Video Professor Scam - Even our soldiers get scammed by these guys - GoFuckYourself.com

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 07:41 AM

Some of you may have already visited my web site at www.thevideoprofessorscam.com and have read about some of the people that have been victimized by Video Professor, Inc. and how, if you have become a victim of this company's shady business practices, get your money back.

Well, this morning I received an email from a sailor who is deployed overseas who has also been taken advantage of by this unscrupulous company.

Here is the text from his message:

I've also been duped by the same scam that you and many others have fallen
victim of from VP. I ordered one of lesson packs and even saw the fine print
saying that I would be billed the 69.95 if I chose to keep the product.

I believed that if I wasn't satisfied with the product I could return it to them
once I received it.

Currently I am deployed overseas and therefore received the package a month after ordering it. I had overlooked the 10 day deadline to return the package and was hopelessly tardy. No big deal it happens all the time in the military, you get screwed you suck it up and keep going right.

The seventy dollars I decided was spent on a lesson in life. Since then I have kept a watch on my bank account, and was disgusted to find just yesterday that I had been billed the shipping and handling costs 3 times since ordering the one set, and have also been billed a second payment of seventy bucks.

Pardon my mouth but that is fucking bullshit. Furthermore, I don't see an end in sight. I don't know how to stop them from billing my account multiple times for some stupid ass horseshit that I wouldn't wipe my ass with. I didn't use the product, so I can't speak of the quality either, but I can vouch for the quantity of boot I'd break off in that cum sucking mother fucker's ass if I ever catch him in person.

I would like to respetfully request any assistance in the return of the money deducted from my account, and some fucking justified restitution.

Pardon my mouth again, but I don't know any other way to convey the frustration. Email me back if you have any advice or suggestions as to my situation.

Respectfully,

(name withheld to protect the sender's identity)

I've had my Video Professor Scam web page up for more than a year and receive messages every day from people who have been scammed by these guys. I thought I'd post the CPL's message here so as many people as possible can see just how low this company will go to make a buck.

If you need more information about these guys, or if you or someone in your circle of family or friends has been victimized by Video Professor, Inc. go to my web site at http://www.thevideoprofessorscam.com to obtain instructions regarding obtaining a refund.

And if there's anyone at Video Professor, Inc. that reads this board...

... and not in the 'nice way' it's usually intended here.

Doc911 · 08-14-2005, 07:46 AM

I laughed my ass off when I first saw the as on TV for that shit. I can't believe people actually buy that crap.

BRISK · 08-14-2005, 07:50 AM

Is scamming soldiers worse than scamming everyone else?

moneymotivates · 08-14-2005, 08:42 AM

Props on the website and speaking up and taking a stand against bullshit companies like VP!

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 08:43 AM

Thanks... as far as I have been able to calculate since the web site has been up, I've potentially cost them more than $3.5 million in refunds and lost revenue.

Shoehorn! · 08-14-2005, 08:58 AM

Is this the video professor guy that teaches you to use certain Windows programs?

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

Is this the video professor guy that teaches you to use certain Windows programs?

Yes it is.. the very one and the same

bringer · 08-14-2005, 09:00 AM

scams suck

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bringer

I'll meet you at tacobell in 20 mins Ben

LOL... which one?!

bringer · 08-14-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

LOL... which one?!

im not at liberty to say
perkos in 45 seconds!

XxXotic · 08-14-2005, 09:07 AM

nice work on that, scammers need to be flogged with dead herrings

bringer · 08-14-2005, 09:07 AM

scratch that
my grandma wanted me to goto church with her but last time i was there my skin started to burn so ill just stay here in town

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bringer

im not at liberty to say
perkos in 45 seconds!

Well there's only one of those in town ... so you must know we're neighbors!

mrthumbs · 08-14-2005, 09:10 AM

Hes doing rebills.. how is that a scam?

jimmyf · 08-14-2005, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by moneymotivates

Props on the website and speaking up and taking a stand against bullshit companies like VP!

yep

will76 · 08-14-2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

Some of you may have already visited my web site at www.thevideoprofessorscam.com and have read about some of the people that have been victimized by Video Professor, Inc. and how, if you have become a victim of this company's shady business practices, get your money back.

Well, this morning I received an email from a sailor who is deployed overseas who has also been taken advantage of by this unscrupulous company.

Here is the text from his message:

I've also been duped by the same scam that you and many others have fallen
victim of from VP. I ordered one of lesson packs and even saw the fine print
saying that I would be billed the 69.95 if I chose to keep the product.

I believed that if I wasn't satisfied with the product I could return it to them
once I received it.

Currently I am deployed overseas and therefore received the package a month after ordering it. I had overlooked the 10 day deadline to return the package and was hopelessly tardy. No big deal it happens all the time in the military, you get screwed you suck it up and keep going right.

The seventy dollars I decided was spent on a lesson in life. Since then I have kept a watch on my bank account, and was disgusted to find just yesterday that I had been billed the shipping and handling costs 3 times since ordering the one set, and have also been billed a second payment of seventy bucks.

Pardon my mouth but that is fucking bullshit. Furthermore, I don't see an end in sight. I don't know how to stop them from billing my account multiple times for some stupid ass horseshit that I wouldn't wipe my ass with. I didn't use the product, so I can't speak of the quality either, but I can vouch for the quantity of boot I'd break off in that cum sucking mother fucker's ass if I ever catch him in person.

I would like to respetfully request any assistance in the return of the money deducted from my account, and some fucking justified restitution.

Pardon my mouth again, but I don't know any other way to convey the frustration. Email me back if you have any advice or suggestions as to my situation.

Respectfully,

(name withheld to protect the sender's identity)

I've had my Video Professor Scam web page up for more than a year and receive messages every day from people who have been scammed by these guys. I thought I'd post the CPL's message here so as many people as possible can see just how low this company will go to make a buck.

If you need more information about these guys, or if you or someone in your circle of family or friends has been victimized by Video Professor, Inc. go to my web site at http://www.thevideoprofessorscam.com to obtain instructions regarding obtaining a refund.

And if there's anyone at Video Professor, Inc. that reads this board...

... and not in the 'nice way' it's usually intended here.

Couple questions.

1. Why would anyone here buy a CD that tells you how to buy a computer?

2. Why not just do a chargeback, and be done with it?

High Quality · 08-14-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

Thanks... as far as I have been able to calculate since the web site has been up, I've potentially cost them more than $3.5 million in refunds and lost revenue.

I like how you're making money from this with the "news flash, I have compiled a list of reputable companies" hahahaa

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mrthumbs

Hes doing rebills.. how is that a scam?

The scam is that the people who are buying these CDs don't know they are going to be billed and rebilled and rebilled... They are led to believe they are purchasing A lesson... not subscribing to a service that's going to send them lessons every 5 weeks for software they either don't own or want to receive lessons for.

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by High Quality

I like how you're making money from this with the "news flash, I have compiled a list of reputable companies" hahahaa

Actually, I've only made a couple of hundred dollars from the affiliate link that's on the site. I was approached by a couple of different companies to refer people to their sites but there's only one site where I am an affiliate member. I've not even made enough to pay for the web hosting for a year with these affiliate links. Now if only I could transfer this traffic to something more 'lucrative'...

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by will76

Couple questions.

1. Why would anyone here buy a CD that tells you how to buy a computer?

2. Why not just do a chargeback, and be done with it?

The CD's by video professor don't teach you how to BUY a computer... they supposedly teach you how to use various software packages ON the computer.

Apparently, the credit card companies don't allow chargebacks for this particular company. I receive email messages from people all of the time regarding this.

chazer · 08-14-2005, 09:59 AM

it's really hard to feel sorry for some of the idiots that get ripped off.

nastyking · 08-14-2005, 10:36 AM

... .... ...

keyboard warrior · 08-14-2005, 10:38 AM

same thing with billyblanks tiebow shit, watch out.

khs · 08-14-2005, 10:42 AM

good work dude,

CybermedAndy · 08-14-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by keyboard warrior

same thing with billyblanks tiebow shit, watch out.

Nah that Taebo shit is the money, used it in a fight the other night

mrthumbs · 08-14-2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

Actually, I've only made a couple of hundred dollars from the affiliate link that's on the site. I was approached by a couple of different companies to refer people to their sites but there's only one site where I am an affiliate member. I've not even made enough to pay for the web hosting for a year with these affiliate links. Now if only I could transfer this traffic to something more 'lucrative'...

gotta love the gfy adult industry hypocrites.

Lev · 08-14-2005, 11:06 AM

thats video professor guy is really annoying

warlock5 · 08-14-2005, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

The CD's by video professor don't teach you how to BUY a computer... they supposedly teach you how to use various software packages ON the computer.

Apparently, the credit card companies don't allow chargebacks for this particular company. I receive email messages from people all of the time regarding this.

Wow, I'm sure some program owners here would like to be added to this "no chargeback" list.

warlock5 · 08-14-2005, 11:10 AM

Good job on your rankings

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

Hornydog4cooter · 08-14-2005, 11:16 AM

all people need to do is learn to read...........

How It Works

ANY TWO of the three computer tutorial CD-ROMs are yours free without further obligation, PERIOD. Take 10 days to decide if you want to keep the complete set of CDs. After your 10-day free trial, if you decide to keep the complete set, we'll conveniently bill your credit card just $79.95. Or simply call our customer care number at 1-800-525-7763 if you decide to return any one of the lessons. You will be charged nothing more, and get to keep two computer learning CD-ROMS! You can also return everything within 10 days from our shipping date and receive a full Shipping and Processing refund upon your request.

VeriSexy · 08-14-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc911

I laughed my ass off when I first saw the as on TV for that shit. I can't believe people actually buy that crap.

People will buy anything off TV

wedouglas · 08-14-2005, 03:56 PM

Where is that company based? Hard to believe there is no legal way to attack them if it is in the US.

mardigras · 08-14-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lev

thats video professor guy is really annoying

TRY MY PRODUCT

JuiceMonkey · 08-14-2005, 05:32 PM

cliff notes please

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornydog4cooter

all people need to do is learn to read...........

How It Works

ANY TWO of the three computer tutorial CD-ROMs are yours free without further obligation, PERIOD. Take 10 days to decide if you want to keep the complete set of CDs. After your 10-day free trial, if you decide to keep the complete set, we'll conveniently bill your credit card just $79.95. Or simply call our customer care number at 1-800-525-7763 if you decide to return any one of the lessons. You will be charged nothing more, and get to keep two computer learning CD-ROMS! You can also return everything within 10 days from our shipping date and receive a full Shipping and Processing refund upon your request.

Unfortunately, it's not 10 days from the date you receive them... it's 10 days from the date they are shipped from Video Professor... just another little detail they don't tell you. In the case of the the sailor who sent me the message, he didn't receive them until the 10 days had LONG passed.

tony286 · 08-14-2005, 07:42 PM

Now will their chargeback ratio will be 1%

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by warlock5

Good job on your rankings

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

Thanks... it's been an interesting lesson in SEO for me to consistently keep the Google rankings... and the funny thing is every now and then Video Professor changes their web site and I end up being the top ranking because they lose their relavance due to the context of the site.

2257-Ben · 08-14-2005, 07:44 PM

Based out of Lakewood Colorado. If people follow the directions on the site they'll usually be able to get their money back.. but in some cases they really do have to work for it.

Hornydog4cooter · 08-14-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

Unfortunately, it's not 10 days from the date you receive them... it's 10 days from the date they are shipped from Video Professor... just another little detail they don't tell you. In the case of the the sailor who sent me the message, he didn't receive them until the 10 days had LONG passed.

says it right there on there site bud:

You will be charged nothing more, and get to keep two computer learning CD-ROMS! You can also return everything within 10 days from our shipping date and receive a full Shipping and Processing refund upon your request.

Now for the military guy i can see he has a legitement complaint

2257-Ben · 08-15-2005, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hornydog4cooter

says it right there on there site bud:

You will be charged nothing more, and get to keep two computer learning CD-ROMS! You can also return everything within 10 days from our shipping date and receive a full Shipping and Processing refund upon your request.

Now for the military guy i can see he has a legitement complaint

But it doesn't say ANYTHING about this on the television advertisement or when the AOL tech support asshole tells you it's 'free' offer.

Did you even bother to go to my site and read about the shit this company pulls... and BTW... they CHANGED their web site after I blew the whistle on them and put up my web site.

will76 · 08-15-2005, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2257-Ben

The CD's by video professor don't teach you how to BUY a computer... they supposedly teach you how to use various software packages ON the computer.

Apparently, the credit card companies don't allow chargebacks for this particular company. I receive email messages from people all of the time regarding this.

opps i meant *use* a computer. i've seen the bald guy on tv a few times.... " wont you please try my product "

08-14-2005, 07:41 AM	#1
2257-Ben Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dinuba, CA Posts: 633	Video Professor Scam - Even our soldiers get scammed by these guys Some of you may have already visited my web site at www.thevideoprofessorscam.com and have read about some of the people that have been victimized by Video Professor, Inc. and how, if you have become a victim of this company's shady business practices, get your money back. Well, this morning I received an email from a sailor who is deployed overseas who has also been taken advantage of by this unscrupulous company. Here is the text from his message: I've also been duped by the same scam that you and many others have fallen victim of from VP. I ordered one of lesson packs and even saw the fine print saying that I would be billed the 69.95 if I chose to keep the product. I believed that if I wasn't satisfied with the product I could return it to them once I received it. Currently I am deployed overseas and therefore received the package a month after ordering it. I had overlooked the 10 day deadline to return the package and was hopelessly tardy. No big deal it happens all the time in the military, you get screwed you suck it up and keep going right. The seventy dollars I decided was spent on a lesson in life. Since then I have kept a watch on my bank account, and was disgusted to find just yesterday that I had been billed the shipping and handling costs 3 times since ordering the one set, and have also been billed a second payment of seventy bucks. Pardon my mouth but that is fucking bullshit. Furthermore, I don't see an end in sight. I don't know how to stop them from billing my account multiple times for some stupid ass horseshit that I wouldn't wipe my ass with. I didn't use the product, so I can't speak of the quality either, but I can vouch for the quantity of boot I'd break off in that cum sucking mother fucker's ass if I ever catch him in person. I would like to respetfully request any assistance in the return of the money deducted from my account, and some fucking justified restitution. Pardon my mouth again, but I don't know any other way to convey the frustration. Email me back if you have any advice or suggestions as to my situation. Respectfully, (name withheld to protect the sender's identity) I've had my Video Professor Scam web page up for more than a year and receive messages every day from people who have been scammed by these guys. I thought I'd post the CPL's message here so as many people as possible can see just how low this company will go to make a buck. If you need more information about these guys, or if you or someone in your circle of family or friends has been victimized by Video Professor, Inc. go to my web site at http://www.thevideoprofessorscam.com to obtain instructions regarding obtaining a refund. And if there's anyone at Video Professor, Inc. that reads this board... ... and not in the 'nice way' it's usually intended here. __________________ 2257-Ben www.2257ware.com The BEST, most compliant 2257 record-keeping software available. Period.

08-14-2005, 07:46 AM	#2
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2257-Ben Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dinuba, CA Posts: 633	Thanks... as far as I have been able to calculate since the web site has been up, I've potentially cost them more than $3.5 million in refunds and lost revenue. __________________ 2257-Ben www.2257ware.com The BEST, most compliant 2257 record-keeping software available. Period.

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08-14-2005, 09:59 AM	#21
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08-14-2005, 11:06 AM	#27
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08-14-2005, 11:16 AM	#30
Hornydog4cooter Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,859	all people need to do is learn to read........... How It Works ANY TWO of the three computer tutorial CD-ROMs are yours free without further obligation, PERIOD. Take 10 days to decide if you want to keep the complete set of CDs. After your 10-day free trial, if you decide to keep the complete set, we'll conveniently bill your credit card just $79.95. Or simply call our customer care number at 1-800-525-7763 if you decide to return any one of the lessons. You will be charged nothing more, and get to keep two computer learning CD-ROMS! You can also return everything within 10 days from our shipping date and receive a full Shipping and Processing refund upon your request.

08-14-2005, 03:56 PM	#32
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08-14-2005, 07:44 PM	#38
2257-Ben Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dinuba, CA Posts: 633	Based out of Lakewood Colorado. If people follow the directions on the site they'll usually be able to get their money back.. but in some cases they really do have to work for it. __________________ 2257-Ben www.2257ware.com The BEST, most compliant 2257 record-keeping software available. Period.