Modern Marketing Systems

Arthur of Oak Island, NC October 12, 2009

I was approached over 1 1/2 years at the mid-part of December and was promised a 120% guarantee on the money they received from me. This was done on a Visa card. I was told after (3) months to call back to check on the progress of my account. They were in the process of moving the business location. I was told that there was no record of me in there system. I then talked to Jim F who handled my account. He told me that because of the mix-up and loss of three months he would give me an additional (2) sites making it a total of (4) sites. He also personally guaranteed me a 120% guarantee.

After following up a few months later the excuses started. First he said I didn't get the information to him in time which wasn't true because a represenitave did it for me months earlier. Then I was to call back a few months later to follow up. At that time I was told that I had to wait a few extra months because they had to start over because of that delay that I had nothing to do with. In the agreement, I was told that I would receive a check from Google every month which never happened. The excuse I was given at that time was Google was very slow in paying, but again don't worry, you have a great guarantee. You will get great returns or we wouldn't even be in business if we had to give everyone 120% money back guarantee.

The next time I called about six months later I was told that I had about 1.28 in account and not to be discouraged and that all would work out in my favor and again assured me that I couldn't loose because of the great guarantee that was given to me. After the end of the Year, I had called again to find out what the delay could possibly be at this time. The reason the receptionist gave me is because now that it was over a year I would have to pay another fee to find out any more information and if I didn't pay another 500.00 our conversation was through. I insisted on talking to Jim F and was told that he was not in the office at that time.

I then procedded to call every few days to get intouch with him because he was not returning my calls and many text messages. I have now made over (30) phone calls to the company with absolutely no responses. They returned every call I made and was able to talk to anyone there immediatedly untill they got my money. At that point they havent returned any of my call or e-mail messages. Is there any way that anyone may be able to help me in this matter?

Rebecca of Oakland, CA September 21, 2009

I was contacted by a sales person from Modern Marketing Systems in reference to purchasing Micro Sites that were designed to produce a residual income and in my case drive additional traffic to my web site. I was hesitant to get involved but they offered a guarantee and I felt if I paid with my credit card I wouold have some protection. The sites NEVER produced. I called on numerous occasions to express my concerns. I was told to give it time. I gave it a year. I was contacted and told that they were developing NEW sites since the OLD sites had not produced. I was told the the previous sites had not produced because I had not paid the hosting. I have a contract that stated that the hosting for the first year was included in my package. When I told them I did not want to continue my relationship with the company and wanted my refund, I was told that the only way I would get anything from the company would be if I signed a new contract and paid the hosting fees. When I refused, Jim hung up the phone on me.

I contacted my bank to work on a refund from my credit card. I found out that Modern Marketing uses a third party to process their cards. I actually knew this as I was charged an additional 178 for a cash advance from Allied Wallet. I complained but was told that was how they processed their cards. Right then I should have asked for my money back. Wells Fargo has advised me that since they used a third party to process the funds, my bank cannot file a dispute aganist the third party! This reaks of fraud! I have now contacted an attoney and am looking at small calims as my recourse. My advise to anyone who is contacted by this company is RUN! I will probably get my money back but it will not be easy. These people are not acting with any integrity. The guarantee is worthless. Your bank will not be able to back you up due to the third party billing. You have been warned!

Nancy of Harlingen, TX August 26, 2009

In April of 2008 a salesperson from Modern Marketing Systems called me with the promise to set up 12 micro-sites for a total of 3990. These sites were guaranteed to make me at least 100% of the original purchase price back within one year or they would pay me 120% of the purchase price. I gave them my credit card info and they proceeded to create the sites.

On June 2, 2008 I got an email from C. Wills telling me the sites were set up and gave me the site names. They gave me the Adsense account info they set up for me in my name and said I should start making money within weeks.

After 2 months and less than 1 in earnings I contacted Celeste and was told to give it more time. So I waited. About 6 weeks later I again sent an email to C. telling here I was getting concerned because I had made less than 2. She said she would send the sites to promotions and not to worry. This went on for a few more months. In February I had only earned 3 and again expressed my concern and was told again not to worry and that I had the guarantee to fall back on.

In May I contacted them again since I had earned less than 5 and asked the procedure for getting my refund because it was obvious I wasn't going to make that up in the next month. I was told by J. Ford that I wasn't getting a refund because I didn't pay the hosting costs as stated at the bottom of the contract. Now through out the year they never invoice me for hosting. They never said anything about it until I asked for a refund.

Since they didn't invoice me, I figured since they had my credit card, that anything due was on the contract and the card. I thought maybe they didn't charge the hosting because the sites made no money. Then J. Ford blames it on me that I did just decide to send them a check every month and I was out of luck. But he could forget about my obligation to pay hosting if I would sign up for a different better program for thousands more.

This company is deceitful and had no intention of refunding any money from the beginning. They lead people along, and never said anything about hosting. In fact they told me everything was fine and I shouldn't be concerned. I am out the 3990 that I orginally paid. They need to be stopped.

Joseph of Provo, UT August 11, 2009

In March/April of 2008 I was contacted by phone from a Sales Person at Modern Marketing Systems who was attempting to sell my Client their company's product. The sales person told me the following: 1. Their company would build 50 "micro" sites 2. Each Micro Site would be equip with Google AdSense Ads 3. Each Site would Generate 1 - 4 per day per site in AdSense Revenue (The sales man said that every client they have ever had has reached at least 2 / day per site)

We were told that If Modern Marketing Systems had not recouped 100% of our money (10,000 +) within 1 year they would pay us 110% of what was invested with their company. It has now been over 1 year since my Client signed up with Modern Marketing Systems and they have made a total of 35.19 (a far cry from 10,000)

Starting 1 and a half weeks ago I attempted to contact their office to find out what was going on. I have since called in excess of 5 different times and left 4 different voice mails and have not received a call back (Are they even still in business?) My client would love to have this service work for them b/c if it works as promised Modern Marketing System would be generating between 1,500 - 6,000 per month in income, however Modern Marketing Systems has NOT followed through with their promise of generating an income or at least returning 110% of their investment.

I am very concerned about the ethics of this company as I have now attempted to contact them to no avail. I am writing you for several reasons: 1. To see what you can do for my client to re-coupe their money 2. To warn you of the unethical business practices of Modern Marketing Systems 3. To help prevent other innocent victims from falling prey to this unethical company. 10,000 was spent with Modern Marketing Systems and we've receieved 35.19

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