101, Report:
#176471
Posted Date:
Feb 16 2006
Gateway Computers Overdrafted my bank account after order was cancelled and refuses to pay for it Irvine California
Ordered the notebook on Jan 26th
Jan 26 discovered the notebook specs were sub par to what i ordered in the confirmation email. The gateway rep who took my order was Maulder.Rach or something. I ordered a notebook with these exact specs: 1.7 gig processor, 1 gig of ram, dvd burn...
Entity
Gateway Computers, Irvine, California,
Categories: Computer Dealers
102, Report:
#175843
Posted Date:
Feb 11 2006
Gateway Computers Customer Service is horrible Irvine California
I bought a Gateway laptop MX3560 in late November 2005. My hardrive crashed without warning at the beginning of the year and on January 14th, I ordered a hardrive from Gateway and was told it would take 3-5 days. When I hadn't received it for a week, I called Gateway and was told ha...
Entity
Gateway Computers, Irvine, California,
Categories: Computer Manufactures
103, Report:
#174250
Posted Date:
Feb 01 2006
KODAK Eastman Kodak Company ripoff horrible customer service Rochester New York
I purchased a KODAK digital camera Model LS443 for $500 through Gateway computers about four years ago and have had nothing but problems with it, black photos, etc. I immediately went to gateway who then directed me to KODAK. I phoned KODAK and was directed to work with their e-mail...
Entity
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York,
Categories: Cameras & Video
104, Report:
#173927
Posted Date:
Jan 30 2006
Paradigm Acceptance, Gateway Computers RIPOFF, WAY TOO MUCH MONEY, DO NOT NOTIFY UPFRONT Hampton Virginia
My husband and I applied for a gateway computer yesterday and were declined from them. When we applied there was another screen that said they would forward our information to another company and we should hear back from them within 48 hours and if not, then we could contact them. ...
Entity
Paradigm Acceptance - Gateway Computers, Hampton, Virginia,
Categories: Loans
105, Report:
#173347
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2006
GATEWAY - Paradigm Acceptance Deceptive marketing practices, rip off HamptonHampton Virginia *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I did not authorize Paradigm Acceptance to take any funds from my savings account. I never sign any papers for them to do this. I was told I would get a computer with a deposit of $90. Then, I was told that the computer was a $2,4000. computer but it is really only $750. computer. ...
Entity
GATEWAY- Paradigm Acceptance, Hampton, Virginia,
Categories: Computer Dealers
106, Report:
#172161
Posted Date:
Jan 18 2006
Gateway Computers, Paradigm Acceptance Company ripoff, call back immediately to get assistance Hampton Virginia
I actually got help from Paradigm... thanks to information from this website! Thank You!
I was referred to Paradigm Acceptance through Gateway's website. I too was taken in and agreed to their terms over the phone. It sounded like an okay deal at first, but I should have check...
Entity
Gateway Computers, Paradigm Acceptance Company, Hampton, Virginia,
Categories: Financial Services
107, Report:
#171940
Posted Date:
Jan 17 2006
Gateway Computer & Emachines Inferior product RIPOFF Irvine California
June 11 2005, i purchased a gateway notebook from best buy. Both companies best buy and gateway do not stand behind the products they sell.
The laptop i purchased is my third laptop since 1996. By far this is the worst laptop i have ever owned. The plastic is deteriorating,...
Entity
Gateway Computer & Emachines, Irvine, California,
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
108, Report:
#170328
Posted Date:
Jan 04 2006
Gateway Computers - Best Buy not standing behind there product and a big ripoff Pasadena California
Gateway Laptop bought 9-3-2005, the opening and closing of the screen (lid) the screen now broken on 12-12-2005 I took it to Best Buys where it was bought and there Geek squad even said that there was not outside damage to the case. Laptop was sitting on dining table for about 7-8ho...
Entity
Best Buy, Pasadena, California,
Categories: Computer Manufactures
109, Report:
#161125
Posted Date:
Oct 18 2005
Gateway Computers ripoff Irvine California
I purchased a computer from Gateway 11/2001. It was delivered promptly. It had no sound, so I immediately called tech support. Thye had me remove the computer back and do thier job via the phone. They said it was the speakers, and sent a new pair. This did not rectify the problem. ...
Entity
Gateway Computers, Irvine, California,
Categories: Computer Dealers
110, Report:
#159460
Posted Date:
Oct 04 2005
Paradigm Acceptance Ripoff, Drafted money from my account without permission for something I didnt want Hampton Virginia
Paradigm Acceptance Compay looked like a Godsend for a new High School graduate. I Couldnt get financed through Gateway Computers themselves since I had no credit so they contacted Paradigm for me.
I had the trademark message left on my answering machine saying I was approved ...
Entity
Paradigm Acceptance, Hampton, Virginia,
Categories: Loans
111, Report:
#153697
Posted Date:
Aug 15 2005
Paradigm Acceptance ripoff HAMPTON Virginia
I APPLIED FOR FINANCING TO BUY A NOTEBOOK THAT COSTS ABOUT $699 AT GATEWAY COMPUTERS. I GOT A CALL THAT I HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY PARADIGM ACCEPTANCE COMPANY. THE DETAILS I GOT FROM THE LADY NAMED RAVEN ON THE PHONE WAS $83.88 DOWNPAYMENT, $27.96 WEEKLY PAYMENT FOR 10 WEEKS AND $18.88...
Entity
PARADIGM ACCEPTANCE, HAMPTON, Virginia,
Categories: Loans
112, Report:
#151634
Posted Date:
Jul 29 2005
Paradigm Acceptance Company ripoff Hampton Virginia
i was approved for a new computer through paradigm acceptance company with gateway computers. a guy called me from paradigm and me and my fiancee used her banking account information on the phone with him. which i thought this company could be trusted. this guy told me what my month...
Entity
Paradigm Acceptance Company, Hampton, Virginia,
Categories: Computer Stores
113, Report:
#151209
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2005
GATEWAY Computers ARE A BIG RIPOFF GATEWAY Internet
DO NOT Buy from Gateway or use paradigm credit that Gateway offers to allow people with average or no credit use to buy a computer. They sale you CHEAP computers worth just a couple of hundred bucks then charge you over $4000 for do this great service for you. Then god forbid if som...
Entity
GATEWAY, Internet,
Categories: Computer Dealers
114, Report:
#149783
Posted Date:
Jul 15 2005
Gateway Computers Extended service plan not honored, support non-existant North Sioux City South Dakota
In November 2003 I purchased a Gateway notebook 450 XL, with an extended service plan:Value Plus Service Plan-3 yr Part/Labor/Onsite/3 year technical support. My first inkling that there was a problem was when the terms of the service plan CHANGED on their site to a one (1) year pla...
Entity
Gateway Computers, North Sioux City, South Dakota,
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
115, Report:
#147520
Posted Date:
Jun 26 2005
Gateway Computers & Paradigm Acceptance Corporation Promised a Gateway computer but failed to deliver or contact. Ripoff Hampton Virginia
I was such a fool. I received email from paradigm acceptance for a gateway computer. I thought Great!!! I love gateway.
So, I filled out the paperwork and allowed paradigm company to deduct from my checking account. Initially, they have you pay 80.00 up front and then deduct...
Entity
Gateway Computers & Paradigm Acceptance Corporation, Hampton, Virginia,
Categories: Computer Dealers
116, Report:
#146635
Posted Date:
Jun 18 2005
Blue Hippo Funding Did Not Fully Disclose All Terms Baltimore Maryland
On May 14th, 2005, I saw a commercial for a computer for $35.00 per week. All you needed was a home phone and checking account number.
So I called the company and asked what the terms were, they explained about this wonderful Gateway computer and all the extras I was to receive. ...
Entity
Blue Hippo Funding, Baltimore, Maryland,
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
117, Report:
#109179
Posted Date:
May 18 2005
Gateway Computers ripoff does not honor service warranties or contracts!!!! North Sioux City South Dakota
Is there anyone out there who would like to join a class action lawsuit against Gateway computers for selling service contracts and then refusing to honor them by saying the parts aren't available, promising multiple shipping dates, and never sending the item? During one of my many...
Entity
Gateway Computers, North Sioux City, South Dakota,
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
118, Report:
#117264
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2005
TWX AOL : free 1-year subscription with Gateway computer purchase will fraudulently bill credit card without authorization Internet
In May 2003, I purchased 2 Gateway computers that came with free one-year subscriptions to AOL. Around the one year anniversary (June 2004)of the computer purchase, AOL fraudulently began charging my credit card for $23.90, two times per billing statement, and have continued to do ...
Entity
TWX AOL, Internet,
Categories: Internet Service Providers
119, Report:
#119847
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2005
Gateway Computers ripoff North Sioux City South Dakota
I purchased a Gateway notebook computer from Gateway Computers on or about 9/21/04. They shipped me a system I did not order. I fought with them for days and finally got them to send the system I ordered. When I got that one, the video went out and I could not use it. I fought with ...
Entity
Gateway Computers, North Sioux City, South Dakota,
Categories: Computer Dealers
120, Report:
#138179
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2005
Gateway Computers Gateway does not honor valid quotes, sales people blase', try to sell you more expensive merchandise. Denton, TX North Dakota
In February 2005, I went to the following address, http://esource.gateway.com/default.asp?mscssid=3697711
This is a site for people who have perks to purchase PC's with a discount from what other regular customers pay. This is a program through my work.
I went online, customize...
Entity
Gateway Computers, Nationwide,
Categories: Computer Dealers
121, Report:
#130974
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2005
Gateway ripoff disappointing customer service Internet
I write this with sadness because I have been rooting for Gateway for a long time.
All of my prior customer service with Gateway has been so smooth and I have sung the praises of Gateway to my friends and coworkers. I sent my laptop in for service and UPS tracking indicates that...
Entity
Gateway, Fort Worth, Texas,
Categories: Computer Service & Repair
122, Report:
#136640
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2005
Gateway Computers Rebate Ripoff Iowa Internet
My company purchased two laptops from Gateway in late November of '04. We contacted Gateway by phone and made all the arrangments. We were told by the salesman that these notebooks came with a $150 rebate each. I was very pro-active in making sure that we would get rebates on both. ...
Entity
Gateway Computers, Internet,
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
123, Report:
#134450
Posted Date:
Mar 10 2005
Gateway Computers ripoff, fraudulent practice using refurbished parts North Sioux City South Dakota
Five years ago we bought a Gateway Computer, which I might add was not cheap, it cost $2,029.90. I realize that after 5 years and with constant use parts wear out.
My problem with them is, in their adds they claim they build the computer for you. You think that you are getting ne...
Entity
Gateway Computers, North Sioux City, South Dakota,
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
124, Report:
#127604
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2005
Gateway Companies ripoff premature invoice for return exchange monitor & giving false information to send UPS tracking number N. Sioux City South Dakota
Purchased Gateway computer 04/05/03 with a 3 year service / replacement contract. On 11/01/04 my FPD 1830 18 monitor suddenly goes out. After troubleshooting with a Gateway technician over the phone I was told my monitor was defective, however they will be shipping me a replacemen...
Entity
Gateway Companies, N. Sioux City, South Dakota,
Categories: Computer Manufactures
125, Report:
#124691
Posted Date:
Dec 28 2004
Home Shopping Network And Gateway Computers ripoff Ft. Lauderdale Florida
I too have been victimized by Home Shopping Network and Gateway Computers. They had holiday specials for new Gateway Computers. Ordered one in Nov. with ship date of 3 weeks. Well, on Dec. 12, my Gateway arrived, and HSN took the money out of my account ($1800). One problem, the sys...
Entity
Home Shopping Network, Gateway Computers, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
Categories: Computer Manufactures
