1, Report:
#179820
Posted Date:
Mar 07 2006
Invention Channel Fraudulent Billing ripoff Van Nuys, California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
On 2/21/06 I ordered doggy steps from Invention Channel's web site. I was told that my charge would be $59.97. On 2/22/06 this amount correctly appeared on my bank statement. I received my order on 3/2/06. On 3/6/06 I noticed that Invention Channel charged me a second $59.97. Wh...
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Categories: Corrupt Companies
2, Report:
#149240
Posted Date:
Jul 12 2005
Invention Channel Aka OneSweep.com Deceptive Practices, Bait and Switch, Buy-One-Get-One-Free Misrepresentation, Railroading Consumers, Unfair Return Policy Fairfield New Jersey
In December of 2004, I saw an Invention Channel ad on television that offered two One Sweep brooms for $10 plus shipping. I thought it sounded like a great deal, so I visited OneSweep.com to make the purchase. Unfortunately, the website turned out to be a virtual encyclopedia of con...
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Categories: Hardware & Tools
3, Report:
#128607
Posted Date:
Jan 23 2005
Invention Channel Natural Bra fraudulent billing while ordering natural bra on internet RIPOFF Fairfield New Jersey
Ordered a natural bra on Invention Channel.com. Consisted of a buy one get one free bra for $19.99 plus shipping and handling of $8.99 per bra.(regular ground shipping) The grand total of my order would be approximately $38.
I clicked on the appropriate icons for the one specific...
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Categories: TV Advertisements
4, Report:
#126381
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2005
Natural Bra, The Invention Channel Ordered From AsSeenOnTV.com Ripoff shipping and handling ripoff for online ordering faulty advertising deceptive practices and unethical marketing Fairfield New Jersey
On January 7, 2005 I attempted to order one (1) Natural Bra from the Invention Channel through the Asseenontv.com web site. The initial sell it to you screen indicated you could purchase one bra at $19.99 plus $7.99 shipping and receive one free. I am used to seeing a total and be...
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Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
5, Report:
#125412
Posted Date:
Jan 02 2005
Invention Channel Pop-up ripoff PACOIMA California
I too, was just taken in by this company. I followed a link from Epinions and made a purchased of their Cleensweep broom, approximately $10 plus whatever shipping they wanted to charge.
I state it this way because I have no record of what they charged, no e-mail confirmation and...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
6, Report:
#120710
Posted Date:
Dec 02 2004
The Invention Channel - Natural Bra shipping and handling ripoff, faulty advertising, incorrect information, unethical marketing Ripoff Fairfield New Jersey
On October 30th, I ordered the Natural Bra from the Invention Channel after seeing it in an infomercial. I am usually very skeptical with offers like these but it seemed very simple.
After ordering online, I appeared on a screen where it showed my charged of $109.89. I ordered O...
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Categories: Beauty Products
7, Report:
#105503
Posted Date:
Aug 26 2004
Invention Channel ripoff/fraud/theft Pacoima California
I ordered the natural bra in June 2004 online using my credit card. A screen popped up during the check out process to get and additional set of adhesive strips for a cheaper price if I ordered them now.
I checked the shipping charges on their website, I added the adhesive strip...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
8, Report:
#104264
Posted Date:
Aug 18 2004
Telebrands/Invention Channel ripoff is a bait and switch for higher priced sweeper product Fairfield New Jersey
Oreded on line at www.onesweep.com. Offer was for one sweeper ($10) plus one free one, plus shipping of $6. Expect bill for $16, right? No way!!! It comes up as $43.96. Credit Card has already been entered so you get no chance to back out. No chance to review order. You have to wait...
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Categories: Hardware & Tools
9, Report:
#102091
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2004
Invention Channel, One Sweep rip-off! I paid $87.92 for a $10 broom! Pacoima California
I saw the One Sweep broom advertized on TV, $10.00 and they send you an extra, decided to order on line. They offer to send their deluxe model instead for $9.99 more, larger broom head, more bristles. OK, but they neglect to tell you that it is $9.99 extra for each broom. Plus not...
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Categories: Hardware & Tools
10, Report:
#100100
Posted Date:
Jul 22 2004
Invention Channel ripoff won't refund and misleading communications Fairfield New Jersey
I purchased the One-Sweep Broom, and like the other complainant, I was suckered into getting the additional free broom. I dealt with a recorded voice and never got the total amount due.
Instead of paying $20 plus a few dollars shipping, I was billed $44.00. I refused delivery...
Entity
Categories: TV Advertisements
11, Report:
#98418
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2004
Invention Channel ripoff misleading advertising and hidden cost Fairfield New Jersey
I saw Natural Bra advertised on t.v. for $29.99 and it said if you order now you'll get a second one free. There's nothing worse then placeing a order to a recording and not being able to talk to a human being. They take your name and credit card number first and once they have that...
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Categories: TV Advertisements
12, Report:
#87578
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2004
Invention Channel Dishonest ripoff Didn't Receive Items Ordered Fairfield New Jersey
I ordered a Natural Bra on 3/1/04 from them and my credit card was charged on 3/3/04.
I emailed them on 3/19/04 to ask where my product was, since it was taking so long, and they replied back saying that they couldn't find my order. I called them the same day and they said that ...
Entity
Categories: Mail Order Services
13, Report:
#58651
Posted Date:
May 28 2003
The Invention Channel overcharged won't refund Fairfield New Jersey
On March 10, 2003 I found an ad for the Handy Chef in the coupon section of my local Sunday paper. The order form stated Two Handy Chefs for $9.98, that's $4.99 each plus $4.99 S&H. Directly above the cut out order form was an 800 number in large red print.
I phoned in my order a...
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Categories: Mail Order Services