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This Chesapeake, Va., company sells TVs and computers for thousands more than their actual value. On top of that, they also sell jewelry. Their scheme is very similar to Blue Hippo, profiled in a ConsumerAffairs.com investigative series.

Virginia consumer protection officials have received "several hundred complaints" about them and the Better Business Bureau has even more, state officials told us. And what do the company's customers say?

Jesse of Allentown, PA November 7, 2009

I paid for a computer in full also including the overdraft fees this was about 3 years ago i filied a complaint nothing was done i still did not recieve my computer from 07- 09 almost 2010

kelli of queens , NY September 28, 2009

I applied for a computer in 2004 and the company started making deduction from my bank account of 71.98 when I reached the minimum for the computer to be sent it was not. I moved a few times since and just found my paperwork again. Im seeking a refund of my money or a new computer.

shirley of lake providence la, LA September 16, 2009

I open an account with this complany on 4-7-06 after returning home from the katrinia innew orleans and they set up a bank draft take 155.96 each mounth from my acc , and promise to ship my computer and other merchandise by 10-06 and i called it was on back order still taking my payment each i contract by phone and by email and all i was getting was the run around i met payment in full to complany and they never ever give my order are i been able fine them my friend told me about this site

John of Newark, NJ September 8, 2009

My cousin by marriage actually recieved a desk top. He recommended using the service, i called Financing Alternatives, opened a account for a lap top for 199.28 a month for a year, paid shipping cost, was given a estimation of 4 to 6 wks finished paying in May of 2007, September 2009 still no laptop no refund.

Spoke to an attorney supposedly handling case recvd 2 updated letters last coming last yr sometime Sept. or Oct. at present time no info. my account was solely with drawn from my account for a yr, i don't understand how someone can just post a legal government authorized computer company on cable/directv and not hold themselves accountable for not delivering a product especially when they were given access to directly withdraw from my account.

I believe i have a viable complaint why not check all transactions in which they recvd a form of income and have him pay all this money back to the people he robbed.

Lydia of jamaica, NY July 20, 2009

In 2006, I was watching tv and saw a commercial about purchasing a computer and how I can rebuild my credit. I then in turn called and allowed them to start withdrawing 71.98 from my checking account. I was suppose to recieve the computer after 3 payments. But, One pay period at work there was a problem and checks were deposited that week. So I had to call them to ask if they could hold off for a day, I was told that I would of had to call 3 days in advance. No Problem there i understood. Then was informed that because of that i would have to start all over again to reestablish credit worthiness.

So, my 3 more payments were paid Still no computer. I allowed this to go on for a total of 15 payments totaling 1,079.70. I had 11 more to go. I was laid off from my job so i call and they explained to me that when I do return to work i can start my payments again. When I did return to work. I called to resume my payments. I have yet been able to contact these people. By phone or via mail. i would like to know what is going on with this company and how i can get my money back.

charmaine of washington, DC July 2, 2009

Paid computer never received it and was told that if I did not pay another one hundred twenty what I had already paid over one thousand would not be refundable. Financial strand and had to purchase another computer

hector of upland, CA June 6, 2009

we got scewed out on 2300.00 for a computer we never received we complained before but we never heard from u people.. we been waiting for any kind of news but nothing.. its been 3 years since they took our money.. we want justice and my money back..

Monique of Monterey Park, CA June 2, 2009

Back in 2007 i called a number that was announced on Television for a computer, no credit needed and they would deduct money from my checking account every 2 weeks and no computer was ever delivered i see i'm not the only one this happened to, i've tried getting a hold of the company and i can't seem to find anyone to give me some answers, pleas HELP! that was a lot of money taking out of both my accounts. financial problems. this was money that could of gone towards my daughters educations and i'm very upset

Deborah of Baltimore, MD May 16, 2009

Purchased a computer for 2000.00 dollars and have not receive it.I TRIED ON SEVER4AL occasions to communicate with someone, but was not sucessful.I realize now that I have become a victim of fraud.

Waylon of Jacksonville, AL April 9, 2009

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