Transam Associates
reviews and complaints

Yes it sounds to good to be true. I didn't go far enough to get scammed... Thank God... but because there are alot of 'scams' going on in today's time, I make a point to go to the "whois" website to see who it is I am about to do business with. After several attempt trying to enter their web address in< transamassociates.com>, it could not verify the site. So I decided to Google for scams... and here I am...What a small world. Any way, good luck you all.

I got an e-mail from Transam Associates about doing sample dictation. I am going to show you how i responded... "Thios story is about a woman with osteoporosis. She is on therapy for this problem and i need a job! So give me one and help this woman too! I am a hick from hickville." That is how i sent my sample dictation went that i sent in to them. Funny huh? Not at all what i heard in the dictation! Now, look at the response they had to that e-mail i sent... RE: sample dictation
From: Hot Jobs Recruiter
[protected]@transamassociates.com To: [protected]@aol.com
Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2009 8:22 am

Your sample has been accepted!

Hi!

WHERE ON THE INTERNET DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

We have received your sample and it has been accepted as a true
representation of your work and worthy of moving forward.

You transcribed a digital voice file. Actual physician dictation may be
more difficult to understand.

If you need training, we provide tuition FREE training.

~~ If you have already been trained then you DO NOT need to go through our
training. You are ready to work for Transam in a real job. The only
requirement is that you transcribe accurately.

This is for an entry level individual.

We would like to see if you can train and work with us. You have the
FREEDOM to choose. You can transcribe any time during the day as long as it
is back to us by the next day. The only other decision is to choose which
days you are available. Special books and software are required.

All of your questions will be answered in the agreement.

Please reply to this email to review the application agreement.

We are looking forward to working with you.

Thank you.

Kimberly Carton
Regional Recruiter
Transam Associates, Inc.
3433 Lithia Pinecrest Road #303
Valrico, FL 33594
http://www.transamassociates.com

So funny, right? I made up the dictation and sent it to them, just to prove a point. Point proven! They are a scam. Why would they accept that dictation? It was hideous...lol

I too received the e-mail described by others. I am an unemployed accountant so I spend the vast majority of my time each day on line job searching.

After spending countless hours applying for jobs 100 miles from my home I began taking a closer look at all these "Great" Work From Home Opportunities. The first thing I did was google, for example : "What is Transam Associates" for every on line job opportunity I received. Advice I strongly encourage everyone to follow.

Guess what I have found! That I have yet to receive even "One" legit on-line or Work From Home job opportunity e-mail. Every google search reveals in some cases one to several "Positive Reviews" which I noticed are posted by the Company, or are associated with the company's, web address. Then there are the countless "Negitive Reviews" written by those that have unfortunately fallen victim to these "Low Life, Blood Sucking, Creeps" taking advantage of our vulneralbility in these tough economic times.

Keep in mind for every one person that takes the time to try to Prevent You from making the same mistake, there are hundreds that are to embarrassed to post it.

It is important to "Do Your Due Diligence" research before purchasing anything on line! Use this site it will point out obvious details that should raise an eyebrow for example:
when I was reading the previous posts regarding Transam Associates, I noticed that the So-Called Recruiter, on one of the posted sample e-mails, was "Kimberely Carton" well on my e-mail it's "Kimberely Carson" could it be a typo from a Medical Transcription Training Facility? I think not! This one detail told me that this is clearly FRAUDULENT!

Remember, if it seems to good to be true "IT IS". If you have to send $ to get a job it is a "SCAM".

I would like to personally Thank this site and more importantly Thank Everyone that has taken the time to post their experiences. You have all saved me and I appreciate all of you for that.

I was sent an email from Transam Associates through hotjobs.com. I thought it was legit at first. Just do the sample dictation and they will pay for you to be trained and get you a job and you make slots of money. Right? Well, I am in sort of a desperate spot so I thought, wow, at least I can do somethin and from my home to make some money. Weel I started thinking that this sounded too good to be true. I typed in Transam Associates and found this site wwith all sorts of good information. Like they say, "If it sounds too good to be true, then it is!". No company I have ever worked required my to purchase software to work for them. I smell a dead rat here. Thankyou for providing this information and for protecting us from these scammers. They are taking advantage of people who are really need a job and are wasting thier time with this nonsense. There should be a law against people doing this. I am sure everything they are is legal, just not ethical.

Attention all recession clobbered, out work, just trying to make the bills get paid people out there, I got ripped off, and it could yhappen to you. I made the mistake of signing up to be trained to become a Medical Transcriptionist with these people, if you can call them that. the people running Transan Associates are, surprise surprise, SCAM ARTISTS!

Like many others out there, I was searching for a way to make an honest living at home through the use of my computer and was contacted by Transam Associates via a Yahoo Hot Jobs Alert. These sub-human blood suckers offered me free training to become a Medical Transcriptionist, provided I pay for their software (MtProfessional) kit. I am not exactly internet savvy, but am also not stupid, and was just looking for legitimate work at home. I fell victim to their prey at first and put their software kit on 'layaway' and sent them $100 bucks. I didnt get an instant receipt right away like you should with any internet purchase, so I immeadiately got sick to my stomach knowing that I had probably just made a huge stupid mistake. I investigated, and sure enough I was right, and found out through blogs and the BBB that they are not legit. I tried calling these people and they wouldn't even acknowledge that they were who they claimed to be on the net, and told me that I kept dialing the wrong number, even though the number was clearly listed on my phone, and I had gotten their MtProfessional voicemail a few times before a live person finally picked up. She was unwilling to admit it was them and tried to tell me I was dialing wrong. I was given the ol blow off run around. I was ripped off and am writing a report to help any other individuals from having the same thing happen to them by these SCAMMERS.

I got an email to be a medical transcriber from Transam. They are willing to give you free training and then guarantee you work once you finish their 'free' training. But of course, you need to purchase software for $495 in order to do the training and get your eventual work from them. Talked with an 'on-line representative' where you are able to ask questions about the training and jobs. The only answers I could get out of them was that the training is free, needed to purchase the software to enable me to train and eventually get jobs. Each time I asked how did I get the jobs once the training was over, I would get the same answer, 'this is a hard job, training is needed and we will guarantee you work'. Never was my quested answered on how I would get this work, or how much money you are paid. 'Do you want to purchase the software now? We could give it to you for only $260 down and the rest within a month. I hope people do not fall for this scam. It is really a shame that at this time when so many people are out of work and hoping to find something, that there are companies like Transam trying to take advantage of you. This is a scam.

Company claims to "train" medical transcriptionists and keep them on the hook by never allowing them to pass exams and be hired.

Was suspicious, but since I was not in a hurry or needed the money quickly, I was more patient than usual, and studied on and off for a period of three years, accumulating considerable knowledge. When I did take the studying seriously and crammed for the qualifying tests, I passed the first two and "failed" the third, twice as long as the first two.
A friend advised that the company was probably a scam. I began to research the Internet, and found multiple complaints from other "students." This confirmed my suspicions.
Very unfortunate and very discouraging. The money for the software is water under the bridge in my circumstances. I tried to research the company initially through BBB in 2005, it seemed legitimate.
Believe Online BBB must do more rigorous research and post easily accessible results for protection of the public.

The complaints are true! I found Transam Assoc on Beyond.com which is supposed to help you find jobs. I'm from the Central Valley area in California. I am a real person, a wife and mom looking for legit work! This is the email I received:

Hello

Thank you for sharing your ''Beyond resume'' so we could contact you through this job alert about a work at home job.

Transam Associates provides precise medical transcription of voice files that doctors dictate for hospitals, clinics and doctor offices.

Transam Associates also conducts its own training program that prepares individuals for the medical transcription profession. This training is done online in the comfort of your own home. A personal trainer is provided to guide individuals in the training program through a Live Chat environment.

As a recruiter for this national transcription service, I am seeking full-and part-time, home-based medical transcriptionists. We are committed to providing a work environment where medical transcriptionists can grow and be respected for the professionals they are.

This is for entry level individuals and if you are not yet qualified, we'll provide tuition FREE training and a personal trainer that you'll need to become qualified. Once you meet our criteria, which will be defined for you before you begin, you will be certified by us as an accomplished medical transcriptionist and can begin to work for Transam Associates, Inc. Special books and software are required.

The pay is good. After completing the training program, people seem to do quite well and as you get more experience, people seem to earn $1, 000 to $2, 000 a month working about 20-30 hours a week. Some make $3, 000-$4, 000 a month, full-time 40-48 hours a week (This does not happen overnight). If you want to work more, you'll earn more. If you want to work less, you'll earn less. The choice is yours.

We will provide to you a great working environment where you can make a difference. Our medical transcriptionists start as contractors and are eligible for raises. Whether or not you have experience, you can find rewarding work as a medical transcriptionist.

After transcribing this sample we will answer all your questions.

But, the first step is to do the following:
Please transcribe (type what you hear) in this sample and then we will get right back with you.
http://www.transamassociates.com/beyond2/default.asp

I took the test and got this email:

Hi! WHERE ON THE INTERNET DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

We have received your sample and it has been accepted as a true representation of your work and worthy of moving forward.

You transcribed a digital voice file. Actual physician dictation may be more difficult to understand.

If you need training, we provide tuition FREE training.

~~ If you have already been trained then you DO NOT need to go through our training. You are ready to work for Transam in a real job. The only requirement is that you transcribe accurately. This is for an entry level individual.

We would like to see if you can train and work with us. You have the FREEDOM to choose. You can transcribe any time during the day as long as it is back to us by the next day. The only other decision is to choose which days you are available. Special books and software are required.

All of your questions will be answered in the agreement. Let me know if you would like to review the application agreement.

We are looking forward to working with you.

Thank you.

Kimberly Carton
Regional Recruiter
Transam Associates, Inc.
3433 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Suite 303
Valrico, FL 33594
[protected]@transamassociates.com
http://www.transamassociates.com

Then I inquired further and received this email:

Hello, We may have a job for you!

Please come to Live Chat this morning at 10:00 am EST. to discuss this job. We are here today: from 9:00 am to NOON EST - 2:00 to 4:00 pm. EST. - 8:00 to 10:00 pm. EST

By the way, as soon as you are accurate, we move you into live work and you start getting paid by Transam. Work and pay is guaranteed.

We have received your sample and it has been accepted as a true representation of your work and worthy of moving forward.

The information you requested is included in the agreement link below:

Note: Please remember to click on the "Special Internet Component" required to train and work in the Application Agreement.

The next step in working with us is to review the application agreement. Please copy to Internet Explorer or click on the following web page link:

http://www.transamassociates.com/beyondapplication/index.htm

After reading the application, then submit your agreement and if you can, please chat with one of our recruiting operators today to discuss this opportunity. Chat after reading and submitting the application at the chat link in the application. We are expecting your live contact.

We are looking forward to working with you. Thank you...Kimberly

Kimberly Carton
Regional Recruiter
Transam Associates, Inc.
3433 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Suite 303
Valrico, FL 33594

Fortunately, I googled them and found more information. I had already registered with this site earlier this morning. so I checked into this further. Good thing I did!