Hi Suze
    Your experience sounds just like mine! August,2010-October,2010  I got a mini-notebook too and that was all. Not even $1.00!
    EFC is now My Choice Business Services in Las Vegas!!!
    Teri Kahila has organized a group of victems.  tkrealtor@yahoo.com  We would love to add you to the list and see if we can get some legal action and money back.

I understand that all a company has to do for an A rating with the BBB, is pay the annual fee. If they don't, they get a bad rating!!!

Hi Jessie
    You have hit the nail on the head! I too was scammed by these criminals from August, 2010- October,2010. I never got a penny from the $8,000 they took from me. My story is just like yours. I talked with Steven Davidson, Mike Flint, David Allen and Mitchell Eason. You know they are still scamming under the name of My Choice Business Services? in Las Vegas, NV? There are still many other companies in Phoenix and other locations in Arizona scamming and it looks like the law would do something about it! You need to contact Teri Kahila at tkrealtor@yahoo.com   She has organized a group of victems.

Investigating fraud in Arizona

These two do answer there phones and except your email.  So the more complaints the better for justice.  They are presently watching and collecting complaints on the scumbags.  I have spoken to both of them.  


Kathy Martinjak, CFS

Consumer Fraud Analyst

US Postal Inspection Service

Phoenix Division

Tucson Domicile

520-388-5424            520-388-5424      

KJMartinjak@uspis.gov


Attorney General office for Arizona

Nancy V. Anger
Senior Litigation Counsel
Consumer Protection &   Advocacy Section
Office of the Attorney General

1275 W.  Washington St.
Phoenix, Az. 85007
602-542-7710
nancy.anger@azag.gov





Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

We take consumer complaints very seriously and use complaints like yours to identify practices or areas of concern. A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau specialist is reviewing your complaint and may contact you and CHASE to collect additional information. This could be a lengthy process, so we ask for your patience.

We are also actively tracking the issues that consumers care about when it comes to Credit Card complaints. To learn more about these issues, go to http://www.consumerfinance.gov.

(855) 411-CFPB (2372)

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

http://www.azsos.gov/scripts/nph-TS_search_engine.exe/ProcessSearchForm  


http://dnc.com/legal/statutes/AZ/A.R.S./44-1279.adpx - Statue.

The Arizona Secretary of State maintains the registry and the Arizona Treasurer?s Office maintains the bond that telemarketers are required to post.



http://www.azag.gov/consumer/telemarketing.html

www.consumeraffairs.com

netcheck.com



REPORT IT ON THE DIFFERENT SITES,

LETS SEE IF WE CAN GET MORE PEOPLE TO CONTACT US, JUST REFER THEM TO ME.


http://www.ripoffreport.com/

http://www.scam.com/

http://www.complaintsboard.com/

http://www.bbb.org/us/Consumer-Complaints/

http://www.scambook.com

http://www.scamchasers.com

http://www.pissedconsumer.com/

http://answers.yahoo.com

http://whocallsme.com

http://800notes.com

a  good  place  to  complain of  one's credit card company's  non protection  from  these  scammers  is...

https://help.consumerfinance.gov/app/ask_cc_c ... veTVQellkQ2s%3D

Strange the card co's  do  not  keep  track  of  the  number  of  disputes  on  any company??  Sure  helps  the  offending  co...!!  Found  that  Atlantic Pacific processing  was  the  disputing  bank  in  my case.  As the card  co's  sure  seem  to  accept  the excuses  from  the  merchant .... that  product  was  delivered,  but  they  do  not  have  to  prove  it??   Then  one  would  think  that  a  co.  TOTALLY  going  under  would  make  any  protest  by  them  a  moot  point.  3 yrs.  of  commissions  and a  yr.  or  more  in  advertising  defaulted  on??

A  recent  response  to  another victim  from AZ.  Att. Gen.

Dear Friends..
I've spoken to Nancy with the Arizona Attorney General's office.  She was as helpful as she could be.  She sent this letter for me to be able to go to my credit card company with this info.  

My credit card company wouldn't do anything because I went past the "60 days".  I am going to send this letter to them, along with a phone call to see what can be done.  

If this information is helpful - you may want to use it to contact your banks as well.  We can get these scammers if we work together!!

From: Nancy.Anger@azag.gov
Sent: 9/2/2011 12:48:24 P.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: Letter

Dear xxx:  Attached is a summary of Arizona?s law which you may want to use to advise your credit union of your desire to rescind the sale.The Arizona Telephone Solicitations Statute (A.R.S. § 44-1271, et seq.) requires telemarketers to register with the Arizona Secretary of State.  The statute also requires telemarketers to post a $100,000 bond with the Arizona State Treasurer?s Office.  A.R.S. § 44-1279, states:?A consumer may rescind a sale by an unregistered seller at any time.

The consumer may recover any financial damages caused by the unregistered seller and reasonable attorney fees and costs.?  If you have already filed a dispute and been denied a refund, you may want to contact your credit card company or bank and ask to reopen the dispute, providing them with the above-referenced language in the statute.

This e-mail is not intended to serve as legal advice, but rather to inform you of the provisions of the Arizona Telephone Solicitations Act. Thank you for informing our office of your concerns.  Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Nancy V. AngerSenior Litigation CounselConsumer Protection &  Advocacy SectionOffice of the Attorney General

latest  is  EFC  is  confirmed  to  be now  dba as  my  choice  business  services  in  Las  vegas.  but  when  I  complained  to  online  business services  and  the  my  choice b.s.  replied  that  I  was  miss  informed.  so  OBB  cancelled  the  complaint.  Trouble  is  it  is  the  same  SCAM exactly  and  the  same  cast  of  characters   ...  Justin  Johnson  and  Danielle  Strange  are  sociopaths =  soul-less  liars!

To  other victims  ...  file  complaint  w/  AZ.  att.  gen.  and  also  scambook  said  for  me  to tell  others  to  complain  to  scambook  for  better  case.  Also  try  online  business  bureau as  the  more  who  complain  may  bring  attention  to the  reality  of  these  crooks!  Why  does  the  govt.  allow  these  low  lives to  keep  operating  with  a  list  of  victims constantly  growing...?????

Economic Freedom  Corp.  and  Websites4America / Cornerstone Marketing  Solutions  are  partners  in  this  nationwide  rip-off!!

Check out this 3 on your side news report of a month ago. The report is grossly understating the extent of the SCAM. I know of close to a hundred victims, and it is Nation wide.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/consumer/Valley- ... -122197574.html

A couple of places to file complaint as NV. consumer complaints dept. is closed due to budget probs.

http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/cfr.php ... s/ag/index.html

and also did vote and comment on this site

http://phoenix.arizonahighways.com/biz/corner ... /85016/37372478#

I wonder just how many got ripped off?? I have a list of around 60, but know this is nation wide?? How can they keep it going? Latest was 200 bmw winners...actually earn $600./mo. to make the payment...and we know what happens after they sign someone up = NOTHING but run around grief...I sure hope it returns on them big time.

Justin Johnson is the highest I got to only a couple of times. A Mrs. Strange is the latest one refusing to admit to their condoning Fraudulent sales tactics, and zero follow through for over a year. In a way I am afraid of dealing with these people as they HARM a lot of good people in a BIG way ---- and the families involved --- and they do not give a darn about the damage they do as long as their pocket and the corporation's is fattening off the blood, sweat, and tears of MANY.

80 to 90 yr. old victims that do not know how to post to complaint boards are prime victims.....PREY to these bottom feeders.

call back # ask for Ed .

call back # if having  problems setting up website. Ask for Ed. Also Ethan Landers left that # on another call.

caller ststed that they working for Economic Freedom Courp. Address 4750 N. black canyon Rd Scotsdale AZ., 877 696-1975.  The number on my caller ID showed up as 520 413-0250.  Mark Davis, Lead brocker, became un glued, when I told him I was on the state of Missouri and Federal No Call List.  He stated that he was going to put my number out to everyone and my phone would blow up.  He further stated that he could do a lot of things at this point and he has my home address.  other nunbers associated with this business acording to bbb are 866 654-2247 and they received a rating of F.  Go figure.  I have filed a complaint both State and Federal No Call List.   P.S.

HAVE A NICE DAY MR. DAVIS

Hi!

Ditto  to  your  story.  I  am  in  touch  with  a  couple  of  gentlemen  on  this  site,  but  had  no  luck  with  chargebacks  as  my  cr. card  co.  would  not  process  twice  after  the  initial  dispute  loss.  I  got  strung  along  for  a  couple  of  months  as  a  refund  was  issued,  but  surprisse.....the  account  was  CLOSED....!  They  do  play  name  switching,  and  John  Hanson  former  owner  of  websites4 america  should  also  be  named  in  this  scam  as  the  leads  he  sells  are  beyond  useless.  As  with  others  the  salesman  promised  high  quality, pre qualified,  den  and  bradstreet  leads  of  actual  businesses   ready  or  at   least  expressing  interest  in  the  products......total  LIE  as  others  here  already  know  by now.

J.  Hanson  said  he  sold  web4amer  to  a  Chany  Foerster  and  to  EFC.  F-marketing  is  on  netcheck.com  possibly  under  websites4america.   They  switch  around  accountability  and  play  a  shell  game  with  companies passing  the  buck.  I  SO  hope  for  criminal  charges,  and  that  they  end  up  in  bed  w/  leslie  mersky   their  hero.

Any  news?  Check  out  link  I  just  posted  on  800  notes....on  the  EFC  scam.  Best  of  Luck!

Unfortunate  ditto  to  what  many  others  above  have  stated.  Many  name  switcherooos,  now  address  moved  to  NV.  Where  there  no  longer  is  even  a  consumer  complaint  dept.  Please  check  out  this  understated  3 on  your  side  news  report  of  a  month  ago....my  story  is  the  same.  They  did  grant  a  refund,  but  from  a  closed  account.  John  Wilson  was  sued  by  them  to  cease  and  desist,  but  case  got  thrown  out  due  to  their  continued  LIES.  I  may comment  to  posters  direct  also  for   any  clues.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/consumer/Valley- ... -122197574.html

808-982-8491

Jessie, I was one of the many defrauded by Bankcardempire that was busted on 4-13-10. As Mr. Wilson has so eloquently stated in his posts this apparently is the very same type of scam. As I have two yrs of beiing on their trail and collectively over 100 of us have helped others get refunds we will help you also. However you must contact me at kecfmmo@aol.com

I would like to add a list of names of those that called me. (probably made up) but just in case they call you hang up,  Donald Wilson, Marty Willson , Russell Walker, David Allen, Isac Costanada, Losa Johnson, Mike Flynt, Justin Johnson, Sharson Jolson, Marty Patton Jonathan Fisher.  They will have to make up new ones.  These are the worst people that I have ever encontered.  I will be paying a large amount of money for the rest of my life.  Like others they never answered my calls or emails,  It was always a  different person to call with nothing important to say or another way to send more money avoid them like a plague.  EFC  ECONOMIC FREEDOM CORP group should all be put in prison for all the stress they put people through and the money they have confiscated from senios. There could not be any lower than that. There is doubt they are evil people that would or do treat their there morthers and grandmothers the same way. They will rip off anyone to keep from working themselves. This is more l demonic actions.  Why doesn't the law in Arizona put a stop to them?

I would like to add a list of names of those that called me. (probably made up) but just in case they call you hang up,  Donald Wilson, Marty Willson , Russell Walker, David Allen, Isac Costanada, Losa Johnson, Mike Flynt, Justin Johnson, Sharson Jolson, Marty Patton Jonathan Fisher.  They will have to make up new ones.  These are the worst people that I have ever encontered.  I will be paying a large amount of money for the rest of my life.  Like others they never answered my calls or emails,  It was always a  different person to call with nothing important to say or another way to send more money avoid them like a plague.  EFC  ECONOMIC FREEDOM CORP group should all be put in prison for all the stress they put people through and the money they have confiscated from senios. There could not be any lower than that. There is doubt they are evil people that would or do treat their there morthers and grandmothers the same way. They will rip off anyone to keep from working themselves. This is more l demonid actions.  Why doesn't the law in Arizona put a stop to them?

I would like to add a list of names of those that called me. (probably made up) but just in case they call you hang up,  Donald Wilson, Marty Willson , Russell Walker, David Allen, Isac Costanada, Losa Johnson, Mike Flynt, Justin Johnson, Sharson Jolson, Marty Patton Jonathan Fisher.  They will have to make up new ones.  These are the worst people that I have ever encontered.  I will be paying a large amount of money for the rest of my life.  Like others they never answered my calls or emails,  It was alwas  different person to call with nothing import to say or another way to send more mone.  avoid them like a plague.  EFC  ECONOMIC FREEDOM CORP group should all be put in prison for all the stress they put people through.  Why doesn't the law in Arizona put a stop to them?

HI, Received call in August from ECONOMIC FREEDOM CORP (efc) from SHARON.Stating- this is somthing new in----------(state) we are going to help small businesses pay less for their visa and master card terminals. you will receive residual checks by number of swipes etc. Gave them number for three cards. They said "don't worry we will cover that until you start making money which should be $300,000. in a few months. Received electronic ADVERTISING FULFILLMENT DISCLOSURE.  Was that a contract?  I didn't know. Signed Sept 1st  they ran my cards 2nd,3rd,4th.Not any time to read/study. When read carefully (with magnifying glass)  there was no mention of terminals. Got upset tried calling--no answer, machine too full, or we'll call back within 24 hrs. never called. I tried calling for a month some times more than once a day.  No person answered.  When they called never the same person nor the same subject. By this time I was very upset I felt something.  So called all credit cards to dispute the charges. This is 2/15/11 still working on this.  They charged much more than quoted.On the 2nd they charged two cards for $7500 There is much more that has come to a total $50,570.87.

Well I definately got coned.I signed up for this Dunn and Brad Street lead progrom. Said I would get my first check in 7 to10 days- no check recieved-called, said I would get a check within 10 days-no check-said I would get my oringnal investment back in 4 to 5 weeks-been over 5 weeks,nothing.Its all a pipe dream, you get nothing for your money.Every time you call they give you a stall tatic,saying that they will take care of it, call again and give you another stall tatic. There hoping you will get tired of calling so they can keep you money.These sales people are Professional Con men, they have there art down to a science.But I'm fixing to rattle there cage!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm beginning to believe I got scammed out of 10,000 dollars as will.Will give you all the details within the next two weeks-its not looking good.

My parents got scammed out of 10,000. If anyone out there would like to get together to help shut these creeps down please contact me ASAP. Info@sausalitoartists.com. Please.

I had a similar experience to Karen's.  Once I paid the $495, I received a call saying to really make money I needed to purchase leads.  And I fell for it and purchased leads.  They actually called me at some point and told me that they made a sale with one of my leads and sent me $50 for the referral, as promised, but also that  I need to wait for 30-60 days for residuals to come in from this client/sale.  In the meantime they've called me back and wanted me to set up an LLC and a business bank account with a line of credit, so that I can use the line of credit to run my business rather than my own money, ie OPM/Other People's Money.   And they are going to supposedly 'mentor me in my business'.   The person I talked to told me that when I start making money I should save a certain percent, invest a certain percent in safe investments, and put 30% (or some percent) back into my business.  They've also sent me a packet of marketing brochures.  The whole time I've been doing this I've been wondering if it's a scam.  They are definitely slick salespeople.  I still hadn't figured it out yet, but after reading all of these messages, I'm thinking I've been ripped off.  It's all very confusing because partially they seem legit...They actually sent me a notepad (which was not promised) to use for my business.  I have actually talked to several different folks there though..Somebody is answering the phones there, although it might just be sales people trying to scam us.  Karen I was able to get to fmfmedics link and you should try again.  The story sound similar to mine, including receiving the mini-notebook, only my courier didn't save me.  
Suze

Hi fmfmedic
I tried to follow the link (http://www.stltoday.com/business/columns/savv ... d01b4ce106.html) you gave but couldn't find any information about Economic Freedom Corp.
Please tell me what you experienced with them. I would love to read something, positive or negative, about other peoples' experiences with this company since I cannot find much about it on the net.
Thanks
Karen

We have been receiving phone calls from this corporation for several months, in spite of telling them to stop calling for the same several months.  Yes, it is a scam.  They are supposedly headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, so check the Better Business Bureau there.  I've never heard of the Online Business Bureau and wouldn't trust it.

There was an article online at http://www.stltoday.com/business/columns/savv ... d01b4ce106.html that may be informative to you.

Hi
I too received the call to become a merchant banker from Economic Freedom Corp (tel: 877- 696- 1975) for a cost of $495 plus $24,95 per month to host my own website and have been investigating to see if I would like to join or not.
I have found a bit of negative info about this business but nobody actually says how they were scammed.
How are they scamming people?
Are they not delivering what they promise?
Do you not earn from placing the terminals?
Do you not earn the residual monthly checks from the terminals?
Exactly what is it they are doing?
I would like to find out because if this system works I would love to be a part of it, yet I cannot find enough info about it to figure whether it is a scam or not. Please let me know if anybody out there has more info on the Economic Freedom Corp regarding merchant banking. They have a good rating on the Online Business Bureau. Is this bureau a scam too???
Thanks
Karen
Karenpauls1@msn.com

Hi
I too received the call to become a merchant banker from Economic Freedom Corp (tel: 877- 696- 1975) for a cost of $495 plus $24,95 per month to host my own website and have been investigating to see if I would like to join or not.
I have found a bit of negative info about this business but nobody actually says how they were scammed.
How are they scamming people?
Are they not delivering what they promise?
Do you not earn from placing the terminals?
Do you not earn the residual monthly checks from the terminals?
Exactly what is it they are doing?
I would like to find out because if this system works I would love to be a part of it, yet I cannot find enough info about it to figure whether it is a scam or not. Please let me know if anybody out there has more info on the Economic Freedom Corp regarding merchant banking. They have a good rating on the Online Business Bureau. Is this bureau a scam too???
When I called back on 602-635-7234 I did actually get to speak to soomeone and they replied to the email i sent to their support address: support@economicfreedomcorp.com
Thanks
Karen
Karenpauls1@msn.com