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Gas & Grocery Gift Cards program rip-off

R. B. vs. Venture Services International
Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Amount Involved: $1,315.00
    • Status: In Negotiation
      This claim has posted for public comment and negotiation. It will remain posted until resolved to the claimant's satisfaction. Suggest a resolution to help these parties reach a settlement.
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    • Claimant Seeks: View.
    • Claim #: 8228727
    • Amount Involved: 1,315.00
    • Filed On: Jun 21, 2011
    • Posted On: Jul 06, 2011
    • Complaint(s):
      • Bad business practices
      • Problem with a service
      • "I just feel ripped off."
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Statement of Claim
Complaints Involved (3) - View
Claimant says:
"I ordered the "gas gift cards" in January 2011 for $300.00, i finally received some rebate cards on May 5,2011 as substitutes for the gas GIFT cards that i ordered, Company said if not 100% SATISFIED WITH SUBSTITUTE TO RETURN THEM FOR A REFUND, which i did return on May 6,2011 by CERTIFIED PRIORITY MAIL which i know they received; i'm still waiting for a refund, a word, a letter, a phone call, some kind of correspondence; nothing until now. Then they offered me to become distributor of their new program of grocery certificate which i ordered 1000 for $920 & i have not received anything until now."
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What Claimant Wants Hide
1. Refund: gas gift cards & distributor of grocery certificates Jul 06, 2011 $1,315.00
Cash total : $1,315.00
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There has been no response to this claim from venture services international. This claim will remain posted until resolved
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  • Comment: by sharipryce — Online mediator
    • On: 11-20-2011
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  • I too was duped into purchasing the certificates to become a distributor. I paid $180 for 200 certificates. In turn, I sent them $200 for the purchase of 2 $600 gas card...which I never received. After foolishly purchasing the gas cards back in Feb 2011, I called to follow-up on my purchase and spoke to a "call center representative" who told me that she has never seen or used the gas cards. That's when I knew I was screwed as I asked her if she is working with the company and this is such a good deal why hadn't she purchased one for herself? She had no response for me, said she had to take another call. Thank God, through the use of many threats, the FTC and the office of the Attorney General in California I was able to get back every penny totaling $380 (both $200+$180). So try that route and see if it works!
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