I was told by Grant4u.com and the operator on the phone that I had received a grant for $5000.00 and that it was to be deposited in my account and that $250.00 was going to be taken out of the $5000.00 grant before they deposit it. Which would have been $4750.00. But instead, I was lied to and $249.95 was taken out of my account. I, clearly, did not authorize this deduction.
I have tried to call and the number is always busy. Then I sent letters certified and they were returned unclaimed. Then I reported them to Arizona Better Business Bureau. Here is their respond:
Re: #27045105 - grant for you
Dear Mr. W:
Thank you for contacting the Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona (BBB) for assistance in resolving your dispute with the subject company.
A copy of your correspondence was forwarded to the company; however, the BBB was unsuccessful in reaching the company for a response. The company's BBB report has been recently updated and is available online at www.arizonabbb.org, or by calling 602.264.1721.
At this time, we regret to inform you that we can be of no further assistance. If you wish to pursue this matter further, you may try contacting one of the following agencies:
Arizona Attorney General U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Complaint & Information Center 2929 N. Central Avenue, 9th Floor
1275 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.640.5820
602.542.5763
We appreciate that you took the time to contact us. Your complaint will be kept in the BBB's file for three years as part of this company's customer experience record.
Sincerely,
Nicole Dixon
Dispute Resolution Consultant
[email protected]
602-264-1721
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
4428 N. 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014-4585
(602) 264-1721 FAX (602) 263-0997 info@phoenix. BBB.org
GRANT FOR YOU
3642 N. 31st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Phone Number: 877-773-3416
Membership Status: no
Type of Business: Scholarships & Financial Aid
Customer experience
This company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to unresolved complaints. Letters sent to the company by the Bureau have been refused. On the returned mail received by the Bureau the company states that they are no longer at the address to which the Bureau has sent the complaints; however, when the Bureau contacted the company by phone the company verified that the address was correct.
If you have an unresolved dispute with this company you may wish to seek legal advice.
Licensing information
This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The Bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Additional business names
This company also does business as:
GRANTS FOR YOU.
Government actions
On April 26, the North Dakota Attorney General issued a Cease and Desist Order against Respondents Vincent Catraldi, Grant For You (and all other known DBAs), and Premier Business Group (and all other known DBAs) for acts and practices that violate the North Dakota Century Code, pursuant to N.D.C.C. Section 51-15.
It was found that the Respondents engaged in deceptive acts or practices during phone solicitations to North Dakota Consumers. These deceptive phone solicitations include misrepresenting to consumers that they were to receive a grant ranging from $5,000-$50,000 by providing their checking account information and a payment of a processing fee.
It was ordered that the Respondents cease and desist from violating the North Dakota Century Code and pay civil penalties.
Report date: 05/24
COPYRIGHT DATE: 2005 The Better Business Bureau
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Edward
Brockton, Massachusetts
U.S.A.
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