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4/6/2007 - Michael writes:
After recieving the material from Carlton Sheets and reviewing it I figured it was not for me and I promptley returned the merchandise. I have tracking info , recievers name and date of delivery. I now am being hounded by PEI ( Carlton Sheets)collections people saying they have no record of it being returned and want me to pay $300.00 some odd dollars . I laugh at these bunch of clowns. I now file a complaint with the Florida Consumer Fraud Dept.,check into sanctions for them calling when told not to call again . Dont waste your time with the BBB. These are pure bush league pressure tactics that one would expect from a company like this.

3/23/2007 - Sherry writes:
I bought the whole package which was supposed to be taken out in payments. I recieved the box, the first payment was taken, then another from my bank, then another within weeks of each other in different amounts. I tried to call and could not get anyone to talk to me, time and again. So I went to my bank and stopped payments coming from them. I shortly afterwards (two days) got a call from...you guessed it Carlton Sheets people, I explained the whole situation to them and they told me I oked a coaching program I had not even heard of. When I told them I didnt they said I was lying! Since all of there calls are so called recorded I demanded that they come up with the tape...well you know how that went..they somehow lost the tapes from that timeframe...right....I asked where to send everything back...before the time frame to the so called 30 day trial...they couldnt tell me where but would send me the information...never got it. Then I start getting calls from a very rude woman I told her I want to send the whole thing back I do not want to deal with crooks, she told me we can do this hard or easy, but you will pay for this program. She has called three times this week and when I told her I will not talk to her and I wont be cheated she told me this morning that she will call me every morning at 8 am and I can bet on it! (I had told her my husband sleeps late because of his job) I told her I am putting her up on harrassment charges and I will sue Carlton Sheets and His slimy ways if he does not leave me alone and hung up. His company has been shady and cheating since day one. Now I am getting several peoples testimonies to the same thing. I tried to give it to BBB but as you will notice he does not give any addresses or emails he can get nailed with! I did my homework and found most of his teaching is outdated and does not even work in the real estate market now, not to mention causes people to laugh at you when you try to use it. You are trained how to basically cheat people and you never really own anything...the bank does! I want them to leave me alone and pretend I didnt even fall for the stupidity of it all. Don't go with the program it is a hype and there is enough proof out there now.Sherry

3/22/2007 - Anonymous writes:
husband had purchased the product a few years ago. after we tried to work and understand this program, we tried (in vain) to cancell out, only to get a very arrogant and rude agent who would not let up. when I talked with this agent, he asked me what got me into purchasing this program? I told him honestly and up front, it was my husband who was interested in this program and thought that he would try it out. now, he has changed his mind and decided he did not want to pursue with the program. oh, he got more rude with me on the phone and basically said to me, "too bad...can't help you" so when my husband got home, he called and spoke to another agent. I think the bad move when they told my husband that he was "screwed" in lightly used words. when my husband asked how he can return the books and merchandise and get his refund, they told him to call another "800" number. well, to make this story short, and like everyone else suffering through this delimma, we still have this wasteful product. I have not seen any of the man's infomercial on tv, or maybe they have decided to move it to later hours when he is able to hide. I know it rather late to speak out, but just last night, I found this so called "great" materials, collecting dust, I think the next bar-b-que we have, it will come handy. I don't know what everyone else paid, but they anxiously took "$3,000" from us. I say "anxiously" as it did not take them long to retrieve the funds from our bank account. Maybe one day someone will empty out this so called "rich" man's pockets as he has done to many others, and he will get the feel of what is like to be "scammed".

3/17/2007 - Ray writes:
I agree that this product is a total scam. The only one who makes any money is that [] Carleton Sheets. The information in his program is way outdated also and not applicable in todays market.

3/17/2007 - Dorien writes:
We called and ordered this product back in 2005 and reviewed the cd's in the first week. We decided it was not for us since in our very rural area to buy and sell was not an option and it was NOT EASY. We called the company and stated that we were wanting to return the product. They told us how to address it to return it and we did. This was all in one-two weeks after the original purchase during the TRIAL period. We received a call to ask us how we like the product and I told them that we returned it and why. We never heard from them again until recently. In March 2007 we received a Collection Notice from a Collection Agancy stating that we did not pay our bill. I told them that the product was returned and we never received any bills from this company. The person at the collection agency stated that they would note the account but they may want proof. I did not keep my mailing receipt as I did not think that after 2 years this would be an issue. Just thought some other people may like to know that this company may send you to a collection agency for something you do not have if you returned it. I will be writing a letter to the better business bureau also. thank you

3/15/2007 - Gigi writes:
I'm genuinely interested in real estate investment and am on week 2 of my 30 day trial period. I called the help line twice and received enough info to help me navigate the courseware. Today was different - someone called about selling 'coaching' services for the Carleton Sheets program and I was willing to hear them out. The set up the 'interview' with me and said that it had to be a commitment on both sides. Long story short, when the guy got to the bottom line, he said it was anwhere from $6,000 and $7,000 for 12 months of coaching. I was understandably in sticker shock, but I asked if I could get any references of customers who used the coaching program before I made a decision. Then the guy turned cold and belligerent and said he didn't have to 'prove' the worth of the course to me and that 'Carleton has been on tv for over 25 years'..etc. Can you believe that? He then said he had to move on and speak to someone else. I calmly concurred and said I understood he had a quota. This was a VERY uncomfortable exchange, where he basically ended up trying to bully me. I called the customer help line afterwards and reported his behavior by name. I also confirmed the cost of the course if I kept it ($240) and said fine - the materials and content were worth it to me but that I didn't appreciate this type of treatment by their employees or affiliates.

3/13/2007 - Emiliano writes:
i ordered the program, but i returned with my own money to avoid mistakes, i founded ok, Im a real estate investor, and it didnt work for me, but the hotline, is one of the worst, thay dont help at all, and they dont know anything, i call several times with a question, and they all told me: "well its up to you", no advise, no recomendations, no nothing, it was frustratindg, i thing they need to spend more money in educate their people before thay start 'helping" others, besides this guy wears too much make up, its kinda disgusting to take somebody serious when they look like that.

2/21/2007 - Andy writes:
I bought Carltons program 8 years ago. Sat in the closet for about 7.5 years adn survived 4 moves. I started the program last January 23rd. On July 18th 2006 I bought 2 homes in Pasco, WA with no money down. It wasn't easy. It was frustrating much of the time. My complaint would be how "Easy" everybody says it is and that they can do it in as little as 5 hours a week. Also the CD's are full of hours of testimonials. Also the CD quality is poor. Many of the CD's have static or white noise on them and 2 wont play all the way through w/o me pressing FF to advance to the next track. It kind of works. The process is a pain in the arse. But I did end up with 2 houses, which are both for sale now. I hope they sell. Does anyone know if Carlton is available? He's one of the most attractive guys I've ever seen. Honestly that is the real reason I bought the program... because of how hot he looked. Perhaps he's really only guilty of massive sex appeal? More power too him. To those who bought the program, waited 30 days w/o attempting to learn anything and then coming to this site to complain with limited vocabulary, bad sentence structure and poor grammar, you know as well as I do that your inability to follow through with at least the reading of the program is probably a pretty clear reflection of a long list of failures. This is your lucky day though because as uncomfortable as it was for me to over come my lack of initiative and zero motivation factor, I did finally do it. It just took 7.5 years of this program sitting in a box moving from house to house/closet to closet. How do I feel now? I don’t think I’d ever do this again by myself. Many aspects of the process I enjoyed, but most I hated. If you’re going to buy Carlton’s program, be responsible for the 30 day trial period. If the program didn’t work because you were lazy and you still feel the need to complain, have someone proof your complaint and use spell check before posting. Writing like a low rent retard and threatening to contact the BBB, the Attorney General or your lawyer (I love how most people who can hardly write let alone speak all have an attorney) only hurts your argument of any wrongdoing and makes you look like a dumb low rent retard on an episode of Cops.

2/15/2007 - Colleen writes:
I ordered this product November 29,2006 from the tv advertisement. On December 18,2006 a PEI representative contacted us and my husband told them that we were not interested and that we wanted to return it. The representative said no problem that they would send us a label to return it. We waited 2 1/2 weeks for this label and called back, just to get no response. On Jan 13 they took $67.48 out of our checking account. My husband called and spoke to an Ivy who told him that they do not send labels and that we were S.O.L. My husband said I dont think so.....We were told this and the least you can do is refund that and we will take the loss in sending it back. Ivy then said " We are not in the business to return anything. How do you think we make our money?" My husband then said " That is not right and it fraud!" Ivy then responded with "well your past your 30 days now, deal with it! You wont get your money back. We work that way for a reason" What kind of company stays in business doing this without having charges pressed against them? I have already contacted the BBB and filed a complaint. I am also going to my local Police Dept. to file a complaint and contacting my state attorney general. They have taken 2 payments of $67.48 now and this needs to stop! Perhaps if everyone would file complaints this company could be stopped.

2/15/2007 - Colleen writes:
I ordered the Real Estate program at the end of November. On December 18 (with in my 30 days)someone called my husband about the program and My husband told them that we were not interested and wished to return the package. He was told that a mailing slip was on the way and that it was no problem. Waiting for this slip, the beginning of January came and he tried to call again. Was told no that they are going to take the money and that we are S**t out of luck because they are not in the business of doing refunds and they have never had any intention of refunding. That was told by Ivy in the customer service department. We have been fighting for 2 months now on something that should have never happened. I have spoken to Wanda,Ivy,Gerilyn and they all say well maybe you didnt call the right number and rudly at that! It is not my problem. I called P.E.I and told them that we did not want this program. They are trying to get out ways to refund people. I am going to check into pressing charges against this company and these people personally. This company has to be stopped.

2/9/2007 - Cathy writes:
I as others with complaints on Carleton Sheets have tried numerous times to talk to people from this scam telling them I did not want to continue paying since I could not pursue doing real estate right now. First Ireceived a call and told the woman I wanted to stop. OH No she said I i did Not Return Within 30 OR 60 DAYS, COULDN'T STOP. No matter how many times I Told Here Still Was NO. After that I Got Lots OF Calls FromEducational Services (school) trying to set me up for more money asking for my credit cd #. Told them NO Still didn.t stop Men Kept Calling To Help Me With SUCCEEDING With the Business. I Saw an Infamercial last week where CARLETON was on. THIS TIME THE COST WAS ONLY $39. I'VE FELT ALL ALONG Something Not Kosher with this. Finally got on line with Better Business . Typed Carleton Sheets & saw all the complaints on him & associates. Like a lot of people schemed out of their money I feel also A lawyer should be pursued on this fraud. Will contact Better Business on this case. Cathy H. stockton CA. 02/09/07 P URCHASED IN 2006 ALSO.

2/8/2007 - Joe writes:
First off I am not going to butcher the value of this product fore I have not used it yet..although I can relate to alot of the stories here..I did indeed purchase the product with an understanding of a $9.95 thirty day trial..I understood that if I kept this product longer than the thirty days I would be charged three payments of around $70.00...I did agree to this.I also understood that the help line was only free for the trial period..Not being able to keep a close eye on my account statis and time due to my father having a heart attack and quad bypass surgery I was somewhat preoccupied ...After things had setteled down a bit I had time to catch up on my life..reviewing my bank account I had noticed the $29.95 charge for the help line well after the thirty days was up...I simpley called the number associated with the charge and cancled the help line..no problems and no more charges to date..Although I have noticed that they have taken four payments of $70.00 instead of the three I had understood would be taken...another phone call..all taken care of ..so I am told..The rep said that I must of misunderstood how many payments were to be taken..maybe I did ,after all I did have alot going on in my life at this point.After reading all of the reports I have run across on the net on this company I went to my bank and told them what I have learned about this guy and his tactics..I was assured that if any more charges come through we,(the bank and I) will dispute them to the end..and my lawyers office is right next to my bank and I will get him involved as well..Like I said I have not realy had a problem with them yet but I sure am keeping an eye out..I would also like to add that as far as unauthorized or unagreed charges being made to debit or credit cards is illeagel and depending on the State certain amounts of monies being extracted with out consent is considerd grand larceny..If monies taken amount to or exceed the amounts allowed by law a class action suit can infact be taken against the person /persons /or company even if they are incorporated..Like I said ..I have not been taken to the cleaners by Carleton or PEI but you can mark my words..If they attempt it I will be forced to use what ever means to make it stop and also spread the word so everyone knows..by that, I mean I have some connections to some very syndicated televised programs that would be sure to be seen by millions of viewers...maybe even more than Carls infomercials..If this PEI or Carleton start raking my bad side I will keep every one posted by means of this site and I would also make effort to head up a class action case ...all I would need is a few followers..I, like everyone else am tired of these big type tycoons taking advantage of the people that have trust and faith in word...It's getting to where no one will trust any one...when that happens this country will faulter..With all of that said (buyer beaware) one in your corner, Joe

2/5/2007 - Sharee writes:
Well I just made an attempt to try the program had seen the infomercial several times and like so... it's all BS. Carleton Sheetes program is garbage and I'm pretty sure he is living a wealthy lifestyle 20 years of scamming innocent people like ourselves looking for that breakthrough I doubt at all his wealth comes from real estate. I'm just like all of the other testomonials being ripped off for a product I don't have I was looking to gain money but instead suffered a great lost. I also tried the plan under a 30 day trial for 9.95 well it's all garbage because I returned the product within time frame I'm sure of and like so they didn't receive it and that's balogna now I'm currently being charged 59.95 installments and I'm seeking an attorney.I have a motto and it goes if your watching something @ 3am in the morning and it sound so sweet look out it must be Carleton Sheetes and like I mention earlier I am seeking an attorney, I'm a single mother and I don't have extras to give to Carleton Sheets to everyone that has experience this problem we are all in this together and together we can take Carleton Sheetes Down!!!!

1/30/2007 - Judy writes:
Ditto. The stories heretofore adequately represent my experience. I received the package the day after I received a phone call. Then anothe phone call. I was sick at the time and undergoing test after test and advised I wall too ill to start the program and they very nicely told me to take my time and they would get back with me next month. I never opened the package. I called or they called me and I advised I would be returning the product. That's when I met with the angry, disagreeable person who advised I had entered into a valid contract and that I was obligated to pay because I had not cancelled in 30 days. I don't know when the 30-day period starts, from date package received, or from ordering trial. Anyway, ran into brick wall. Tried to stop payment at my bank. Told I should close my account, that I could not stop payment nor submit unauthorized debit form. That was about June last year. They are still debiting my account monthly. Still have not and will not open box. Either read on blog or was told, and I can't remember which, that there were explicit instruction in the box regarding the returning of the product timely. As previously stated, I never opened box and informed them so when they gave me an extension. They are impossible to deal with. I checked box above do you own or have you tried product answering no, because I suely haven't tried it nor do I intend to, and don't consider I own it, because it will stay unopened untl I find some recourse and also a refund. I think they did refund me for some extra they tacked on which was about ten dollars. They likewise declined to give me a confirmation number that I wished to cancel. I am with anyone who wished to start a class action lawsuit. I too feel stupid for falling for such a scheme. Maybe that's why the program is scheduled abuot 3:00 a.m., so that our senses are a little dim at that hour. Please set up someone to contact re action. This is fraud, under the Electronic Transfer Funds Act. I have checked it out. But I believe we need to stick together and do something. Judy

1/30/2007 - Michele writes:
I ordered this for 9.95 risk free. Was automatically charged 269.95, not the 9.95 as advertised. I paid with a one time bank draft (check) and that's what saved me from anymore unauthorized charges. Before getting this in the mail, I was called by someone with customer service. I was told they need my credit card on file so they can call me if I need help. I told them, NO! I sent back the thing before opening it and was refunded just 239.95 after a lot of phone calls. I still had to argue with them to get back the rest. I got excuse after excuse from them.(We sent the check and you didn't get it??, we cut the check, it's on it's way, etc.) I finally called the BBB and filed a complaint. After two notices from the BBB, they responded saying the 29.95 was nonrefundable(even though I was told the check was coming over and over again)and that out of good faith they will refund the money within 10- 15 days. Still waiting. My advice is to file a complaint with the BBB. It works!! Because they HAVE TO respond to the BBB.

1/26/2007 - Dan writes:
this is my 2nd post here, please people report this, this company has one of the worst records on file with better business bureau go look for yourselves, anyway i got scammed out of money from sheets companies there are about a dozen, what happends when you buy the course when you have them take money out of your account in monthly payments for the product they enter you into another course and bill you for that to, even if you pay in full the course you wanted they still keep billing you for the other course called " successful investing & money management" just another way for them to get money from you and if you stop payment at the bank or credit card they send you to collections it never stops, so anyway i have filed with "fed trade comission" they dont handle individual cases but it will put sheets in their database if they get enough complains they will do something, also have filed with better business bureau, now they handle individual cases, and sheets is on file there big time, your getting scammed report it what do you have to lose dont roll over or these scammers

1/24/2007 - Dan writes:
i have been scammed form this thing called the hume group part of carelton sheets network scam , when i bought the course about 6 monthes ago everything was fine but the problem is that sheets took the information i gave to buy the product, and put me in another course without my permission to date have stole $250 bucks out of my bank account lucky i caught it before they stole more, a woman on here i see had the same problem named sheena her report id is #413 anyway i just sent a certified letter because i cant seem to get an answer also like everyone else dont want to fight over the phone, so i sent certified letter and stop payment at my bank thank you sheena reading your post really helped, this is a big time scam and this company has got to be stopped dont buy this junk or you will be hounded to the ends of the earth with scam and problems

1/11/2007 - Lorelei writes:
Hi I read the books and realized that you can find out some of these information in the library and from realtor. Some said for me not to go by what Sheets says because I'm taking a risk losing money if the deals are not followed through. Now I decided not to keep it and called it in for an authorization number that day. That day I ended up in the hospital with a heart problem. Later I called the customer service and they said to fax over the date I was in the hospital and we will try to refund the $67.48. Well two days later I called and they said sorry you had til Dec. 28th to return it.. UPS could of came to your house to get the product. I said I didn't know UPS can come to my house and I was still very ill since I was discharged from serious heart problems. Now they are saying the $67.48 will be continuing to be taking out of my account and I said, we'll see about that, I'll block it. She said then you will be sued for failing to follow the policy. Now, I have the product and I have no refund. Customer service are contracted with Carlton Sheets to take their orders, their customer's complaints and whatever else. Carlton Sheets just says ya or na. What a big loss for me Lorelei

11/30/2006 - Dom writes:
I purchased the No Down Payment set and worked through the dvds and workbooks. I purchased my first investment property two years ago hoping to expand to one additional property each year. I consulted with a financial advisor after the purchase of the property and he told me to wait and be conservative. I'm glad I took his advice. I lost $30,000 on the transaction having just dumped the property this month. Buyers beware.

11/27/2006 - Andrew writes:
I tried calling in when my trial period is over but they could not find my account. I looked at my bank statement and they charged me $59.99 told me that they will be billing me for $59.99 for three times a year. I already talked to my credit card company and they will be disputing the charges and I have cancelled my credit card. They do record all of their calls and I am going to subpoena my phone records and will receive all of their money back. I think I have found a way to beat their little web of decpetions and lies. If I am successful, I suggest that all of you people get your information together so I can file a class action lawsuit. I would charge each person $50 each if we win, or if your disputed amount is not that much, I will do it for free. I am an aspiring lawyer and would like to take on a corrupt company. If anyone is interested, let me know. The key to this is that ALL OF THEIR PHONE CALLS ARE RECORDED. If you have your information together and have your phone records, you should be able to dispute this yourself. Good luck!!!

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