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8/24/2006 - Jean writes:
I do not want to see anymore of this crooks lessons. He keeps sending new ones and thinks I am going to keep the. WRONG. The cost alone tells me something smells here. He send "lessons" not ordered and charges my credit card. what a mistake that was. I have had to cancel my credit cards to keep these crooks from billing my credit cards. I have new cards and will never put any of my credit cards on line. What an idiot I have been. He says he will send money back, I have sent all I received back to Denver. My credit card company has done a good job of giving me charge backs.
8/17/2006 - Damien writes:
I usually never fall prey to scams, but I really wanted to learn more about HTML programming for my ebay business and called and ordered his instructional CD. I should have been turned off by the fact that they asked for my creditcard info first, then went through about 20-30 minutes worth of offers for every crappy magazine subscription and cheesy product under the sun. I interuppted the sales rep who could barely speak the english printed on the cards she was obviously reading from, and explained I wasnt agreeing to anything extra, just the item I was calling about. She said It was mandatory that I listen to this crap, that she had to go through her spiel. I was like oh yeah? and hung up. The CD came 2 days later. then a few more came. aperently, she signed me up for everything. I was charged $90 for my "free CD". That being said, I did call customer service when I got my credit invoice, was able to speak to a person immediately with a good grasp of the english language, and he assured me the charges would be reversed and I could keep everything I had recieved thus far. He was good to his word, 3 days later I was credited $90, and I still have the CDs and they were actually pretty informative, though not all that comprehensive, I still needed to go elswhere for additional information, but all in all I guess I am the exeption to the way they treat customers.
8/15/2006 - Michael writes:
I took this crook up on his offer for a FREE, except for shipping charge, lesson disc. In less than a month I received an unsolicted second lesson so old, it came on a VCR TAPE! My credit card was charged $70 + shipping. When I tried to return the item, I was hing on by the cutomer service rep who first advised me I could not simply return the item without prior authorization. I called my credit card company ([]) and they advised me that I had to first return the item before I could dispute the charge. This viscous Catch-22 cycle went on for 11 months, until I finally just stopped paying the card off every month and when late fees took it over it's limit the card was cancelled. It took my refusal to discuss payment for nearly a year until the balance was charged off. THEN I got a call from an auditor who agreed to deduct all the Video Professor charges if I would pay the balance, which I did immediately to restore my credit. There is something fishy about why credit card companies are so complicit in this scam. Some shark attorney should file a class action suit or the Feds should file a RICO case against this crook. His tactics and modus operandi make organized crime look like cub scouts.
8/4/2006 - Dan writes:
I initially ordered video prof to learn about e-bay. Expecting the shipping charge only on my credit card. However, a short time later, I was billed approx $70.00 for the product. I have tried multiple times to contact the company by e-mail and phone...only to receive undeliverable e-mail and repeated phone disconnections when talking to their representatives. After reading all the scam information about this company, I'm starting to believe it's true. I have contacted my credit card company to alert them of future billing by Vid Prof. They told my that I would have to wait for the billing to dispute the claim. I however had received another unauthorized and unordered set of discs by this company...and am waiting to see if a charge shows up on my next billing. After all my attempts to contact this company to stop sending me new program discs... I am waiting to see if another one pops up in my mail box. If so, I will go to whatever extent it takes to contact all national agencies that investigate mail fraud. Including the FBI, CIA, etc. This apparent rip-off cannot, and should not, be tolerated by any public taxpaying citizen. The FBI and CIA welcome rip-off and Scam information at their websites, feel free to contact them. They usually and directly get to the bottom of fraudulent scams and stop them.
8/1/2006 - Nan writes:
My elderly relative purchased the CD then tried and tried to get them to stop charging and sending more. Eventually he had to cancel his credit card to get them to stop charging that monthly fee of over $75. A company that takes advantage of elderly people like that ought to be shut down.
7/21/2006 - Dale writes:
I bought one of His Products online as a gift to give a friend. I thought I was only being charged for the shipping of the FREE cd.Since the item was for a gift I never opened it. Then I started getting other CD's in the mail about once a month, I thought they were all the same price as advertised on TV so I never gave it a thought and didn't open them either. After the 4th CD came my curiosity was aroused so I opened the package to see how I was being charged for the monthly editions being sent. There was no invoice with the mailing label that was stuck to the package, and no contact info on the label but on the back of the label there is a notice about 10 trial and 20 day grace period and no products will be accepted for return after 30 days. Since I had received the 4th cd I was even more curious and without examining the contents of the opened package, I went online to do a search for the Vid Pro products to find some contact information and inquire as to why I continue to receive the CD's monthly. WOW, what a shock to my eyes to see the info the search returned, Numerous reports of Deceptive Advertising and people like me being ripped off by the Vid Pro, I had no idea I was being charged so much money to my CC monthly, ( I have online CC bill pay and most of the time I just click PAY without examining the statement which is displayed on a separate page) OH boy, what an oversight to say the least, being so lax on my part has contributed to the Vid Pro's wealth. I will never again be so complacent with my CC info and will examine charge in detail. Now, if I can get this Vid Pro to stop taking my money, I advise any one who thinks that they are getting something for free from Vid Pro that is not the case, DO NOT give them your CC number, that is just validating their License to steal from you monthly. I thought I was very aware about online scam and phishing schemes, I didn't think that a Nationally Advertised on Television product could be so deceptive. "Buyer Beware"
7/19/2006 - Gary writes:
The only reason I own these products is because they charged my checking 79.00 before the free trial was up! Then I canceled my account twice and kept recieving videos!!! Again I was charged 79.00!!! I just recieved another video yesterday. This is an outrage. The company is making a fortune scamming hard working people. I want my money back since I canceled twice. Im watching for the next debit on my checking statement, me and my lawyer that is! Gary
7/10/2006 - Diana writes:
I ordered the free (learn E-Bay) I told the lady I ONLY wanted the free one and if I liked it I would call them for more. But I told her only the free one, she proceeded to give me the spill and I stoped her and said what part of only the free one do you not understand? She said ok and that was that until I got my credit card bill for 79.00+shipping. I think the government should put a stop to these types of scams. The TV channels that allow them to get by with this should also be responsible. I tried to call them several times and even give my number for them to call me back, guess what? That will never happen! That company should be prosecuted!
7/10/2006 - Rick writes:
I ordered the "FREE" buy and sell on eBay as per the offer on TV. I reviewed it and only wanted to keep the #1 and #2 disks, because #3 was buying and selling real estate, cars, and other big ticket items and I ahve no interest in doing that. I have written 2 emails and called twice and still have not been able to talk to anyone or get any kind of response!! It says you must have a Return Autorization Number to return the other 2 disks and not be charged the $79.95. My 10 days are almost up and I can't get anyone to give me that number. I really think it is part of the scam so they can go ahead and charge your card. After reading the other complaints, I feel I will be in for a long battle with VP. It will cost me $500 or more for a good lawyer, but it just may be worth it to Nail THE BASTARDS!!!!
7/8/2006 - Ron writes:
For the very first time ever I tried to pursue a free product offered in an add I found in the Drudge Report. After answering numerous questionnaires in the process of getting to the free gift site I was told there were additional free gifts for me. Since the site would not allow me to get pass the page for the free gifts without selecting one I picked the one promising a free video from the Video Professor, knowing this was a $6.95 investment as promised on TV. Having done this, I found that the questionnaires kept coming so I decided to cancel my order and get out of the site. I finally had to C.A.D. out of the site as it would not allow me to exit! I subsequently got not one but two video tapes and a bill to my credit card for $80.00 plus. When I tried to return them the Video Professor people told me I could not because I had had the initial product longer than 10 days. They offered to cancel the second tape and refrain from billing me on the the second one. As I balked, they threatened to charge me for the two tapes alleging I had agreed to certain terms when placing the order. What a scam!!! I'm looking for the California Consumer Affairs bureau to see if they can do something about this matter. Please tell all your friends before this guy victimizes them as well.
7/4/2006 - Bob writes:
I was scammed by this outfit promising to give me some fabulous gift just for trying these products. I wanted to see what the deal was and if it was legitimate. After clicking on two offers for trial I realized that I didn't want any part of this scam and tried to cancel. I thought this was the last I would hear from these people. They billed my credit card later for charges I never approved. I cancelled with them and I'm still being billed. This is fraud and I want to see a class action lawsuit to put them out of business. They ought to put that guy in jail not on TV he is a crook.
6/26/2006 - Al writes:
I ordered the Learn How to Buy and Sell on the Ebay from VP on AOL.<br />
I heard from Seniors that they were getting ripped off. So I tried it for my self. I thought it was a 30 day trail time. Only to find out is was 10 from the date of shipping. When I got it i had three days to decide. I could keep 2 disc and send back 1 or be billed $79.95. A called VP and told them how deceptive the advertising is. However, I pay the $79.95 for only the items sent me. They charge my account $79.95 then $1.00 then $5.95 and again $79.95. What a scam and a bunch of liars. Go to Google and type in Video Professor Scam and look at the listings. Tell your relatives and friends before they get taken. <br />
6/26/2006 - Bob writes:
i guess it ahppened to me also. On June 5, 2006 I ordered the E-Bay 2 disks and was almost forced into taking the third which costs 79.95 and is refundable in returned within 10 days. OK. On June 26 I received all 3. The postage was dated June 8? Where was it all that time? I called ane my 10 day review had passed and they had already charged my card. Something wrong with this picture? I got an RGA and they agreed to refund all charges if I return all three disks. We'll see. Not having looked at the disks, how much information is there about selling on e-bay and why would it take 3 disks?<br />
6/19/2006 - Marissa writes:
I can not recall the exact year, but I know that it was more than six years ago that I was ripped off by the "Professor". I was told that I would pay only S&H charges for a free video, and once they got my credit card- you know the rest of the story. My attempts to recover my money were unsuccessful.
6/16/2006 - Darrell writes:
I tried to order the "free" disk on selling on eBay, the "Video Professor" was offering on Television. I clearly heard him state the disk was free! All that I was to pay was a rather large $6.50, handling charge. If I "for any reason" did not like the lesson, I would be refunded the shipping and handling charge+ an extra $10.00, just for trying the lesson. When I called the toll free number it was answered by a man with a thick accent! I could not clearly understand him due to his limited, broken English. He kept demanding a credit card BEFORE he would answer my questions! Finally, I heard him say something about seventy some odd dollars. Unable to have any kind of intelligent discussion with him, I demanded he not send me anything. He suddenly understood that, and his English improved drmatically. He was Indian. I, again, told him there was no deal and not to send me anything, period. He slammed the phone on me! This Video Professor is a scam artist. I will never make that call again. I also encourage those who feel they have been misled to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division in thier State.
6/14/2006 - Linda writes:
Its me again and guess the professor still is getting my money. the company just charged my account after telling me no more charges would be made. I guess his next batch of CDs should be on scamming so we all could learn.
5/31/2006 - Linda writes:
What a rip off. TheCD's just keep coming.So do the the rather sneaky charges of 1.00 5.95 79.95 77.95 1.00 5.95 1.00 5.95 waitng on next 79.95 to show up.He is making quite a killing on people just trying to learn something new. The bad guys on wall street could take lessons from him. He will keep bilking people 80.00 dollars at a time and nothing will be done to stop him.
5/20/2006 - Camellia writes:
The following is a true copy of a letter I wrote to Mr.Scherer. I have been unable to procure an email address for him. His phone rep said he would get that to me in one day's time. It has now been three days. I only wish I had looked on the net prior to purchasing any of his products. I could have saved myself a world of hurt. I hope this letter will add to the validity of your case and hopefully provide your client with some much needed relief. Good luck with the outcome. Mr. John W. Scherer, CEO and Founder of Video Professor, I feel raped by your company. I ordered your product on-line and even though the onerous was on me to read the fine print, I didn't. I'm sure the majority of people who order your products on-line, don't read the fine print either. I am retired, due to a medical disability, and I live on a fixed income. I opened your product several hours ago, only to find out that you are billing me for almost $80.00. That is a large amount of money out of my monthly Social Security check. Just after I received your product, there was a very large family crisis that I had to devote my time to and I didn't realize that I should have been investigating your product at all, much less within a certain time frame, since I had already paid for it. I just don't think it is a fair practice, especially for elderly people like me, to pull off this sort of deception. It may be good for your cash flow but it certainly has turned me off. You have gotten all the money you will ever get from me and I will tell everyone that I know how you mislead your customers. I also was not told anything about my original order being part of a set. I thought I was getting whatever it took to teach me Access. Boy, was I wrong. I do not wish to do any more business with your company and I will tell anyone that mentions your company to me what a rip off it is. I use to enjoy seeing you on TV, seemingly caring about the people in your commercials, but now I know it was just for show. That's really very sad. You probably could have made it as an actor, had you chosen to go that route, because of your ability to make people believe that you really care about them and their ability to utilize your products. I hope that someday you might get a small taste of what it is like to be trapped in this same sort of situation. With all the money you have earned, by your deceptive practices, you will probably never know what it is like to be used in this manner. I feel certain that I am not the only person who has written to you expressing this same type of concern and it is obvious you have turned a deaf ear to each and every one of them. I will use your product that I have paid so dearly for, but no matter how beneficial it may be, I will never sing your praises, because I feel so duped. Enjoy your life, as I am sure that you do, because of the money you 'steal' from people like me.
4/24/2006 - Julie writes:
I ordered video professor over the phone. They told me I had 30 days and if I did not like it I could return it, by ordering it I would get a free digital camera that I could keep just for trying it, if I wasn't satisfied I could return 1 of the cds and keep the other 2 They told me to give them my CC# for the cost of shipping, when I got the package in the mail and after I was charged $79.95 on my CC I read the pamplet, the return policy said I had to return it with in 10 days, I tried to call the 1-800 # a recording said to leave the phone # and they would call back, I doubt they will call back, and I doubt I will get the camera. I was scammed!
2/18/2006 - Steven writes:
no where in there tv ad do they say anything about any other charge to your bank account other than the shipping charge. within about 3 weeks a charge for $79.95 was taken out of my account without my authorization. they led me to believe the cd was free and i only had to pay for shipping. do not give them your bank account number or you will be charged again and again month after month.video professor leads you to believe if i wanted another cd i could let them know and i could buy one, after the first one which i only paid for shipping. not so,this company is one big con and the ceo & founder john w. scherer should be arrested for fraud and decieving practice on tv.
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