I was shopping at Walmart yesterday, and a young man approached me to buy a magazine subscription for a fundraiser. His tactic was to try and flatter me into buying from him. I saw through the flattery, but I bought a subscription anyway—the cheapest one—because I try to support fundraisers whenever I am able.
Today I went online to learn more about the company, and after doing a Google search I couldn't find a Web site. So I Google-d the address instead. That took me to this Web site (usacomplaints.com). The address is associated with RLA Inc. - Kenmore Sales Co. I found about 50 reports for RLA, and the approach sounds exactly like United Quality Publication's approach. (For example, the young man would get a trip if he sold enough subscriptions, delivery will begin in 120 to 160 days, etc.) It appears to me that this is the same company with just a new name.
When I found this out, I put a stop on my check. But the stop cost me $30. This makes me wary of ever participating in a fundraiser of this type ever again.
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