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Seymore
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 Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: VistaPrint Warning... |
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gleamed from another site I visit...
| Quote: | If you currently are or have been a recent customer of VistaPrint and have purchased products or services from VistaPrint or affiliates, then the following may interest you:
VistaPrint (www.vistaprint.com) is a fairly well-known provider of business card solutions, as well as other printed material services. They have a partnership with MWI Connections of Stamford, CT as well as MemberWorks Incorporated of Omaha, Nebraska. Both companies have been accused of billing individuals without consent, by way of a subscription-based "rewards" program. In short, customers of VistaPrint are billed a monthly rate for participation in said rewards program without their consent. Enrollment happens by way of scrupulously placed executable code embedded within VistaPrint web-page source. Lawsuits have been filed by multiple parties against the above companies.
Reference the account used to purchase goods or services from VistaPrint. Look for transactions from the following source, commonly for an amount of $14.95 per month: P9*VISTAPRINTRWRDS
I was recently a victim of this fraud. However, as my profession involves information security, i was well-prepared and was able to gain a significant amount of evidence for use during legal action.
I wanted to alert Radiant Vista users of what types of business practices VistaPrint is engaged in. If you'd like more info, simply Google "VistaPrint scam". Below is additional info of use to those affected:
VistaPrint Limited
c/o VistaPrint USA Incorporated
Customer Care
95 Hayden Avenue
Lexington MA 02421
USA
MWI Connections & MemberWorks, Inc.
Stamford Connecticut & Omaha Nebraska, Nationwide,
U.S.A.
Class Action Settlement Details:
- Jon Talarico v. VistaPrint USA, Inc. and VistaPrint.com, Inc. , Case No. BC32140, California Superior Cour
http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/splash/california_lawsuit.aspx?GP=1%2F13%2F2008+10%3A23%3A59+PM
Multiple lawsuits filed against partner firms
- lawsuit filed against partner firm MWI Connections on behalf of citizens of CA
- lawsuit filed against partner firm "Web Loyalty" with U.S. District Court in Massachusetts
http://www.webloyalty.com/about-customer-loyalty/news-events/press-release/lawsuit/
Excerpts from VistaPrint Limited SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Form 10-K
http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2007%2f08%2f28%2f0001193125-07-190894.html
"We derive a portion of our revenues from offers made to customers by third parties who have had their business practices challenged in the past, and if the business practices of these third parties are challenged in the future, our reputation could be adversely affected and we may lose revenue."
"Our failure to protect confidential information of our customers and our network against security breaches and to address risks associated with credit card fraud could damage our reputation and brand and substantially harm our business and results of operations." |
More reading material...
http://www.berkswell.org.uk/home/2006/05/vistaprint-scam.html
http://www.thegeneva.com/wordpress/vistaprint-scamvprewards-scam-warning/
Just be aware and careful people.
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patrickh
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the heads up Chris. The internet has given rebirth to a lot of old scams unfortunately. Hope these guys finish up in jail
patrickh
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Seymore
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Yea... looks like this is a bit dated, but nice to know who to watch out for.
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"One axiom I discovered proved to be of great value: the client seldom, if ever, knows exactly what he wants from the photographer. However, his pride does not allow him to give you any such ridiculous impression. The desire and need for interpretative work is usually uninformed and the client often looks to the professional for guidance in this respect.
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