I have just nearly been ripped off by a fake company?

Question

they are using lots of reputable companies names who they say have used them but thankfully i contacted a watchdog who told me that they have been on watchdog and basically just take your money.
Do you think i should email some of the companies and let them know their name is been used to con parents or should i just leave it, i want revenge and i want to let other people to know what con artists they are

Answer 1

You need to be documenting, documenting, documenting! Without documentation, none of the government agencies will likely be able to help you since it is going to be your word against the companies. In those cases, your info will go in a folder somewhere and nothing will every be done.



If you are still corresponding with this company, try to get them to send you something in the mail. That way the postal authorities can go after them. I bet though then will only use Fed ex or UPS for that very reason but you never know they may slip up. Any wire transfer of money will also put them in violation of federal laws.



I would definitely contact these reference companies and not rely on a "watch dog" group for information. Their information may be biased as well!

Answer 2

Yes! Absolutly. Do what you have to do man, it aint right. Just think it could have easily of been you that got ripped off. Dont let the wan*kers get away with it.



gud luck



p.s you are only doing what an ordinary law abiding citizen would do, dont question yourself.

Answer 3

Absolutely you should let the companies know - they will want to make sure they aren't associated with a con!

Answer 4

Contact your state attorney general and inform them of the shady company. They can investigate and inform the public of any shady practices to watch out for.

Answer 5

That's super. What's the name of the fake company though?



And what's the question?

Answer 6

Pity. Learn from this and take care next time. If you list their names they'd register new ones. Reveal their style for people to know and watch out for.

Answer 7

I think you should let the companies know - what they do with the info is up to them.

Answer 8

If they are selling something, try reporting them to the FTC. If they are selling it over the internet, try reporting them to the ICCC.



Be careful about contacting others about your claims - if you aren't very precise about what you say, you could find yourself in a civil suit for defamation.

Answer 9

Why didn't write details, give names, give names. Let the world know.

Answer 10

oh man. i think you should call the companies and tell them whats going on. if i had a company and someone was using my company's name without my permission id like to know and i would prevent it from happening again. so please do calll.

Answer 11

After reporting them to the authorities....spread their name all over the internet....

Answer 12

contact the federal trade commission and if its online, also contact the FCC

Answer 13

contact your bank

if you paid by credid card they might get the transaction reversed