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Topia!: Society: Issues: Business: Allegedly Unethical Firms: Video Computer Store (32)
Action Editor: Video Computer Store - Smart Computing consumer advocate columnist helps resolve three consumers' problems with VC Store. Reseller Ratings: Video Computer Store - Consumer comments regarding VC Store. Video Computer Store Equals Rip-Off - Personal page devoted to warning consumers. Consumer Affairs: Video Computer Store - Consumer complaints for VCStore, otherwise known as Computer Personalities. The Rip Off Report - Video Computer Store from the inside. Attorney General Pennsylvania Press Office - AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store; seeks restitution, civil penalties and permanent ban on fraudulent conduct. Also includes a phone number for consumers who wish to file a complaint in the case. Proof Of Claim Form - Official form to fill out for Customers and Employees who have been taken by VCS/George L. Capell to submit to the bankruptcy court. Customer Complaints Cloud Firm's Boom Times - "Sales are exploding, but the Better Business Bureau has suspended the company because of customer complaints." By Mark E. Jolly. [The Intelligencer] E-Commerce News: Computer Personalities Systems, George Capell - News story: Pennsylvania Sues Computer E-Tailer for Web Shopping Scam Attorney General Fraud Lawsuit - AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store related business 'Direct 2 U' operated by George Capell. FTC v. George L. Capell - Computer Personalities Systems Inc. - Among other charges, Commission alleged seller misrepresented the availability of rebates for VCstore. Philadelphia Business Journal: Computer Reseller Files Bankruptcy - News story detailing bankruptcy information of George L. Capell and Video Computer Store. Staff writer asks, where did the money go? Design Community - Messages from dozens of unhappy VCstore customers. Complaints.com: Complaint of the Day - One persons account of their business with VC Store, Computer Personalities Systems Inc. PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems Inc. - Feedback from consumer in Florida concerning her dealings with the Video Computer Store. PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems, Inc. - Upset consumer details VCstore manager Sue Bell change to order and overall missrepresentation by CPSI. PlanetFeedback: Video Computer Store - Feedback from many angry consumers. PhillyBurbs.com Video Computer Store - February 2000 news story "Customer complaints cloud firm's boom times" detailing BBB suspending VCstore because of customer complaints. AttorneyGeneral.Gov - Video Computer Store update from the Public Protection Division - Bureau of Consumer Protection. Attorney General Mike Fisher Press Office - News release announcing settlement for 6,800 Nationwide consumers. Defendant Capell "forever barred from owning a business in Pennsylvania that solicits orders from consumers... " FindLaw Legal News - $1.2 million U.S. Bankruptcy Court settlement involving "Video Computer Store" of Bucks County PA. Consumers affected from all 50 states and Canada. The settlement represents one of the largest consumer restitution awards recovered in U.S. Bankruptcy Court by Mike Fisher's Bureau of Consumer Protection. KDKA: Video Computer Store Refunds Coming - If you ordered products from a company called the Video Computer Store -- but never got what you paid for, you could be getting some money back. Philly Burbs: Computer Store To Pay $1.2 Million In Restitution. - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Diane Weiss in Philadelphia, ends several lawsuits filed by the state attorney general against Computer Personalities Systems Inc., of Pipersville, which did business as Video Computer Store; Direct 2 U Network Inc.; and the president of both companies, George Capell. Troubleshooter.Com - Video Computer Store Finally Gets Punished - We gathered information from many victims and we are happy to see that the Pennsylvania Attorney General took action to punish this company and its owner. Philadelphia Business Journal - News story: "Computer seller indicted in fraud case - 2003-08-07." Capell charged with with 27 counts of wire fraud, eight counts of mail fraud and seven counts of money laundering. NEPA News - News story: "Feds charge Pa. infomercial pitchman with fraud" Austin American-Statesman: Pa. Infomercial Pitchman Faces Charges - News story detailing Federal Grand Jury's indictment of TV infomerical host on 27 counts of wire fraud, 8 counts of mail fraud and 7 counts of money laundering. York Dispatch: Charges Filed In Alleged TV Scam - News article concerning Federal charges against George Capell, president and Patrick Buttery, chief financial officer of "Direct 2 U Network." August 8, 2003 Philly Burbs: Business Officials Indicted - News article detailing federal indictment August 8, 2003. President and CFO facing wire, mail fraud and money laundering charges. United States Of America V. George Capell Patrick Buttery - Grand Jury Indictment. Wire fraud 27 counts, Mail fraud 8 counts, Money laundering 7 counts. PDF
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