Toth screwed me too years ago
Posted By: MTTOMANY on 2008-07-10
In Reply to: Scam companies - Lindsay
I am terribly sorry to hear they are still at it. I worked for Toth for about the same amount of time as you had and they screwed me out of the time plus over $1,000.00 in pay. I never saw a penny of it. I tried to have the shut down. I presented a ton of evidence to Labor & Industry, as well as the A. General, but with no luck. L & I said I had a case, but because I was IC they didn't handle it. Told me to get a lawyer. Lawyer told me, I had a case but probably would only come out with 1/2 of what they owed me minus fees from court costs ect. I cannot believe they are still pulling this same scam. Are you a newbie? Toth was my first job. What a mistake.
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Norton fried my old computer, totally screwed it up....this was 8 years ago though...hopefully its i
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Toth was actually my 1st job offer years ago.
I applied and they almost immediately emailed me back. It was the guy and he asked me to call him on his cell phone. I called and he seemed distracted, driving his car, asking me questions over and over. I talked to him and his wife several times (as they asked). They tested me. I explained to them that I was just out of MT school. They said they preferred that and would be patient with me. I figured the 5c per line thing was ok at the time since they were going to help me get started. However, they were just the opposite. One of them would speak to me, not knowing the other already had. Communication was awful and confusing. It was my first offer so I felt I should just go with it until my husband finally convinced me something was not right with this company and I should tell them "Thanks, but no thanks". I did and explained to them why. I then got some crappy note from the guy who then ordered me to pay him 80-something dollars for the setup of the website for me to work for him. I felt intimidated by him, finally sent him a check to get him off my back. In looking back years later, I feel like a total fool. I am SO glad, though, that I moved on and found something much better. They dont deserve to have loyal employees, in my opinion.
got screwed
First I was with MQ, and I think that explains itself, left there went to radiology co, who gave the department the heaveho for VR (nice severance package though), then went into office, pulled transcription and acted as backup, way overqualified and missed being at home, now am working backup for 2 companies, one of which everybody loves, but the owner hates me and bust me down to 7.5 cents per line fr 10 cents per line because I was not keeping up with 5000 lines weekly. EVERYBODY loves the quality of my work though, no where to go but on my own. Thanks
How did you get screwed
Just wondering how you got screwed? I run an MTSO and I am always wanting to know what MT's like and don't like. What company do you work for?
Terry
screwed
My answers tell me that I am screwed if I lose my job. NOOOOOO!!!!
This board is all screwed up..sm
I can't read the beginnings of posts because it is going into the blue part on the left hand side. Can someone fix it?
Most newbies ARE screwed.
I personally know two people, one of whom I mentored through her training program, who could get jobs in the field. No one would let them get a foot in the door. So I understand that frustration from that point of view, because these people have had to count their training money as a loss and go on to other things. I was so sad for them, and angry at the penny-pinching MT profession as it is today, which has few opportunities for in-house training for new people to learn what they need to know to succeed.
I think a lot of the bitterness you sense is really toward the big companies and the direction that the profession has taken. There is no place anymore for newbies to learn and "pay their dues" the way many of us had to do it.
I also agree with the poster below who said this is something that is in EVERY profession nowadays. My own father was pretty well forced into retirement, and yet they had the nerve to call him afterwards trying to pick his brain because his successor, half his age, couldn't figure something out. (He informed them of his consultant rate, take it or leave it.) As the other poster said, you find it in teaching and other professions, as well.
Man you are getting screwed. What a slap in the
face that is. Even though none of us are probably making any more than we did 10 years ago (taking into account cost of living) that is just an insult. Glad you are leaving.
I got screwed - and the management was not the greatest - sm
I just didn't feel like I was part of the team... and I do like to feel that way... my opinion... not to mention I got screwed when I decided to move on to another company... I never got reimbursed for my internet services, they tried to make me PAY for a computer that I never needed and never received (mine was the right format), AND they tried to say that I owed for a footpedal - which I had already purchased one two years before working with them - not worth the bother really.... I would recommend OSi or DSC
you screwed up and you know it. you missed the point and you know it.
the jokes on you. hey i'm am more than happy to have the router give you the hard stuff. whatever. i got bills to pay and when they route crap to you, i keep the good stuff.
HELP. My husband screwed up my toolbar
how do i get it back down where it used to be? The start menu, etc.
The point is that HE screwed up, and he will have to pay for his actions. nm
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People are screwed up in this world. Too many
people think the govt should take care of their every need. Got my subscription of people magazine yesterday and reading the stories of the survivors. A lot were very said but on the first page of the article there is a picture of a boat filled with people that were rescued from their submerged houses. What is in that picture? In the bottom right corner, a woman in a wheelchair holding a Budweiser beer. If my house was under water and I'm screaming for help the last thing I would want to grab is my beer. My pictures, my important papers maybe but not my warm beer. This hurricane is making me mad so I have to stop watching the news. Saw a guy on the news the other day who said the govt better give them the same big checks that the 9-11 people got. Ok, changing subject now and going to watch nick at night before I get mad over this subject again.
Turn it over and see if the screws are screwed in.
and then and then I have trouble with it - but I can't say that it's stopped working COMPLETELY before from that.
Screwed up Medical Records
My sister went to the hospital after a car accident and was there for about a week. I told her to get her medical records because things had been such a mess while she was there - she had someone else's x-ray reports - reports of things she never had done - part of her H&P and part of someone else's - and just plain sloppiness and incorrect information all through her chart. And then they charge us for our MR. I have in the past gone and paid over $200 for my records and then promptly gone to the bank and stopped payment on the check - it was worth the $15 stop payment fee but not the $200.
What screwed us was the fact that our work - sm
is the only one of those three fields that can be offshored. Nursing can't because the physical presence of the nurse is needed. And the same for court reporters. I would be very interested to know if any of the court steno-notes are outsourced to be transcribed, or if the CR does it herself. If they cn be outsourced, I wonder if it's legal for any of it to go offshore. My bet would be a resounding NO. And I'm also willing to bet that even if the CR can hire someone to transcribe her court notes, that there re very strict rules about where that information can go. That's why I'm adamant about plugging that huge leak of America's confidential medical information. Not only because it's morally wrong to offshore it when Americans need the work, and because of identity theft, but also because of ech medical report's potential as a court record. Someone, somewhere, needs to be made aware of that. Maybe it's time to start talking to people involved in the court system, to get their feedback on that issue.
that post was not mine..screwed up posting.
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It screwed up my computer. Now I use online references
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Comcast is apparently all screwed up across the board.
I have been having trouble with accessing some websites, but not all. My clients are having the same trouble so it would seem that Comcast has a major problem on their hands across the land. As an FYI, I'm located in PA. What about the rest of you?
If government is involved, it will be as screwed up as the Medicare medication program.
Heaven save us from all these wanna be kings that sit on top of the hill.
TOTH
They did the same to me. I quit without notice after not being paid for three months! I was then told I wasn't going to be paid because I didn't give them notice. Yeah right . .. bust my buttock for two more weeks wihtout seeing any money for that either. I have filed several complaints with officials. We need to keep doing this to shut them down once and for all. I cannot believe this still goes on! Unreal!
I live in the same state as Toth. I have spoken to attorneys. We need to keep flooding officials with our complaints! They owe me over $1,000.00 for almost 4 years now! Think how much money that is with interest piling up daily. I sure could use my money. 
Toth....
On their web site, they say they will beat any competitor's price....I guess that's because they can afford to if they never pay their transcriptionists.
Toth
Is there any way possible to get money out of these people? Who could we report them to? They MUST be shut down!!!
Toth
It's such a shame that this is happening. Did you contact a lawyer?
toth
I too have been scammed by Toth, they owe me alot of money, I would really like a bunch of us to go together and get our money, It is so hard to get a job in this field and it really stinks that this company does this to us.
Toth
Hello! Thank you for your support. My hope is that every MT that was ever wronged by these people contacts me and isn't afraid to push for justice.
Yes, it would certainly be nice for him to have to do jail time.
Toth
Good for you!! Someone should have put them out of business long ago!! If anything, I think there should be MORE posts to warn people about this scam!! I don't understand why anyone would object to that. As an old timer who got sucked into his game when the husband took over the business, I totally support your efforts!
Toth
As long as more MTs that have been affected are getting back to me because they have not seen the previous posts, I'm not giving it a rest. Not everybody has seen all of the posts, and as of this weekend, I'm still getting more new responses.
Toth
Thanks so much for your support. My point as well, if you don't want to read it, then don't. You would be surprised at the number of MTs that come across my postings on a weekly basis, that had no idea that there is something we are trying to accomplish here.
Toth
Thanks so much for your support. I was one of the lucky ones who got out in time, as he took over the business.
I got great satisfaction when I had heard they lost their biggest account to another service.
Don't go to Toth
Please do not work for Toth transcription. They are a scam. You will work for them for 2-4 month's and then finally realize that they are not going to pay you for any of the work that you have done, So please stay away from them. You can check this site for more information on this husband and wife scam team.
TOTH - no way!!!
I worked for them as did many of my friends. Never got paid and they are nasty to boot. Not sure how they can still be in business but they are a nightmare. A number of folks have tried to take legal steps towards them but they are a slippery group of people. 
Toth
If you have to ask what Toth is, then you are among those of us blessed to never have worked for them. Look in the archives for the many complaints.
Toth
I don't know if anyone has thought of this, but if Toth is not paying, the MT can file suit not only against Toth but also against the clinic or office that they did the transcription for. If a few MTs would do this, maybe they would be put out of business because word gets around those clinics when something like this happens.
I've been screwed over by the big phone companies too, but once you switch to a business line,
a lot more options are opened up to you. Talk America has an unlimited long distance business line for $49.95. I've been with them for over a year now. I also tried calling cards, which are an even bigger rip off.
Info on Toth
Has anyone heard of Toth Transcription? Pay, personalities, etc?
sounds like Toth
transcription...husband and wife team. I almost got sucked into working for them but got tipped off about the no pay problems. If it is Toth, you may never get your money unless you take legal action.
Maybe, but if it's Toth the contract
they have has so many loopholes in it, they probably have their behinds covered. I suspect they pounce on new graduates who are so ready to be hired that they sign the contract without reading all of it. They rush you to sign everything and fax it to them so they can supply you with an account immediately upon receipt of the contract. I also suspect that they use so called "assessment tests" as actual work for real clients. I had 8 transcripts to complete on the pretense of assessment tests. They took me about 6 hours to complete, mind you, I was fresh out of school and I checked over each one with a fine tooth comb before submitting them. I think this is the way they operate, from one new graduate to the next without having to pay for the work. I'm so glad I didn't sign the contract.
Another Toth Sucker
After reading about Toth in the archives, I needed to put in my two cents worth. I have worked for them for the past six months and every month I had to ask and beg for my check. Well, this time it is a month late, and I was told (every time) that it was lost in the mail. Last night I told them that I wouldn't work for them anymore until I saw the check. The reply back to me was very nasty and rude and basically told me to quit my whining and the only way I would get money would be if I turned in my two week's notice. If not, the money owed me would be cancelled.
My advice to anyone: DO NOT WORK FOR TOTH TRANSCRIPTION!!!!!
ANYONE WHO HAS WORKED FOR TOTH
I am trying to compile an email list of anyone that has had nonpayment issues, or otherwise with Toth Transcription. I will speak with you more over email if you'd like, but please email me so I know how many people this has happened to. I plan on doing whatever it takes to get this to stop. Thank you.
Toth Transcription
I have to admit that not often do I completely discount everything that I read, but this time I had a difficult time believing that a company who wants to stay in business would actually refuse to pay people. So I have to admit that - yes - I did send in a resume. I have been working in the MT field for over 30 years so I felt fairly safe in knowing what I was talking about. First I got an email saying to call this guy and then when I did, he said he didn't send it, his wife did. Great communication between the two. Then, he proceeds to start putting down and degrading everyone from MTs to QAs to hospitals (he only does clinics) and was as rude and ignorant as anyone I have ever seen and I have seen a few.
Then, as if this wasn't bad enough so far, he actually does only offer 5 cents a line! I told him that I felt that was an insult and that anyone with as many years experience as I have or even anyone working as an IC who has to pay their own way in everything, would never work for that kind of ridiculous pay, and then said goodbye. Believe it or not - this jerk called me back and left the nastiest voicemail!!! This guy shouldn't be allowed to own a dog let alone a company.
If he has not paid you and you are due money for your work, call the Better Business Bureau, the Labor Bureau and if you are in the same state, I would contact the police and file a report for theft of services. If they say it is a civil matter, then head to court and sue him for every penny he owes you - with interest! People like him give service owners a horrible name. Good luck to all who work there, have worked there and if you are thinking of working there - run away!
Toth part 2
So believe it or not - now this lunatic is sending insulting emails complete with 2-year-old name calling. Did anyone ever tell him that harassment is against the law because if not, someone should let him know that his thievery certainly is. I guess anyone call themselves a "business owner".
Toth Transcription?
Hey, Just started working for Toth Transcription because I just finished MT school. I decided to look them up and all I have seen are bad things on here. It has me worried now....I don't know what I should do, I really need the experience to get in with any other good compaines...any advice?
TOTH TRANSCRIPTION
MUST READ: STAY AWAY FROM TOTH. In brief, whether you give them 2 weeks notice, or 1 day's notice, you will not be paid. (Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong on that point.) They realize you need the work, but they are not worried about YOU. They bring in the cash, and don’t give you a second thought. They hire newbies and any unsuspecting MT that is desperate for a job, or just out of school. They reel you in, give you work, collect the money, and live their lives. You won't be paid.
This is the sad truth about these 2 ($%&@. Take if from somebody who knows them personally and who worked for them years ago. I never kept my mouth shut, which is why I did get paid. Other MTs at that time told me their paychecks bounced, or “They were in the mail or got lost in the mail”. Sound familiar???
This is the wife's business, but the husband ran it into the ground. He is rude, condescending, threatening in his manner and tone, and does not know the first thing about running a legitimate business. He was years ago and is to this day one of the nastiest, but dumbest men I have ever met in my entire life. He couldn’t hold down a real job, so he took advantage of his wife’s situation, and took over.
Trust me. Tell anybody you know "DO NOT WORK FOR THESE PEOPLE".
Next, MTStars.com was highjacked. Do not go to this site to look for work, unless you check out the companies on there thoroughly before applying. Some of the companies posting on there are probably not even aware of what happened to the site.
Recommended sites: MTStars.net; again, that’s (.net) NOT .com. Also, MTDaily.com is a good one.
How to stop Toth and shut them down: First, start with law suits. Toth knows that nobody will sue them because your legal fees will more than likely exceed what Toth owes you. If you can find the means to do it, SUE THEM. If enough MTs that have fallen prey to Toth's unscrupulous business practices can come together on this, quite possibly they can be shut down.
There are honest, legitimate companies that will hire hardworking MTs. I know from experience.
I feel so bad for anybody that has worked for these people and not gotten paid. I will try to check posts as much as possible, but if you don't get a response from me, you may e-mail me at kahluasfight@yahoo.com.
Good luck, everybody!
Was it Toth Transcription?
Good luck if it was Toth. I've been waiting for my money for four long years now!
No, it wasnt Toth.
Thanks! Have a good day!
Toth Transcription
I too, although I'm ashamed to admit it, was a victim of Toth Transcription. I worked for that company(husband/wife team) a few years back and was taken for $4,600 and some change. How that much??? It’s the way he pays (or doesn’t pay I should say). You submit a bill for the previous month’s work so if you quit he ends up owing you 2 months of work which is what happened in my situation. In brief, he sent me a check for my work…..I quit (for various reasons but from all other posts you pretty much get the picture of why)…he stopped payment on the check (sent me an email stating "good luck getting your money") and never paid me the last check that was owed to me. I did take him to court (in my town), got the judgment against him and was in the process of freezing his bank account when he decides to file bankruptcy. That was in 2005. Still haven’t seen a penny and the bankruptcy is still active. I’m now very happily working for a local hospital and GETTING PAID!!! All I can say is please stay away from this company unless you want to work for free. They have done this to soooooo many people and they keep getting away with it. PLEASE TRUST ME!!!
Ditto on Toth.
Did you go to one of the top 2 schools? If so, have you tried the companies they suggested? If you did not go to one of those 2 schools, you might try local hospitals and doc offices. Go door to door, sell yourself. Good luck to you!
Toth Transcription
Has anyone ever notified the doctors that Toth transcribes for, to let them know that Toth Transcription is an unscrupulous company - gets paid by the doctors and never pays their transcriptionists? I wonder if the physicians know what kind of company they are dealing with. I have telephone numbers and email addresses, and I have half a mind to let them know all about the service that Toth provides.
I am lost ... what is Toth please
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WARNING: TOTH TRANSCRIPTION
Hello! It's been a while since I have been on this board. I'm still receiving e-mails from MTs telling me that they have been taken advantage of by Toth Transcription. From what I understand, Toth is now advertising on www.craigslist.com for new MTs to apply with them.
Every time I receive an e-mail from another MT, she tells me how she has not been receiving her paychecks, and how after many attempts at contacting the Toths, she has not received any replies to her e-mails or return phone calls.
It's no less than criminal what they are doing to people, and the more people that come forward with their experiences, the better our chances are at putting them out of business.
I can't stress enough how underhanded and manipulative their hiring process is, and how abusive they are to their MTs.
If you don't want to see them get away with this anymore, you have to act on this, and warn anybody and everybody about TOTH TRANSCRIPTION in Wexford, PA.
They prey on newbies fresh out of school, and out-of-state applicants, because they know that as long as you are out of state, you have no recourse to go after them to get your money.
****** I am in touch with other MTs who have been put through the wringer by Toth, and they are fighting back tooth and nail. Don't feel hopeless and helpless, that is what they are counting on. Stand up for yourself and get fighting mad.
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