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FIB - Scams 101
Re: Apple Patch Diet
Posted By: Christy Richards In Response To: Re: Apple Patch Diet (Christy L Richards)
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 12:13 p.m.(pst)
>> This is the address they gave me..but no such address is known by
>> whitepagesThis is what I found through BBB..(better business bureau)
BBB of Canton
1434 Cleveland Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 454-9401APPLE PATCH DIET COMPANY
290 S. HOLLYWOOD BLVD
STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
View Location MapOriginal Business
Start Date: 1/1/2005
Type of Entity: SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
Principal: JEFFREY A BURKEY, OWNER
Local Phone Number: (740)264-4692
Fax Number: (740)264-4692
Membership Status: This company is not a member.
TOB Classification: Health & Diet Products-RetailThe information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources.
Nature of Business
This company sells a diet patch online.
Customer Experience
According to information supplied by the company and other sources, this company is offering on their website of www.applepatchdiet.net, to set up a free web site for individuals who wish to become an independent affiliate for the Apple Patch Diet product. For $29.95 they will set up and promote the affiliate and any sales generated from the website will be split evenly between the affiliate and the company.
An additional website, www.applepatchdiet.com, (also owned by Mr Burkey) is being used to sell the apple patch diet product online directly for $49.95 for a one month supply.
When evaluating complaint information, please consider the company's size and volume of business. The number of complaints filed against the company may not be as important as the type of complaints and how the company handled them.
The Bureau processed a total of 15 complaints about this company since the firm's BBB file was opened in July of 2006. Of the total 15 complaints since the firm's BBB file was opened in July of 2006, 15 of those were closed in the last 12 months.
Complaints Concerned
Advertising Issues: 14
Outcome of all complaints -
Resolved: 14; |[Company resolved the complaint issues.
The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.]| |[Company
resolved the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.]|Refund or Exchange Issues: 1
Outcome of the complaint -
Resolved: 1; |[Company resolved the complaint issues.
The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.]|ADDITIONAL TRADENAMES, ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
APPLE PATCH DIET COMPANY
953 NATIONAL RD SUITE 149 (former) (740) 264-4692
WHEELING, WV 26003This is not necessarily a complete list.
Company Management
Mr Jeff Burkey was also previously identified in Bureau files as the owner of Submission Magic and Mystery Shopper Network.
According to information supplied by Mr Jeff Burkey on February 5, 2007, he has sold Submission Magic 6 months ago and has resigned and is no longer the President of Mystery Shopper Network.
Separate reports are available for both upon request.
The information in this report has either been provided by the company, or has been compiled by the Bureau from other sources.
BBB reports may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.
Report as of: 7/21/2007
Copyright: 2007 BBB of Canton
As a matter of policy, the Better Business Bureau does not endorse any product, service, or company. BBB reports generally cover a three-year reporting period, and are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information contained in this report is believed reliable but not guaranteed as to accuracy. Reports are subject to change at any time.
The Better Business Bureau reports on members and non-members. Membership in the BBB is voluntary, and members must meet and maintain BBB standards. If a company is a member of the BBB, it is stated in this report.
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