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This company has no data to offer. After going as far as I could with a free site, I signed up for this and paid $29,95. I cannot even find records on people like my late father for whom I have all relevant dates. What a rip-off, I e-mailed them and tried to cancel my membership and got nothing but an e-mail back promising further useless help.-

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shell
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

This site is bull*hit we paid and get nothing, absolutly nothing, WTF how can they get away with this! If i pay a landscaper and they dont do the work i can sue, same with any other service in this country. They haven't heard the end me yet.

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M Andrus
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May 18, 2008 6:18 pm EDT

I, too fell for this so-called company's offer for a "one-time charge of $39.95" for lifetime unlimited access to their "vast" database, which they describe as all-inclusive. And I also got NO results, even for names that should have without question been in the databases. I contacted my credit card company immediately and they will reverse the charge, but I also contacted ClickBank and told them the situation and suggested they check out the RecordsArea.com company (also known as Gov-Records.com). Cannot find a way to e-mail RecordsArea OR Gov-Records to tell them what I think!

Why doesn't someone stop these ###?!

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mike
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

hey what the -uck kind of bull-hit is this.i feel
violated.never did get what was paided for.
thank god for carma.they should be glad they
dont have a bussiness address.cause my size
13's would bee in there ###!

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dontbelieveslander
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

Lets find out who these ### at recordsarea.com really are! Where is the FBI where are the police and the government agents that are supposed to be stopping this kind of FRAUD. Click Bank and Domainsbyproxy are helping in this fraudulentb feeding frenzy on honest customers.

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Claudia Clarke
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

Curtis Dennett,
I havent got the email that i sent or received, have deleted.
I bought with Visa and also the fact i used the term i will sue you..they soon refund me my money.But i was quick i noticed it was a scam i did notify the bank, watchdog in my country(England)so i did it quickly and also said i was going to use the newspaper .I sent my email over to the finace company and asked what were they doing to protect us.
That was it!
Good luck Claud

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Curtis Dennett
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May 16, 2008 1:14 pm EDT

I was searching for my birth mother, I was told on the internet that adoption records could be found and they had a match for my birth mother, after paying the 29.95 it was a whole different story, I couldn't find any records at all, I couldn't even find any records on myself or any of my family. It is a rip off

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vicki
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May 09, 2008 6:20 pm EDT

after paying 19.99 for unlimited membership when I went to the record site to look up the info it directed me to another billing site as i had used up my credits I never got any farther than sending money I hope you rot in hell

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Jackie
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

Another victim here! Thanks to the person who posted ClickBank's number: [protected] Can't wait til Monday to call (M-F 7am - 6pm Mountain time) Wish me luck (and to all you other suckers!) when I call and hope I get my hard earned money refunded.

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Suzie
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

What a scam, my name does not appear on these records anywhere and neither does any one else that I have looked up. What a waste of money. Have gone to the bank to stop payment..Scammers...do not get sucked in.

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Loki
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Apr 24, 2008 7:35 pm EDT

I wish i seen this before I signed up for that BS website!

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Eve
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Apr 21, 2008 7:04 am EDT

I wish I'd read this site before purchasing the 29.99 package. This is the biggest rip off I've ever purchased. I can't even find myself on this site.

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Deb
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Apr 18, 2008 9:21 am EDT

We are very upset, and need to know how to cancel our LIFETIME subscription to this company! They will keep charging your credit card every year. BEWARE, and get out of it now!
There is not even a way to contact them. HELP!
We checked 20 people for birth, marriage, death, and simple phone numbers. Not one single fact showed up about anybody!
These people must be criminally prosecuted.

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scott
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Apr 14, 2008 10:06 am EDT

I agree with all of you, I too was taken by these ###s.

The more I think about it the madder it makes me, what we really need to do is group up into a vigilante possie and go get some real justice.

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ANGRY ANTHONY
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Apr 13, 2008 9:00 am EDT

THESE PEOPLE NEED TO BE PUT IN PRISON FOR THERE CRIMINAL Acts. I THOUGHT I WAS A PRETTY SMART INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD'NT GET BURNED, BUT I THOUGHT WRONG. ANOTHER SUCKER JUST LIKE YOU WERE. I WILL BE TAKEN FURTHER ACTION AGAINST THESE CRIMINALS.

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Carolyn
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

RecordsArea.com is a total scam, they got me for $39.00 dollars. Half of their pages don't work. and it tell you that if they don't find anything you get your credit back, that a total lie, they don't come up with anything and take all your credits. When you first sign up it will tell you this is a one time fee, if this is a one time fee why are they asking for more money for credits.

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rov
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Apr 04, 2008 4:11 pm EDT

this site is a scam you can find more info on a free site i wish i could put my foot up these peoples a------------------

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margaret sapp
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

A total ripp off,and they have the nerve to ask for more money ,on several diffrent records. They do not deliver. I am still looking for some realibal , I need to find some records, some documented information. I also think they need to refund everyones money, and not be allowed to advertise.

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stephanie
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Mar 14, 2008 2:40 pm EDT

The number for this rip off company is [protected]. they stated they had to keep a processing fee and there were no managers to speak with. I feel so ignorant for not checking before I purchased a 4.95 background check that was USELESS. I hope this helps all of you in getting your money back.

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Lori Ethier
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

We also fell 'victim' to this site. After calling my bank I received the number to Clickbank. [protected]. After talking to a very helpful person there I was able to receive a refund.

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ELyssa
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I purchased this website also and they charged my card 2 times and there is noway toget my money back or nothing ... There is no way to contact these people i cant even get anywhere with tthe better busness bureau .

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Emilie
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

This site is 100% garbage. Do not waste your money. I've gotten more information for free on the internet.

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Georgia
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Feb 22, 2008 10:45 pm EST

I wish I had visited this site before paying this scam website. What is said in numerous posts is true. Not even basic information can be retrieved from this site about anyone.

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JACK RIES
Anaheim, US
Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

THIS IS THE DOWNSIDE TO LEGIT BUSINESSES WHO
UTILIZE THE INTERNET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.

I NOW HAVE FALLN VICTIM TO INTERNET FRAUD.

FORTUNATELY I KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS
THE SAD THING IT IS TIME CONSUMING. THANK
GOD FOR CREDIT CARD PROTECTION..

THIS TYPE OF WEBSITE AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY
SHOULD BLACK LISTED AND REMOVED FROM THE
INTERNET - WHY PERPETUATE MORE VICTIMS.

Jack@classicperform.com

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Paul Czarniecki
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I have paid twice for this worthless service. I didn't realize I was paying for the same useless service and I can't get a reply to my request for a refund.

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Salvatore Spano
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I feel like I got took. I'm asking for a refund, and if I don't get it, I will challenge the credit card posting.

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judith phillips
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I WAS JUST IMFORMED THAT MY BANK WAS CREDITED THE $29.94 I WAS CHARGED FOR A MEMBERSHIP TO RECORDSAREA.COM, BUT I HAD TO CANCELL MY ATM/DEBIT CARD AND WAIT FOR 2 WEEKS FOR A NEW ONE. I STILL THINK IT'S A SHAME YOU CAN NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE, AND I DO NOT LIKE MY TIME WAISTED AND MY NERVES RATTLED SO SOME LAZY #@*^*$^^## SCAMS PEOPLE OUT OF THERE MONEY.

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judith phillips
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I also was scamed by recordsarea.com for $29.94. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFO I WAS PROMISED- NONE. I HAVE ASKED FOR A REFUND SEVERSL TIMES BUT I GOT LIE AFTER LIE. JUDITH PHILLIPS.

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CathyV
marg, US
Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I agree. I also lost $30 and have yet to even find my own name in their people search. It's amazing what people will do for a buck. I hope they choke on it!

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Ally P.
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Feb 12, 2008 1:46 pm EST

I'm so sorry for all of you who fell for this! I, too, thought this was a legit site. I quickly realized it was a scam and instantly called my bank. They gave me a phone number to contact ClickBank, the bank afflicated with RecordsArea.com. I called and demanded they stop charge on my card, and they said that I would not be charged. Here is the number: [protected]. Hope it helps!

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Claudia Clarke
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Feb 11, 2008 4:26 pm EST

Hello everyone,

I have received an email from clickbank and they say they have refunded my money i will find out in 5 days..and let ya guys know.
Also good ideia is to check the domain and all these companies and also make sure we do a bit of research next time,as many of us..are experiencied about websites but fell for this one..

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Debbie Minerva
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Feb 10, 2008 6:56 pm EST

I got scammed - paid $29.95 for access to databases, and all my searches return no records. And I still run out of credits, even though it tells me that no return means no deduction in credits. Where can I complain?

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I am NOT Records Area
, US
Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

What a rip off. Hope they are all sleeping well at night.

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I am NOT Records Area
, US
Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

I agree with all complaints. I could really use my 30 bucks.

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Claudia Clarke
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Feb 07, 2008 9:02 am EST

PEOPLE FROM THE UK I URGE YOU TO CONTACT WATCHDOG AS WE CAN STOP THESE PEOPLE THEY ARE CONS AND NEED TO BE STOPPED..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/contact_index.shtml

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Claudia Clarke
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Feb 07, 2008 8:49 am EST

Hi guys
One more here that fell for the scam but have been able to call my card company and they will send me a dispute form i also used the internet crime complaint center here https://complaint.ic3.gov/Default.aspx and will do whatever i can to stop these cons to steal money from people.
I should have done a search before like i always do for everything before i use the net..i will contest and lets organize ourselves to bring down this company.Here in the UK i will contact Watchdog and use the TV to stop these people and reach as many as i can.

Take and lets fight crime.
xx claud

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barbara Reeves
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Feb 05, 2008 2:04 pm EST

I have contacted Google, PayPal and RecordsArea to not only agree with your complaint but to view this complaint board in hopes that we prevent another person from becoming a victim. Does anyone check these companies out prior to doing business with them?

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barbara Reeves
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Feb 05, 2008 12:58 pm EST

Another "sucker" joined the ranks. Just joined and found no information for someone with criminal record or marriage record both of which came back with 0 but still got charged the credits. I plan to contest the credit card charge.

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Bruce Coleman
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Feb 04, 2008 6:09 pm EST

These people should be reported to any and all criminal authorities. They have less information than the phonebook. They are thieves. I feel like an idiot for giving them $29.95. Tomorrow morning I will be in contact with my American Express people to see if I can cancel my service. (It only took me 30 minutes to find out that it's a scam.

I wish I had come here first!

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lynnette ward
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Jul 18, 2016 1:52 pm EDT

Total rip off - does anyone know how to contact this group to complain.

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Mary White
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Feb 01, 2008 11:59 pm EST

PS: THE PEOPLE WHO COLLECT THE MONEY IS CLICKBANK ...I should have known by the name they were a scam.