I got a call from this company suggesting that I advertise on an appointment card they print for a local medical practitioner. I signed up & paid the money in 3 installments, ending July. I thought this was a good way to advertise my life coaching/EFT practice & did not think it was suspect because a local doctor was involved. I was promised 20,000 appointment cards over 2 years... Good value for money. I am still waiting for the cards to be printed! Promises of publication are broken regularly, but the best is yet to come.
The doctor does not use appointment cards very often, if at all. His receptionist has a huge stock, but mine is not there. If it was no one would see it.
In the UK this type of scam is called 'support publishing' it's very common, & often involves small businesses like mine paying out for something that is never published.
Now hear this: I thought I might be able to get my money back if the doctor withdrew his agreement with this company. They have written me to say they are unwilling to do that & that they are happy to go on receiving the cards. Previous advertisers I have spoken to have had no business at all from their adverts, but the doctor is willing to continue aid & abet this fraudulent company.
I am filing this complaint so that you guys in the US know that you're not alone, not that that is any consolation for the $ you have lost, but perhaps it may help a little.
I plan to expose this company thro' the national press/TV & complain to the regional health board about the doctors intransigence.
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