1024176, Report:
#4643
Posted Date:
Mar 07 2001
parr chevrolet bait and switch
Basic Bait and switch routine. Advertised 2001 Pontiac Astek
$1500 down $259 a month wac +ttl With approved credit. On the smart buy program. The one with the baloon payment, or return the car at the end of three years.
Offered my van apraised at $1500 plus $1000 dollars cash. ...
Entity
Parr Chevrolet, Archer City, Texas, 1
Categories: Auto Dealers
1024177, Report:
#1029704
Posted Date:
Mar 19 2002
LensCrafters refund rip-off *REBUTTALS *Another victim
When I purchased the glasses, I was told that the store could accurately read my progressive lenses, and prepare a pair of sunglasses to match the prescription. I was told that due to the strength of my reading prescription, the lenses would have to be special ordered. They should b...
Entity
LensCrafters, Dallas, Texas, 1
Categories: Eye Care
1024178, Report:
#4625
Posted Date:
Jun 15 2008
Aetna U.S. Healthcare caused us extreme financial and mental hardship
On Sept. 29, 2000, I was hospitalized for acute abdominal pain and a large mass in my abdomen--after CT scan it was confirmed as acute diverticulitis and generalized peritonitis, which is life-threatening.
My family physician referred me to an excellent surgeon who I did not kno...
Entity
Aetna U.S. Healthcare, New York, 1
Categories: Insurance Companies
1024179, Report:
#4626
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2001
Voicestream cellular phone billing ripoff
My main problem is this,I purchased a family plan for two phones. Once service was established somehow, someway, someone setup a different account for my second phone, I then started recieving two seperate bills for the phones which should have only been one bill. I then started rec...
Entity
Voicestream, Nationwide, 1
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
1024180, Report:
#4627
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2002
Karl Malone Toyota Sandy Utah Bait-and-Switch Ripoff *REBUTTAL employee
It seems like the old bait and switch scam is alive and well with Larry Miller and his good old basketball players. Here's my story about an experience I had about a year ago with the Karl Malone dealership in Sandy, Utah,
I responded to an ad in the Saturday morning Provo/Orem D...
Entity
Karl Malone Toyota, Sandy, Utah, 1
Categories: Auto Dealers
1024181, Report:
#4628
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2001
Spitzer Ford-Mentor, OH tried to rip us off!
We went to Spitzer Ford to look for our first vehicle, when we found one that we really liked we went through the finance process. They asked us if we wanted an extended warranty and we asked how much it would cost ($1800.00) so we turned it down not being able to afford that. We ...
Entity
Spitzer Ford, Mentor, Ohio, 1
Categories: Auto Dealer Repairs
1024182, Report:
#4629
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2001
Crown Toyota Of Long Beach rip-off
rip-off
Entity
Crown Toyota Of Long Beach, Long Beach, California, 1
Categories: Car Financing
1024183, Report:
#4630
Posted Date:
Mar 07 2001
Lexus of Manhattan Auto Rip-off Dealer *Consumer Advocate responds ..most service advisors are burnt out car salesmen
I took my brother's, Lexus ES 250, for a tune up on Tuesday, February 13th, 2001 to Lexus of Manhattan. I told them that there is also a problem with the leaving the car and the not being able to start it again after a few hours. I mentioned that it could be the battery or the fac...
Entity
Lexus of Manhattan, New York, New York, 1
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1024184, Report:
#4631
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2001
Cyber Rebate, Cyber Rip OFF
Ordered product from Cyber Rebate in early December, about $1000. The product came promptly, but when opened was worth about $100, if bought in regular retail stores. Now we are in the beginning of March and still no rebates. This is a scam, Cyber Rebate charges you immediately, shi...
Entity
Cyber Rebate.com, Nationwide, 1
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
1024185, Report:
#4632
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2002
Raylene Van Worth just ripped me off *REBUTAL *Thank you
I recently received a packet in the mail from a Psychic Raylene Van Worth. I didn't respond to the first packet, and a few weeks later I receiced another packet from this person. The letter sounded to good to be true, But I sent in 23.95 for a psychic report, the check has cleared t...
Entity
Raylene Van Worth, Brick, New Jersey, 1
Categories: Psychic
1024186, Report:
#4633
Posted Date:
Jul 03 2005
Richard Fuller Homes New House Falling Apart ..Better Business Bureau has refused to make our complaint available to anyone searching the BBB records *REBUTTAL *EDitor says REBUTTAL is a lie *UPDATE
We bought a brand new home from Richard Fuller Homes in April 2000, that has a "2-10" warranty from Home Buyers Warranty/National Home Insurance Company. Right away, we started noticing signs of serious grading/drainage issues, plus foundation failure. Now, ten months after buying...
Entity
Richard Fuller Homes, Albuquerque, NM, TX, 1
Categories: Builders & Contractors
1024187, Report:
#4634
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2001
Cosmetque Trial Rip Off Effecting Credit High Pressured Sales
Copy of last email sent. 3/7/01Cosmetque Member Services
This is the final attempt at contact to discontinue my trial membership.
I have contacted you by phone in Febraury, mail in January and February and email in February ? Please do not send me any more offers or STATEMENT...
Entity
Cosmet, Palatine, Illinois, 1
Categories: Beauty Products
1024188, Report:
#4636
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2001
Pep Boys - Incompetent dolts and thieves
I too have had what seems to be a common experience with Pep Boys service, the following is what I just sent to Pep Boys via the customer comment section of their web page. To be fair I am
waiting to see what their response (if any) will be and this too will be posted here. Basical...
Entity
Pep Boys, Southgate, Michigan, 1
Categories: Auto Repair Service
1024189, Report:
#4615
Posted Date:
Aug 27 2010
Risk Management Alternative Debt collectors stole money from my checking account
Since my husband has been laid off things are hard, trying to keep basic essientals for three boys,is even harded. We originally agreed to make payments on a credit card. We then decided with income tax return money we would pay it off. The Risk Management Alternative company out...
Entity
Risk Management Alternative, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1
Categories: Credit Services
1024190, Report:
#4616
Posted Date:
Feb 07 2007
Best Western false misleading advertising nightmare
My family and I stayed in the Best Western La Playa in Daytona Beach. We chose this hotel for our family reunion because different statements in their advertising appealed to us:
The hotel advertises the "cleanest rooms on the beach." The rooms were everything but clean and there...
Entity
Best Western La Playa, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1
Categories: Hotel
1024191, Report:
#4617
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2001
AirTouch (Verizon) Over Charge and No Service
We were overcharged for September 2000 service. Customer service said they would credit our bill. When we got the bill, we were charged $113 and since October have asked what the charge is for and they have cut off service for almost 4 months.
We are STILL waiting for a remedy a...
Entity
AirTouch (Verizon), New Jersey, 1
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
1024192, Report:
#4618
Posted Date:
Jan 04 2002
Countrywide Mortgage screwed us over - the mortgage company from hell *REBUTTAL
"Nightmare" is the only word to describe our experience with Countrywide. Admittedly, we had an unusual situation, but we explained that to them in our initial contact and were assured that it was no problem, and that they would be able to get a mortgage for us within 10 days.
41...
Entity
Countrywide Mortgage, Nationwide, 1
Categories: Mortgage Companies
1024193, Report:
#4619
Posted Date:
Feb 02 2002
Cox Cable is the WORST! *UPDATES ..service is beyond poor *UPDATE ..this company sucks!
What a terrible company!!! At least here in VA, they took over for Media General who i thought was bad until Cox took over. The service is horrid - they can give you a 4 hour window at BEST for when someone will be there, and that's usually not right either - so you've gotta sit aro...
Entity
Cox Cable, Farefax, Virginia, 1
Categories: Cable TV
1024194, Report:
#4620
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2005
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT SUCKS *REBUTTAL ..I am a faithful of Lowes *REBUTTALS employee ..I apologize
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT AGAINST LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT.
BACK IN SEPT.,2000, I ORDERED KITCHEN CABINET MATERIAL TO REFACE MY CUPBOARD DOORS. HERE IT IS 23 WEEKS LATER AND I STILL DON'T HAVE MY FULL ORDER. QUALITY DOORS IS THE ACTUAL VENDOR LOWES DEALS WITH ORDERING THIS MATERIAL...
Entity
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT, Ft. Worth, Texas, 1
Categories: Home & Garden Stores
1024195, Report:
#4621
Posted Date:
Apr 18 2002
AT&T Worldnet Service definitely not the right choice
My husband and I had a lot of trouble with AT&T Worldnet service, particularly when we tried to cancel our subscription. Before cancelling our service we were dissatisfied with the service--we were frequently disconnected and the connection seemed to be getting slower and slower. Wh...
Entity
AT&T Worldnet Service, New York, 1
Categories: Internet Services
1024196, Report:
#4622
Posted Date:
Jun 23 2002
Ultimate Electronics Murray, Utah Store Attempts Rip-Off But Backs Down When Threatened with KIQ AM 1010 radio in Salt Lake & Rip-Off Report Media Exposure!
Fresh From the Kill Site -- Ultimate Electronics, Murray Utah.
Saturday I visited Ultimate Electronics in Orem,Utah to purchase two Kenwood Z919 Auto MP3/CD Receivers. They had only one in stock. The salesperson Coby was courteous, honest, and gave me a great deal on the one unit...
Entity
Ultimate Electronics, Murray, Utah, 1
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
1024197, Report:
#4623
Posted Date:
Sep 27 2011
Real Estate, Ross/Austin John Ross lease purchase rip-off con man
I made an agreement with a friend in John Ross of Ross/Austin Inc. We signed a binding contract of which the terms were $100,000.00 investment on September 11th, 2000 with a full loan payback date of March 11th, 2001 in the amount of $130,000.00. $15,000 was paid back approximately ...
Entity
Ross/Austin, John Ross-President, henderson, Nevada, 1
Categories: Loans
1024198, Report:
#4624
Posted Date:
Jul 15 2002
Circuit City and JVC have no moral integrity
My one month old JVC VCR ate a video tape. When "fixed" by Circuit City, it came back and ate another tape. Fixed again still another tape down. Circuit City will not replace tapes, nor machine. Warning: Buy from Circuit City and you are on your own.
Entity
Circuit City, Deerfield Township, Ohio, 1
Categories: VCR Repair
1024199, Report:
#4608
Posted Date:
Mar 29 2002
TREK ALLIANCE Kale Flagg and Rich Von's MULTI- LEVEL MARKETING Pyramid Cult *UPDATE *REBUTTALS ..BBB say's where're ok! *EDitor's Comments
A good salesperson must love their product to successfully make decent $$$, I found TREK products to be quite expensive and after some research found that I could get the same quality product if not better thru manufacturers directly for much cheaper prices.
I also am not in lov...
Entity
TREK ALLIANCE ..Kale Flagg, and Rich Von, Nevada, 1
Categories: Multi-Level Marketing
1024200, Report:
#4611
Posted Date:
Oct 11 2001
THE ZAKEN COMPANY (MR. TIRAN ZAKEN) MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR HOME RIP-OFF *UPDATE *Consumer Suggestions*UPDATE: Rip-off Report Investigation many complaints posted by a competitor, new policies in place, easy refund policy, excellent business opportunity - Consumers can feel confident and secure when doing business with Zaken Corp
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SEEKERS BEWARE! Of a Full-Page ad that has been running in various Opportunity Magazines that I've been aware of since 1997. I was introduce by a friend about these money-making sources and he had seen this particular Ad many years prior to 1997. Unfortunatel...
Entity
The Zaken Company (Tiran Zaken), Staten Island, New York, 1
Categories: Liars