C phone SCAM - Kristen Pineda strikes again!
Posted By: duck on 2005-07-07
In Reply to: Speaking of rip-offs, anyone have any advise on how to get back money paid for a product you never - Laura E.
Contact me - I'll tell you what you need to do. SHE DOES THIS ALL THE TIME!!!!!
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Kristen Pineda
My name is Sgt Trim I work for the Frederick Police Department. Just to let you know that we are still getting reports related to Kristen Pineda. We have worked numerous cases on her and will continue to do so. If you feel that you have been taken by her please contact our Dept. Most of the victims who have filed reports have gotten their money back. Frederick is in fact a small town but we are not hicks. We have made it possible for many of her victims to get their money back. You can contact me at 580-335-7503.
To Everyone Scammed by Kristen Pineda - sm
You need to contact Detective Joe Rodriguez at the Frederick Police Department, 580-335-2301. He is VERY familiar with her and he is very anxious to hear from everybody who has been scammed by her. She just got out of jail not too long ago for this same thing - WE NEED TO STOP HER!!! This is a real hick town (kind of reminded me of the Andy Griffith Show) and everybody knows everybody's business and EVERYBODY at the police department knows Ms. Pineda. PLEASE CALL THEM NOW!
Kristen Pineda scams
Kristen has been operating on a Rick Pineda ebay account. Someone has to stop her, she has bilked myself and anther gentleman out of money also. The local police know her well. She must think she is to smart for anyone to figure out how to stop her. The Oklahoma Attorney General may have to jump in and get involved and lets get her in jail where she belongs.
Lets start here:
Oklahoma
US v. Lansford
On January 19, 2000, Christine Lansford was indicted in the United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, on 14 counts of mail fraud for allegedly offering Beanie Babies on Internet auction web sites, accepting payment and failing to deliver the goods. Lansford allegedly used numerous aliases to perpetrate her scheme.
This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service, Fort Worth Division, and prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Contact:
Joe Heaton, Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Oklahoma, 405/553-8772
Enough about Kristen Pineda and all her aliases. We remove posts as we see them, but
this person uses aliases, different email addresses, and IP addresses. WE DO WATCH. If you were taken by this person, deal with the authorities.
Laura, the person who scammed the OP is not Kristen Pineda. This is a
completely different person altogether. We are dealing with the situation from this end. Thank you.
809 phone scam
http://www.scambusters.org/ScamBusters8.html
http://www.scambusters.org/809Scam.html
http://www.scambusters.org/ScamBusters9.html
See thread below - C phone scam
She posts C phones on the Equipment Board or trolls these boards looking for people who need equipment, then she contacts them and offers them exactly the stuff they're looking for at a REALLY great price, then pockets the money and runs. She will try to pressure you into sending the money Western Union, and then when a week goes by and you haven't received the C phone (or whatever) she comes up with an excuse like her child is sick (or her grandmother is dying) and she had to leave town for medical treatment for three weeks (or whatever) and she's going to have her sister (or her mother) send the C phone right away, but of course they never do, and the excuses keep coming and coming and coming and coming and the C phones (or whatever) never arrive. I'm only sorry I didn't post a message like this when it happened to me back in January, because I could have saved a lot of people a lot of money and grief!
They are SCAM, often referred to as "Trans-scam" sm
Trans America Associates used to be Trans Am and they are apparently altering their name so as not to be recognized for the scam they are.
Pineda
Go to your local police station and file a report with them. After you do that, call the Frederick Police Department and file a report with them. If she has scammed you, don't wait for your equipment. She DOES NOT have any equipment. The Police Departments phone number is 580-335-7503 or 580-335-7504. Fax number is 580-335-2301. Sgt. Joe Rodriguez is on Military Leave in Iraq, but any officer will be able to help you. Hope this helps.....
There will be more strikes
Read this: All labourers and clerks will observe strike on May 17, May 24 and finally they plan to observe a complete strike on May 31 with forced closure of the government offices and protest demonstrations and sit-in for acceptance of their demands.
news:www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C05%5C11%5Cstory_11-5-2006_pg7_27
ASR strikes again.....
ASR version - PMH: Depression and finds that testicles circumflex me.
Dictated version - PMH: Depresssion and sinusitis. PSH: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
ASR strikes again...and again.
What was put: PSH: Debilitation anatomy and knee surgery.
What it should be: PSH: Tubal ligation, laminectomy at L5-S1, knee surgery.
Ya gotta love it. 
Sorry, but that strikes me as funny.
They'll let you use vacation time for the day you missed due to a hurricane forcing you to evacuate from your house? Hmmm, sounds real generous, NOT! LOL You're certainly a dedicated employee to them by buying a laptop and working at the library. I would never do that. If it was my company, you all would have at least the next week off paid as a gesture of my support during this troubling time. Kudos to you for being such a good employee.
ConeyIslandGirl strikes again
Well, at least for the one finger she's pointing at everyone else, she's got three pointing back at herself. I have never had a problem with a lack of teamwork or help since I started MT 5 years ago, but I don't have the attitude problem that the OP seems to have either. Some people just never figure out that THEY may be the problem. Oh well, maybe tomorrow no one will pee in her Wheaties.
Sounds like D&L strikes again to me
By any chance are the husband and wife team, Donna & John?
If so, join the ranks of 20+ others of us former D&L ICs and employees who never received our pay for the work we produced in June-July 2007.
If it is them, I suggest you run quickly the other way and cut your losses now. Sadly, there is not a thing that can be done to them. PA Dept of Labor has no provision for ICs, and they are fully aware of it. Dealing with the courts in NE PA is a joke, as they cannot figure out which magistrate handles which county.
THIS IS A SCAM!!! This is an absolute scam -
please tell us that you did not send them any money!! There have even been articles written in magazines about this company being a SCAM!!
Kristen
Since it seems as though you work for Instant Text in some capacity, can you tell me if there is a free trial available, or if there is a time period for return of the product?
I'm considering it, but I hate to pay that much without seeing if I can get the hang of it.
Thanks!
Not Kristen here, but
When I purchased IT, there was no free trial download, but they did allow returns within 30 days. I still have the program, but have not been using it because of a glitch that IT tech support apparently was unable to figure out. I e-mailed Kristen and called her, as well as e-mailing tech support (I had sent one e-mail prior to calling, then e-mailed one of the glossaries to both her and tech support per her instructions. I do not like to bug people, so waited a couple of weeks before contacting her again, only to have her tell me they did not get my e-mails . . . why did she not contact me, I wondered, having already spoken with me and being aware of my problem???)
It seems that they were baffled by the glitch, and I have gotten no help from them at all. The glitch is that I had created several glossaries for different docs, and when I would choose a short, letters would be sometimes added in and other times missing from the expansion IT produced, although in looking at the entry in the glossary the entry had been made correctly in all cases. I never had time to try and figure it out, but the program was just slowing me down because I would have to go back and fix the error it had created, so I wound up having to set the program aside and have not gone back to it still. I am really disappointed, because I was so excited about getting IT and thought that it would be so great, and I really don't have $200 to burn, but so far it looks like that's what I've done. For the cost of the program, I really would have expected a little more from their tech support (who, by the way, NEVER contacted me at all after my e-mails and phone calls to Kristen . . . so, I guess I would have expected a little more than NOTHING from them.)
I've not heard of anyone else with this problem. However, at the time, I had just bought my computer, and had experienced no problems other than with IT, and still using the same computer with no problems.
ASR strikes again. When does the linguist strike??
This is what ASR put: AP lateral and oblique x-rays elected vision were obtained.
What doc actually dictated: AP lateral and oblique x-rays of the left 5th digit were obtained. 
Question for Kristen...
Thank you so much for the "heads-up" on ScriptWave.....have a phone conference on Monday with them.....Does ScriptWave work with satellite connection? Thanks so much!!!
E-mail me - I can steer you in the right direction to get your money back from Ms. Pineda.
BTDT.
No e-mail addresses posted, please. Goldbird
Kristen, you've got at least 3 people on this board
that say you've scammed them. Are all three people liars??? It's not that hard to do a criminal background check on you now that we have your name. And it would not be hard to obtain your SS# after that either to find out what other states you've done this in.
They're out there not using that name, too. Run an ad for MTs from Az., I think, signs it Kristen
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Is tonight the night the Sober worm strikes? sm
Aside from updating virus definitions, is there anything else we can do to secure our computers? Thanks!
C-phone used to call in to dictating systems to receive work. A special phone. nm
nm
I had a lot of trouble with static in my C-phone. I replaced the phone cord and that made a big
difference. Also, have you tried a different headset? Also someone told me one time that there is a microphone under your volume control on the right corner of the C-phone. It's a tiny hole. If you break off a Q-tip and stick that into the hole that will squelch a lot of background noise and that worked as well. As far as getting your C-phone service, I heard that Dictaphone is "sunsetting" C-phones at the end of this year. Meaning, they aren't going to service them anymore as they are considered an obsolete technology. So, I would contact Dictaphone and see what your options are.
I know very little about Lanier equipment. I've not used it as extensively as Dictaphone. Is there a local appliance repair place in your area? You might ask one of those places to take a look at your equipment and see what they think. Kinda scary, cause they could do more harm than good, but maybe worth a shot.
Not much help, I know. But I thought I would share what tiny bit of obscure knowledge I do have. 
I've changed them between an old phone and new phone, but the same company, i.e. Nextel.
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I use my c-phone whenever we travel. You can hook it directly into your room phone. Be sure and as
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Is this a scam or what? (please SM)
I wrote a check to pay auto loan which clearly stated the amount on the amount line and was written out in the line of amount (two hundred forty-six dollars and 00.91).
The check went through for 200.96.
I got a call from auto loan HSBC (Household) who said I owed them 61.00 for late fees. I bank with Wells Fargo.
What is up with this??? I have never in 25 yrs had this happen. Who could be at fault? Has anyone had this experience.
I'd say it is a scam. They want a $97.00
registration fee, one time supposedly. I doubt you would get anything for that one time fee. Who knows what you are typing and if you are part of spam itself.
I wouldn't go with it.
OMG - SCAM. You do not have to
pay for a grant!
You should call the Federal Trade Commission with that phone number and any information you have about this group.
Bless her heart.
Scam
Sounds like a scam to me, report it to your State Attorney General's office and if they can, they will get her money back for her.
Yes, do believe this is a Big Scam.
Did she give them her checking account number so "they" could debit the $300 ?? If so, they can clear out her bank account.
yes its a scam
if you don't have the same email in your "my ebay", then it is a fraud. Being you haven't even bid on such, it is definitely a fraud. go to main ebay site and read about scams and how to send them the info -- these e/mails can give every appearance of being legit -- some scammers are very very good at it. I never even open 'ebay' email unless its in "my ebay" email, or unless its an invoice on something i've bid on.
No, it's a SCAM. (n/m)
:p
It definitely is a scam. nm
nm
It's a scam.
However, you can uninstall it using the regular method.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081107161323AA72yjL
I think you can dial into most systems that require C-phone without having a C-phone nm
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I am wondering if there is a way to use your C-phone with Vonage phone service?
??
May have to change phone companies, have switched to job using a C-phone. sm
Currently have Embarq (formerly Sprint), and my usage will be going up about 12,000 minutes a month. What phone companies offer really unlimited for a flat rate? TIA.
C-phone and ATT. There is no problem with the C-phone, but ATT wouldn't let me use unlimited.
nm
I have cable phone access and my C-phone works - sm
I am not sure about you problem, because it sounds just like I have mine hooked up. The only thing I can think of is that mine has 2 line hookups in the back of the phone. If you have this too, I would just try the other one, which you probably have already done. Sorry that was not much help. I wish you luck
Of course it's a scam. Most MQMTs don't get it.
But then again MQ relies on those who don't get it.
scam contests
I once sent in a poem that was not that good, and each year since (5 years) I receive a notice that I am being considered for "Poet of the Year" and the poem is redated each year.I also get invited to conventions to receive my "silver bowl award" at a cost, of course. Yes, I did BUY the book. How stupid am I? Don't fall for it.
Sounds like a scam. nm
It is a scam. I got one that says I never sent payment and they
are going to report me, but it doesn't say what the item is. I've also gotten one where someone says they are trying to Paypal me money but it won't go through and I don't have any items pending. If ever in doubt never click on a link in an e-mail but go directly to the website and enter/view any information there.
The AmeriPlan Scam
I would just like to say to the MLM Scam that seems to know everything about EVERYTHING!
AmeriPlan is NOT a scam...it never claims that you will get rich quick or anything else. What it does do is provide a way for people to work from home if they want or need to. Yes, I am a Independent Business Owner for Ameriplan and I'm so proud to say that I am. I am a Christian with high moral standards and if it weren't for AmeriPlan my husband that is paralyzed from his neck down would receive no medical help at all. If it weren't for AmeriPlan my husband would not receive his prescriptions in a timely manner. If it weren't for AmeriPlan I would be working outside of the home with my husband in a "home" somewhere other than ours. My 2 and half year old daughter would be in day care and wouldn't spend everyday with her mom and dad. I support a family of 6 (my husband, myself and four chidlren) thanks to Ameriplan. Prior to AmeriPlan I was constantly stuggling to make ends meet and most of the time they did not meet at all. My husband was placed in the hospital on several occassions because I could not afford prescriptions that he needed so desperately. He will be receiving Medicare at the end of this year (2006), but until then we are so thankful and grateful to have a wonderful plan like AmeriPlan.
As with any company, there are going to be disgruntled Employees. Some businesses work great for some people, but they do not work for others. The fact of the matter is...if someone really wants to work from home and do the work, treat it like a business then they will succeed. If they choose not to do this, more than likely their business will fail. Doesn't take a rocket scientist or "MLM Scam Pro" to figure that one out. There are some scams in MLM network marketing, but their are a lot of programs that are not. You just have to do the research and find out for sure. As far as the better business bureau goes....AmeriPlan has complaints I will not dispute that fact, but you also have to consider the extremely high volume of customers they deal with. The last time I checked it was 200+ complaints, but in regard to that we have 1.7 million members! These are people that are completely satisfied with our services. The complaints come from people that are trying to work the business that, as I stated before, were not successful. MLM marketing isn't forever one and just because they did not succeed at it does not make it an illegitimate company nor a scam.
As far as people referring to it as insurance...this is a huge mistake many new brokers make. Ameriplan will terminate someones business immediately if an independent business owner sales our discount benefits plan on the premise that this is insurance (and they are made aware of it). Of course AmeriPlan cannot validate every single person is not referring to our plan as insurance some time or another. It is unfortunate that people do misrepresent what AmeriPlan has to offer, but again these are INDEPENDENT Business Owners, so AmeriPlan cannot "police" their every single more or comment. Also, there are "bad seeds" in every apple...unfortunate, but true. Ameriplan works diligently to weed out those bad seeds, but just like any other large company you don't always find them until it's too late. Just ask the now bankrupt Enron how great Kenneth Lay was? They didn't realize he was a bad see until he had depleted everyone of their retirement. I'm sure every employee of WalMart, Target, Dillards, and JCPenney's have not all been exemplary, but they are not considered scam artists because of the fact they have a few bad seeds.
Now for the refunds. AmeriPlan does offer a 30day money back guarantee to MEMBERS...not Independent Business Owners. They do not guarantee you to make money in 30 days because they cannot guarantee that a IBO (independent business owner) will do what they are suppose to do in order to make money immediately. I personally can guarantee that if someone signs up to be an IBO under me and they take the training that I offer, accept my help and coaching calls that they will make money in 30 days. This isn't a written guarantee nor is what I'm saying backed by AmeriPlan because I am an INDEPENDENT Business Owner. The odds of someone doing all those things are pretty slim, unfortunately because I would love everyone to be as successful as I have been, but no everyone has the drive that I have. It takes someone that is extremely serious and willing to focus and put in the hard work in order to be successful. To say that AmeriPlan does not stand behind their services is completely false! They are excellent services, I use them myself as well as many of my family members that has insurance to boot. We have a 90% retention rate with our services which means that 9 out of 10 people that use our services KEEP our services. I'm not sure which state you live in because I find it extremely hard to believe that you have only a couple of providers in your whole entire state. Maybe you should learn to quote the facts rather than make up whatever is convenient for you. Ameriplan has 500,000 providers nationwide.
I apologize in advance for offending anyone if I have at all, this was not my intentions. I only want to stand up for a very reputable company which not only writes my paychecks, but is extremely reputable!
Wishing you all a week filled with GREAT health and Blessings from Above!
Tammye Drewery
Tdrewery@ameriplan.net
transcription scam
Does anyone know how to get hold of the article from Parents magazine on the transcription scam? I have been in the process of training with a company and I am not sure if they are legitimate. I have not yet passed one test. I always fall short by 1-2 mistakes. I have been at it for over a year now. Mind you, I have only done this part-time as I also work for a drug store. Thank goodness for that, as I am now not sure there is a future here. I went back to college and received a degree in Office administration/medical and have a certificate but really wanted to work doing transcription out of my home. The reason I chose this company is that I didn't have to have high speed dial up. All I have is dial up. My connection is good and I can upload and download fairly quickly. Unfortunately the majority of transcription companies want high speed or higher. If you can give me any information on this, so as not to take up my valuable time further, and can still look for companies which do not require high speed or years of experience please let me know. I am desperate right now. I only want to work part-time as my husband is retired. My dreams with this career were to be able to go on the road and travel and work at the same time. I don't need a big paycheck, just some backup money. Please help if you can. Thanks
Scam companies
DO NOT WORK FOR TOTH TRANSCRIPTION. They are a complete scam, and have screwed me out of 2 1/2 months of my life and have paid me less than 20 dollars. Warning to any new grads out there, do not under any circumstance accept a position with TOTH TRANSCRIPTION. The management/ownership is terrible, rude, inappropriate and THEY WILL NOT PAY YOU!
Bartlett's scam
Here's information for those who seek justice against Bawnie Bartlett.
Bawnie Bartletthome
2403 81st St
Kenosha, WI 53143-6281
(262) 764-3195Type: Land Line
Provider: Sprint Communications Company, L.p
Location: Kenosha, WI
Due to number portability, some numbers have been transferred to a new service provider.Household: Bruce A Bartlett
OMG! Before doing all this checking for scam AVs, I'd
rather pay
$ 30.--
for a yearly subscription with McAfee and am safe.
It costs $ 40.-- McAfee PLUS for 1 year and if one subscribes early for the coming year, McAfee gives a discount of $ 10.-- and it comes to $ 30.--.
Firewall is included. The scanning is very strong so that it does not let through programs that I want to install and it asks for permission.
Again: for Tech Support: Why do you not favor McAfee?
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