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Complaint Review: Cambridge Who's Who - Uniondale New York

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  • Cambridge Who's Who www.cambridgewhoswho.com Uniondale, New York U.S.A.

Cambridge Who's Who Warning, this "company" is not what it appears (Dont judge a book by its cover) Uniondale New York

*Consumer Comment: Respectfully Reroute Us to HR, Rebuttaler

*Consumer Comment: CAMBRIDGE WHO'S WHO HAS REAL OFFICES

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Yes, I too was doped into believing that I could be a part of this Who's Who establishment. As with countless of other Americans, I too received this invitation to become a member of this great program; tricked into believing that only a select few have been chosen to have this great honor bestowed upon them. So I, without hesitation, took the first step on becoming a member.

I went on line, entered my personalized CWW website and followed the instructions to begin my journey. I have to say, the detail (in every aspect from the mailing to the website design) was impeccable. It's so easily to see how many people can get drawn into and be fooled (I am definitely not the exception). It wouldn't surprise me if these individuals who started this organization have some sort of psychology background.

Well, as I was willingly providing my information, I suddenly thought that perhaps I should do some research about this organization before I continue. Well, I figured, its only basic information so I went ahead and completed the initial portion. When completed, I was given a congratulatory remark, and a note stating that I would be contacted in about four to six weeks. Hurray I thought, but perhaps I should do some research to see what I may have gotten myself into and Im glad I did!

I read countless stories about regular hard working citizens being swindled out of their money through hardcore sales tactics, bait-and-switch, and aggressive strategies used that could be construed as illegal in many jurisdictions, and if nothing else - immoral. I even found a Texas State Representative from District 145, whom in July 12, 2007 listed as a political expenditure a $199 charge to who else , Cambridge Who's Who with the address listed verbatim from the website.

What's disturbing, is the that was paid for by the Texas tax payers - how infuriating! Not only are regular citizens being screwed by this scrupulous company, but also by politicians who are using tax dollars to subsidize their own involvement! Lovely isn't it? So I decided to dig a little further and try and find some information about their location and address. Already assuming the address was fake, I decided to go on a hunch and check out private mailbox companies in the area in which this company was claiming to be operating out of, 498 RexCorp Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556; what I found was interesting. The actual address and building that they claim to be operating from is actually a company called Regus Virtual Offices of Uniondale, who with a minimal monthly fee, can give you a virtual office, including answering services that answers calls in your company name, and handles your messages too.

Below is the hyperlink, which has a picture of the building that has a strikingly resemblance to the one posted on the Cambridge Who's Who web page.Interesting (((link redacted)))I would be almost willing to bet that the numbers listed on the Cambridge site actually belong to the Regus answering service, which could explain the long awaiting periods between calls.

Well, I hope this information will come of some use for someone out there. And if nothing else, help solidify any doubts as to the legitimacy of this prestigious organization. Now I anxiously await the phone call that so many have experiencedLesson definitely learned

Sean
Cherry Valley, California
U.S.A.

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#2 Consumer Comment

Respectfully Reroute Us to HR, Rebuttaler

AUTHOR: Ripoff Reporter - (USA)

POSTED: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Rebuttaler:

Thank you for taking the time to post your rebuttal-care then to shed more light on this ever-growing situation with Cambridge and provide the consumers above and below who obviously have had a problem with said company with the appropriate contact information, since you yourself have been to HR department of company in question?  Surely by the tone of your rebuttal, you must have gotten/accepted the position and it certainly would not be out of the question then, providing the forum with up-to-date accurate information that we may too have an opportunity to speak with Human Resources.  We thank you in advance!

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CAMBRIDGE WHO'S WHO HAS REAL OFFICES

AUTHOR: Salesleader39 - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Sunday, March 22, 2009

I cannot speak to any of the experiences or perasonal allegations in your report, but I did interview for a position with the company, and was very impressed by the caliber and professionalism of the HR person who interviewed me. The real point of my post is that they have offices, REAL offices, stocked with HUNDREDS of employees, in the Rexcorp building---Long Island's largest commercial office building complex. They're real, and they are there.

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