RE: "American Corporate Directory"

From: Jill Stephens (jstephens@KellerRohrback.com)
Date: Thu Sep 13 2001 - 13:00:27 PDT


I have been having a nightmare of a problem with them. Tried to return the
CD and it was returned back to us. It is time to call either the BBB or the
Atty. General's office.
 
Jill E. Stephens
Librarian
Keller Rohrback L.L.P.
www.kellerrohrback.com

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hyclak, Sandra [SMTP:SHyclak@bricker.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 12:50 PM
> To: 'Bell, Laurel J.'; 'Carol J. Crego'; law-lib@ucdavis.edu
> Subject: RE: "American Corporate Directory"
>
> We have also been having a problem with "American Business Index". They
> keep calling and sending faxes indicating that we owe them for a listing
> and a directory. They have me down as the "authorizing" person as Director
> of the Library. I did not assume this position until June 25, 2001.
> However, on their invoice, they claim to have mailed the product to me
> December 30, 1999!!!!
>
> I have called, written a letter and even had our CFO write a letter. The
> harassing faxes just keep coming!! I'm glad to hear I am not alone, but
> feel for anyone who is experiencing this! I have wasted a great deal of
> time on this. My inclination now is to just ignore any future demands from
> them. Thanks!!
>
> Sandra A. Hyclak
> Director of Library Services
> Bricker & Eckler LLP
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bell, Laurel J. [mailto:laurelbell@parkerpoe.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 3:47 PM
> To: 'Carol J. Crego'; law-lib@ucdavis.edu
> Subject: RE: "American Corporate Directory"
>
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>
> Carol,
>
> Several people in our area have been contacted by a similar business
> hawking a CD. They use the name
> "American Business Index". In fact, a couple people have actually
> received the CD. We were going to see if anyone outside of our area had
> been contacted by this organization. The tactics they are using sound very
> similar to what you are describing. Perhaps CRIV should be notified about
> both of these companies.
>
> Laurel Bell
> Research Librarian
> Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein
> Three First Union Center
> 401 South Tryon Street, Suite 3000
> Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
> Phone - (704) 335-9527
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol J. Crego [ <mailto:CJCrego@rkmc.com>]
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 2:19 PM
> To: law-lib@ucdavis.edu
> Subject: "American Corporate Directory"
>
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> Have any of you done business with the company that publishes this
> title? Apparently it is a "Businesss-to-Business" yellow and white pages.
> The reason
>
> I ask is that they keep trying to contact us telling us that we
> signed up for a listing with them and that they want to send it along with
> the invoice. I've contacted our marketing dept. and they've been hasseled
> by them several times and state that they've not subscribed to their
> service. They call with a name of
>
> a different firm employee each time they call. I think it's a big
> scam, but would like to hear if any of you have ever subscribed.
>
> Thanks for your input!
>
> Carol J. Crego - Law Library Manager
> Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.
> Mpls. Mn. 55402-2015
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