phillipellis
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

Got my money and did nothing for me.

They were trying to cut my car payment lower,it was too much.the money was taking out of my bank account. Thy were support to be talking to the car finance people to see if they could get my car note in half.It seem like once they got money they just start BS me.I could reach the person who I been talking to the hole time. They made as if they could really help me This first payment is $150.00,then after that you pay 2 more payment of $150.00 and then 100.00 lawyer
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Loss:
$600
Alana Rqt
map-marker Oak Lawn, Illinois

Auto Relief Group....Scam Artists

When I called, they promissed to help, giving me the impression that the auto industry gauged the prices and used the highest interest rates possible to sick to the customer. Amazingly smooth they were. They were very accommdating with the payment options, breaking it down to three installments. The scam case can be titles "Take The Funds and Run". For four months they gave me the run around. After they got their money, I never got an answer on where my claim stood. Four months of calling three to four time each month calling and nobody would talk to me. I left Bruce many messages, no return call. I talked to TaNisha only to be told someone should get back to me. I talked to Emanuel Hunter to get a refund, hahahha. Talked to Jerail Harper about a refund, he was going to sent it to Chris Gibson. Talked to Jerail Harper again because I hadn't heard from Chris. Talked to Barbara she took my request for a refund, but she had to submit it and it takes ten business days. From January 2010 to June 2010. I want my money back, but I know I'll never see a dime.
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Anonymous
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

Scam rip-off lots of talk, no action

Back in the month of April, I fell for the scam that Auto relief group offered. $299.00 was taken from my checking account. The would consult with your lender to make your payments affordable. They typed up some papers and after telling them time after the bank address was not correct for my bank. My bank is located only in Memphis with 9 branches. Certainly they did not listen and sent the papers to the wrong bank and the bank returned the papers to ARG and called me and told me they had all my papers back. After many,many conversations with ARG they would not send my papers back to me or to the bank. Daniel J. Stermer is the receiver at ARG, but no telelphone number. I have contacted him with no response and the web site for him has not been updated lately. What are we supposed to do to det our money back or file a class action lawsuit. Skeeter37073@***.com
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vybeology M
map-marker Westminster, Massachusetts

Auto Relief Group Won't Refund My $99.00

I made a purchase to use Auto Relief Group in 11/2009 and decided in December after I was informed I had to do alot of the ground work. I decided to cancel that service which I never received any. I sent email correspondence in 1/2010 and have made multiple phone calls only to be promised I would receive my money back. Nothing has happened. My bank isn't able to reverse the charge because it dates back to last year. I'm taking them to small claims court. Way to many attempts have been made to try to resolve the issue.
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22 comments
Guest

i knew they were coming for my 2004 toyota tacoma, so i thought this could help since toyota wasnt helping. i had surgery and was off work.

i fell behind, so i made the call. Jim Garner said they could help, and i believed him. he took my credit card info on friday and the bank took my truck on monday. so guess what!

i'm eligible for a full refund!

still waiting for the dust to settle to see what happens. next step: small claims court (see if it helps)

Guest

I too unfortunately fel for this scam, i've retired from the military, haad to relocate to another location and thought this would help, they arg got my money and nothing I can do about this, you would think if they advertised on Television that this would not be a scam, but it was and I believe everyone that worked for this company and those above them should have to refund our money plus 50% interest to us that paid them with the beleif that we were going to be helped, then send them to jail with the punishment to be to the full extent of the law.

Guest

:( :cry iam very upset i hate that they have my money what can we do somebody help me please :?

Guest

I think we all got got on this one they took my money on 6/12/2010 and stop answering the phone how do we get our money back the only way i used them i because of the cemercial on tv and now my car is on its way back to the pound i cant believe tv put them on now i got to cancele my card please dont fall in the trap people i did

Guest

i spoke with Steve on June 17, 2010. He stated he could lower my payments, I am disable I had a stroke so Steve post dated my check until June 21, 2010.

On June 20, 2010 I tried contacting them for an up date on my application, no answer, called on June 21 no answer.

I decided to google their company. I read the scam report went to my bank closed my accounts before they took my 700 dollars stay away from ARG :(

Guest

i spoke with Steve on June 17, 2010. He stated he could lower my payments, I am disable I had a stroke so Steve post dated my check until June 21, 2010.

On June 20, 2010 I tried contacting them for an up date on my application, no answer, called on June 21 no answer.

I decided to google their company. I read the scam report went to my bank closed my accounts before they took my 700 dollars stay away from ARG :(

Kay Dsn

I posted my previous comment under "KC"...I am now a registered user of this site as "KCRox" and can receive feedback if you have comments or questions. I have done extensive research on this company and will be happy to offer insight as needed.

Rule #1: Don't be so anxious that you're not cautious & careful!

Guest

For starters, I am extremely apprehensive about any company that has back-sounds like a warehouse. Additionally, most legitimate companies have a professional advertising recording while you hold. If you call, and the phone rings multiple times with an immediate pickup and the greeter doesn't speak professionally, chances are...it's a scam. I am compiling a comprehensive report of "rip-off" companies and called today after seeing the ad on television. Needless to say, this "group" will be added to my report. A young lady by the name of "Gail" aswered the phone. The number that I initally dialed was 1.800.783.0434. When I asked Gail for a free quote; she asked who financed my vehicle and then proceeded to ask questions. I then asked advised her that their ad indicated that they did not work with all states and asked if AutoRelief serviced my state. She placed me on hold; and came back with a yes. If this company has been operating for several years as she indicated, then she should not have had to research common information of this nature.

She then gave me her direct number (or at least that's what she said) @ 561.961.7433. I told her that the TV Commercial advertised a "free quote" and that was the reason for my call. I further advised her that schemes of this nature are in progress everyday because people are in such dire straits in terms of their finances. CROOKS are joining forces and establishing small cohorts of call centers and preying on members of the public who are facing economic hardship. The representative (Gail) was extremely inarticulate and it was clear that she was lying. She urged me to visit www.autorelief.com and the message that I continue to receive when trying to access the site is as follows:

Services for this domain have been discontinued.

Before attempting to get financial assistance from any external company, try to talk with your lender about speacial programs for hardship or shifts in your income. In terms of financial matters, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Any person and/or company who advises you that they can help modify your financial obligations or extend any sort of loan to you without substantial collateral or serious credit review is likely operating a scam. Also, if you cannot visit a company, verify its success record, or locate their reputability on a site like the Better Business Bureau...do NOT authorize that company to draft funds from your bank account. I am sorry for those of you who have already given this "company" your bank information. I research things like this all the time and I can assure you that you will not be getting your money back. As it relates to lawsuits, these groups operate in clusters and it is very difficult (nearly impossible) to sue an entity that's not actually legitimate. In the iterim, those of you who have already given this and any other "suspect" company your bank information, please contact your financial institution today and request to have your information changed. It may be slightly inconvenient, but it will prevent further unauthorized action. Because you have already given these companies your information, you have technically "authorized" the drafts and it will be very hard to dispute the information. I hope this helps!

KC

Guest

So glad I found your comments before contacting them. I was still in the 'considering' phase and thought I'd look for some consumer reviews before doing anything.

Thanks again everyone for saving me money. Good luck with a class action suit!!

Guest

i signed up to day was guarintied 30% off my carpayment then went to there web site and seen there is no guarinty and i only get a options report for my $349 and my lender mightrefuse it wtf kind of guarinty is that im on the phone as we speek tryn to cansle it no answer yet been on hold for 20 min

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Mildred M Eoe
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Auto scam

I heard about ARG on a radio station in Illinose which should be held accountable for thier ads ARG got $299.00 from me.But before I did this I contacted attneroy genernal Lisa Magain office was give high five for the company this has been since dec, 2009 still today I have not recieved relief promised not only have they stop responsing to my calls they are hanging up on me.In todays econemes we do not have money to give to scams Im unemployed I do not have money to be taken from me ARG is taking avanage of this sign ot time pissed Mildred McCoy
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Guest

Does anyone need there credit fixed?

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-533293

Don't use WeFixBadCredit.org - aka: National Credit alliance Corp. Non-performers and scammers.

Guest

:( YA I THINK WE SHOULD GET ARE MONEY BACK FROM THESE SCAMMERS THEY HAVE BEEN TRAINED VERY WELL TO SCAM PEOPLE OUT THEY HARD EARNED MONEY YA EVERYONE WHO WAS SCAMMED BY THIS COMPANY I FEEL BAD FOR EVEN MYSELF WAS A VICTUM WE ALL NEED HELP WITH ARE CAR LOAN AND THINKING WE WAS GETTIN IT AND GOT SCAMMED THE LORD WILL BLESS US ALL THROUGH THIS!!!

Guest

BETTY it's not the owners fault totally, the reps that were in there misleading these people are really at fault here. because everyone was trained IN THE PROPER MANNER FOR THE CUSTOMER'S&YOU KNOW THIS,it's those ignorant reps who caused all this in the frist place.

people who are greedy&lazy&make worthy ethical people look bad. &guess what I WORK THERE. SO TAKE HEED TO YOUR TRAINING,I DID!

&PEOPLE THERE'S 3 SIDE'S TO EVERY STORY; 1-THE CUSTOMER SIDE,2-THE COMPANY SIDE 3-THE TRUTH. GOD BLESS!!!!

Guest

McCoy if I read that correctly, you say that the AG's office gave you a thumbs up on this company?!?! I think you must have been smoking *** at the time.

It amazes me how *** people really are. The AG's office did not give you a good report on this company, most likely you didnt even bother to research them until you got ripped off.

I have seen many reports on this scam company in just the first few min when I typed there name in. Not that I think any of you should be ripped off, but someone of you really deserve it as a life lesson.

Guest

I think all of us should file a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT against this company.

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vicki B Pts
map-marker Livingston, New Jersey

Auto Relief Group-scammed

Informercial,called Auto Relief Group, was promised they could modify my reducce my monthly car payment and interest rate and owe less that what i currently owe. I receive a package from them in the mail 1 week laer only to find out the 350.00 I spent for them to work with my lender was for nothing, I was to do all of the work for them only to get a lower pay for 16 months longer and owing 5,000.00 more than what I currently owe. If you see them on TV don't waste your money.
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Loss:
$350
2 comments
Guest

altonpenn hope someone will e mail me back thankyou

Guest

BETTY it's not the owners fault totally, the reps that were in there misleading these people are really at fault here. because everyone was trained IN THE PROPER MANNER FOR THE CUSTOMER'S&YOU KNOW THIS,it's those ignorant reps who caused all this in the frist place.

people who are greedy&lazy&make worthy ethical people look bad. &guess what I WORK THERE. SO TAKE HEED TO YOUR TRAINING,I DID!

&PEOPLE THERE'S 3 SIDE'S TO EVERY STORY; 1-THE CUSTOMER SIDE,2-THE COMPANY SIDE 3-THE TRUTH. GOD BLESS!!!!

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Anquan Oxn
map-marker Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Scammed out of $298.00 by Auto Relief Group

Now this company is saying they haven't received my $298.00 money order.out Never received any service from this company. Anyone out there thinking class action lawsuit? This company should be put out of business. There are a lot of complaints. Why don't people get together and stop this company from scamming the public. Anyone can pay for a tv commercial. This doesn't make them legitimate. Seems like they are great at delaying responses so they won't have to refund the money, hoping you will get tired and just go away. People should stop this.
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Loss:
$298
3 comments
Guest

If you have a 'tracking number' on the money order, you should be able to find out if it was ever cashed and who cashed it.

Guest

CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT? I think we should.

Guest

Yes ARG is a scam, I called them 1 day and asked a few questions from that day on they kept calling me, then I finally agreed to go ahead with the modification and gave them my card number for the $298. They stated they couldn't send paperwork until after they receive the money.

So I gave them my card number and then they sent me this package that looked like my 10 year old put it together with the only option was to add an additional 24 months to my car loan. I will be done with the payments in 15 months. I called them immediately after I received the package and said.

NO WAY, I WANT MY MONEY BACK. AND THEY SAID WE CANNOT GIVE YOU A REFUND BECAUSE YOU RECEIVED THE PACKAGE.

DLIDDELL126@***.COM

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