381, Report:
#5871
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2002
poetry.com a rip-off & treeloot.com just a scam like the rest, scamming together *REBUTTAL
To:
Subject: Poetry.com and Treeloot.com scamming together?
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 09:17:15 +0200
Dear Badbusinessbureau.com.
Yesterday, I received a letter from the alledged International Library of Poetry. I had entered a poem, while playing 'treeloot' at www.treeloot.c...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
382, Report:
#16603
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2002
Poetry.com/International Library of Poetry Disrespectful of Artistic talent deceptive ripoff company Owings Mills Maryland
Regarding Poetry.com. Thank you, thank you thank you. I could not figure it out. I entered the contest only because I need money. And I too fell prey to the possible fulfillment of a dream. Having something I have written published.
I ran across their websit by accident a...
Entity
Categories: Book Publishers
383, Report:
#16341
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2002
POETRY.COM disabled writer gets the shaft false promises Owings Mills Maryland
I enjoy writing and had several poems posted on Poetry.com. I recieved the -your poem was chosen by our staff tobe published. I was proud-right-Then i got the speil you can purchases our analagies for a price. Yeah rught. According to the letters you could purchase the same book at ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
384, Report:
#15836
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2002
Ode to the Putty Heads at Poetry.com
I received an e-mail that invited me to join a fabulous poetry contest. The grand prize is $10,000--wowzer! After reading all the Rip-Off Reports posted here by victims of Poetry.com I knew I was a shoe in to get VIP status the second I hit reply. Naturally I'm selected to go int...
Entity
Categories: Book Publishers
385, Report:
#15488
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2002
poetry.com: The poetry rip off country
I have sent in more than three of my poems to www.poetry.com. After sending in my first poem I received a letter of congratulations telling that I was a good poet..etc. Later on I sent off two more poems and never received a letter of acceptance but did appear on the site as being s...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Business
386, Report:
#14728
Posted Date:
Feb 21 2002
Poetry.com Scams Children
My son is a 12-year old poet who has been recognized by his classmates and teachers. He thought to submit his poetry online. What a surprise to find that the first poem he ever posted won a prize! My son writes wonderful poetry, and we encourage him. The letters came in saying h...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
387, Report:
#12359
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2002
International Library of Poetry POETRY.COM A Real Rip Off! EVil Company
Wrote 9 or 10 poems and they were all supposed to be published in one book. Had 2 friends' whose poems were supposed to be in the same book. Paid $57. for book! Received book with only one of my poems in it... My suspision is they have a set of poems they send to everyone and if ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
388, Report:
#6349
Posted Date:
Jan 13 2002
I agree that poetry.com is a ripoff *Another Victim *REBUTTAL
I never bought any book from them, but this is how I figured out they were running a scam: I used to enter my poetry on various internet sites. One time I changed the titles and resubmitted the same poems. Poetry.com then contacted me and said my poems were again publishable. Wel...
Entity
Categories: Book Publishers
389, Report:
#11396
Posted Date:
Jan 13 2002
More evidence that poetry.com will publish anything you submit!!! ripoff scam
Ravens are black and grass is green,
I'm writing this poem to let off steam.
There are Internet scams galore,
Poetry.com is just one. I'm sure there are
more.
And if you do not reject this poem
entirely, I will be extremely surprised.
Obviously, they do not read their...
Entity
Categories: Book Publishers
390, Report:
#7754
Posted Date:
Nov 13 2001
Poetry.com AKA The International Library of Poetry are rip-off rapists.. Would be writers & poets beware
I am an unpublished author floundering my way through trying to find an agent, and tonight I am past upset! When someone decides to reject my work is my business. When someone tries to take advantage of me, it is my decision which road to travel! HOWEVER, When someone tries to take ...
Entity
Categories: Liars