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Fry's Electronics - Outpost.com part of rebate ripoff scam with Columbia Telecommunications Group Nationwide
ALL THOSE WHO GOT RIPPED OFF BY FRY'S / OUTPOST PLEASE CALL 408/ 487-4500, THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT. SEE LINK BELOW FOR COMPUSA'S SETTLEMENT REGARGING REBATE SCAMS! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7160072 -------------------------------------------- Hello, Thank you for your comments. We understand your frustration, unfortunately, we are unable to assume Columbiatel's responsibility for their rebate during their legal proceedings. If you would like to dispute this policy, you may contact Fry's Electronics legal department at (408)487-4500. If you have any other questions, please feel free to write us back. Regards, Patrick Customer Service Representative Outpost.com 1-877-OUTPOST (688-7678) - Toll Free 1-860-927-2050 1-860-927-8600 FAX www.outpost.com Original message follows: ------------------------- Hello, I spoke with the State Attorney's Office regarding the "Columbia Telecommunications" promotion and the $75 ($25 * 3) rebate I never received. They've asked me to send your company a final email requesting that you refund me the $75, since outpost.com sold the product based on the advertised refund. You have deceived by falsely advertising a product when the company was just about to go to Bankrupty. Please see the link below for FTC recent settlement with Compusa. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7160072 If I do not receive a satisfactory response from your company, I'll send all of my communications and other documents regarding this purchase to the FTC, my State Attorney's office and other interested parties on the Internet. In filing my claim, I will also request for compensation of time spent on getting this rebate. Looking forward to your response. Not notown, Illinois
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