151, Report:
#280046
Posted Date:
Oct 22 2007
Roark Vacation Travel Club Not sure it is a Rip Off but smells to me of a scam Branson Missouri
I am not 100% sure that it was a rip-off but certainly think it fits a scam of some sort to which my wife and I had a very close call i.e. feeling I was getting scammed, while on Vacation in Branson with one of the Vacation Clubs in the area, namely Roark Vacation Resort.
This is...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
152, Report:
#246571
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2007
Innovage, CSP Industries Ripoff, scam, misleading, misrepresentation Tucson Arizona
After applying to a Marketing position in Tucson which read, Entry level marketing. Working with industry leaders such as Disney, MLB, Warner Bros...., I was somewhat shocked to find out that the position is simple door-to-door sales. Not once was I informed of this. After the initi...
Entity
Categories: Sales People
153, Report:
#272350
Posted Date:
Sep 04 2007
Metro MSI misleads people into beliving there is room for advancment Davie Florida
Metro MSI:
My ex-Fiance' became employed with Metro MSI one year ago. She was promised a managers postion within 6 months of hire date. After 6 months came and went, she was then promised a managers position within 8 months. 8 Months came and went and still no manager position...
Entity
Categories: Advertising Agencies
154, Report:
#270823
Posted Date:
Aug 28 2007
Cornerstone America they are a complete scam as is the alliance for affordable services ripoff Milwaukee, Madison Wisconsin
Well after a two hour intial scam interview (clearly a waste of my time). They did offer me a job but said they needed a $239 check, for a background check and a membership to the alliance (a group worse then Amway). They had me beleiving that making $200k was possible. I was told t...
Entity
Categories: Health Insurance
155, Report:
#268078
Posted Date:
Aug 17 2007
Canadian Home BusinessCanadian Home Business - Joanne Ross Another MLM or PYRAMID Scheme business... BEWARE! Ripoff Langley Internet
I've had a chat with Joanne Ross, founder of www.CanadianHomeBusiness.ca and had some research.
Turns out, she is doing business for Melaleuca and in case most of you don't know, it is similar to Amway and Herbal Life's tactic with their MLM / Pyramid Scheme.
I've spent long h...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
156, Report:
#268048
Posted Date:
Aug 16 2007
Internet Speedway - iscamway Nothing but a scam, You have questions- they hang up on you! ripoff Denver, Colorado
I had heard a commercial on the radio and wanted to make some extra money. I should have known that in the world in which we live that there are so many more scumbags trying to rip people off than there are good people. I took a leap of faith but I'm sorry that I did.
When I ...
Entity
Categories: Internet Fraud
157, Report:
#262533
Posted Date:
Jul 23 2007
Sundance Travel, TAN Travel Fake $250 shopping spree Harrisburg Pennsylvania
There is no real $250 shopping spree. As others have said what little they offer online can be had at the dollar store for about $20 at best. But I ordered $250 worth of books just so someone would have to pay for the shipping. When you see this junk you will be tempted to not or...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
158, Report:
#262458
Posted Date:
Jul 22 2007
Quixtar Amway Why books, tapes, & functions defeat the purpose Ada Michigan
I joined Quixtar when it was still Amway about ten years ago. I bought some products from it. For the most part, I found them effective, and priced about normal on a per use basis. Some products like the laundry detergent are concentrated so they appear expensive, but they are in...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
159, Report:
#128480
Posted Date:
Jun 30 2007
Equity Leadership Group MLM Scam. Herbalife, and Amway clone. Offers faulty financial advice ripoff Aurora Colorado
Hey there. Thanks for taking the time out to read my report. I'm here to warn everyone who may have been contacted by one of the agents Do not do any kind of business with this company. They offer horrible advice and exaggerate things in order to manipulate you.
Their web s...
Entity
Categories: Multi Level Marketing
160, Report:
#1029151
Posted Date:
Jun 23 2007
Melaleuca Multi level w/ unconditional return policy, is really conditional. Idaho Falls Idaho
I was a Melaleuca distributor but after finding the products average, and expensive compared to similar I could buy in a store, I returned 6 months of products. Needless to say they were not unconditional. In fact, many conditions applied. hence they are refunding me $38.00 for app...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
161, Report:
#112028
Posted Date:
May 25 2007
ViaViente INVESTIGATION: ViaViente clients, feel safe, confident & secure when doing business with ViaViente. VaVient is committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Commitment to Rip-off Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program, ..A program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction & confidence when doing business. *UPDATE: ViaViente FIRST product to receive the coveted Brunswick Labs ORAC Seal of Certification for its Anti-Oxidant content. ViaViente recognized by Rip-off Report as a Verified Safe business.
Rip-off Report Investigation:Editors UPDATE: Positive Rating and Recognition has been given to ViaViente for its Commitment to Excellence in customer service.Rip-off Reports investigation of ViaViente uncovers an ongoing commitment to total customer satisfaction. This means that cus...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
162, Report:
#164921
Posted Date:
May 24 2007
Amway - Quixtar They make their real money selling motivation, not products ripoff Grand Rapids Michigan
When I realized my husband would never be able to bring himself to do the things they asked in order to build the business, I asked, and then begged that he stop spending the money on books and tapes, seminars and major rallies.
He just kept going on with it, and the longer it we...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
163, Report:
#248787
Posted Date:
May 15 2007
City Furniture, Ashley Furniture THE ULTIMATE IN RIP OFF ARTISTS/MATTRESS RIP OFFS/FURNITURE RIP OFFS/DOES NOT HONOR GUARANTIES OR PROTECTION PLANS Tamarack Florida
I find it very understandable that a Rip-Off report much like the following was filed just three days ago against the same company.
City Furniture, probably the biggest rip-off I have ever experienced in Retail Sales. Give me ten Used Car Dealers and an AMWAY Person any day.
...
Entity
Categories: Furniture & Furnishings
164, Report:
#239772
Posted Date:
Mar 20 2007
Quixtar - Amway Stolen Dreams and Empty pockets, almost brainwashed too!! ripoff Whitwell Tennessee Internet
My husband and I were suckered into this mess about 3 years ago. We had 2 children, new house, good credit, good jobs. After charging up 3 credit cards to fund our dreams we were sinking quickly, but they urged us to keep focused!! To alienate ourselves from all negativity (family...
Entity
Categories: Multi-Level Marketing
165, Report:
#239486
Posted Date:
Mar 18 2007
TexStar / Liquivida / Liquidity TexStar / Liquivida Pyramid Scheme False imprisonment, want you to pay them $700 to buy into the scam. Ripoff Dallas Texas
I made the mistake of attending an interview last month with a company called TexStar. I arrived to was told to it was very important to sign in the name of the person who had called me. I walked into a room to see a large group of people gathered. Most were older and seemed to l...
Entity
Categories: Cult Organizations
166, Report:
#234397
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2007
Quixtar College Kids taken over by Quixtar, very disgusting. ripoff Ada, Michigan Internet
My name is Eric, I recently graduated from Penn state this past May '06 with my B.A. In journalism. I job hunt still and make bills with part time work, though I am always looking for a bigger and better job. The person in my position is a prime target for this Quixtar scam, and y...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
167, Report:
#139417
Posted Date:
Dec 27 2006
NLC, NLC Of New York, Ripoff False Promises Richmond Hill Nationwide New York
Please read this if you are thinking of joining NLC, a multi-level marketing fraud company similar to Amway. Since I have heard about horror stories on Amway losses, I limited my losses to $125 after foolishingly joining this fraud pyramid scheme. Here is how I lost $125 and some va...
Entity
Categories: Multi Level Marketing
168, Report:
#222166
Posted Date:
Nov 25 2006
Florida Dreamway Escapes And Travel Agents Go Direct Numerous Unathorized Transactions from my bank account, after saying It was free and there was no purchase involved Largo Florida
Florida Dreamway Escapes and Travel Agents go Direct debited a total of $208.95 from my bank account. These transactions were unauthorized.
When I recieved the information in the mail from Florida Dreamway Escapes i immediatly called and tried to cancel, there was numerous times...
Entity
Categories: Travel Companies
169, Report:
#210568
Posted Date:
Sep 12 2006
Cydcor, Ds-maxx deceitful and ignorant, and, actually kind of pathetic Renton Washington
This was three years ago. To this day, I cringe at the thought of going through what was 2 weeks of training with this 20-something who himself was not good at selling nor training.
I post this to inform anyone that you might want to go through and see what it's all about. I warn...
Entity
Categories: Cult
170, Report:
#200302
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2006
Dr. D. James Kennedy callous indifference when and where it really counts kept - Millions of Dollars from Business Men who were at one time affiliated with the recently deceased Kenneth Lay of Enron Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Moral Relativity@ Coral Ridge: by: Dr. D. James Kennedy
True Guilt by a Knowing Association:
Dr. Kennedy has taken and kept Millions of Dollars from Business Men who were at one time affiliated with the recently deceased Kenneth Lay of Enron. The company in question is -- or ...
Entity
Categories: Nonprofit Organizations
171, Report:
#188123
Posted Date:
Jul 09 2006
HB Products Unlimited Utah Scam Company, Internet Scam, Internet Scams, Bait & Switch Practices & Tactics ripoff West Jordan Utah
This company from Utah, HB Products Unlimited, 5647 Well Park Rd Ste B, West Jordan Utah, 84088, teams up with another company from Utah, INCOME STRATEGIES INSTITUTE (same address) to trick people into getting a FREE website with hosting fee's of $59.95 per month.
DO NOT DO BUSIN...
Entity
Categories: Seminar Programs
172, Report:
#137867
Posted Date:
May 08 2006
Boca Java Convenient auto-ship connoisseur club program is a rip off bunch of crooks who should be selling Amway or working the AOL phonesJacksonville Florida
I have included the text from bocajava's website about their Connoisseur Club below. What they don't mention is that you may or may not recieve their e-mails, but that's your fault, not theirs. They also lose track of accounts, cancellation requests and are harder to quit than AOL...
Entity
Categories: Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
173, Report:
#187922
Posted Date:
Apr 21 2006
StoresOnLine WARNING DISHONEST PRESENTATIONS---RUN FAST AND DON'T LOOK BACK!! ripoff Minneapolis MinnesotaRip-Off Report Investigation: shows that StoresOnline & iMergent is fulfilling its commitment to provide excellent customer service. Rip-off Report gives StoresOnline a POSITIVE rating in customer support and quality assurance. StoresOnline pledges to resolve complaints and address any issues from the past, present and in the future - committed to 100% satisfaction - whatever it takes say company executives.
My financee and myself recently attended a free seminar with the prospect of earning a second stream of income...This is a warning to all Minnesotan's and everyone around the world. This company has a very poor reputation and hidden under multiple different business names.
This ...
Entity
Categories: Business Consulting
174, Report:
#4342
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2006
Primerica Financial Services recruiting scam * REBUTTAL *EDITORS NOTE: some high paid lawyers interpretation BULL *UPDATE ..Citigroup under investigation into the cover up of Enron's finances.
Hi! I was at a meeting last night in Toronto for Primerica. A person approached me out of the blue on the weekend at a shopping mall, and asked me if I was interested in a possible career with Citibank. I thought it sounded interesting (although a little suspicious) but I showed up ...
Entity
Categories: Multi Level Marketing
175, Report:
#179561
Posted Date:
Mar 13 2006
Primerica This is MLM! if it walks like a duck, looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck. ripoff Nationwide*UPDATE: Primerica recognized by Rip-off Report a business opportunity well worth considering - it's not for everyone but many representatives make solid commission incomes. Primerica takes appropriate action against representatives conducting themselves improperly, pledges 100% commitment to customer service.
Boy, am I glad I decided to look up Primerica on the net. I have an appointment to go to an interview tomorrow night. I have been told free training, they will set me up with my licenses, and put me in my own office. I am really glad I looked here-I now realize that this is MLM, ...
Entity
Categories: Multi Level Marketing