1, Report:
#793950
Posted Date:
Nov 01 2011
Geeks on Call Geeks on Call doesn't want to pay for services rendered, makes tech's wait for weeks to get paid. Virginia Beach, Virginia
I have been doing contract computer service work for the past three years and never had so much trouble getting paid for my work as when I took an assignment from Geeks on Call thru a new online platform by http://WorkMarket.com.
I have worked for quite a few other companies thru...
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Categories: Computer Service & Repair
2, Report:
#712240
Posted Date:
Mar 31 2011
Geeks on call JJ McCauley Employee was rude, sarcastic, condescending. Internet
JJM was rude and condescending to my slow learning, computer ignorance, and not wanting to learn more. I didn't want to learn anything, just get my computer fixed. Regardless of the effort I tried to make because I felt criticized if I didn't, he was still sarcastic.I pa...
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Categories: Computer Service & Repair
3, Report:
#650182
Posted Date:
Oct 15 2010
Geeks on Call 800 905 GEEK Do not buy a franchise from Geeks on Call; Franchise system broken; They took our franchises, customers and investments Norfolk, Virginia
Do not buy a computer franchise from Geeks on Call. This company took my investment, my customers and many years of my life leaving myself, my family and many other franchise owners in financial ruin. They only did this to me and others because they could no sell franchi...
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Categories: SEO - Reputation Management
4, Report:
#117778
Posted Date:
May 26 2009
Geeks On Call, Franchise Bogus franchise Nationwide Ripoffs Internet
I was looking to make an investment, not simply toss money out the window. The $20K needed to get one of these bogus franchises going is ridiculous. I spoke with Ryle and Shep, current owners, and the fed me nothing but Good Business ROI, as the owners other franchises, (and apparen...
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Categories: Computer Marketing Companies
5, Report:
#236544
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2009
Geeks On Call did unauthorized work, overcharged me, insulted me, and refused to give me a refund Reston Virginia
On November 4, 2006, a technician from Geeks on Call came to my residence to fix my computer. He was unable to fix the computer on-site and took it to his office. Several days later, he called to say the computer was fixed and that he would bring it to my house that evening. When...
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Categories: Computer Service & Repair
6, Report:
#118543
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2008
Geeks On Call ripoff FIELD VISITS ARE A LIE, BASICALLY EVERYTHING THEY TELL YOU IS A LIE Nationwide
I had to keep paying the geeks on call people a portion of the little money I made in this business just for the privilege of being able to use their support. The thing is their support is terrible. They field visits but I never received one.
I thought they would come when I exp...
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Categories: Franchisors
7, Report:
#128315
Posted Date:
Jan 21 2005
Geeks On Call Franchise Ripoff No Support poor training Internet Scammers Internet
Having spent more than 5 hours on the phone with [email protected] (888) 667-4577 extension 310, I figured he kept saying the same story, not too many variations, that he was a straight shooter. Well I dropped almost 40K on this franchise, and untold headaches I want a refund. T...
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Categories: Internet
8, Report:
#127622
Posted Date:
Jan 19 2005
Geeks On Call RIPOFF did not produce promises Computer Scammers Internet
I purchased a Geeks on Call franchise @ 11/2 years ago. When I spoke with [email protected] I explained I had limited background in repairs. She assured me there was plenty of training available, as well as24 hr tech support. She also suggested I speak with several other franchis...
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Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
9, Report:
#119165
Posted Date:
Jan 19 2005
Geeks On Call SCAM LIARS ripoff Internet
New information for anyone that has had no help, poor business sales proactive with Geeks on Call.
If you signed a contract with them, look at section 8 E. They missed something, it is where you can get your refund. Take your contract to your lawyer, point out this section. I am...
Entity
Categories: Computer Marketing Companies
10, Report:
#124769
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2004
Geeks On Call Franchise Liars 20k and no support system poor service Ripoff Internet
Shep,, Is that short for Shepard to the promised Land of riches and wealth?. After the lies that you and your bogus company have touted, one would think you were the messiah. Well you're not for your information. You and you bandits took my money too. I have been trying to contact y...
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Categories: Con Artists
11, Report:
#120157
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2004
Geeks On Call ripoff NO possible way to succeed with this franchise Norfolk Virginia
I've been a computer tech for over 7 years. I also have a BS in Business. I did what I thought was extensive research on the geeks on call franchise, including here on the internet, of course. Unfortunately I didn't find these posts until I was looking to do the same.
It's b...
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Categories: Consulting
12, Report:
#118533
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2004
Geeks On Call IMPOSSIBLE BUSINESS NO HELP FROM CORPORATE Nationwide
This business is impossible to get going. When I hit
some snags and tried getting some help and called them up they gave me some assistance, very little assistance. When that didn't work I tried getting some more help and Richard Cole put me off again and again. He tried giving me ...
Entity
Categories: Franchisors
13, Report:
#116575
Posted Date:
Nov 07 2004
Geeks On Call Internet franchise ripoff Internet
Call Justin, World Headquarters at (888) 667-4577 extension 307 , I did. I told them I was not computer savy, they said ok, no problem we will train you, as long as I had the 20K the wanted from me, plus all the advertising costs.
I have attended all the training they offer. I h...
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Categories: Computer Service & Repair
14, Report:
#57417
Posted Date:
May 18 2003
Adelphia Cable, Power Link abused & mistreated false promises the business that doesnt give a dam tricked and lied to us ripoff waste of time Coudersport Pennsylvania
Their Modem burnt my USB port on my PC. I had to buy a Ethernet connection after I was told by a service rep from Geeks on Call that I had to pay for.
I can no longer use my Digital Camera because it needs to be hooked up to the USB port. I have contacted the company several tim...
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Categories: Internet