Local Results is a Scam - Illegal Telemarketing is just the tip of the iceberg

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Stan Korski
Country: United States
After receiving an illegal, automated telemarketing call from 877-207-7202, I made the dumb decision to press 1 and listen to the lies these people told.  First, they said in their automated message that my business was not listed on Google, which it is.  I should have know that if it appears dishonest, then it would be that way throughout.  

After paying them for 3 months and never once appearing on Google and seeing my existing listing disappear, I called to only be informed that Google has not accepted our ad and they would resubmit it now! I was already listed and they found a way to destroy that too! No one there had done anything on our account, they never worked on it and lied to us the whole time, total Fraud, total Scam. Their manager will no longer accept my calls since I want to know what date Google said they didnt accept our ad!  Stay clear of these SCAM ARTISTS

Comments

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    Ms. Artemis
    file a complaint with consumeradvocacyfoundation.org, they'll help you submit ur complaint to BBB and attorney generals office in your state... it worked for us, might work for you too....
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    tj
    Why would you depend on an unknown "foundation", or whatever they are, with an unknown track record, located who knows where, with no mailing address and no way to track them down, and that is only recommended by posts like this from "Ms. Artemis"?  They claim "they'll help you submit ur complaint to BBB", yet BBB doesn't even list them.

    Contact FTC, BBB, and your state Attorney General directly yourself.  That way, at least you have a record of the complaint and you know it was submitted.
  • 0
    tj
    Review of complaint threads showing high numbers of shill posts, including posts recommending "consumer advocacy foundation".  Most are connected with a small number of "payday loan membership" scams.

    https://complaintwire.org/Complaint.aspx/AA25MPYv2wAJVQjNnQcaxQ
    https://complaintwire.org/Complaint.aspx/pqTFaKGTxQCyzwjNnByWjQ
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    Private Citizen
    Local Results calls residences in violation of National "Do Not Call" list laws. They claim they only call businesses and are exempt because they bet your number from 'business' directories.
    I filed a BBB complaint and an FCC Complaint. Local Results claims the got my number from. 'business phone number' list purchased from:
       SALES GENIE
       1.877.708.3844
       1020 E. 1st Street
       Papillion, NE 68046
    If you call Sales Genie, ask for the Removal department. They are very nice and helpful. They will gladly remove your number from their consumer and/or business lists.They can also tell you if you are on one of their business or consumer lists.
    Sales Genie confirmed my number was NOT on one of their business number lists. Local Results is lying.
    The Utah Better Business Bureau was very helpful in expediting my complaint.
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    Private Citizen
    Local Results calls residences in violation of National "Do Not Call" list laws. They claim they only call businesses and are exempt because they get your number from 'business' directories.
    I filed a BBB complaint and an FCC Complaint. Local Results claims the got my number from. 'business phone number' list purchased from:
       SALES GENIE
       1.877.708.3844
       1020 E. 1st Street
       Papillion, NE 68046
    If you call Sales Genie, ask for the Removal department. They are very nice and helpful. They will gladly remove your number from their consumer and/or business lists.They can also tell you if you are on one of their business or consumer lists.
    Sales Genie confirmed my number was NOT on one of their business number lists. Local Results is lying.
    The Utah Better Business Bureau was very helpful in expediting my complaint.
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    John
    Just once, I would like to turn on the news and hear something Good. Maybe along the lines of...robocall scam artist found dead.
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    charlie
    I signed up with Local Results; and their sales rep was very convincing; and helpful in explaining their programs.  However, their operational or IT staff never got me on the mapped or paid part of google even though i was promised within "one week" my ad would appear.  I knew going in it could take a couple weeks; but after four weeks...................ehhhh, a bit sketchy...when I complained their rep "Luke" said he was going to let me outta their contract because I didn't trust him--well I paid hard earned money and they failed to perform...that is unless i changed my website to their server and they had control over the website....no way.....!! we mutually agreed to cancel!!
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    Disapointed
    I too was scammed by Luke in the same way.  I used their service for a year.  I was rarely on the first page like they promised, and then after a year, I was told that I had to pay $800 for one of THEIR website templates, or Google would not find my website anymore.  This company is a rip off!!!

    I use Web.com now and I have never been happier.  They are cheaper, and have delivered on ALL of their promises.  I am NOW on the first page for all of the keywords that pertain to my business.

    Local Results.com is a scam!  Do Not trust them!

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