201, Report:
#69832
Posted Date:
Jul 03 2004
Financing Alternatives Computers 4everyone ripoff Chesapeake virginia
I too was scammed by this company. I was unable to get the proper help from the BBB. I was unable to get a refund for the $2500 I spent for a $400 computer. They state that you will receive the computer within 3months of continued payments which are deducted from your bank account, ...
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Categories: Computer Dealers
202, Report:
#96863
Posted Date:
Jun 29 2004
Financing Alternatives Dishonesty and unauthorized withdrawls get your money back now Chesapeake Virginia
I wrote in a rebuttal advising someone what to do if they are scammed by financing alternatives. I am going to advise everyone now. I am in the same situation that many of you are. I am 21 years of age and i'm trying to better my credit. They made empty promises to make my credit be...
Entity
Categories: Computer Dealers
203, Report:
#89498
Posted Date:
Apr 29 2004
Financing Alternatives, Inc. ripoff lie, delay, overcharge, mislead, and don't care Chesapeake Virginia
I began making payments on a computer through FA in August 2003. I was told my computer would go into production after 3 monthly payments and be shipped 6-8 weeks after that (approximately 5 months). I have made 8 MONTHS of perfect payments and they can't even give me a shipping d...
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Categories: Computer Rental 2
204, Report:
#88326
Posted Date:
Apr 20 2004
Financing Alternatives ripoff, irresponsible, unconcerned, very slow, dishonest Chesapeake Virginia
At the time I was looking for a personal computer, I saw the ad on television and called it in. The agreement was to pay $155.00 off of my account for 3 months, then I would receive the computer. They got all my information.
2 days later, I called and cancelled to unforseen c...
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Categories: Financial Services
205, Report:
#87852
Posted Date:
Apr 16 2004
Financing Alternatives ripoff, dishonest, fraud, false ads, poor customer service, very bad communication to client, negligent Chesapeake Virginia
I saw an ad on TV for Financing Alternatives that promises help with getting a brand new computer even with bad credit. I had to agree to pay so much per week until the amount for the downpayment ($519) was done. They sent me the paperwork I had to fill out in which part needed to b...
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Categories: TV Advertisements
206, Report:
#74709
Posted Date:
Apr 04 2004
Financing Alternatives Promises computers, but delivers a ripoff experience!! Chesapeake Virginia
Every darn person that works at that company has a broom up their butt, because it seems that every time I called to inquire on the status of the computer they had an attitude and always gave me misleading information. At first I agreed to a great computer which retails for $1200, 4...
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Categories: Computer Dealers
207, Report:
#83789
Posted Date:
Mar 14 2004
FINANCING ALTERNATIVES DISHONEST FRAUDULENT BILLING CHESAPEAKE Virginia
I WAS LURED INTO BELIEVING THAT I COULD GET A COMPUTER AND SAVE MONEY, BUT I LEARNED OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY ADVERTISE THAT YOU WOULD PAY ON A LAY AWAY AND THAT A COMPUTER WOULD BE SHIPPED OUT TO YOU AFTER ALL PAPERWORK WAS TURNED IN.
DURING MY INITIAL INTERVIEW PROCESS THE PRI...
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Categories: Computer Mail Order
208, Report:
#82676
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2004
Financing Alternatives ripoff Chesapeake Virginia
This company is a total ripoff. They say layaway for three months then they will ship the computer to your home. I have made all of my intial payments to get computer and they have not sent me any info. saying that the computer will be shipped.
They are a big ripp off they also ...
Entity
Categories: Computer Dealers
209, Report:
#71002
Posted Date:
Nov 05 2003
Financing Alternatives ripoff Con-artists and a get rich quick organization, nothing but a scam What they are doing should be illegal. Chesapeake Virginia
I contacted these people in May 2003 after I saw their deceptive commercial. I received paperwork from them a few weeks later. I held the paper work and didn't sign it I was skeptical. During that time they had began withdrawing money from my account weekly causing several overdraft...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
210, Report:
#65412
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2003
Financing Alternatives deceptive company dirty SOB's ripped off and scammed screwed others too the business that doesnt give a dam Chesapeake Virginia
It all started by me seeing the ad on the television.
I thought this could be a no-hassle way for me to get a computer. Or so I thought. I called the number that was displayed and they gave me choices on which computer would be right for me, and I made my choice.
They took all t...
Entity
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
211, Report:
#62933
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2003
Financing Alternatives, consumer fraud ripoff , took my money and still no computer to date Chesapeake Virginia
I heard about Financing Alternatives over the radio, I called and asked about their company. They took my information. I spoke to a sales manager explaining to him what I need the computer for, I was starting a buisness from home and would need a great computer to get me started.
...
Entity
Categories: Computer Marketing Companies
212, Report:
#59490
Posted Date:
Jun 04 2003
Financing Alternatives Inc ripoff dishonest very disappointing business Chesapeake Virginia
I was told to send a void check and after three installments of $186.00 I would receive an IBM compatible,first time user computer. They told me that I had made an excellent choice and sent me a picture and all the equipment that I was to receive.
2000 Celeron Mhz Processor
1...
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Categories: Financial Services
213, Report:
#58947
Posted Date:
May 30 2003
Financing Alternatives Deceptive Advertising Still no computer Chesapeake Virginia
I received an advertisement in the mail about receiving a computer on layway. I have paid $47.99 weekly since Jan 2003.
The prepay amount they required was $600.00 before sending the computer. I have paid the $600.00 prepayment, but still have not received a computer. I want my m...
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Categories: Computer Stores
214, Report:
#58754
Posted Date:
May 29 2003
Financing Alternatives RIPOFF, MONEYDRAFTING!ripoff thieves Chesapaeke Virginia
I too was a person who wanted another computer for the house. saw the commercial and called to see how it works. On the first call they told you thanks for choosing Financing Alternatives. I was really excited about getting a Dell Computer. They told me that in 5 to 7 business da...
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Categories: Computer Fraud
215, Report:
#41202
Posted Date:
Jan 13 2003
Financing Alternatives Inc deceptive company ripoff thieves tricked and lied to us Chesapeake Virginia
I called this company after seeing a commercial on TV about purchasing a cost effective computer. I needed this computer for my new businss. After speaking to the sales rep, he gave me a couple of options. I aksed him to send them to me in writing so that I can review with my bus...
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Categories: Loans
216, Report:
#38792
Posted Date:
Dec 20 2002
Financing Alternatives Computers 4 everyone con artist ripoff scam business from hell Chesapeake Virginia
This company lures you in with their commercial. They say that they will let you buy a computer on layaway. You pay every payday for 3 months, and they will release the computer to you and finance the rest of the payments.
Sounds good if you're desperate like I was, I needed a c...
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Categories: Computer Dealers