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Complaint Review: Video Professor - Nationwide

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  • Reported By: jamieson Oregon
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  • Video Professor www.videoprofessor.com Nationwide U.S.A.

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My husband wanted to check out the video professor offer for a trail of one of their programs. The web site said it didn't recognize, or the card number he used was invalid. So we thought it didn't go through.

Well about 4 weeks latter the package showed up. I followed the instructions on the package, called the phone number given to return it, left my number as instructed and got no return call. I sent the material back unopened the next day.

Then the bill is taken out of my bank anyway. Of course I imediately called the company, and was told the package had gotten back to them. I told them I want my money back and was told it would be in my account in 10 to 15 days.

Guess what it's not back, so my husband talked to them again, and was told it would take another 10 to 15 days, at which point he told them that we would rport them to rip off reports every 24 hours until we got our money back. It's been the first 24 hours since then, so watch for my updates- we'll see how long it takes now.

Marty
jamieson, Oregon
U.S.A.

EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back!

HERE IS WHAT RIP-OFF REPORT SUGGESTS YOU DO:

Go to your bank within 60 days of the charge, or as soon as you know about the charge, don't delay, and tell them that there has been fraudulent activity within your account. Explain that you wish you file a dispute, and demand that they assist you in accordance with Federal Regulation E.

According to the majority of victims interviewed by Rip-off Report, those who immediately called their banks to dispute the charges did not get very far. Many victims got the following responses from their banks: we could not do anything for you or you waited too long; it has been more than 60 days.

If the bank is says that you have waited too long, explain to them how you called their 800 number as soon as the charges were found, and were told by the bank that nothing could be done. Remind the bank that they failed to assist you properly at the 800 # , and instead, provided you with an inadequate explanation of your right to dispute. Tell the bank that it's their fault time has expired, and since they gave you the wrong info to begin with, they will just have to deal with it, take the loss and reverse the charges.

Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged! Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report.com. And if you're at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site! Either way, be persistent!

DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!

Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/comptroller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.

And just continue to demand the Federal Regulation E form! The bank CAN, MUST and WILL reverse the charge! But, you must be persistent; ask to speak to the supervisor or the area manager for all the branches in the state.

Let the bank personnel know you are meeting with the media later in the day, that you would much rather they do the right thing (as most other banks have) by looking at the complaints and immediately reversing the charge(s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the truth.

If you have to, be loud (but nice) in front of other customers. If you are just calling by phone, the above tactics should still work. The bank can easily fax or mail to you the Federal Regulation E dispute form.

CHARGES TO YOUR CREDIT CARD

If the charge was to your credit card (not debit card, check card, or checking account), contact the credit card company as soon as possible to request a dispute form. Consumers usually have a little longer to dispute fraudulent credit card charges (up to 6 months), but it is better to act right away. In this type of situation, credit card disputes are usually successful since fraudulent companies often won't contest the disputed charge. In rare cases, credit card companies will review disputes, but refuse to reverse the charges. If this occurs, complain to a manager and let them know you will be filing a report here.

Remember Don't let them get away with it! Make sure they make the Rip-off Report .. The more Reports filed on a Company or individual, the more likely it is that the authorities, media and attorneys will want to take action.

And good luck Let us know how you do!

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#10 Consumer Comment

How I got my money back from Video Professor

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

POSTED: Saturday, October 16, 2004

I agree that the Video Professor offer is misleading. However, they do tell you what they are doing if you read EVERYTHING in the package they send. I am only out the postage cost.

I was near the end of the 30-day return deadline. I called the return phone number and after 15 minutes or so talked to a person. I told him I needed a return authorization number. I eventually got it after refusing his offer to send another course for free if I didn't make him refund the charge. I also told him to cancel the subscription, so they wouldn't send any more. I sent the all disks back (even though he said I only had to send 1 disk back). I sent it with a tracking number so I could verify that it was received. Although, he said they would credit my account within 15 days of receiving the disks, they did it in three days.

I discovered that my daughter had ordered a course when I saw the 6.95 and then the 69.95 charge show up on the credit card. (I was lucky I looked at my statement on-line or I would have missed the 30-day return deadline.) She had just set it aside and was going to look at it later. We have a Macintosh, so the courses would not have worked anyway.

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#9 Consumer Comment

How I got my money back from Video Professor

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

POSTED: Saturday, October 16, 2004

I agree that the Video Professor offer is misleading. However, they do tell you what they are doing if you read EVERYTHING in the package they send. I am only out the postage cost.

I was near the end of the 30-day return deadline. I called the return phone number and after 15 minutes or so talked to a person. I told him I needed a return authorization number. I eventually got it after refusing his offer to send another course for free if I didn't make him refund the charge. I also told him to cancel the subscription, so they wouldn't send any more. I sent the all disks back (even though he said I only had to send 1 disk back). I sent it with a tracking number so I could verify that it was received. Although, he said they would credit my account within 15 days of receiving the disks, they did it in three days.

I discovered that my daughter had ordered a course when I saw the 6.95 and then the 69.95 charge show up on the credit card. (I was lucky I looked at my statement on-line or I would have missed the 30-day return deadline.) She had just set it aside and was going to look at it later. We have a Macintosh, so the courses would not have worked anyway.

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#8 Consumer Comment

How I got my money back from Video Professor

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

POSTED: Saturday, October 16, 2004

I agree that the Video Professor offer is misleading. However, they do tell you what they are doing if you read EVERYTHING in the package they send. I am only out the postage cost.

I was near the end of the 30-day return deadline. I called the return phone number and after 15 minutes or so talked to a person. I told him I needed a return authorization number. I eventually got it after refusing his offer to send another course for free if I didn't make him refund the charge. I also told him to cancel the subscription, so they wouldn't send any more. I sent the all disks back (even though he said I only had to send 1 disk back). I sent it with a tracking number so I could verify that it was received. Although, he said they would credit my account within 15 days of receiving the disks, they did it in three days.

I discovered that my daughter had ordered a course when I saw the 6.95 and then the 69.95 charge show up on the credit card. (I was lucky I looked at my statement on-line or I would have missed the 30-day return deadline.) She had just set it aside and was going to look at it later. We have a Macintosh, so the courses would not have worked anyway.

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#7 Consumer Comment

How I got my money back from Video Professor

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

POSTED: Saturday, October 16, 2004

I agree that the Video Professor offer is misleading. However, they do tell you what they are doing if you read EVERYTHING in the package they send. I am only out the postage cost.

I was near the end of the 30-day return deadline. I called the return phone number and after 15 minutes or so talked to a person. I told him I needed a return authorization number. I eventually got it after refusing his offer to send another course for free if I didn't make him refund the charge. I also told him to cancel the subscription, so they wouldn't send any more. I sent the all disks back (even though he said I only had to send 1 disk back). I sent it with a tracking number so I could verify that it was received. Although, he said they would credit my account within 15 days of receiving the disks, they did it in three days.

I discovered that my daughter had ordered a course when I saw the 6.95 and then the 69.95 charge show up on the credit card. (I was lucky I looked at my statement on-line or I would have missed the 30-day return deadline.) She had just set it aside and was going to look at it later. We have a Macintosh, so the courses would not have worked anyway.

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#6 Author of original report

liars, I read video professor's rebuttal and they LIE

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

POSTED: Saturday, May 15, 2004

I read video professor's rebuttal and they LIE the money returned was NOT in my account until the 20th I checked every day plus by the time we had recieved the products and called them about the fact that we were returning them imeddiatly we had already been billed. Let alone the fact that they did not return my call as I was told would happen when I called the 800 number also from the third to the 15th is over 10 days and at that time we were still told it would take another 10 to 15 days until threatening to report them to this site and the bbb. So in my opion they are still liars and rip-offs

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#5 Author of original report

liars, I read video professor's rebuttal and they LIE

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

POSTED: Saturday, May 15, 2004

I read video professor's rebuttal and they LIE the money returned was NOT in my account until the 20th I checked every day plus by the time we had recieved the products and called them about the fact that we were returning them imeddiatly we had already been billed. Let alone the fact that they did not return my call as I was told would happen when I called the 800 number also from the third to the 15th is over 10 days and at that time we were still told it would take another 10 to 15 days until threatening to report them to this site and the bbb. So in my opion they are still liars and rip-offs

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#4 UPDATE Employee

Video Professor lessons were shipped

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

POSTED: Friday, May 14, 2004

In response to Marty from Jamieson, Oregon: Our records indicate that an online order was placed on February 8, 2004 by Gary. The Video Professor lessons were shipped on February 11, 2004. After the 10-day review period, which was explained on the ordering site, the lessons billed $69.95 on February 28, 2004. Our records indicate that on March 3, 2004, the customer contacted us and stated that they had returned the lessons. Our Customer Service Representative informed the customer that the lessons were received at our warehouse on March 2, 2004, and a refund would be issued within 10-14 days. The $69.95 charge was refunded on March 17, 2004.

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#3 Author of original report

finally, got satisfaction if you threaten the jerks with this web-site

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

POSTED: Saturday, March 20, 2004

Well,I cann't belive it! I actually did get my money back in my account from Video Professor-goes to show if you threaten the jerks with this web-site and the Better Business Bureau it really does get their attention! Don't let any of the rip-off companies get away with it!

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#2 Author of original report

video professor no money returned yet

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

POSTED: Friday, March 19, 2004

it's now been the 72 hours we were told our refund would be back in our bank by. and guess what-no money! will report daily until they keep their word, let's see how long they think 72 hours is

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#1 Author of original report

video professor no money returned yet

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

POSTED: Thursday, March 18, 2004

well day 2 since being promised to have my money returned within 72 hours-and guess what NO MONEY so here's the promised action i gave them, reported every day until that is fulfilled have a good day everybody and stay away from VIDEO PROFESSOR'S so called free trial period.

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