tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post4951017892417780304..comments2017-05-16T09:38:10.115-07:00Comments on Women Work Smart: Watch out for Scams Attacking New Business OwnersMeredith Madnick Corneliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740880241959014032noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-35684480481544699112016-05-19T13:15:57.921-07:002016-05-19T13:15:57.921-07:00Just received a call from 773-364-4443 but didn...Just received a call from 773-364-4443 but didn't answer simply because when who the caller is doesn't show, I don't answer and 'Unavailable' doesn't cut it. They knew my name and I looked up the area code that was Chicago so I was tempted to answer it. I have lots of cousins and an ex- in that area and we are having a reunion up there in a few months. I didn't answer but, as I often do, called the number back soon after they hung up just to see if I can find out the name of the company or individual then hang up if I don't. In this case, as in others, the number couldn't be called back and I continuously got a message that the call didn't go through. The phone number couldn't be reached and didn't even ring within seconds of them hanging up. Go figure :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414870766152242541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-37062710026515880312015-10-31T06:03:46.634-07:002015-10-31T06:03:46.634-07:00READ MY LIPS THIS TOTALLY A SCAM!!! I consider my...READ MY LIPS THIS TOTALLY A SCAM!!! I consider myself a pretty savvy professional. The individual on the end of the line was very well trained very well spoken and very professional. It's sort of give credibility to this organization initially which I almost kind of fell for. She then started tell me that memberships started almost $1000 when I said no it went down to Lake 700 down the five there were so many levels it was then that I realize that this was no doubt unequivocally a high level high quality masterminded scam. When I kept saying no she kept stepping down to the various levels. I kept saying I always have to look at what value my dollars spent bring to my organization. Their marketing materials in the direct-mail campaign were pretty slick and seemed in indicative of a decent organization so I bit the bullet and sent it in. The marketing materials lead you to believe that it is a sort of free organization. The attitude of the sales person on the call which did not come across like a sales person initially after an index survey which should've been my first clue because she kept asking very detailed questions that were designed to boost your ego with respect to your feelings about your business. There was no way she could've been taking all that information down and that was really part of the scam to get you to feel that you're going to be part of some very special organization. This organization The height of scam professionals. Generally I've never fallen prey to scam us except for the one related to qui bids for which I will always regret. I have concerns about a lot of people getting scammed and my personal day job never mind my my business. With this proves to me is is that scam artists are getting more educated from a psychological standpoint and not only dealing with uneducated and uninformed people but those that are educated and generally know better. I am ashamed to admit that I was almost full by this organization until they started selling heart and I do mean hard. When I asked about the website and all the benefits that they were proposing on the call the sales person customer service rep whatever you want to call her, started to become belligerent at a very low level but then quickly ended the call once I decided that I was not giving my credit card for any of these programs. She then said she would send out information regarding the organization that and then I would be listed as a free member and could join at any time to upgrade my membership. I really felt this was almost the experience that I had when I took advantage of a direct buy sales offering or went on a timeshare presentation to which I have never taken the bait. I recognize I've rambled on here quite a bit using the mic and not typing myself so forgive any grammatical errors. Please believe me when I tell you is a complete scam. I'm actually kind of grateful to them for calling me and him and telling me about this organization which is clearly a scam. What it underscores to me is that everyone and I mean everyone is susceptible to scamming over the Internet on the phone and in person. Everyone. Everyone. It's just a matter of time before scam artist figure out what it takes to make things look legitimate to the educated the young and those that actually feel that they know better most of the time to differentiate between what is legitimate business offerings and what is clearly a scam.Scam Artist Watch Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816303281612696535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-2133108704249924672015-10-26T17:45:07.480-07:002015-10-26T17:45:07.480-07:00I am surprised how they are still reaching out to ...I am surprised how they are still reaching out to people and shelling money from them...They still run adds on Linked In and also have twitter followers. So thoroughly confused. Got scammed from them today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261163446119168670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-75193284350416116622015-05-06T14:21:03.468-07:002015-05-06T14:21:03.468-07:00I'm embarrassed to say I also fell for the NAP...I'm embarrassed to say I also fell for the NAPW ego-stroking. I did manage to hold out until the price went down to $199. (I understand they will go as low as $99.) As soon as I got off the phone I face-palmed. What an idiot I can be! I'm 64, have plenty of clients, and have no interest in seminars, etc. But I wrote it off mentally and went on. <br /><br />Then a few days later they dinged my credit again for an additional $99. There was no notification of the charge; I just happened to be reviewing my account and noticed it. I contacted them and they said if was for my profile and that I must have agreed to it in the original phone call. After some back and forth they reviewed the recording and agreed that it was a mistake and the charge was not authorized, so they are crediting back the $99. I told them I wanted to cancel the membership; they were not willing to refund all my money but they said they would refund another $100, taking it down to the $99 price. <br /><br />So if you do sign up, make sure you check for additional charges after the initial one!Donna Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395527403788418666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-12373310478660128402014-08-18T10:48:29.924-07:002014-08-18T10:48:29.924-07:00Are they affiliated with the "National Associ...Are they affiliated with the "National Association of Distinguished Professionals"? They have a similar sales tactic, prices & promises. After research though I found out that they are not BBB accredited. Someone please send me some feedback before I spend the money I don't have only to not get what I've been promised; I was very hard for my money & don't appreciate being amen advantage of..... Thanks in Advance!Neciaismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102537791135068595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-35022495151241856162014-05-01T09:20:34.238-07:002014-05-01T09:20:34.238-07:00I can agree with all the negative posts on this bl...I can agree with all the negative posts on this blog. Do not fall for their heavy-handed selling tactics and don't let your ego take over. They are pushy and unethical and will do whatever they can to take your money. I have entered a complaint with the BBB and am considering disputing their membership charge on my credit card. I got take advantage of as a new business owner and I really don't appreciate it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-59541243796724774432014-02-06T10:38:27.271-08:002014-02-06T10:38:27.271-08:00I am so disappointed in LinkedIn. They run banner ...I am so disappointed in LinkedIn. They run banner ads for NAPW on a very regular basis.<br />There is no evidence that NAPW or NAPEW have ever held any kind of meeting, gathering, or deliver any value add for the money they charge, yet LinkedIn continues to proliferate their propaganda.<br />So disappointed.<br />I've written to LinkedIn and the only thing I got out of it was the removal of my profile picture and instructions on how to block someone.<br />They do not take responsibility to keep their site clean when problems are reported.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217289184626342014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-29372907444105397222014-02-06T10:21:42.419-08:002014-02-06T10:21:42.419-08:00Thanks so much for this article. In 2014 the NAPW ...Thanks so much for this article. In 2014 the NAPW scam is still happening. I just received my invitation last week, but I held on to it until I had some time to do some research. Thank goodness I did. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646477407670171823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-55998004232260413822013-12-13T06:39:35.104-08:002013-12-13T06:39:35.104-08:00On 12/10/13 NAPW took an unauthorized debit of $19...On 12/10/13 NAPW took an unauthorized debit of $199.00 from my bank account. They claim that I didn't turn off the "auto renew' button. I did that after the initial registration. The next time I tried to login to my account I couldn't and need their tech support (2-3 calls) to reboot my settings. Apparently that affected the 'auto renew' setting. <br /><br />I noticed the debit on 12/12 and complained to NAPW at 888-852-1600 Patty who was extemely rude saying that membership couldn't be cancelled and money wouldn't be returned. She transfered me to Jennifer at 888-778-2800. Jennifer denied me the right to cancel membership and offered to reimburse some of the payment. I insisted that I didn't want to be a member (even for free) and wanted to be released from this membership and wanted full refund of the money withdrawn. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143068323499671915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-38499284673005831152013-08-13T23:04:35.113-07:002013-08-13T23:04:35.113-07:00Hopefully we can help someone else from having thi...Hopefully we can help someone else from having this happen to them with AOL. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.kisstime.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">kiss time</a>Gomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606159608192353178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-15731395666069541382013-07-29T06:53:03.317-07:002013-07-29T06:53:03.317-07:00Thank you so much Jennifer!! I really do appreciat...Thank you so much Jennifer!! I really do appreciate it. Hopefully we can help someone else from having this happen to them with AOL.Barbara W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16145027503726401044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-18941716005524165102013-07-26T14:04:00.678-07:002013-07-26T14:04:00.678-07:00Good luck Barbara W. I posted your message on Face...Good luck Barbara W. I posted your message on Facebook and sent it to a few groups. Unfortunately, my PC broke and the contacts on my iPhone were recently wiped out. I will share your message and story as often as I can. jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324583487286109657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-2271994481387834582013-07-25T07:14:32.169-07:002013-07-25T07:14:32.169-07:00I told you I was old. My hands shake sometimes due...I told you I was old. My hands shake sometimes due to the MS, so I must have hit an extra key on the calculator. It is still money they stole from me. Thank you Jennifer I will write a couple paragraphs for you to post. I really appreciate it.<br /> AOL has been charging me, an 85 year old woman, $21.95 a month since 1996. Originally it was for broadband services, but that changed to cablevision in 1998. They led me to believe I still had to pay this fee for access to my AOL email, AOL homepage features and customer support for any computer related questions. When I questioned them about these charges a few weeks ago they tried to say its a membership that I was responsible for cancelling. I can't cancel something I don't know I'm paying for! <br /> Basically they've only agreed to remove 2 months worth of charges, even though my son in law and I both explained we didn't know what we were paying for. My Visa card is trying to go back and see if they can remove some of the charges as well. I have spent approximately $4200 since 1998 for nothing. I am sure there are many other individuals who are not aware they are paying for something they don't have to have to get on the internet. If we make enough noise about this issue perhaps AOL will comment and do the right thing. If you know someone elderly with internet services please ask them if they are paying AOL these fees monthly...there is power in numbers.<br /><br />Thank you again for posting this Jennifer!! Please keep me informed of anything I can do to help moving forward.Barbara W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16145027503726401044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-81279491557014916262013-07-24T20:46:03.346-07:002013-07-24T20:46:03.346-07:00Barbara W, If you write up your warning into one o...Barbara W, If you write up your warning into one or two paragraphs, I will be happy to post it on my Facebook page and share it with my many friends and email listers. You can post it here or ask our host, Meredith Madnick Cornelius, if she can contact me privately outside of her blog.Jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177833129449414321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-61490566716472215302013-07-24T14:52:48.123-07:002013-07-24T14:52:48.123-07:00I hate to break it to you Barbara but $263.40 a ye...I hate to break it to you Barbara but $263.40 a year since 1996 equals $3424.20 not $44,000. If those fees were monthly for 13 years you would be at $41,000. Either way AOL has been doing this to a lot of older people who didn't really understand what they were paying for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-21197234001185162852013-07-24T10:52:16.121-07:002013-07-24T10:52:16.121-07:00Thank you unknown. I realize they are not going to...Thank you unknown. I realize they are not going to be able to credit back all of those years of monthly charges, but a corporation like AOL should care about negative press. I'm hoping that more people will come forward who are also being charged these fees. They obviously feel my age demographic is stupid regarding technology, and perhaps I am. That still doesn't make it right to take advantage of me. I truly thought you had to pay for your AOL email account and that without paying them you couldn't access the AOL home page features. The point is they never let me know that the monthly fee was just broadband dial up service, which I haven't used since 1998. It is a membership scam much like who's who. My son in law suggested I complain on their twitter feed, but I'm too old to be on twitter and not sure anyone would listen to me anyway.Barbara W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16145027503726401044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-40976359795782794002013-07-24T09:58:39.831-07:002013-07-24T09:58:39.831-07:00Barbara, your story made me cringe. $44,000 since ...Barbara, your story made me cringe. $44,000 since 1996? While I empathize with you fully, I'm afraid you've probably lost most of that money, and have learned a valuable lesson to check your credit card statements carefully. If EVER there's anything you don't understand, ask.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488930912730220900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-46275925595589060902013-07-24T09:58:17.353-07:002013-07-24T09:58:17.353-07:00Barbara, your story made me cringe. $44,000 since ...Barbara, your story made me cringe. $44,000 since 1996? While I empathize with you fully, I'm afraid you've probably lost most of that money, and have learned a valuable lesson to check your credit card statements carefully. If EVER there's anything you don't understand, ask.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488930912730220900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-30329140032317577792013-07-24T09:33:00.302-07:002013-07-24T09:33:00.302-07:00I had been contacted by the worldwide who's wh...I had been contacted by the worldwide who's who last week. They told me I responded to an email they sent, but I don't check email very often. They tried to get me to buy a membership for over $1200 and I told them I've been retired for over 15 years and would have no use for it. They kept pushing me to act now or the opportunity would be gone. I continued to state that I don't do memberships, I can't even leave my home due to MS. I told her the only membership I pay is my monthly AOL membership bill. The woman asked what I was referring to and I stated I pay AOL a monthly fee of $21.95 for their connection to the internet. The WHo's who employee informed me AOL is free! I hung up with her and got my previous bills and found I've been being billed $21.95 a month to my Visa card since 1996. I called the AOL number on my visa bill and had to wait almost 30 minutes to speak with someone. Once I got the gentleman on the phone I proceeded to ask him what the charge is for. He told me its a membership where AOL will Warranty anything that goes wrong with your computer, and for connection to the internet. I pay a separate fee through cablevision for my internet service and I've bought at least 3 computers since 1996 and AOL never helped me with any of them! I told them they mislead me and I was never told what the services were that I was being charged for. They told me it was my responsibility to contact them if I no longer wanted their services. I told them I want my money back and they said they would see what they could do. My son in law then contacted the Manager there and the man said when broadband services were phasing out they changed their package to a membership where they provide you with email and answer any computer related questions you may have. I have never received any help from AOL, and was never informed of those services. He also refused to send me literature confirming what I paid for. He told me he would credit me back 2 months. I called my visa card immediately and told them to stop all charges and explained the situation. She told me she will try to go back and see if she can have some of the charges reversed. I did the math and see that I have paid $263.40 per year since 1996, which adds up to $44,778!!! I am SO upset about this. Since this blog seems to deal with people who have been victimized I was wondering if anyone has any advice regarding a big company like AOL? I am an 85 year old woman and did not understand what I was paying for. I'm sure they have done this to others who did not understand what they were paying for, since AOL refuses to supply that information to the customer. The credit card company informed me they will remove all charges this year, but can't go back further without proof I didn't use their services. This is an outrage!! If anyone can help me, or knows someone at AOL that has power I would appreciate your assistance. I also recommend if you know someone who is elderly who uses AOL, ask them if they pay this monthly membership. They are most likely being scammed by AOL as well.<br />BarbaraBarbara W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16145027503726401044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-68730768240745038392013-07-24T07:04:57.604-07:002013-07-24T07:04:57.604-07:00NADP is the same company as Biltmore Who's Who...NADP is the same company as Biltmore Who's Who although Biltmore has changed its name to Covington Who's Who probably because of all the bad press they have online. Who's Who companies have been preying on professionals for years and in my experience Biltmore/Covington Who's who is one of the worst of the bunch, right up there with Cambridge/Worldwide Who's Who! Cambridge and Worldwide Who's Who are also the same company owned by the same guy! My advice......STAY AWAY FROM WHO'S WHO!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-67439323100859423062013-07-24T06:24:22.013-07:002013-07-24T06:24:22.013-07:00Does anybody know anything about the NADP?? They h...Does anybody know anything about the NADP?? They have contacted over 50 employees( both male and female) at the company I work for and I made the mistake of answering the email and now they won't stop calling me! Are they the same group as NAPW?Maria PMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392955644239718937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-41228108402974154092013-07-23T10:34:49.345-07:002013-07-23T10:34:49.345-07:00Expect a flurry of new comments from "members...Expect a flurry of new comments from "members" of NAPEW. <br />I got a phone call from Carol Kennedy last night. She was "hurt" that I chose to publicly post about my experience with her, especially after she had "spent so much time" on the phone with me. (Read: wasted precious moments of my life that cannot be recovered.)<br />She said she couldn't understand why I would do something like this, and when her manipulative tactics didn't work, she told me she would "warn" others about my lack of professionalism.<br />Interesting, given that my participation to this point has been to pose a question on a blog.<br />I did my research. I called several "members" of NAPEW, as listed on their website. (Carol told me it was private, but I came up with a list of over 100 names.) None of them have ever been to a meeting or convention, nor have they ever been informed of one. <br />One woman was obviously confused as to what organization I was even referring to, as she said she'd been to their office in Washington, DC. Obviously, there has not been a lot of contact or value there.<br />In addition, I researched and could find no record anywhere of a convention or national meeting of NAPEW, nor any local meetings here in Florida.<br />While talking to Carol yesterday, I was still trying to give her the benefit of the doubt. She had requested that I remove my "unprofessional" comment from this site. I told her that all I was looking for was some kind of confirmation that the organization was legitimate, and asked that she provide the name of the person who organizes the meetings near Orlando.<br />Again, she refused, stating that she was afraid I would use the information to "steal members."<br />If this were a legitimate organization, not only would I be given the local leaders' information, I would be invited to attend a local event.<br />My assessment remains that NAPEW reeks of SCAM. The anonymous PhD above doesn't impress me. <br />If the day ever comes that a real person steps forward and shows me that NAPEW actually exists as something other than a charge on a credit card bill and a pretty framed plaque for the wall, I will gladly rescind my statements and post a personal apology. Until then, I stand by what I say. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217289184626342014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-58748977386907820332013-07-23T05:32:24.390-07:002013-07-23T05:32:24.390-07:00I have been a member with the National Association...I have been a member with the National Association of Professional and Executive Women since 2009. Since then I have attended numerous seminars and two conferences. I met Carol Kennedy personally at the 2012 conference in California and she was very kind and informative on women's issues. They also helped me when I had to relocate back to NY from CA last September by helping me build clientele for my private practice. <br /> 1 month ago I saw a link on LinkedIn for female business owners to register for free for the NAPW. I figured since I love the NAPEW it would benefit me to be in more than one woman's association. Within 2 hours someone contacted me and began to ask questions that sounded like they were reading from a script. She kept stuttering and messing up where she was at in her script; I assume she must have been a new employee at NAPW. I went along with it for fun and when she had finished offering me the last , and most inexpensive membership( one of 6 I was offered that kept decreasing in price!) I hung up on her. One week later I receive a call from the Worldwide who's who( which I've noticed advertises beneath NAPW on LinkedIn) stating the same spiel as NAPW with the same memberships. Yesterday I get a call from NADP who again went through the same Spiel as NAPW and Worldwide who's who. I found this blog after I did some research last evening and assume NADP, Worldwide who's who and NAPW must all be under the same ownership of Matthew Proman! He is obviously a despicable man who preys on women. I don't know if there is a lawsuit against him, but if not I sure hope There is in the future.Linda B. Ph.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472484044974579054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-54305905172930063672013-07-11T10:15:50.625-07:002013-07-11T10:15:50.625-07:00NAPEW vs NAPW
Joanna Hackley Davis, they are equal...NAPEW vs NAPW<br />Joanna Hackley Davis, they are equally corrupt. Read Michelle's original posting above. jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324583487286109657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400566126411591209.post-56164294846215680302013-07-10T12:53:33.359-07:002013-07-10T12:53:33.359-07:00I'm wondering if NAPEW and NAPW are the same t...I'm wondering if NAPEW and NAPW are the same thing. <br />I was contacted by Carol Kennedy through LinkedIn. Her spiel certainly follows these lines. Requested $759 for a Platinum membership or $559 for Gold. <br />She made very certain to state that the National Association of Professional and Executive Women is in a lawsuit with NAPW.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217289184626342014noreply@blogger.com