I too was swindled by Startup Essentials and Matt Calhun and Derek Anderson. It was all done on the computer and it was done fast. They had me sign off on this merchant agreement by initialing in little blanks. I did not even have time to read what I was initialing, how dump could I be as to believe that they were going to help me start a business with no money up front.
Was I surprised when I was contacted by A-1 Leasing LLC and was told that I was leasing this computer for 137.50/month for 48 months and that it would be automatically deducted from my checking account each month and that I could not cancel this equipment lease agreement.
I do not know how they got my checking account numbers, but I guess that I most of given it to them. I would like to express that these people are quite good at what they do. They can talk you right into anything. At least that is how I observe them.
I am still paying for this computer that I can not use and do not know how to contact this Bond Corporation that is taking it out of my checking account.
Now, I can not even get in touch with Startup Essentials the telephone number is no longer in service, and their website is not working either. I tried to contact them several times to let them know that I wanted out of the agreement, but it was all in vain. Never did reach anyone, the numbers that I have for them are no good.
I just hope that there is something that can be done to stop them from swindelling others.
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