1 And 1 Internet, 1 & 1 Internet, 1&1 Internet, 1and1 Internet, 1and1.com
701 Lee Rd.
Chesterbrook Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
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1 And 1 Internet, 1 & 1 Internet, 1&1 Internet, 1and1 Internet, 1and1.com 1 and 1 Internet violates their own contract, uses fraudulent practices to get your money, and more... Chesterbrook Pennsylvania
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1 & 1 Internet is a horrible company, but some recourse is possible! Not only am I a very disgruntled customer after they lied to me repeatedly after reselling a name I had registered and paid for with them, but I am an investigative journalist. In the last 8 months, I have written more than 30 articles, interviewed more than 200 people who have been blatantly wronged by 1 & 1 Internet, talked to several consumer groups and interested attorneys, and worked with over 60 radio and TV stations on this story. Everyone has been very interested, and the investigation continues. If you have had an issue with the company, you can do the following make a difference, and get your justice:
1.) File a complaint with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office at www.pa.gov, or call the investigator Madelaine Dakour directly at (215) 560-6790. They have already received a large number of complaints, and have escalated the investigation, so make sure and contact them.
2.) File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau where they already have a completely Unsatisfactory rating by going to www.bbb.org
3.) File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov
4.) File a complaint with your state consumer advocacy group through the Attorney General's office or Secretary of State's office. Indiana's is www.indianaconsumer.com
5.) Explore your state's legislative code and find out where they stand on mandatory arbitration clauses. The Federal Arbitration Act has been shot down by state courts if they find the 1 & 1 contract to be "unconscionable" and without "mutuality" as they offer nothing for the consumer. More and more courts are ruling in favor of consumers, especially with terms and conditions that allow for illegal activity. Breach of contract, fair trade laws, fraud, and consumer laws are the tip of the legal iceberg for 1 & 1.
6.) I'm working with station affiliates of each of the major TV networks, and you can help by contacting your local station through the main sites at www.cbs.com, www.nbc.com, www.abc.com, and www.foxnews.com. Contact the investigative reporter, or simply send a news tip to the newsroom and they will follow up. Chances are, they are already aware of the major problems with the company.
7.) Keep meticulous records!
My lawsuit is pending, and I've been inundated with law firms wanting to take on the abysmal business practices, or lack thereof, with 1 & 1. The blatant disregard for the consumers has gotten the attention of the legal community, media, and consumers all across the country and by banding together, we can get some justice. You do not have to succumb to their tactics!
Best wishes,
Kelli J. Jack
President
Lines, Inc. Media
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.
Suite #100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 469-7529
Kelli
Indianapolis, Indiana
U.S.A.
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#1 Consumer Suggestion
AUTHOR: J G Shrugged - Austin (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
POSTED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
I use them for hosting and I know of someone else who does the same, and we both haven't had any problems with them.
What exactly are they doing that other than reselling a domain name you apparently registered? Many many many contracts are worded in favor of the issuer rather than the consumer, and they're all still legal.
#2 Consumer Comment
AUTHOR: Robert - Buffalo (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, June 19, 2008
POSTED: Thursday, June 19, 2008
What is the case/docket number and the full name of the court that is going to hear your lawsuit?
#3 Consumer Comment
AUTHOR: Freebee99 - Fremont (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, June 27, 2008
POSTED: Friday, June 27, 2008
J G Shrugged,
of course we are all happy with services until something goes wrong, you just never know when that is going to happen. go to BBB.org and search for 1and1.com, and godaddy.com
you'll see what kind of company 1and1 is.
#4 Consumer Comment
AUTHOR: Donkon - Toronto (Canada)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
POSTED: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
1and1 is the worst company i have ever dealt with. They will screw your over and rip you off every chance they get. Their outsourced customer service is horrible, no help at all, they say they will do something yet they never do it. You have to call them, email them for 2 months straight till they do a simple thing like change your account email. Anyway, i'm going to write my whole complaint soon so be sure to read it. And thanks for the informative post, exactly what i was looking for.
#5 Update By Author
AUTHOR: Kelli - Indianapolis (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, February 14, 2009
POSTED: Saturday, February 14, 2009
I am the author of this report, and have some additional comments to add. First, you don't necessarily just use a domain name that they register; they also offer hosting packages, so the contract gets messy when they guarantee "money back" that is never given, "use of the hosting services" when you are unable to use them; and guarantee "99.9% uptime" when you experience less than half of that. You'll notice they don't advertise that anymore..
Next, the court cases, there are more than 10, can be found at www.findlaw.com with all of the docket numbers. Mine are being handled through the Indiana Supreme Court, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office as stated in my original complaint. IN0SC2-304270-86-TW has now moved on to phase two as it was determined that because of the gross negligence, breach of contract, malicious intent, and fraud practiced, we in fact could sue them.
Finally, I am now taking approximately 6-8 calls and emails per day regarding this matter, and have over 1,200 complaints from consumers in the same boat. The news stories can be found at any of the network news organizations, Gannett, Inc. and links. We will win this, and appreciate your support!!