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- Wichita, KS, USA • Jul 09, 2024
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I have attempted to make Amazon aware of the deceptive practices of one of their sellers under Sec 43 (a) of the Lanham Act for misleading advertisement. I am not confident my complaint has been addressed so I’m elevating it to the BBB.

I recently ordered a 6-Pack of LA Looks Sport Xtreme Hold 20 oz bottles. I received one. (I could not get customer service to agree to send me the remaining 5 to complete my order, only a refund). On the surface, this would seem to be a minor fullfillment issue at the warehouse and easily resolved by the customer service team. However, I believe there is a much bigger problem than this small example.

After this fulfillment issue, I went back to the reviews for the product. I counted 18 times in the first 6 months of 2024 that customers are complaining of the very same issue — ordering the 6 pack and receiving 1. And that’s just the customers that bother writing a review. I even found where this has been happening going back as far as 2015 for this seller. Why hasn’t Amazon demanded the seller cease and decist this practice immediately?

I strongly suspect this isn’t the only product and/or seller that Amazon is allowing to use it’s distribution network to deceive and defraud its customers.

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- Lancaster, PA, USA • Jul 08, 2024
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Website advertises training courses with labs, but they stopped working long ago. They are still collecting money regardless of no longer actually offering any service.

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- California, MD, USA • Jul 08, 2024
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I signed up for a Hebrew course about Biblical studies and was very excited about it. The first four classes started out with the instructor not showing up for 15-20 minutes, and after four lessons, they claim they will not even issue a partial refund. After the initial lessons, the instructor failed to show up on the majority of occasions, and we are all being told we cannot receive a refund of any kind. This "business" preys on people who are looking to learn Biblical Hebrew, and they do not deliver on the promises from their end, and will refuse to issue even a partial refund. When you try to gain access to the organizations leadership, so you can email them, they will not respond and will leave you on hold without picking up. Please avoid this company and go through a more reputable one.

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- Konawa, OK, USA • Jul 07, 2024
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I ordered clothing they sent tracking info but i never received it i emailed them they stated they would send a duplicate order with tracking and i went to check the status through there website and it stated my order didn't exist i emailed them agin they stated my ordered was lost by the carrier. Stated i would get a refund i have messaged them at least 15 times they always respond about how sorry they are and they appreciate my patience but still have not received the merchandise ordered or a refund i made the purchase on may 5th 2024

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Jul 05, 2024
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The reviews will be posted within 30 days as our authors and reviewers need that much time to read the book thoroughly and post the reviews. The articles and reviews in magazines and newspapers will be published within 45 days as we need that much time to book the slots and prepare quality articles and reviews. The sales will be provided within 60 days.

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- Centreville, VA, USA • Jul 02, 2024
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Tropical fruits advertised available for delivery anywhere in the USA. First amount zelled was for the fruits$160, subsequently, was asked to pay a supposedly refundable $100 for ice box

Email used: [email protected]

Name: Burnette Ridley

Another email/zelle acct provided was [email protected]

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- Manheim, PA, USA • Jul 02, 2024
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I attempted to purchase a washer/dryer set through Facebook marketplace. Originally, I was asked to put half the cost down as a deposit to get on the delivery schedule. The next morning I was emailed but "Sales Info" by the included email demanding an "Insurance coverage" payment of an additional $250 despite specifically denying the additional cost. The address given to pick up the appliances was visited by local law enforcement and found to be a storage warehouse with very old appliances. The contact supplies a multitude of stock images even when asked to provide a picture with the current date written on a piece of paper with the items to be delivered. I have filed a report with the local authorities as well as the authorities located close to the contacts digital signatures. In further forensics I have found that this group is highly active and scamming a multitude of people.

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA • Jun 27, 2024
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Charging to my credit bank Chase bank without authorization.

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- Boiling Springs, PA, USA • Jun 26, 2024
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My wife "shops" on Marketplace. She expressed interest in purchasing a 36" Blackstone Grill for $30 (first scam alert!). The seller (Karen Parody who had a profile we checked) asked for a phone number to make sure ***** was "real" (***** doesn't use FB except to shop Marketplace). I questioned it, but was persuaded and gave "Karen" my cell phone number (***** doesn't use a smart phone). "Karen" send a code (with Google Voice LInk). I returned the code; she said she couldn't verify that number and would I send another. I realized my error at that point and reported the listing and blocked this seller on ******* PC. I reported the text I'd received and deleted it. ARHG.

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- Media, PA, USA • Jun 25, 2024
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This website is a scam. It advertises that it is a free QR code generator, and when you create it, signs you up for a free trial. After a time, they let you know that the QR codes you have generated will not work after their trial, which ends after 7 days. They make you pay AT LEAST $120 in order to keep the QR code working. Many people have fallen into their trap, as seen on this reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingplanning/comments/1bxxh02/warning_to_my_fellow_w...⇄ They do not advertise that the QR codes generated during the free trial will stop working, or let the customer know at all until it is too late and the customer has already ordered and paid for the items in print they plan to use the QR code for. Please help to get them shut down so they cannot use their predatory practices on anyone else.

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- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA • Jun 25, 2024
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The online site offers products for sale. Once purchased a promise of a confirmation email and emailed tracking info is supposed to follow. I received a confirmation email however, after several attempts of seeking tracking info I received no response and no tracking info. In addition I never received the item ordered.

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- Grand Rapids, MI, USA • Jun 19, 2024
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They provided tracking info. It said the package was delivered. I was here when it said it was delivered and I contacted them. They did respond and said they needed 3-5 business days to look into it. They did not contact me back. After 5 business days I emailed them again and they said the package must have been stolen because the tracking info said it was delivered. I responded that I was here the whole time as I am off of work right now on medical leave and have had many packages delivered and not one has been stolen. I told them this is clearly a scam and that I was contacting you. I care more about stopping the scam than getting back $50

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- Durant, OK, USA • Jun 17, 2024
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I thought I was buying the product that Kelly Clarkson used to loose weight. Went online to a website ordered the product but that transaction was not approved. Went back online tried again to buy, then I get a message that my order was approved, so I went to the message, it said my total price was 199.98. I then wrote back to them cancel my order. That didn't work.

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- Grand Rapids, MI, USA • Jun 11, 2024
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They claim to be national records. I was trying to get my birth certificate. They required my driver's license and my fathers. They keep giving me the run a round and still have not sent the documents and have paid and requested the documents for over a month now.

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- Barto, PA, USA • Jun 11, 2024
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My husband is looking to purchase a shipping container for storage and found an ad on Facebook Marketplace with a good price for once-used products/containers. He used Messenger to communicate with the person at first. My husband gave them our home address and his cell number for 'pricing' reasons. Next, the seller asked for a $500 deposit via a wire transfer, which seemed a bit extreme for a simple purchase. The seller continued to point out that this purchase includes sales taxes to be reported, etc. Taxes are usually assumed and not something that needs to be pointed out to the purchaser. My husband inquired about possibly picking the container up personally to save money since he is a truck driver, but the seller would not allow this option and when asked, gave another company's name that they 'work with', called 'Storm-Specialties Containers, LLC' (online only), although the seller's Facebook profile pic shows a man in front of a USDOT truck with the company listed as 'PARISI CONSTRUCTION LLC' (from WI), which does not advertise container sales as part of their business. I told my husband that too many things are questionable, especially the wire transfer payment request. We decided not to pursue the potential scammer without verification. ScamPulse.com does not list either of these businesses or the seller's name, which is listed as 'Alex Jimmy'. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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- Martinsburg, WV, USA • Jun 09, 2024
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I paid for the service ..Did not get my three scores.. I have tried to cancel never renewed me wanting to keep it . Yet they ask for an updated payment method..Yet still bill my first one . I want them to stop charging my account and delete my account with them ..they give no option to do so .

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- Woodward, OK, USA • Jun 09, 2024
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Scammer- Amongacle (Love in Faith) debited my acct. for $44.98 and claimed order had been delivered. The order was not recieved. After notifying them, they emailed me they would resend, but that order was not recieved. I notified them again for refund and they stated they could only refund 70% because of expenses they incurred. I placed order on 4-18-2024.

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- The Villages, FL, USA • May 30, 2024
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Scammer charged to my credit card for something that I never ordered

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- Fabens, TX, USA • May 28, 2024
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The Raiz bank called to dispute suspicious activity on the debit card. It was charged online.

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA • May 27, 2024
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i ordered a book, Lemons and Stones, on July 22, 2022

the publish date was pushed to an unknown date. I then received an email stating it would be mailed 4/30/23.

I have tried to email two different addresses with no reply.

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