland
Poetry Fraud Gave this woman and company over forty dollars for a poetry book, which my submitted poem was to be included into it. Never heard another word,nor the poetry book promised paid for to them back last fall of 2004! May the Lord go after this woman and any involved with th...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers
21, Report:
#139947
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2005
American Poets Society Ripoff Money sent Nov. 2004 Supposed to receive book within 3 months has now been 5 months Baltimore Maryland
I was told I would have my poem published in this book of poems. If I wanted an edition for myself with my poem in it I was to sent them 47.75 for this edition
I sent the money in back in Nov.2004. This is 4/22/05 and I have never received the edition. I have also not been able t...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Language
22, Report:
#139621
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2005
American Poets Society ripoff dishonist miss leading Baltimore Maryland
My 11yr old Daughter sent her poem to American Poets Society in Oct. 04 in December 04 They send us a letter asking if she would like to have her poem place in a up coming book called Expressions. I paid 49.95 and never recieved a book. I have contacted the company 5 times and have ...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Corrupt Companies
23, Report:
#138054
Posted Date:
Apr 08 2005
AMERICAN POETS SOCIETY RIPOFF DISHONEST FRADULENT BILLING BALTIMORE Maryland
Back in April of 2004 I recieved letter stating that American Poets Society was impressed with my poem and wanted to publish it in their upcoming Anthology.
I was so excited to have a poem published. I sent in a check for $47.75.
Needless to say it is now April of 2005..Over a ...
Entity
AMERICAN POETS SOCIETY
Categories: Book Publishers
24, Report:
#136097
Posted Date:
Mar 27 2005
American Poets Society ripoff Baltimore Maryland
Do we really live in a free society?
Hello America, my name is Andinet . i am an immigrant . I came to America looking for a better life and freedom. Fortunately I have been enjoing the freedom that you provied me however; since december 30 2004 i started to suspect the syste...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: On-Line Business
25, Report:
#135824
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2005
American Poets Society ripoff dishonest fraudlent thiefs Baltimore Maryland
My name is Wendy and I recived a letter from theses people saying they liked my poem and they wanted it.
I sent them a money order on Dec. 29, 04 for the amount of $ 47.75.
It is now march 21, 05 and i have not recived a book.
I want them put in jail for what they did.
Wen...
Entity
American Poets Society
Categories: Book Publishers