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Magazine - Services Not Rendered

I was sent to the collections office back in Jan of this year for not paying my bill, the reason I didn't pay was because services were not rendered and didn't recieve any information as they promised. They contacted me in November about this deal so i agreed to it unknowing about their history. I have called them numerous times and they transfer me to...

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Urban Development Solutions - Scammers!

A black guy was going from door to door in my community trying to sell magazines(February 8, 2008--a Friday) for: URBAN DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. Usually, i don't buy things at my door. But when he stated, some of the proceeds would be used to pay for his and others education, feeding, etc i decided to buy. My neighbor standing nearby blinked at me not to...

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Seedtime Publications - Fraud and scam!

Last summer, a woman with a sad tale about abuse, small children, and an impending pregnancy came to my door. She was a smooth talker and I am apparently a softie and/or gullible. I'd like to think I was doing the right thing and helping someone less fortunate than myself but I am disappointed to say that I lost $127.00 to this scam. No periodicals and...

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Mags4Cheap - No magazine - No refund!

Ordered (4) magazines in March, 2007 and paid by "VISA' in the amount of $79. Two days later, charges were shown on my "VISA" statement. As of this writing, Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 I have not received any magazines and I have not received a refund as they promised. Spread the word to all your friends and neighbors not to do business with them... I have...

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Southern Magazine Promotions - Fraud & cheating!

I was promised a vacation package to Florida with an outstanding deal on 3-7 magazines. The order was placed in June 2007 and I have not received anything from the company as of October 15, 2007. I attempted to cancel the order but the female representative stated that I cannot cancel the order and I am locked in a 5 year contract. The company has my credit...

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Midwest Clearing, Inc. - Misrepresentation!

A young woman came to my door , telling me that she is part of a program called Paragon which helps young black men and women get education and training so they don't end up in gangs and helps them be productive citizens. On the form it said in big letter, "NO DONATION". She then showed me a page, like a survey, where I was to sign my name and hopefully...

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MagazineCity.com - Poor service!

BUYER BEWARE!!! THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY!!! WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM, IT'S NOT WORTH LOOSING YOUR $ AND THE PROBLEMS!!! I ordered a one year subscription to Business Week from magazinecity.com on June 5th, 2017 and they charged my credit card the same day. I received a very professional e-mail with the transaction details reminding me that...

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Magazine City - Late delivery of ordered magazine

I ordered Men's Health on June 5th 2007 as a Father's Day Gift from my daughter with an expected delivery date of 10 -12 weeks max (August 14th - 28th). To date I haven't received anything and emailed the customer service department to chase this up. I received an email back informing me that I could expect delivery of this magazine mid to late October...

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Gulf Coast Readers - Received magazines I never ordered!

I received a postcard saying I ordered Stuff and Maxim magazines from Gulf Coast Readers I never ordered these magazines I do not want these magazines. I also believe my checking account was charged I have called and left a message at the 1-800 # but have not heard anything from this company. Beware!

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Mags for Less - Its a scam, no mags, no refund!

I ordered magazine from this company 2 months ago. I still have no magazine, the assistance or help tickets on website don't work. There is no email to respond to no way of getting any help or refund. This site is NO GOOD! Do NOT order from these people. You will only lose your money!

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My1Mag aka Mags4Less aka Mags4Cheap aka HalfPricedMags - Fraud & cheating!

I ordered Family Handyman on July 5, 2006 - today is June 6, 2007 - almost a year - n0 magazine, no refund - have contacted the "company about 10 times - Family Handyman never got the order and says they are no a dealer. They do "stealing" under a variety of names - Mags4 Cheap; My1Mag; Halfpricedmags among others. A sponsored link on any search engine...

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Best Choice Magazines - Paid for but haven't received subscriptions

I purchased in December 2006 and paid for by credit card 2 subscriptions which I have yet to receive, and it is the eve of June 2007. I have sent e-mails to their "customer service" address to which I have received no response. The local prosecutor in whatever state this company is located should go after it for fraud.

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Chapel Sales, Inc. - They are thieves!

I have a complaint about Chapel Sales, Inc. They are headquarted in Mt Laurel, New Jersey... They came to my door, two young black women, who seemed well educated and took me for about #200.00. I bought magazines for myself and grandchildren. This was in March of 2007 and I have not been able to reach them by telephone. They do not take messages or answer...

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Maxim - India - Breach of promise by MAXIM

Re: Maxim Magazine India. The renowned International Men’s Monthly ‘MAXIM’ launched its Indian edition in India in the month of January 2006. Besides giving ‘Sunglasses’ for the ‘Best Letter of the Month’, the magazine promises various other prizes also. For example – Rs. 500/- for ‘The Joke of The Month’, Rs. 500/- for ‘Beat The Caption’ etc. My joke wa...

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Subscriber Services Inc. - Fraudulent magazine subscriptions, harassing phone calls!

Using fraudulent and deceptive business practices, this company subscribed numerous magazine subscriptions in the name of my son. My wife and I are now being subjected to around-the-clock harassing and abusive phone calls regarding amounts allegedly owed by my son to your company. We are appalled by the unethical and unprofessional behavior of this organization and it representatives.

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Mags4Cheap - Problems with subscription reimbursement!

I placed an order for Blue and Gold Illustrated with mags4cheap on 12/12/06 at which time my Visa was promptly billed for $21.95. After the 10-12 week period which they said a monthly may take to receive, I called mags4cheap and was told I needed to wait a couple more weeks. In early April I talked to a Nicole at mags4cheap who told me that they had sent...

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Snappy Mags - Items not received from Snappy Mags!

I placed an internet order for 7 magazine subscriptions March 10, 2007. No items have been received, although my credit card was billed $54.00.

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Movement Sales, Inc. - don't believe on door to door sales persons

I subscribe trough this company 3 magazines by a sales person who knock my door asking for help,saying that she was trying to do her best working instead of being on the streets. blah blah blah I believed her and I bought them just to help her .It is a shame that this kind of things happen.I hope if you are reading this you haven't done yet what I...

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HalfPricedMags / MagsForLess / SnappyMags / My1Mag - Avoid this companies at all costs!

I too was scammed by this company. Please be aware this company is doing business under a variety of other domain names: halfpricedmags.com (Half Priced Mags/Halfpricedmags) magsforlees.com (Mags For Less/magsforless) My1mag.com (My1 Mag) Snappymags.com (Snappy Mags/SnappyMags) If you have been scammed, please file complaints with the following...

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Southern Magazine Promotions - Never give your credit card number!

I recently received a call from Bradley Evans and his supervisor, Melissa, from Southern Magazine Promotions. When I answered the phone, they said that I had been entered into a drawing by one of my credit card companies and that I won a free vacation and three magazines subscriptions. The only thing was that I had to pay for the fourth one. By the end of...

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