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Urban Nation Complaint - Magazine Subscriptions
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LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS -- I was working out in my front yard and was approached by a young woman claiming to be selling subscriptions to magazines thru a company that used the money to help black youth that were down and out, Urban Nation. We spent about 30 minutes talking about where she was from, how she had gotten here, (dropped off by a van with others doing the same thing) the fact that she had family living in Houston (my town is 60 miles from Houston) and I even told her she had the gift of salesmanship and she should apply at the place I work. She eventually wore me down (very good salesman as I said) and I ended up writing a check for $78 for 4 magazine subscriptions, with one of them being "donated" at her suggestion to a childrens place such as a school or hospital unit. This was on 2/8/07. Today is 4/9/07, and so far I have seen nothing. She told me someone from the company would be calling to verify the subscriptions were really something I ordered before they cashed the check. Of course that never happened. So, I am out $78 bucks. If anyone approaches you trying to sell magazines, just say no thanks. (unless of course you enjoy just giving your hard earned money away to people you don't know)
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Posted by justcuz3993 on 2007-04-10:
I googled Urban Nation and there was nothing that came up about any organization to help down and out black youth.
You might be out $78 but your heart is in the right place, it's just too bad that we must become skeptical of charities and do our homework before donating.
You might be out $78 but your heart is in the right place, it's just too bad that we must become skeptical of charities and do our homework before donating.
Posted by Justusryan on 2007-04-10:
I would keep checking my bank if I gave some scam artists my check. Now they have your account number and routing number.
Posted by Sparticus on 2007-04-10:
Good point justusryan...
Posted by lobo65 on 2007-04-10:
I had an attractive girl try to same thing on me. She said she was trying to earn rewards toward a prize trip from her company. I asked how is that any of my concern? She was a good salesperson, but luckily I saw through her ruse, and sent her packing.
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