Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

Hi,

I recently bought a "Money making program" on the Internet, for a substantial investment. ($497.00) When I received my first "Lesson", I was presented with several options for additional investment for 1x to 8x initial investment. Lowest possible investment option was $99.00/yr + $1,680.00/mo. Nothing delivered against my initial investment other than presentation of additional investment options. If I decided to accept that, my job would be to present - sell this same opportunity to others, and make substantial income. I discovered that this was actually a Pyramid scheme, because there were no products nor services involved, but it was possible only after I paid for program and received my first, and last "Lesson". I contacted vendor expressing my disappointment and asked for refund only to be presented with "Terms and Conditions" (which were accessible on different web site), according to which I had no rights, and my purchase was final, no refunds whatsoever. Filed complaint with local BBB, no answers from vendor after three weeks. Any suggestions?


Asked on 10/07/10, 7:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Report these scammers to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission)

and the Virginia Attorney General's office in Richmond.

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Answered on 10/12/10, 8:08 am
Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

BBB is nearly worthless and not consumer-friendly. BBB is friendly to businesses and not consumers. See an experienced consumer law attorney about filing suit. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/12/10, 9:58 am


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