51, Report:
#342991
Posted Date:
Jun 23 2008
Poetry.com/International Library Of Poetry;Howard Ely Managing Editor Complete RIPOFF Poets Beware; Taken my money& will not give it back even after sending proof,My cancelled checks from my bank statement. Customer Service is Customer RUDENESS & after certified letter, multiple calls (messages for Supervisors) have received nothing!!! Owings Mills Maryland
Hello fellow poetic artists, it seems as if people will go to the other side of the world to avoid us; that is of course after we have given them our ceative works & MONEY!
I feel very silly being taken in so easily but, I was going to be published, dream come true. Now a very unfo...
Entity
Poetry.com/International Library Of Poetry;Howard Ely
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
52, Report:
#338932
Posted Date:
Jun 10 2008
International Library Of Poetry Company made me believe they were publishing my poem and convinced me to spend hundreds of dollars on discounted copies Owings Mills Maryland
I was on the internet one day looking for a place to share poetry and ran across a poetry contest. The contest was to submit a poem no more than 25 lines in length and on your choice of subject. The prize was $10,000 or the chance to have your poem published.
The thought of possib...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Internet
53, Report:
#325114
Posted Date:
Apr 10 2008
Poetry.com; International Library Of Poetry; Howard Eli Poetry.com a scam!!! Owings Mills, Maryland Internet
This is for everybody who has been scammed by these criminals. My girlfriend submitted a poem to them early Jan 2008. She then received a letter in the mail saying that she had been selected to be a semi-finalist and that she was to be published in the book,Immortal Verses and tha...
Entity
Poetry.com; International Library Of Poetry; Howard Eli
Categories: Corrupt Companies
54, Report:
#314501
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2008
International Noble House - poetry.com - Howard Ely They took 89.00 dollars from my account, they took my poems, they lied to me, and I haven't recieved my merchandise but the 3-4 weeks is not up yet. Owings Mills maryland Internet
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Entity
International Noble House - poetry.com - Howard Ely
Categories: Corrupt Companies
55, Report:
#307150
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2008
International Library Of Poetry - Mr. Howard Ely Crushing the Dream of Teenagers through Poetry Owings Mills Maryland
Mr. Howard Ely has been scamming teenagers through the International Library of Poetry. I also agree with Lmvalle in North Carolina. He sent me an so-called Editor's Choice Award through my email everyday and wanted me to commemorate my achievement. Whenever I clicked on the link, t...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Liars
56, Report:
#295404
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2007
The International Library Of Poetry Misleading, false reports, leading toward fraud, plus other charges I am not aware of yet! need help from a rep if there is a case. Owings Mills Maryland
I dont know what to really say about this situation, I will leave this up to a Representaive/if there is going to be a case.
Yours Truly:
John
Tazzman832
Brantford, OntarioCanada
Entity
THE INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF POETRY.
Categories: Corrupt Companies
57, Report:
#295065
Posted Date:
Dec 28 2007
International Library Of Poetry Asking for money for my own work! Owings Mill Maryland
A few months ago I came across the Poetry.com poetry competiton. Out of a spur of the moment I decided to enter my poem. Two months later I receive an email stating that I had won an Editors Choice Award. I was absolutely ecstatic, I got my mother to pay for the plaque that was offe...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Internet Fraud
58, Report:
#292354
Posted Date:
Dec 18 2007
Poetry - Howard Ely - International Library Of Poetry, American Poets - Watermark Press I sent this organization only 1 of the many poems I had written. The entire thing was a huge disappointment. I was crushed. Owings Mills Maryland
I love to write poetry. It is an outlet for me. I suffer from severe depression and my poetry is part of my life. I went online and googled poetry contests. I found Poetry.com. It sounded perfect! I sat and keyed in my poem and submitted it. This poem was extremely heartfelt and per...
Entity
Poetry - Howard Ely
Categories: Internet Fraud
59, Report:
#281333
Posted Date:
Oct 28 2007
International Library Of Poetry using my poem for the last 5 years or more Howard Ely,Owings Mills, MD, 21117 Internet
The ILOP have been using my poem for the past 5 years or more. I haven't sent them any money, I just want others to be aware of them also. They've made many claims of my poem being their book and how they are submitting my poem in other contests as well
zrano
Marion, ArkansasU.S...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
60, Report:
#279339
Posted Date:
Oct 17 2007
The International Library Of Poetry Ripoffreport.com is like a mechanic for a used car. Never side-step either or you will find yourself ripped off! Owings Mills Maryland
I entered my poem as I had received numerous compliments on it over the years and had safeguarded it by performing a 'kitchen copywrite' that is legally recognized. Then I received their response, Send money and......send more money and they will even.... Next I checked with my old ...
Entity
The International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
61, Report:
#198255
Posted Date:
Oct 16 2007
Poetry.com, International Library Of Poetry, American Poets Gave false and misleading information. Ripoff!! Ownings Mills Ohio
This is to inform people of the unethical pratices of Poetry.com. I have been writing short stories and poetry since I was young. I recently submitted a poem to poetry.com. The site seemed real.
I was sent a letter several weeks later stating that I had been choosen as a semi ...
Entity
Poetry.com, International Library Of Poetry, American Poets
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
62, Report:
#279014
Posted Date:
Oct 16 2007
The International Library Of Poetry I will be the next sap duped by this company Owings Mills Maryland
I am one of the next to fall in line for the scam that I have read happen to apparently alot of people. I have had 3 poems sent back with the promise to publish by Poetry.com, although i have just sent the company 20.00 for a deposit,I can assure you that I will not be sending anymo...
Entity
The International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
63, Report:
#278689
Posted Date:
Oct 15 2007
International Library Of Poetry aka Poetry.com aka National Library Of Poetry aka Watermark Press aka Howard ElyInternational - I entered several poems on poetry.com then weeks later received letter from Howard Ely the managing editor of international library of poetry stating that I had won editor's choice award and was being published in a hard bound copy of a book of poetry called Immortal Verses,then a second letter asking could they put my poem on a track in a 3cd set called sounds of poetry. They ripped me off for $60 Owings Mills Maryland
I entered several poems on poetry.com a then received a letter from Howard Ely,managing editor for International library of poetry.
He mailed me a certificate for the Editor's Choice Award, and a uthors proof copy of my poem My Great Mother for me to look over and sign. Along wi...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry,aka Poetry.com,aka National Library Of Poetry,aka Watermark Press
Categories: Literary Agencies
64, Report:
#276653
Posted Date:
Oct 02 2007
The International Library Of Poetry, AKA Howard Ely RIPPED OFF Owings Mills Maryland
I am a struggling single mum of three who thought I would purchasing a book from this company with my oem that I wrote personally for my children and other women who have been abused.
Must to my disgrace, I have just found out that the money I paid for the books, which I was goin...
Entity
The International Library Of Poetry, Howard Ely
Categories: Con Artists
65, Report:
#270678
Posted Date:
Aug 28 2007
International Library Of Poetry Rip Off Poetry Scammers Owings Mills Maryland
I was informed about the International Library of Poetry through friends who knew I wanted to get published. I figured it was worth a try and sent in my poetry. A few weeks later I received a letter about how I was supposedly a presenter for some poetry convention but since I couldn...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
66, Report:
#263739
Posted Date:
Jul 28 2007
The International Libary Of Poetry - Immortal Verses Ripping off and Backstabbing bast**ds ripoff Internet
Well after my dog died I was very upset and distraught! When I came across a poetry competition So i poured my heart out about my dog! After a few weeks like every other report here I got a letter in the mail saying I was going to be published in immortal verses!
I was so happy! ...
Entity
The International Libary Of Poetry - Immortal Verses
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
67, Report:
#262986
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2007
International Society Of Poets, International Library Of Poetry, Poetry.com This company is nothing but a scam operation ripping people off worldwide. Ripoff Owings Mills Maryland
The International Society of Poets, The International Library of Poetry and Poetry.com are running legal (?) scamming operations via the US Postal Service and on line at their web sites and are ripping people off by the thousands worldwide. They are preying on the emotions of starvi...
Entity
International Society Of Poets
Categories: United States Post Office
68, Report:
#260579
Posted Date:
Jul 13 2007
International Library Of Poetry - Howard Ely - Poetry My Poem This Frame ripoff Owings Mills Maryland
I entered a poetry contest through the International Library of Poetry; Poetry.com, editor Howard Ely. Out of all the submissions, my poem according to Howard Ely received Editor's Choice Award and was to published in a book titled Twilight Musings. I ordered the book, of course, c...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry - Howard Ely - Poetry
Categories: Books, Records & Videos
69, Report:
#259510
Posted Date:
Jul 10 2007
The International Library Of Poetry Too good to be true! Owings Mills Maryland
Back in 2004 I was informed that I had been chosen to go into the best of 2005 poems and poets anthology, much to my delight and to secure my book I was to put down a non-refundable deposit of $10.00 which actually cost me $21.00 AU. That was fine and I did so but after a while I t...
Entity
The International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Sales People
70, Report:
#256401
Posted Date:
Jul 05 2007
International Library Of Photography, Picture.com, The International Library Of Poetry Contest is falsified, stealing my photograph and asking for money. Ripoff Owings Mill Maryland
I entered my photo into their contest. When I entered there were no entry fees, and not once did they state that there would be any cost involved. I received a letter stating that my photo won in their contest, and that I could purchase a book Endless Journeys from them for $69. ...
Entity
International Library Of Photography, Picture.com, The International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
71, Report:
#257174
Posted Date:
Jun 27 2007
International Library Of Poetry Shame! Shame Shame! Owings MIlls Maryland
I wrote a poem about my feelings after my Dad died. After I found your website and read others reports, I felt used, violated and taken advantage of. I entered imy poetry poetry.com. I received the info about this contest on a survey website!
I received a letter telling me I ...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
72, Report:
#252318
Posted Date:
Jun 05 2007
International Library Of Poetry ripoff broken promises on hard work. they took my money. poetry.com must be stopped ripoff Owings Mills Maryland
I put a poem that i wrote for my husband in the poetry.com contest. The sent me a letter stating i was a semi finalist and that they wanted to use my poem in a book. I purchased a copy of this book and even provided extra for my own about me page in the book. The total cost was 7...
Entity
International Library Of Poetry
Categories: Corrupt Companies
73, Report:
#250985
Posted Date:
May 29 2007
Poetry.com, The International Library Of Poetry, Howard Ely;Editor Scam Owings Mills Maryland
I had submitted one poem in 2005, and one in 2006. When I recieved the news it was to be published I was thrilled! When I got the copy for editing, with all the advertisements for EXPENSIVE products, I was pi**ed! I never ordered a copy from them. I mean $50 for a little book of un...
Entity
Poetry.com, The International Library Of Poetry, Howard Ely;Editor
Categories: Book Publishers
74, Report:
#250901
Posted Date:
May 29 2007
International Library Of Poetry - International Society Of Poets - Poetry false awards, fraud, mis-use, disappointment ripoff Owings Mills Maryland
I have been a victim of this scam with 3 poems I submitted to them; One in 1995, another in 1996, and a third poem in 2005.
I paid outrageously for all 3 books - to have my poetry out there getting published and not own a copy?!?!
Emails show up in my inbox everyday, stating...
Entity
International Society Of Poets - International Library Of Poetry - Poetry
Categories: Book Publishers
75, Report:
#249291
Posted Date:
May 19 2007
International Library Of Photographers - Society Of Photographers - Picture.com Ripoff claims you won picture contest and pic will be published in Endless Journeys Owings Mills Maryland
Scam operation - company sends a letter saying you have won a picture contest and your picture will be published in a book called Endless Journeys. Claims this album, which costs about $75, will cost more after publication when it can be bought in bookstores (lie). Claims you have a...
Entity
International Library Of Photographers International Society Of Photographers, Picture.com
Categories: Photography