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My business was contacted in 2008 about becoming a part of the Global Directory of Who's Who, which advertised itself to be a networking directory. We paid $699.00 for the membership and were subsequently charged $199.00 for a directory that we did not order. The total amount charged to our credit card was $967.99. To date, we have not received ANYTHING as a result of this money paid out - they sent us two wall plaques with the wrong name written on them, and when I contacted them about it back in December, they assured me that they would fix them and send new ones - we still have not received them almost four months later. They never sent us the directory they charged us $200 for. The company is impossible to get ahold of - you rarely reach anyone except for an answering machine.
I was contacted earlier today by a salesperson for the company named Chris Matthews, who verbally abused me. After I told him my boss was in a meeting and asked if there was something I could help him with, he informed me that I was not important enough for him to waste his time on, told me that he was making $100, 000 a year at his job while I was probably making ten dollars an hour, called me an "###, " said I had a smart mouth, and refused to let me speak to his supervisor because he was too busy to bother with people like me. I told him I wanted to cancel our membership and he refused to let me. I asked both to speak with his supervisor and to cancel my membership at LEAST 15 times and was denied every time. The situation was so ridiculous that it was almost comical. When I hung up, called back, and finally spoke with someone who was in charge, he wanted to know why I had been so rude to Mr. Matthews.
The company's policy is that all sales are final after three days. I have absolutely no confidence that this company will cancel my membership, so we're turning the case over to American Express to have them handle the dispute.
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
I too just received this scam in my inbox. Thankfully I searched the internet to see whether this was a fraud first because it all just seemed suspect. I'm not an executive, I work in an accounting department as a clerk. Not much of a "Who's Who" job. Here is what my letter said:
From: mail@ratepoint.com; on behalf of; Brandon Morgan [selection@executiveregistryonline.com]
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Subject: Your Invitation to a Global Networking Registry
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We would like to inform you of your selection into the 2010 Edition of Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals. This nomination is only bestowed upon a select few individuals who have displayed excellence in business, law, academia, medicine, and entrepreneurialism. We would encourage you to click the link below and verify your contact information.
The Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals was created in recent years in order to properly catalog and provide contact details for leading professionals around the globe. This listing is an attempt at a comprehensive directory of producers, movers, and shakers within their respective fields. By becoming a member, you gain access to an enormous wealth of networking information and peer contact information on over 350, 000 members world-wide.
We do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website by Clicking Here
Thank you for devoting a few moments time to this matter.
Sincerely,
Brandon Morgan
Managing Director
Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals
30-01 Northern Blvd.
LIC, NY 11101
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I was contacted today by "Machael Bardo" who told me that he was my "personal account representative". He wanted to know about my professional history, as I had been nominated to The Global Directory of Who's Who (2010 edition). I was flattered and indulged Michael’s curiosity, as he appeared to be very professional.
After a 12min "interview" I was congratulated on being selected to appear in the Global Directory of Who's Who, at the cost of US$649. This took me by surprise. I began to suspect the credibility of this Directory. I asked Michael time to think about this, but he persisted explaining to me that the Directory had a deadline to meet for the 2010 Edition.
Michael added that if $649 were too expensive I could have (more or less) the same service for $149 (i.e. "for $500 less, what do you say?") Now I knew this was a scam and I politely refused. Michael just hung up without even a ‘good bye’ or ‘thank you’, so much for his professionalism. Who are these people anyway?
The new scam among the scammers is romacpublishing.com, they are a complete scam that only want to steal your money. I was contacted by them and they told me that i owed a bill. I never even heard of this company and told them to go to hell. Watch out for the Romac Publishing Scam.
I received the same scam email (this is the latest) but with a different address and sender. I find it amusing that they would think I would take them seriously when they don't even send the emails from a domain associated with the name of the company they claim to represent.
From: Global WW [mailto:info@cellphonemasterdigital.com]
Sent: February-02-10 12:03 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXXX
Subject: Stephen - Global Who's Who has Selected You!
Dear Stephen,
You were recently chosen as a potential candidate to represent your professional community in the 2010 Edition of Global Who's Who.
We are please to inform you that your candidacy was formally approved February 1st, 2010. Congratulations.
The Publishing Committee selected you as a potential candidate based not only upon your current standing, but focusing as well on criteria from executive and professional directories, associations, and trade journals. Given your background, the Director believes your profile makes a fitting addition to our publication.
There is no fee nor obligation to be listed. As we are working off of secondary sources, we must receive verification from you that your profile is accurate. After receiving verification, we will validate your registry listing within seven business days.
Once finalized, your listing will share prominent registry space with thousands of fellow accomplished individuals across the globe, each representing accomplishment within their own geographical area.
To verify your profile and accept the candidacy, please visit here. Our registration deadline for this year's candidates is February 28th, 2010. To ensure you are included, we must receive your verification on or before this date. On behalf of our Committee I salute your achievement and welcome you to our association.
Sincerely,
John Franklin
Vice President, Research Division
The Global Directory of Who's Who
4250 Veterans Highway, Suite 2050
Holbrook, NY 11741, USA
Phone: [protected]
I have no business. I am a normal person; however, I got an invitation from them. Do I need to reply? Yes, if I was a stupid one. Please do a little research before you reply to an unknown email (most of them are scam.) Do not click the link (it may install dangerous software to your computer.). For this case, they just want your money by getting money from you and selling your information to anyone who needs it (you can name it).
This is what a have from them:
From: Brandon Morgan [mailto:selection@ymdirect1.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Morgan
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 8:54 AM
We would like to inform you of your selection into the 2010 Edition of Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals. This nomination is only bestowed upon a select few individuals who have displayed excellence in business, law, academia, medicine, and entrepreneurialism. We would encourage you to click the link below and verify your contact information.
The Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals was created in recent years in order to properly catalog and provide contact details for leading professionals around the globe. This listing is an attempt at a comprehensive directory of producers, movers, and shakers within their respective fields. By becoming a member, you gain access to an enormous wealth of networking information and peer contact information on over 350, 000 members world-wide.
We do require additional information to complete the selection process and kindly ask that you access this form on our website by Clicking Here
Thank you for devoting a few moments time to this matter.
Sincerely,
Brandon Morgan
Managing Director
Empire Executive Registries | 34-01Broadway | Astoria | New York | 11101 | USA
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I've been solicited by the company on numerous times over the last two years. As recently as today another email arrived 'inviting' me to sign up for their directory. The first time they contacted me two years ago I responded to their solicitation with an email reply of my interest. That triggered a follow-up "interview" phone call where they went through my work history to 'verify' their information. As I figured a listing in such a directory could be fun to brag about, I participated in the interview.
At it's conclusion their representative told me that I had to purchase a $395.00 membership to assure that my entry would be included in their next edition. I replied that I was flattered by their invitation, there was no way I was paying for such an "honor". In fact, I told them that their invitation was extremely misleading and never mentioned a fee for inclusion. The representative had no answer for it and just tried to close the sale once more. I refused. I concur with this complaint that this company is a pure scam.
You have to be so careful with telemarketers, billing errors and more. You would be surprised how many fee's we all pay that we shouldn't. I am tired of fighting for my hard earned money back! So I am taking a stand and telling everyone I can about Bustabill (visit www.bustabill.com). Any invoice, telemarketing or rate reducing you need verified, voided or reduced, they take care of. As far as reimbursements it gets a bit more tricky, but they will try. The best thing is that they actually contact the company for you. Posting complaints is great for others to be aware but this company doesn't push paperwork back and forth they get it done!