My parents purchased a boat over a year ago, they still have not delivered it. A few days ago they called and told parents to send $10,000 more for final assembly and delivery, and now they are saying its not ready again. Anyone know where we can report this? We have a feeling this business is simply taking orders without producing any products. Thanks in advance.
2006-06-28 07:27:18 · 10 answers · asked by D. V 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
My parents purchased a boat over a year ago, they still have not delivered it. A few days ago they called and told parents to send $10,000 more for final assembly and delivery, and now they are saying its not ready again. Anyone know where we can report this? We have a feeling this business is simply taking orders without producing any products. Thanks in advance.
the company is in georgia...we live in NJ, cant really drive over there :(
2006-06-28 07:35:02 · update #1
We have reported this boat firm to the Georgia state attorneys general office of consumer affairs..well see if they can do anything, thanks for all the help
2006-07-07 12:08:33 · update #2
When it comes to legal matters of this sort--one has to be very specific on details-------First-hopefully this company is within the same state in which you have residence--if this be the case--call the state's Attorney General's offices and they will assist you in making a formal complaint and council you on your options (in some states they will do this for you even if the business your having problems with is an out of state address)----if it is not in the same state as you ---you may need to go to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to get satisfaction--------in any case---and not meaning any disrespect to those who have answered in the manner---the BBB is not going to give you satisfaction in this matter--all the BBB does is take the report--contact the business in question and give them a chance to file a report on their side of this story---if the business files that report---BBB will file it along with your complaint and log it as a settled matter and that will be that---they do not advocate--council--negotiate--or seek legal actions against anyone-------------have all your records of contracts--reciepts and other correspondence handy when you contact the Attorney General's office because --once you get the person on the line that will talk to you about the specifics--they more than likely have alot of questions and will want to know particulars that only the paperwork will provide-------------Hope this Helps---------Now----Go Nail the Bastards
2006-06-28 07:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER send any type of funds anywhere if you haven't met or know where the business is located, but since you have already sent your money, you should go directly to your local police and they would be able to refer you to someone that deals with fradulent crimes if need be.
Secondly, if you paid via credit card, you could stop payment on it or report the fraud also to your credit card company.
Thirdly, always get a receipt or signed statement for any transaction you do and ask to see the progress of your purchase before sending a second set of money.
I hope you get your boat or full refund. There are far too many dishonest people in the world today so you have to be cautious about EVERYTHING...."Better Safe Than Sorry"...
Good Luck!!!
2006-06-28 14:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by dimps902000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state can't do much.
Write a letter to the Attorney General of GA. Keep a "copy" of your letter. Enclose copies of all documents related to the purchase. All coorespondence, any papers concerning the issue, from you and the dealer. Give accurate names of all involved, name and address of the dealer, any information you can research about the company. Copies only, do not send any originals. Post it registered with receipt requested. Also, send copies of all this with a copy of your letter to the Atty. General, to the dealer. The dealer copy does not HAVE TO BE registered unless you want to.
It will be appreciated if you enclose a page, indexing each letter or document in order by date, starting from your first contract, through each document by dates.
I can relate to this only as I had a slightly similar situation, out of state, under the Lemon Law.
To engage an atty in GA, out of state, you would be looking at, my guess, $1,000.00 on the first phone call.
You can find GA atty Gen on the web. Just type Georgia.gov. I have not checked this, but You should find some links.
2006-06-28 14:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you reside in the states, the Attorney General of the state where the purchase was made should be able to handle this matter. The Better Business Bureau could also be a source of help. Here's a link to the department of justice's web site. You will be able to link to the Attorney General of you state's site from there. http://www.usdoj.gov/
2006-06-28 14:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by gourou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact all 3 of the credit bureaus. And report the company to the BBB. In fact research the company they may already have complaints out there.
2006-06-28 14:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take a quick trip to the address where the boat is suppose to be. Then contact your local police.
2006-06-28 14:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a perfect situation to call your local TV news- they have newspeople who just do this type of story covering, they love to get involved and get good press for resoling problems like yours. Good luck- keep us apprised as to what happens.
2006-07-07 18:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by LORI Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best way is to seek lawyer's help.. BBB really are good for petty business frauds. you will surely win this case.. good luck.
2006-06-28 14:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by masku darling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local police and tell them the situation
2006-06-28 14:30:37 · answer #9 · answered by rives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a whole year?! get a lawyer
2006-06-28 14:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋