It seems that I been caught in a '3rd party leasing sales scam'. I was contacted by a sales consultant from Startup Essentials in Dallas, Texas. He gave me spiel on how a home based internet bussiness is so EASY. Anyone can do it. Talked me into going online and did a qiuck credit check and had me intial this supposed contract.
Next thing I know I'm in a 48 month lease @ $134./mon...
For what? A laptop & conference calls lasting over 30 minutes! Just try to get a hold of someone... Right!
This all happened way to fast... Now I can see why so many people get caught in these 'scams'. So I did some research... And found ALL the reports on your site from people from all over the country in the same position.
I spoke with an attorney and was advised to close my account and to return everything. Since then I received a letter stating my lease has been cancelled for non-payment & to send the "equipment" back. Also, stating to pay ALL amounts. Totaling over $5,600. Now is'nt that strange. Cancelled a non-cancellable lease? Mmm?
From what I've read there are over 900 people who cancelled their relationship with these companies. And I understand there are investigations and possible class action suits. All I know is 'scams' like this have to be stopped.
Consumer complaints I'm sure will help to continue to inform many other people to beware of companies like these.
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