Worldwide Who's Who

Review: I was directed to this company's website by a link present on a trusted website. I filled out an application and received a phone call from one of their reps shortly afterward. The representative explained to me many "benefits" of taking advantage of their program. For example a free flight for two to anywhere with no expiry. She neglected to mention, it actually does expire, it has a capped amount and if has to be with a specific travel group and you lap have to stay at their hotel.

The trip for two was the only reason I let them charge my credit card because clearly the "marketing" services they're offering are not worth the money they wanted.

I have emailed them and requested a refund, was speaking to a lady on the phone afterward and she refused the refund but said if I sign an agreement she will refund me $200. I haven't signed the agreement yet and now she keeps calling my business and personal phone from a private number and sending me emails harassing me to sign it.Desired Settlement: I would like to be reimbursed for the full amount my credit card was charged in Canadian dollars

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On August *, 2014 a credit was processed in the amount of $889.00, accounting for all sums previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Review: I am running a new startup in Canada. I clicked on their ad on [redacted] that says "are you a female president." Then I filled the application form out thinking it's an advisory service for startups. Within a few days, I got a high pressure sales call from a lady name [redacted] who made a high pressure sales pitch on me making me believe that their branding services will help me with my business networking. On the call. she solicit by phone as being selected for VIP membership in the Who's Who Worldwide. I was advised the cost would be $800 or $500, which seemed nice for all the "world of services" they promised me. I didn't know the charge will be made to my credit card without the service. Next thing I know I got a charge of 1,019.30 CAD on my credit card. I contacted them and they were not willing to help me. They didnt listen to me at all and said "we will be publishing your bio"; they later published a "crappy, incorrect and useless" bio for me which I ever used at all. Plus, I didn't get anything else from them as they promised. I could never reach them. Finally, I contacted [redacted] who works for their collection department; she promised me that there will be a credit for $150 on my CC and they can't give me the other money back. [redacted] initially she said I could not cancel and after much discussion, she agreed to provide me with a "Letter of cancellation" which I signed and returned to her that same day. They issued a credit for $150 but later charged me $226.84; which I don't even know what it's for.

I have called my bank and they said they cant help me.

Please, please, please; HELP ME. I have been scammed by who's who. They have taken advantage of my naive condition as I was struggling to launch my company and thought it would help me but they have done NOTHING as they promised.

I want a FULL refund of ($1019.30+226.84- 168.93)= 1077.21 in CAD dollars which was ($889+$199-$150 ) in USD

There's an on-line scam site ([redacted]) that I found fraud complaints from many people on [redacted] and others regarding this company. I am very concerned as they have my bank card and info and apparently have no fear of back debiting charges to my account. I really need your help with this. I am a good citizen and never have dealt with such a corrupt organization as this one. They closed previous business and opened this business under a different name because of all the negative press and complaints. They have called me again recently under a different name and tried to rip me off again. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME.

I am worried about myDesired Settlement: I need a full refund of everything that they have debited on my account $1077.21 CAD.

I want a FULL refund of ($1019.30+226.84- 168.93)= 1077.21 in CAD dollars which was ($889+$199-$150 ) in USD

Please help me fight with these scams. My bank RBC is not able to help me. I promise to be careful next time but please help me fight this one.

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On April **, 2014 a credit was processed in the amount of $938.00 as a courtesy. On, March **, 2014, [redacted] was also issued a credit of $150.00. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

We have been responding to [redacted] and assisted her in utilizing her service.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Worldwide Who’s Who

Review: I am trying to build my business and applied to this company via [redacted]. They contacted me this morning and I was very nervous about handing over my credit card, I decided I wanted to cancel sue to other bills etc.. and usually this is possible with other memberships. I have tried to contact them with no reponse. I have done a bit of research and found they are not the company they say they are. I would like my money back.Desired Settlement: refund please, I only joined today .

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

I have managed to get a partial refund from this company, so no need to pursue.

Sincerely,

Review: I was called and explained about the service, I was NOT told that all sales were final. I followed through and purchased a membership and within 24 hours called to obtain a refund because nothing had been done so far, no e-mails received, no login as explained, and when I called about getting a refund I was told all sales were final. I since read the terms and conditions and have not accepted them, I did not open any e-mails or electronically sign anything, I am very upset that it was not discloded that there would be no refunds. I am seeking assistance in obtaining a refund. No services have been rendered.Desired Settlement: I would like my membership fee, which as of today is pending since it has only been 24 hours, refunded to the credit card they charged.

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

Sincerely,

Review: I received a call from there representative telling me that she wants to take my interview and will publish it in there world wide who's who magazine. As any other person I got excited and gave my interview. After the interview she told me that there is package of $789, which if I pay will make my web appearance and will get me new contacts and leads for my business. Along with that I will have a webpage made and this page will be online and my company will be listed in there directory for next 5 years or so.

At the point of time, I found it to be a good offer and she asked for my credit card details. After the transaction she told me I will receive an email with confirmation email and there editor will give me a call.

After weeks, I have not received any email from them. The phone # from which I received the call ([redacted]) is unavailable now. I've even tried to get in touch with there customer support but no one is picking up the phone there nor I've received any reply to my contact form.Desired Settlement: I want a full refund of my $789 which was deducted from my credit card!

Business

Response:

[redacted] Dear [redacted], In response to the above referenced matter please note the following. On June **, 2015 a credit was processed in the amount of $789.00, accounting for the all funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and he will not receive any further charges or demands for payment. Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services. Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and his membership has been deactivated. If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, [redacted]

Review: I began receiving sales calls from a "[redacted]" who represents a company called WorldWide Who's Who. [redacted] stated that she received my application for their services and needed to schedule a final interview to determine my eligibility. She also stated that they were under publishing deadlines and needed me to return her call at ###-###-####. The first few calls I simply disregarded as sales solicitation as I never filled out an application for this company nor had I ever heard of this company. Upon [redacted]s persistent and unsolicited phone calls I decided to look up this company and found that it is listed as scam. I phoned [redacted] back at the number she provided. She answered and I explained to her that I never filled out any type of application for WorldWide Who's Who, that her calls were unsolicited and my numbers were filed with the FCC - National Do Not Call Registry. I requested that the business cease and desist contacting me. I then instructed her to remove my name, my business name my cell phone and business phone numbers (in which I recited both #'s to make sure that I was covering all bases) and any other information she had that related to me and my company and remove it from their database. I told her that if she continued to call me I would file a complaint with the Revdex.com, Federal Trade Commision and the Federal Communications Commission.

The phone calls stopped..... for about a month.. until today.

Today 10/**/14 at 11:46 PST the first call came in with no voice message. Immediately following the first call at 11:47 PST and voice message left at 11:48 a.m. PST. Voice message from ###-###-#### states: "Hello Sheri, this is [redacted], I'm calling regarding your application to WorldWide Who's Who. I've tried several times to reach you. I just want you to be aware we are facing that publication deadline. I do need to conduct that-the interview at your very earliest convenience. I am here 9 to 5:30 EST so please call me ###-###-####. Thank you and looking forward to speaking with you and have a great day"

I have requested that the business cease and desist contacting me and they have failed to do so.Desired Settlement: I would like the business cease and desist contacting me. I would like them remove my name, my business name my cell phone and business phone numbers (in which I recited both #'s to make sure that I was covering all bases) and any other information they had that is related to me and my company and remove it from their database. I would like the company to be held accountable for their violation and responsibility under the Federal Communications Commission - National Do Not Call Registry and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Business

Response:

[redacted]

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

We have adjusted our records and [redacted] will not receive any further phone calls.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Review: On Friday January **, 2014 I talked to a very nice sales lady who told me I had 30 days to change my mind and receive a full refund. I gave her my debt card number for a payment of $689.00 with another $199.00 to be taken out of my acct. in Feb.

We are building our home and more I talked about it over with my husband we felt we just could not afford it at this time. I started trying to cancel the payment Friday night with emails but everything bounced back. I finally got one through and was told they need to talk to me in person (I left messages) a lady did call but I missed her call (once). I then tried to stop the payment at the credit union but apparently they cannot stop a payment made on a debt card.

More I read on the internet this company has several complaints against it. I should of researched it better I gave them my number but it was going so fast I really was kinda bewildered. Am I not allowed by law 30 days to cancel with all this rigmarole? I know they just want to talk me out of canceling and I just don't have time to go though that this week.Desired Settlement: A full refund processed quickly. We need the money back. I cannot afford this.

Business

Response:

Review: I was told about a service that offered business marketing for Business Personal and Executives from Worldwide Who's Who (WWW). After going through the interview process, I was accepted and under the impression they would offer a customized website for my business and my professional career. I signed up for a year-long membership costing $99 dollars which was a "trial" membership. This trial membership was never specified to not include a website and other service features promised in my phone call with the company. After signing up, I logged into my account multiple times and did not find the features offered by the company. Later the company called me and said I had been nominated as Worldwide Executive of the Year with a Free VIP membership and lifetime membership with (WWW). For this they wanted to charge almost $700 for a book and a desk award with my name and achievement. I could not afford to buy these items at this time so decided to turn down multiple offers until the saleswoman offered $99 for a plaque and a VIP membership which I accepted. After accepting the offer, I went online to look into (WWW) only to find multiple people had made similar complaints of similar marketing techniques along with pushy salespeople. When I called back they fought me over the fact I had read about the company being a scam and finally agreed to turn me over to customer service. When talking to customer service, the woman again fought me over what I wanted and after arguing over the misrepresentation finally agreed to refund $168.95. In all, I had spent almost $230.00 with the company for a plaque and membership that was missold to me and did not completely offer what had been promised. The services not included were a free website, and marketing exposure on the internet. After expressing my discomfort and distrust with the company to their representative they continued to try to sell their company to me rather than addressing the issue that I no longer trusted them. Although I was refunded $168.95, I am now missing almost $60 for services not rendered along with money for the time wasted in dealing with the issue by arguing with representatives.Desired Settlement: Finalization of the $168.95 refund already promised, and $60.00 dollars for service misrepresentation and services not rendered during time as member along with $25.00 for wasting my time while working to argue with the representative over an issue that they could have resolved within minutes. Initially I just wanted the money back and to end my membership. Now I no longer wish to be a member and want the money back I already spent along with money for time I wasted dealing with the representative while working. Altogether, I am looking to get $247.00 back for my time and experience with this scamming company.

Business

Response:

July 2, 2013

RE: Case #[redacted]

Dear Ms. [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On July 2, 2013 a credit was processed in the amount of $227.95 accounting for all funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of Mr. [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and he will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of Mr. [redacted] has been credited and his membership has been deactivated.

Worldwide Who’s Who will always try to work with our members requests within reason.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of Mr. [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Worldwide Who’s Who

Review: I had the misfortune to hand over credit card details to false promises of elite status and promotion, after a phone interview with WWWW. I had confidence in this company based on their association with [redacted]. But later I was informed this was a scam that was targeting professionals from [redacted]. I really need to get a refund. On the conversation on the phone they never mentioned there was a no cancellation no refund policy but apparently there is one. This key information was never disclosed and I don't think is ethical to engage someone in a contract without discussing the conditions.Desired Settlement: I just want a refund. Don't want anything from that company, just my money back.

Business

Response:

[redacted]

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On August **, 2014 a credit was processed in the amount of $889.00 as a courtesy. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Review: I was called at work to hear the sales pitch. After several attempts to inform the Sales Representative [redacted] that I was not interested after learning about the product and membership cost, she offered a discounted rate. I verbally proceeded with the membership; however after reviewing my finances when I got home that same night - being a single parent, attending a private college to finish my degree, I had e-mailed [redacted] within 24 hours to ask for a refund, as I simply cannot afford the luxury item right now. However, [redacted] e-mailed me back right away and stated she forwarded it to Membership Services. I received a call from Membership Services yesterday at work, and the representative proceeded to inform me that there is no refunds. However, I had explained my personal situation, and to no avail the representative stated that she could only credit me $100 and that I'm forced to keep the membership. To date, I have not received anything via e-mail, in writing, etc to the membership that I was charged $299 for. I did not sign anything - no agreement, etc. This company's dealings does not seem ethical or correct. Is this company legit? Was this company's product a scam?Desired Settlement: I would like a full credit card refund of $299 and to be placed on Worldwide Who's Who do not contact/call list going forward.

Business

Response:

Review: On September [redacted], 2013 I was contacted by the representative with email address [redacted] from World Wide Whos Who in NYC. She said they had read my resume on [redacted], a job hunting resource and she explained what her company did to facilate people looking for positions and if I qualified to be included in the International listings of Whos Who, I would recieve the following benefits: 1. International exposure to jobs I was qualified for 2. Listing and qualifications in Whos Who that would be sent to hundreds of job websites 3. 2 tickets to fly anywhere in the US 4. My own website with my foto and resume. 5. Editing of my personal information, past salary, etc. 6. A package within 7 to 10 days containing my certificate of membership, the two tickets, a plaque. 7. They would refer inquiries regarding job positions they were sent by interested employers None of these promises have been up-help.

I hesitated and didn't want to buy the service and she contacted me again a few times next week and she misrepresented the product by stating that my BIO will be reviewed by a group of experts and then it will be published in a magazine and also in a website. She also said the following... The bio would be sent to me and approved by me before being publish. The amount was $999- I declined. She then said I would get a deal of $689.00 and I will get two airline tickets and a few other items. I asked to see the Bio before agreeing to the membership and then also said that if I am not satisfied I will get the full refund. I reluctantly gave her the card details and then next day I did do a research on the company and was not very happy with what I read online about the company and had called her and asked her not to proceed with my order. I had also send out a following email when I received an email from Who's who declining the service. I never logged in to the site to review the information and I was expecting them to refund my money. When I called their service center they told me all sales are final. I told her I declined all services and she refused to reimburse my credit card. Please help me..Desired Settlement: I have contacted American Express and had my complaint to them. Please investigate and get them to refund my 689 dollars

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On December **, 2013 a credit was processed in the amount of $689.00 accounting for all membership funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Everything that was offered to [redacted] has been fulfilled and we have made several attempts to contact her to come to an amicable resolution and American Express has taken our position.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Review: The website of this group does not mention any charges or different types of memberships, I enter on their website asking for more information and next day a service rep called to "interview me" and mentioned all types of good things I will get for joining the group: a professional profile would be created for me, a website and a whole branding concept. Then and under high pressure she started talking about costs, what I wasn't expecting because it is not mentioned on their website..any way she started with 800 and went down to 200 because I do not have a job and could not pay a lot of money for that. She said that I would have good information and networking that would allow me to find a job soon. So I agreed, few days later they sent me a welcome package with what they called my "profile" and it looks like a word sheet made by an elementary school kid! It didn't even reflect the reality of what I said. The email mentioned that I could log in and make changes to my profile, but...isn't it that I paid for a professional to make it for me??? I was expecting for an specialist to call me as they promised and it didn't happened. That's when I fully realized I had been scammed. I sent an email asking for my money back, and I got a call from another representative who was very rude I explained her that I was not satisfied with what they delivered as that wasn't what I was told...she said at the beginning that since I had already logged in and accepted their terms I could not get my money back, but I told her I had not logged in nor accepted their terms because I did not agree to them, she insisted that I could not cancel the service and said that she would give me what I had been told and that she would put it in writing..again that did not happened she just sent an email asking to log in to their page and accept their terms and conditions ...which of course I won't do. I called this person sent emails and got no response from their side.

I was acting in good faith and expected the same from them, unfortunately they provide misleading information and take advantage of people's good faith to put pressure and get the money.Desired Settlement: I want my money back and they should have the complete information about costs and memberships to start with. They should also be penalized for taking advantage of people's god faith.

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the

following.

On August *, 2013 a credit was processed in the amount of $299.00 accounting for all membership

funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and she

will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a

consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material

terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that

all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs

incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint

expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved

to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

THANK YOU, for the excellent support you had provided.

Sincerely,

Review: On june **th, 2013 I was contacted by [redacted] from World Wide Whos Who in NYC. She said they had read my resume on Linkedin, a job hunting resource. Ms. [redacted] explained what her company did to facilate people looking for positions and if I qualified to be included in the International listings of Whos Who, I would recieve the following benefits: 1. International exposure to jobs I was qualified for 2. Listing and qualifications in Whos Who that would be sent to hundreds of job websites 3. 2 tickets to fly anywhere in the US 4. My own website with my foto and resume. 5. Editing of my personal information, past salary, etc. 6. A package within 7 to 10 days containing my certificate of membership, the two tickets, a plaque. 7. They would refer inquiries regarding job positions they were sent by interested employers None of these promises have been up-help.Desired Settlement: I have contacted American Express and faxed my complaint to them in hopes they can return my money. I am filing this complaine with the Revdex.com in hopes you can investigate my problem and make this illegal scam company return my $888.000 dollars and put them out of business. Thank you. [redacted]

Business

Response:

July*, 2013

Ms. [redacted], Mediator

RE: Case # [redacted]

Dear Ms. [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On July *, 2013 a credit was processed in the amount of $889.00 accounting for all membership funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of Ms. [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of Ms. [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Director of Membership Services

Worldwide Who’s Who

Review: I was interviewed and solicited for inclusion by someone at WWWW and asked questions regarding my personal and professional background and accomplishments. I was told during the process that $689 that I charged to my credit card would include a personalized profile and a gift of two round airplane tickets to wherever I wanted to go at 40 locations worldwide. Once signing up and receiving my welcome package, I was completely shocked to find out that in order to receive such ticket "gifts" (for joining) I would have to stay at certain hotels for a specific number of nights at a ridiculous price, and none of this was mentioned ever of course in the interview! Not only that but to my dismay, my personal profile that was sent to me was a cut and paste of my OWN [redacted] profile that I wrote myself! I feel completely deceived by several misleading statements and empty promises. I emailed the corporate office with my complaints and called my credit card to dispute the charges. A representative of the company was called by my credit card company to help me with the dispute and was told that they are "not a traveling agency" and that the interviewer had told me that the tickets were to be used in participating resorts. I mentioned that it did not say anything about having to pay more in order to receive these tickets, that my profile was literally a cut and paste and that what I was told I would receive was not given. I said I did not want to be a member or a part of this organization since it has misrepresented themselves. She said that she would wave the $199 charge but that was it and again the tickets were a gift and they were not a travel agency and nothing would be done.

I have seen the number of complaints against the company and with no surprise finding similar stories and complaints against this company. I do not want to be a member of this company nor have any part in it and demand an immediate refund of all charges or will have to pursue this with an attorney.Desired Settlement: I have contacted my credit card company filing a complaint to have my money refunded/returned to me.

I want a complete refund of my money ($689) charged by this company and have no other charges made by this company ever. I was already told that the $199 fee (that was supposedly being charged in December 2013) was being waived and I expect no other similar charges to ever be made. This is a complete scam and the business should be looked at as an illegal scam!

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On November **, 2013, a credit was processed in the amount of $689.00 accounting for all sums previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted] Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Review: Company was misleading about registration process, also claimed that I made an application and they needed to speak to me to complete it which I did not. I had the opportunity to look this company's site up online afterwards and it was clear this was not a product I was interesting in. I understood that payment would be deferred. Within 2 hours of this sales call with their sales rep I requested by email a cancellation and refund, this was done on the same day and within 2 hours after the call. I made made 3 phone calls, and an additional email requesting cancellation and refund. 3 days after my request they sent me their "Welcome package" by email. This is 3 days after for refund and cancellation and they still processed and charge my credit card. And today they send me another email regarding my membership, this is 4 days after my requests to cancel and refund. They are ignoring my request to communicate by email as well.

I have also reported this company with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.Desired Settlement: Honor my request for refund, it was made within an hour of the sales call and cancelled. No product was delivered at that time, no invoices were sent, no contract information as sent, nothing. I want my money refunded in full and my information removed from their database.

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the

following.

On August

**, 2013 a credit was processed in the amount of $689.00USD accounting for all membership

funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of

[redacted]. We have adjusted our records and he

will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a

consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material

terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that

all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs

incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint

expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been

credited and his membership has been

deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter

resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time

and attention.

Sincerely,

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the

following.

On August

**, 2013 a credit was processed in the amount of $689.00USD accounting for all membership

funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of

[redacted]. We have adjusted our records and he

will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a

consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material

terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that

all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs

incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint

expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been

credited and his membership has been

deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter

resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time

and attention.

Sincerely,

Worldwide Who’s Who

Review: I have spent $1011.34 in membership fees & was promised traffic going through their website would get my business recognized. I have yet to get an email or phone call. I was also given a travel voucher to use for 2 in the amount of $1800 and just tried to use that up before time. I did contact the travel agency and was sent an ridiculous amount of monies that it would cost me to travel (almost quadruple the price). I feel that this whole thing was a scam and I feel ashamed that I got caught up into this web of lies.Desired Settlement: Refund because they promised business would come through me advertising with them! Having recognition!

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On October **, 2014 a credit was processed in the amount of $1694.00 as a courtesy. We have adjusted our records and [redacted] will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

Sincerely,

Please note my Credit Card # has been changed because of loss!

Review: I responded to an ad that appeared to be a network like [redacted]. It asked a couple questions that I answered. It never indicated a cost, I figured it was free like [redacted] or [redacted]. A few days later I received a call from [redacted]. I was asked several questions to see if I qualified. I was told that I meet their qualifications and then she told me so many things that the site would do and asked me many personal questions and then was asked for my credit card number. It was overwhelming. She was very persistent and convincing. After the call, I did research and found that the service was of no use to me. I also read their terms and conditions on their website and do not agree. I called back a couple hours later that day for a refund and had to leave a message. I did get a call back later that day and I was told that the sale was final and they would not refund my money, but extended the membership. I was also told I would get 2 free airlines tickets. I received the complete information for the tickets by email only to find that they require me to purchase expensive hotel rooms and limited destinations. Also useless to me. I do not want the service & would like a refund.Desired Settlement: My desired outcome is a complete refund of $389.

Business

Response:

[redacted]

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On May *, 2014 a credit was processed in the amount of $389.00 as a courtesy. We have adjusted our records and he will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and his membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Worldwide Who’s Who

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

Sincerely,

Review: I found Worldwide online when I was logged into my linked in account. I clicked on an advertisement that said it was for female business owners. Here is the link: [redacted]

Within it it said there was no cost to apply or be included.

I filled it out.

A representative contacted me the following times:

10:14am Feb. ** ###-###-####

2:16pm Feb. ** as an unidentified caller

2:13pm ###-###-####

10:22am March * ###-###-####

4:24pm March * ###-###-####

11:07am March * Unidentified caller

Most of these calls a message was left for me to call back. I did not. Finally on March * I answered the unidentified caller on my cell phone while at work on my break.

I answered the questions. Then they came to the part about how much. I asked if I could get this information over email so I could review it all in order to make my decisions. It was stated that the options are only available then. I stated I had to go back to work that I would call back in 45 minutes. I was denied. I gave credit card information and it did not go through, turns out my credit card company identified this company as possibly fraudulent. I did not know this at the time. I ended up giving them another credit card number , I had to get off the phone and get back to work. Later that evening, not feeling good about this interaction and checking with the first credit card company and finding out that they had not authorized the charge I decided this was not the services, products I needed nor the company I wanted to be associate with. I immediately sent emails to the general email address listed online on the Who website. The last two emails I sent I received delivery notification errors saying they could not be delivered.

I received an email the next day from a [redacted] I responded stating as follows:

I no longer wish to have this membership.

Please cancel and refund me my money.

I sent notices in regards to this the day of the interview.

The charge on my account is $784.82 which is more than the $689. I do not believe that this product is for me and I do not wish to be a member.

I felt pressured on the phone, I asked twice to be able to call back, or do over email and was denied, and I am not comfortable with that.

I was told I would be upgraded to the lifetime membership for no extra charge and get two free flight vouchers for anywhere in the world.

I initially found the link to the WorldWide Who's Who via [redacted] where it stated it was a powerful network for female business owners and that there is no cost to apply or be included.

Please cancel and refund me my money.

Thank you,

I have not yet received a response from any of my emails and just resent the above message to [redacted] and received delivery notifications that the delivery to that recipient failed.

I would like my money back. I would like this taken care of immediately.

Thank you,

[redacted]Desired Settlement: I would like my money back. I would like this taken care of immediately.

Thank you,

Consumer

Response:

The business has contacted me in regards to my complaint and stated they will issue my refund. Once they received my complaint from the Revdex.com they were very quick to get it resolved and I appreciate that.

I am to receive my refund and email confirmation from the company that confirms the refund has been processed.

Complaint ID [redacted], I find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

Sincerely,

Review: On or about September **, 2013, I was contacted by World Wide Who's Who. The sales person sold me on the networking, advertising, and career enhancing value of their services. I was billed $940.56 to my Visa, although I was not told this would be billed in U.S. Funds. Since that time I was forwarded a poorly written communications piece which I essentially rewrote. I have no evidence that the media release has been distributed as promised. I was also forwarded a travel claim brochure which I was advised was an $800 value incentive, which appears to be not as promised. Today I heard from the company again regrading other "products" they are allegedly working on for local advertisement. I was startled to learn that they intended to charge me a further $700 to my Visa on file. I declined to permit a further charge to my Visa, whereupon the sales person was quite incredulous that I would resist this. I advised him that I had not been led to believe that this service would result in further charges. The sales person's responses made it clear to me that I was victim to a scam, without value. I [redacted] the company and realized this was indeed a scam organization.Desired Settlement: I wish a refund of the charged amount of $940.56 and reassurance that the company has destroyed my Visa account information and will not be bothering me with future calls.

Business

Response:

Dear [redacted],

In response to the above referenced matter please note the following.

On January *, 2014 a credit was processed in the amount of $1,088.00 accounting for the requested funds that had been previously billed to the credit card account of [redacted]. We have adjusted our records and she will not receive any further charges or demands for payment.

Before a consumer incurs charges for the services offered by Worldwide, all material terms of those services, including all costs, are fully disclosed. In addition, the consumer is informed that all purchases are final, and Worldwide does not offer refunds due to costs incurred with the purchase and provision of our registry-related services.

Nevertheless, in the interest of addressing any complaint expeditiously, the credit card account of [redacted] has been credited and her membership has been deactivated.

If we do not hear from you, we will consider this matter resolved to the full satisfaction of [redacted]. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

Sincerely,

Review: One day in October 2013 I was on the internet when a flashy logo came up from worldwide who's who. I was curious and clicked on it. Then I realize I needed to provide my personal information and I clicked exit. The next day October **, 2013 I received a call from [redacted] who started asking me personal questions which I started answering. She wanted to build up a profile about me and that many people were going to see. At this point I was okay giving her my personal information and work history. Once I gave her all my information she told me that so many other people were going to see my personal background that I would be noticed in that part of the networking system. Then she told me that it was going to cost me 900 dollars to post my bio, mind you, she never told me how much it would cost me before she started asking for my personal information. which I find fishy. I hesitated for a second then I gave her my credit card information. After that she told me that she was going to send me a plaque with my name along with a letter, which I never received. She did send me a packet information through email. That afternoon I went and told my wife about it, which she told me to cancel because we didn't have enough money to pay 900 dollars for my name to be on who's who. I felt very embarrassed to cancel so the next day I sent [redacted] an email asking her to split the payment so I could pay for half in 2013 and the other half in 2014. I told her if she couldn't do so to please cancel the whole transaction. Then she email me a credit of 200 dollars which is not what I asked [redacted] to began with. They show that the email packed was delivered but I never open it so I have no clue how or where to look for it. I then told my credit card company american express to refuse the payment. Now I'm told by american express that Worldwide who's who is not giving me the credit and that I must pay for a membership that I asked to be canceled. Worldwide told me that there is no cancellations allow. [redacted] never told me that I would have a chance to change my mind either. I find that hard to believed since [redacted] never told me I could canceled within 30 days or 48 hours, or 72 hours just like every other business does now a days. If no cancellations allow this is not a good business practice, they must be into always winning and only take people's monies. I would like to ask Worldwide to please reconsider their business practices and credit my credit card for 689 dollars that I don't have since I recently lost my job. Thank you for your consideration.Desired Settlement: I would really appreciate if Worldwide would credit my credit card. I learned that in the future I will ask more questions to callers before I give out my personal information. I will ask if cancellations are allow, and more importantly, conduct business professionally and be respectful of other business professional practices.

Business

Response: