International Data Entry at Home Institute

Sarah   WA

3:02pm on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Thank you all for your feedback. I almost fell for it, but decided to google it real quick. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

J.   Georgia

9:29am on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

I'm sorry to hear so many people have lost money to scams but at the same time, I am thankful to those of you who posted on this site since it save me money and heartache. Who knows, maybe eventually all of these scammers will be put out of business!!!

tony h   cedar rapids,ia

3:24pm on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 

wow got ahold of "customer service" at 801-492-0715 yesterday after posting on this site. they provided me with a affirmation # for my refund (WHICH I"M CONVINCED IS ALSO FRAUDULENT) but it will be interesting to actually witness the outcome.. DON'T BE MISLED...THESE CROOKS HAVE NO CONSCIOUS.. good luck to all call you're attourney general's office also...believe me it will help

Kevin   Carrollton

5:33pm on Monday, October 13th, 2008

Thanks everybody, I didn't really have a good feeling about this. But being desperate my wife and I jump to fast. We were lucky, it's a holidayday weekend and our card has not been posted yet. I called one of the numbers from this site, got a hold of Mark, and it's suppose to be canceled. THANKS!

MK   Ohio

5:20pm on Monday, October 13th, 2008 

Beware!

The Massillon address listed for the International Data Entry/Process At Home is a UPS Store and the 213 area code for their phone number is a downtown Los Angeles location. Run away from this offer. It is just another scam by the rebate process at home scammers.

tony hartley   Cedar rapids ,Ia

3:46pm on Monday, October 13th, 2008 

Today I got totally screwed out of 197 bucks and then to add insult they promised a program for "free" that made it possible to enter forms automatically(it came across as such) so you could go faster. I ended up buying a website that was to have me set up to sell online merchandise....crap...I just wanted to do data entry in my home! I am so ignorant, for one with a college education, someone kick me in the .....

Nancy   Buffalo, NY

9:41pm on Friday, October 10th, 2008 

I got my refund! After several weeks of trying to call the fax # that was left on my answering machine, I called & got thru at 800-381-7820. A real person answered & actually was very nice & tried to be helpful. Of course they tried to keep me in the program, but I declined. They said it would take 5-14 business days to get the refund & it only took 2. One hint - print EVERYTHING they sent to you b4 asking for a refund - maybe one day we'll figure this program out! Good luck to anyone trying to achieve Maryann's DREAM....

MDK   NC

9:48pm on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 

MARYANNE KENNEDY also goes by the name of ANGEL STEVENS that I almost got scammed by. There is another site about her, just go to Google and look under Angel Stevens same complains different Co. but the same amount of $197.00. Everyone please be very careful she is smart SCUM OF THE EARTH. I hope all of you who lost their money will get it back, good luck.

Julie W   Lodi, CA

4:40pm on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 

Well, I'm here to tell you,PERSISTENCE has FINALLY prevailed. After MANY hours of trying to reach the "customer service" people (that's a joke ya know) at On-Line Data Institute, interestingly enough a guy by the name of Gage calls TODAY (5+ weeks after signing up for the program)asking if he can be if any "assistance" and hoiw am I doing & progressing with the program? Well, with that he received volumnes from me. Only to be told that the ONLY # to contact anyone for a refund is the infamous 800-381-7820. So, with that I called again for the millionth time. I finally reached a LIVE body, only to have to listen to the HARD SELL about why I shouldn't do this (request a refund, wants to GIVE" me upgraded package/time/etc. and put under the strong-armed approach for staying ocomplete the FREE 90 day trial. FOR WHAT I asked? 6 weeks have past with NO response to my inquiries, requests for explanation/help, etc. Then I spend another mumpteen minutes waiting for a "Stupid-visor" to make sure my decision for refund is REALLY what I want to do........DAH! We will see in 3-5 business days if the $197.00 is refunded. Best of Luck to everyone that has had to spend their precious time & money on this SCAM!

richard   ak

7:23am on Thursday, October 9th, 2008

thank god for bloggers :) all you guys are life savers well at least just saved me that $197.00 still looking for a real on-line job all i can say is back to the blog boards and reviews

claudia   los angeles

5:26pm on Monday, October 6th, 2008 

well i got a number 1800 381 7820
they will try to convence you to try them one more time dont do it this is a scam.
keep all e mails and copies and report this to your bank even if 90 day are pass you will need to prove them you contact them some how.
also they are under a second name "
"process at home". dont let them trick you.

Danielle Dunn   NC

12:25pm on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 

I tried the number but it just rings. Is there another way to contact them (is it possible)?

Stephanie   Kansas

7:13pm on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 

I too, was sold on the Online Data institute. Their phone number is 801-492-0715 I don't know if this will help anyone to get their money back, if so, let me know!

Janis   Fresno, CA

1:29pm on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 

I am not running a program right now. But I am appauled with the Online Data Institute. I did give them my credit card and the information for them to send me the packet but that was without actually hitting a FINAL FOR SURE button. Now I can't get through to them via email and of course NO PHONE NUMBER. I changed my mind immediately (not knowing what I had actually done) after a discussion with my husband. I would never recommend a company that you cannot be in contact with over the phone!!!!! I was hoping they could reverse the $197 before it was finalized thru the bank.

Jon   washington

2:07pm on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 

so what exactly am i in for. i can live with just losing the 197 but if theyre gonna take anything else i need to know so i can close my bank account. any help is appreciated.

Amy   NC

12:31pm on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Thanks for saving me some money folks!!

anonymous   chicago

2:11pm on Sunday, September 28th, 2008 

yes, this is a scam!!! i've even been in contact with the better business bureau and hopefully this BS business will be shut down! i've been waiting for a refund for almost 4 months...i'm still waiting. i've kind of written off the money i paid for this as a learning lesson...i really don't expect to get it back(they keep giving me the run around or hang up on me)...but i do hope the BBB puts an end to maryanne's bogus business. please don't ever sign up for anything online until you've checked the BBB website.

Brittany   Maine

5:39pm on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 

I received an email from this company, and decided to read it. I was going through, and it sounded great! I kept it on the back of my mind for a week, and then I got back on to check it out one more time.. I then read the "Warranties, and income disclaimer" section at the VERY bottom of the page. I was disgusted by what I read. It said in there, that there is NO warranties, and also no gaurantees, and that you could in fact make no money, and Loose money. I was horrified.. I am soo glad I caught that first. Also, I then googled it and found out that it is in fact a BIG FAT SCAM!! Please don't send these people you're money!! you won't get it back, or will have a hard time doing it! Why haven't they been sued yet?

Julie   CA

7:11pm on Friday, September 26th, 2008 

Stamp SUCKER on my forehead.....Like they say, if it sounds tooooo good to be true...IT PROBABLY IS! Guess I'm the sucker. I paid $197.00 which is something I thought I was going to TRULY benefit from. Make some extra cash...ya right...I have never received the products i was supposed/promised. I have tried to reach someone (anyone)at1(800)381-7820 to no avail. So my steps will be to: dispute the charge to my credit card. contact NCL fraud center, contact attorney to file a claim, and contact the BBB. I am one (1) un happy camper. As they say too, IF SENSE IS SOOOOOO COMMON, WHY DON'T YOU HAVE ANY! Shame on ME for doing such a dumb thing.

Holly   Lancaster,CA

5:00pm on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 

i guess im just another sucker.i paid $197.00 which i cannot afford right now thinking i can stay at home with my 2 kids and make some extra cash...ya right...i never got the products i was supposed to get so i called 1(800)381-7820 and just said i would like my money back right now i cannot afford this and i dont really have the time i thought i was gonna have to go through with this right now so if i could get my money back i will try it in the future they kept trying to still convincing me and i just kept saying no thank you finally i got a conromation # and they said is would take 3-5 bussiness days...so we will see if they dont do as they said i will contact NCL fraud center and contact my cc company and file a claim and contact the BBB.i'll do anything to get these ass faces caught.

Irina   California

2:28pm on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 

I'm one who did not Google them before paying.Now I'm trying to get my money back. So far no luck.They are a FRAUD

Barbara   Terre Haute, IN

8:02pm on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 

I have recently retired from Medical Social Worker to stay at home with my husband who has terminal cancer. Because of the early retirement and the cost of medications, I need an income, but am home confined. I paid $197 for the Online Data Entry job. I have nothing to show for the cost of the program and am out $197, which I really cannot afford at this time. THIS IS CRIMINAL1

MaryM   MD

12:11am on Friday, September 19th, 2008 

I am so glad I googled "Maryanne Kennedy" before sending them the $200 bucks. It was when I took the time to read their "Privacy Policy" that I began to see inside the scam. First, the Privacy Policy never defines "you," "members," "visitors," or "Services." It is sooo long and contrived that it is obvious they have shot themselves in the foot, for it really does provide some insight to what could happen. They "inform" you that some of your personal information could be used by "third parties" (I hear an alarm going off) and other little "disclosures" that don't really tell you anything. Read the Privacy Policy and you will understand why people are having so much trouble getting the promised info OR their refund. If you give them the three-month try before asking for your refund, you'll find the principals have flown on off to their desert island -- At $197 a crack, you could buy an island pretty soon, ay? Be afraid, be Very Afraid.

sandra   dallas

6:25pm on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 

I almost try this program. But I did not trus to them so I toll them I want to pay with my debit card and they didn't accepted, they said I have to pay with credit card. si I told them this is a scam... no more answer the next thing was that I was talking with a machine that repeat same thing again and again pay.... pay for this grab dont get discourage..use your money for something better .. go have a cup of coffe with friends

Jing   Philadelphia

5:15pm on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 

I first got to know such "OnlineDataInstitute" thing from my email. I loved the workstyle (working fr home and highly paid)but my common sense told me it might be too good to be true till I scrolled down the bottom of their page and found out they need me to pay $197 for their so-called program... I then googled and found out so many ppl have been deceived by Maryanne Kennedy's scam... I'm glad I searched before further action... But more, I thank all ppl (fell for scam or almost did)who took time to share their experiences or opinions here to caution others... that's why I left my words here too...FYI...

hmbruce   iowa

4:17pm on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 

I was duped on this one, it's a total scam!
I paid for it , then the link was non existant, so I called the cs number for a refund like 3 min. after I ordered it, and they gave me another link for lesson 1/week 1 that worked. It was a bunch of crap about visualization, etc. which, as far as I know has nothing to do with data entry!
They never once sent me a link or lesson, I had to demand them for 3 lessons over about 8 weeks. It was supposed to be a 7 week/7 lesson program. There was absolutely nothing useful. So, today, after 10 weeks I called for a refund. After being runaround for over half an hour on the telephone, about not finding my records, I got my confirmation number for my refund. They said after 10-14 days it would be on my account, I said no it has to be now or I will take legal action. Now they say I will have my refund in 5 to 7 days! We'll see!

R.I.Walker Sr.   Louisiana

11:22am on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 

They don't call it the World Wide Web for Nothing! There are endless "spinners" of webs of deceit and we the public had better learn to navigate around them.Thank Goodness there are a few people in this Country with a concience that don't mind exposing individuals and companies that engage in these practices. Where are the politicians when stuff like this goes on? There must be "Commerce" laws against it!!!

Unknown   California

4:33am on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 

I ordered this because I am looking for a job not to loose money. I figured I would try to do something new. I sure didn't think this would happen. This is a lie a scam. I had never tried anything like this but because of the money involved I thought this might be true. I hope others out there are smarter and don't fall for this. Be careful. I requested my money back. Let's see what happens!!

Jan Harrison   Van Buren, Arkansas

5:33pm on Monday, September 15th, 2008 

After being told that the $197.00 was for material that now they say is on line available, every time you want to continue you must call customer service to get a site to contine. Marilyn Kennedy, This is not how a data entry site is handled as I have been doing data entry for 5 years. I WANT MY MONEY credited back to my account within 24 hours or I will contact my attorney and press charges for a SCAM. I guess you make money off of other people and provide them with garbage.

Robin Drinkle   Reno

3:28pm on Friday, September 12th, 2008 

I gave my card number for the $197.00 and received a call from my bank that my number was stolen and there were three other fraudulent charges they recognized as such on my account, title as managment fees, etc. I think it was because online data institute doesn't have a secure sight????

LC   Ca

12:29am on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 

I thought about joining this thing but have been around the block a few times...I google everything. Thanks for the comments.

On a secondary note...You can all try to get your own data entry, etc jobs. It's not hard to do. Make up a resume...stating your skills, pricing..ie...what you would charge per page to type something, double spaced..Single spacing would be nearly double that price. Then hit the pavement and go see businesses.

Payment terms can be 3 days or due upon receipt of completed project. Present professional appearing invoices. Get a license if you need to in your town. You can pick up payment or they can mail it. They build report with you and you gain their trust.

There are lots of people that need assistance.

Good luck to you all.

kriston   memphis, tennessee

7:16pm on Saturday, September 6th, 2008

I was going to use this program and then I googled them and found this page. I immediately exited the browser window and to my surprise they were trying to offer me the program for a discounted rate. I knew it was definitely a scam then! Thanks for this report! It didn't fall on deaf ears.

Cathy   Indiana

3:59pm on Saturday, September 6th, 2008 

After waiting a few days after I wrote you the first time, I wrote to Maryanne/Jennifer to see if I could get a refund. I wrote to them, telling them that I had an emergency that I needed the money for. They told me it would take five to seven business days for it to be credited to my bank account. I waited the allotted seven days at least, before calling my credit card compnay to see if I got the credit. Imagine my surprise when she told me that there was a credit for the $197 on my credit card statement!!! For all of you that are still trying to get your money, keep after them, and hopefully you will get it. I will never send money to anything again before I check it out!!! Thank you for this site to air our complaints.

J. Steinberg   Colorado

4:53pm on Friday, September 5th, 2008 

Oh, man. I almost fell for it before I Googled it and found this page. I thas THIS CLOSE to falling for it. Thanks, folks. $197 saved. Peace,

int   florida

12:35pm on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 

The details describing the online job is extremely misleading. it should not called data entry but marketing using google. I just asked for my money back.

Diana S.   Sheridan, IN

6:39pm on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 

I almost thought this was legit and was so close to joining, but then I saw the disclaimer button on the bottom. When you press it, the computer comes back telling you that it can't find the address, but add an "l" to the address to finish "HTML" and it will suddenly show up. This company isn't even in the United States!!! It says right on there that they are based out of Cyprus and that they are only bound by CYPRUS LAWS! Yikes! No wonder there aren't any lawsuits against them. BEWARE!! I'm sooooo glad I checked this out before clicking that mouse button!

CT   CA

11:23am on Monday, September 1st, 2008 

I did not do this becasue I thought it was a scam as soon as I heard it. Unfortunately my friend did it before I could research it. After reading the comments here I showed her and she called the 800 number listed, talked to an agent, was given a refund #. So we will see. In the meanwhile I am not going to let this go. I have contacted a local news station and plan on giving these "people" some real publicity. Many people are being scammed out of thousands of dollars and it is not wonder that 'Maryanne Kennedy' is a lifestyle many people can only dream about. Well, by the time that is done the only lifestyle I want them to see is in a 8x8 cell. Fraud, in this country is a crime, punishable by jail time. Someone has done the crime, now it is time to do the time.

annette   dunkirk, md

3:36pm on Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Wow!!! I was just at "Proven" Data Entry Sites - officialy tested data entry sites - only 3 legit data entry sites exist - TopMakeMoneySite Previews.com and TJ says that this is legitimate??? Well as I read further down google I decided to stop here. Good thing I did. 97 cons as opposed to 1 pro? Thank you for saving me my hard earned money, especially since I just lost my full time job. C'est la vie.

T Grammer   Kentucky

11:11pm on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 

It is so sad that people on the net will try anything to make a dollor on people that are trying to fine a business on the net for extra income. Some day they will pay for it.I have a home base business that i have been doing for 10 years and and i love it. Someday if i have the time i will try to put what im doing in a book and sale it on the net but i will be by the phone to help anyone that is doing what im doing.Good luck to every one that is looking for that special home base business.
TG from Ky

Sheri   michigan

1:50pm on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

It sounds like alot of people have been scammed by this offer - I almost did too. But please don't lump this business in with all other MLM's. It's amazing how one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch. I have an amazing MLM business and does work and it's people like Maryanne that give us a bad name.

Sue M   Colorado

10:05am on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 

I wish I had of checked on these people first, sounded so convincing. Three weeks ago I got my first lesson, couldn't understand any of it, wasn't easy like they said e-mailed several times, I got e-mails back from "jennifer' but with no answers to my questions, I didn't realize i had to write ads, and pay for them to be posted, I never got a phone interview, now 3 weeks later I haven't received any more info, no lessons, I went straight to my cc and they are taking care of it, but it is scary to know this co has all my info, I have learned to google first

Doyle R Nye   Logan, OH

12:19pm on Sunday, August 24th, 2008 

I to got pulled in to there marketing sys. for $197 and have not received a thing that they said I would receive. Also I have tried to go to there on line support and all I receive is "sorry this page can not be displayed" I am now tring to contact them for my money back - HAHA

Cathy   Indiana

8:59pm on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 

I wish that I had known about this website before I got involved with them. I never did get an e-mail from Maryanne Kennedy, it was always "jennifer, who works with Maryanne". I was suckered like so many of you, to send my $197 for something that I thought was going to help my income. I too, was supposed to get things in the mail, that I didn't get, and for some reason, I couldn't get the files to download so I could get the information. I e-mailed them and told them, but they said it must be something that I was doing, since all the others in the program had no trouble downloading anything. It sounded like I could get started making money in two weeks, but all I got for my money was stuff to read, that didn't make much sense at all. I did write to Jennifer/Maryanne asking for a refund, but they said for me to give them another chance, but if I would like a refund, that they would do that. I am going to challenge them again for my refund, since I have found from all the reviews that this is a bunch of crap, and not legit. I had always been told that if you sent money up front for anything, that means a red flag, and not to do it. It sounded so good, but don't they all???? From now on, I will Google everything that I think sounds interesting and find out about it. Thanks for all of your information and Good Luck to all those, like me, who are trying to retreive their money.

NP   CA

3:44pm on Thursday, August 21st, 2008 

Just a follow up post to yesterday. I checked with both the Attorney General of California and the BBB. With the BBB this company has a rating of F. Attached to the phone number 800-381-7820 is a note to advise any inquiry not to call. It is sad, because there are some elements of their program that might be helpful but what they advertise and what they send out are completely different things. The fee was posted to my cc today and I called and requested a refund. Reluctantly, it was granted and I have a confirmation number which I have supplied to my cc company. I hope this is beneficial to others out there as it was for me. My advice - look for something else - this is not what they promise.

NP   California

3:58pm on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 

I found this site just after sending in payment for the program and before it posted to my credit card. I notified the credit card company of the scam and was advised to wait and see if it posts. Then, after it posts, file a charge back complaint. In the meantime, this company keeps quite busy with responding to emails and telephone calls. Interestingly, they answer their phone "customer service". It is apparent there are several scams operating around this number. I did get a call from the company for a coaching session. I rescheduled and the agent did not call back. They did send me information regarding the program and an internet marketing savvy individulal may be able to make some extra cash using their system. There is also a listing for the Ohio BBB that is quite informative.

PK   VA

10:15am on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 

Yesterday i finally was issued what was to be my refund that is to take effect in five business days, so we'll see Bank of America proved to be of very little help just as i had read in previous comments to save time just ask for a supervisor as the customer service agents can't refund your money only the four supervisors there are more than 90 agents the agents hold time is 2 or 1 minute so not alot can be done with that restriction and the electronics report kept on the agents can't be rationalized away having held jobs i've not felt the best about but needed the check these agents are aware of the issues but will still try to resale the product to the point where i wondered if they were on commission so be ready and keep your goal in front of ya i'll let you know if my success was just lip service on friday good luck these agents do feel shame but the dollar is the dollars

Dee   PA

3:03pm on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

I am so glad that I looked into this program. I can ill afford to be hit with my second scam of the year. I did research on the last place (health insurance) and everything looked good (there was not a site like this to log complaints) So thank you everyone for providing too trusting people like me.

dab   pa

9:42pm on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

This was the worst wasted 200 dollars I have ever spent. It is a total scam. Two weeks after giving them money I still have received nothing and there is no phone number to contact them. I send emails and no response. This is a complete scam.

Reggie   Stanhope, NJ

8:42pm on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

Thank you for this wonderful website. Without these postings, I would have taken out my cc to purchase their scam training program. It would have been a headache to get my money back. I really want to get a legit work at home type job or business but with no good result.

Bill Robertson   Santa Maria, CA

4:18pm on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

When I tried to get ahold of someone to complete the enrollment I knew I was DONE IN! The company that posted the charge to my cc is a financial company that deals in periodicals and publications. So much for legitimate work. Now I have to dispute the charge to my cc. Yikes!!

T.P.   Oklahoma

2:47pm on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

I checked the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and found out they can not get a hold of them via US mail and the company has 17 complaints against them 16 of them unresolved or answered. I have some water front property I will rent for $197.00 a day in Hong Kong if anyone is interested. LOL!

I recommend avoid this company like the plague.

Cyndi Bethel   Florida

11:23am on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

The first "caution light" came on when they dropped the the price of the so-called Tuition Investment from $977 to $550 then to $197...who does that if the program was worth anything at all? Then the RED light" came when I read the testimonials and someone was thanking "Angel"
"for such a great program"....Hum-m-m...the name Angel rang a bell as in "Angel Stevens" from another scam similiar to this one. People...Please.....whatever it is....whether it sounds plausible or not...Google it!!!!! When we are looking for an extra job to bring in some extra cash..sometimes we get so desparate we want to believe some people are as good as their word. It's sad...but people prey on and count on you being in desparation! That's the kind of world we live in today. On the internet people hide behind different guises. For all we know...Angel and Maryanne could be males or a group of people running this scam. Please be very careful! Oh, one more thing...the date of the original letter (email) was postdated July 8, I received it today August 18th and it was saying, "Sorry Folks, this may be our last day....Filing Fast"! (there is a clock running like you are actually running out of time to order this)
Hint: Their last day was suppose to have been July 8th! Oh, what a tangled web we weave.........

Ladydee   District Heights, MD

7:39am on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

I would like to say PRAISE BE UNTO GOD TO YOU AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO PROVIDED THEIR COMMENTS.
Because of them, and especially because of Sue, in PA, I was able to phone these crooks and receive my money back. Without the phone number that Sue provided, I would have never gotten through! I am in the process of filing a scam report. A million thanks for your website!

Jamoshi   LA

3:17am on Monday, August 18th, 2008 

Thanks, you just saved my $197. Thanks to all of you who posted this useful information and helped me.

Byenial   New Jersey

4:25pm on Sunday, August 17th, 2008

This is to everyone that has written on this site. Don't fool around with the phone numbers you have for the business. Go directly to Yahoo Finance and look up the officers of this company and either call or FAX a nasty letter that you are going to sue them for misrepresentation of facts..........I did this with two other businesses and got my money back within 2 days........

Joe SA   Las Vegas, Nevada

2:05am on Sunday, August 17th, 2008 

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME to the creator of this program. SCAM, SCAT, SCOOT, folks! Avoid it like you would the plague. I feel so sorry for the many people who were not as cautious as they should have been when they got this email from Maryanne Kennedy. Shame on her for doing this to so many good people who are honestly trying to make ends meet.

e   ohio

12:23am on Saturday, August 16th, 2008 

OUTRAGEOUS!!! they r full of crap! wish i had seen these 1st!! will be trying to get back my $ and have already filed claim w/bbb against them! it is shameful for Maryanne Kennedy( if she's even a real person) to rip off honest people and parents who are looking for a way to spend more time w/family and still make a decent income!

David   California

7:55pm on Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 

I am now in the process of trying to dispute the charge. I called Online Data Institute's Cust Serv # and they did the same go around as many others have said. It seemed like they were telling me in one breath that they would refund my money and in the next breath would be trying to convince me to still give it a try. I finally just hung up when he kept giving me the run-around and I didn't know what would happen.

I called my CC company even before the charge had been fully processed but they said they couldn't take any action until it appeared on my account after the initial temporary authorization. I have been checking my account every day and it didn't get posted to my balance until today.

Incidentally, another person called today from the same place and said they were from the Online Data Institute which really sent me into a bad mood. I told them I had already requested that they refund my money and he said that he wasn't specifically with Online Data Institute but with DeVry (I think) and understood that I didn't want to go through with that but that he wasn't with them but was only calling on behalf of them. I finally decided to hang up because I am sure he was going to give me the same high-pressure pitch. He then called back and I didn't answer my phone and so he left a voicemail saying something like, "You know ____, I get really irritated at people who hang up on me when I am trying to give them an opportunity to learn how to set up a home business where they could be making a six-figure income every year and $10,000 a month." It was after this voicemail that I checked my CC account and found out that the charge had definitely posted and I initiated the process to try to get this charge off of my credit card. The CC company asked me if I had made an attempt to clear up the dispute with the merchant and I told them that I began that process even before the charge was changed from a temp authorization to authorized. I told the CC company that ODI made a money-back guarentee within 90 days. They told me that they will begin the process of investigation but they have to let the merchant reply. So this could take up to 30 days to resolve one way or another. If the case goes against me I will have to pay but I am not taking this lying down.

ladydee   District Heights, MD

9:35am on Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 

I too am a victim of this scam.
OnlineDataInstitute duped me out of $197.00 and I will not sit still for it. I am in the process of contacting the NCL Fraud Center to make a report. We must stop these CROOKS. Please go online to fraudorginfocontact
They have an online reporting system as well as an address in Washington, D.C.

laura   ohio

6:56pm on Monday, August 11th, 2008 

I too should have looked this up before spending the money. I am usually smarter than this, but I am in the process of getting things set up to sell my house of 23 years because my husband is leaving me. I was desperately looking for a way to make some money, since I don't make much, and I won't be able to afford to be on my own. I paid online, got the confirmation and they told me I would get a call for my "consultation" in one or two days. They didn't call. I called them. We set up the "call" for this past Sat. at 1 pm. They never called. EVER. So, I called today, and demanded my money back, she talked me into giving them "ONE MORE CHANCE" so I said, fine. She said she would mark it URGENT so that I would positively get called tonight at 7 pm. This is 8 friggin days from the time they got my money, and I'm supposed to be making money in two weeks. So, guess what? RIGHT! NO CALL AGAIN.
I just got off the phone and they were NOT happy with me. I told the 1st operator that I wanted to just get my money back, she again tried to "RESCHEDULE" my consult call. I said NO! Put whoever I need to talk to on the phone so I can get my money back! They were not happy with me, or my mouth, or my attitude, but she finally gave me to someone else, who gave me a confirmation number for the refund. She SAYS it will be back in my account within 3 to 5 business days. If its not, I WILL be calling them back. I recommend that to anyone. KEEP CALLING! Try not to get foul mouthed. I was angry without cussing them out, but believe me, it was HARD NOT TO. It's not the people answering the phone. They are trained that whatever they do when a customer calls wanting a refund, TRY AND TALK THEM OUT OF IT!! NO MATTER WHAT! That's THEIR
job. Anyway, IF I get my money back, I will let you all know. I am still needing a legit way to make money online, but I already work a full time job, and I thought that there would be someone who I could do the work for online somehow and they provided the item being sold, and so forth..... I dont know if anything exists like that. If anyone has something that REALLY works that you tried and is simple and needs no supplies or money or fees. Kinda like the old days of stuffing envelopes for a quarter each. LOL

Kris   Missouri

4:16pm on Monday, August 11th, 2008 

This is such a scam! I never received anything but a "Confirm your request" email and never received any materials from them. I called the 1-800-381-7820 number and after being badgered by a rep was finally able to talk to a supervisor who promply agreed to process my refund request but when she came back on the phone with me she told me that her system would not allow her to process the refund and she was getting a msg stating no sale transaction was found. She then provided me a refund code # and advised me she would be sending a report to the corporate office and that I should get my refund in 7-14 days. She would not provide me a phone # to call her or the cooperate office back but told me she would keep in touch with me via email.

Stevie   SC

10:18pm on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 

I only wish I had googled first!! I did receive their traning materials (Week 1) and after reviewing the materials, i found that to do anything costs you more money. I have contacted the company (1-800-381-7820) and after arguing with the rep, who kept trying to get me to try it out, she finally turned me over to a supervisor, who said I would receive a refund in 5-7 days.
Sadly, I got duped by the two males who called and now I am working with my credit card company to get these charges back. Don't waste your time.
The old saying still holds true, If it sounds too good to be true, It isn't!!!

David   California

9:36pm on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 

After reading all of the previous posts, I feel sooooo foolish for having bought this I am going to file a dispute on this transaction with my bank tomorrow. I am so glad I found this site. i should have used due dilligence and researched before I bought. Has anyone gone to the FBI's website to see if they have any information on this scam?

Tammy Roach   Perry, Fl

7:01pm on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

I have been looking for something to do with my time and make some extra money to. I home school my kids and don't work. So I have been liking on the internet and Maryanne's web site came up on my e-mail and it seemed to fit what I was looking for, but then I said to my self let me look to see if it is safe and not a scam. But of course just like so many thing out there people are not honest with you and tring to get rich at other people's cost. Thank you for being honest and helping me to see the truth about this web site.

Janna   Oklahom

4:52am on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 

I got my credit card out after reading over everything on their pretty well put together site and was like 'wait, better Google that first'. I'M SO GLAD I DID AND SO THANKFUL FOR THIS SITE AND EVERYONE THAT'S POSTED HERE!! THANK YOU!! You just saved me $197 and lots of headaches trying to get it back had I paid it. I am really skeptical but the way they have it all laid out (and unusually for me, I didn't click on any of their links...probably because it's the middle of the night and I'm way past tired but got an email so decided I'd check it out because my one and only daughter turns 1 tomorrow and although I only work part-time, I'd love to spend even that time with her around...) somehow I was beginning to wonder if there wasn't some truth/legitimacy to it all. Whew, again, glad I Googled them. What frauds. Karma's a beeotch...it'll come back to whoever starts and is involved in these sorts of things. That's consulation to me :-P

Ken   AZ

11:30pm on Monday, August 4th, 2008 

I want to thank everyone who has posted their experiences. My wife and I have been looking to do something at home to help shrink our money gap and we are so happy we didn't fall for the scam.

Carol   Ga

11:15am on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 

There is another scam out there which involves angle stevens the processathome.com. The price is the same and web site is with angel steven instead of maryanne. Please beware. The web site that promotes processathome.com is known as Review Authority.org. I'm sure there is more if I keep looking.

Tara   ga

9:54am on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

When I googled her I found another website Cash1234 or something to that nature. Make $4000 a week. It has the same pictures on it like this one. CRAZY

Tara   Ga

9:48am on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

I have to admit their selling scheme and website are good. I was going to leave the site after reading this and a live chat popped up. I told them they were a scam. It was auto generated b/c it would take key words to have something to say. This is a joke. I am sorry for those having a hard time getting their money. I never trust these sort of things.

Barbara   Chicago

1:54am on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 

I've received e-mails from these morons for several months, so I decided to read their information thoroughly - several things crossed my mind as I read: 1.)If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 2.)Money up front?? I don't think so! 3.)Strange typos all over the testimonials and the pitch. Sloppy way to run a business, huh? I called our State's Attorneys' office and The Better Business Bureau to make them aware of these worms - perhaps we will see a Class Action law suit in the near future? Another saying I am reminded of: "What goes around comes around.

CJ   Tucson, AZ

6:19pm on Friday, August 1st, 2008 

They are a HUGE SCAM! Please, before you consider any web-site as legit or not, click on the links at the bottom of their page, if they lead you nowhere, it is a scam. Also, on the payment page, none of the links work. The "secure" tabs at the bottom of their pages are just images. If they were legit web secure companies, they would link you to their certificates. Thank You for posting about this scam of a company.

Bobby   neverland

1:15pm on Friday, August 1st, 2008 

hey i just got off phone with these people and it is a scam.so i scam them back and got my 197 plus another 197 cause i told them that they charge me twice.and so they can put that in their pipe and smoke it.for all the headache they cause me.

Janet   MI

11:08am on Friday, August 1st, 2008 

I did a reverse look up on the address and it belongs to a UPS store. Called the number and it is indeed a UPS store.

Shawndel   Pasadena, CA

8:17pm on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 

Did anyone else notice that at least three of the testimonials on the side bar included the name "Angel"??? I assume this is possibly referring to Angel Stevens...don't know for sure but seems possible

Melissa   Tempe,AZ

7:24pm on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 

This is a scam, I just spent the morning freaking out trying to get my money back. The only contact information available on the website is her e-mail address. So after some serious searching I finally got their customer service number and it is 1-800-381-7820. so finally I got my money back. while i'm on the phone speaking to the rep I tell her i want my money back. She asks me if I would like to know how this program could benefit me, I tell her no I just want my money back and she starts talking about it anyways. Finally I had to cut her off mid sentence and tell her "I can't afford it right now and it's something i might consider later on". So finally she shut up and processed the return. This was a real lesson learned on my part don't make the same mistake, and if you already did I hope the phone number helps you.

T. Udo   New York

1:05pm on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 

The picture of "Fortune" magazine, with a caption that does not actually claim that there is anything in the magazine about them, and the Oprah quote that has nothing to do with them tipped me off. I knew for sure it was a scam when I clicked on Google and windows popped up attempting to stop me. These people should be dragged out into the street and shot.

Lisa   Mine Hill, Nj

12:46pm on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 

Im glad a friend told me to google this site OnlineDataInstitute.com and this MaryAnne Kennedy woman what a scam and I was at wits end trying to think of what I can do from home boy was this site all wrong. glad I didnt do it. In order to make any real money now a days you need to get your ass out there in the work force and get a job. Let's face it the people that scam this shit have a ton of money and a lot of time on there hands... My question for Maryanne Kennedy is what kind of job can I do at home making what you make?????

Aaron   VA

9:54pm on Monday, July 28th, 2008 

What a load of crap. They wanted me to float $6,000 on a credit card and then do balance transfer so there was no money out of my pocket. What are they thinking. After a long talk and with several people they became hostile when I told them I wanted to just the minimum for some extra money and not looking to be the next millionaire. Don't make the same mistake I did. If you would like to call them there number is 435-773-9445

Katrina   Arizona

12:35am on Sunday, July 27th, 2008

I am in dire need of a second part-time job, I already work full-time but me and my husband's credit is not really good and we really want to purchase a home. I was born a skeptical person so I googled this Maryanne character and I just want to thank you for preventing me from doing something dreadful. It just amazes me that there are so many internet (work from home) scams out there that I think it just may be better to take a second job at a grocery store or something. Once again thank you so much for providing this website.

Jerry Williams   sacramento,california

8:30pm on Thursday, July 24th, 2008 

I have just recently paid for this program and i am having so many problems trying to get anywhere,there sending me e-mails i can't do nothing with,tried contact them by phone have recording saying they are experiencing difficulties and to call back in 36 hrs,and a guy called me today to see if i had any questions he is the one who sent the e-mail,someone is suppose to call me in a couple of days don't think i ain't asking for my money back. thanks for letting me know about this,if anybody out here can help me with more information could you please contact me I would really like someone who has gone through this

Leslie   Texas

9:09am on Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Always do some checking around before accepting any offer. I got an email about this company. I want that freedom to work from home and have more time with my son, go back to school, pursue hobbies. I'm so relieved that I Googled Maryanne's name to check her out before paying $197. Thank you.

Barry W. Macomber   Elmira, NY

10:02pm on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 

I just checked again and they now have a disclaimer. They are located in Cyprus. This is what they say: "The seller is located in Nicosia, Cyprus and by doing business with us you agree that this offering is made from Nicosia, Cyprus, and shall be governed by the laws of Cyprus." Who knows the laws in Cyprus? I certainly don't.

Sites like this thru Google are sooooooo helpful.

Darlene   Texas

8:56am on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 

After, I gave all my credit card information, I got a BLANK PAGE, THEN A MESSAGE TELLING ME, THE WEBSITE HAD EXPIRED.

I immediately called my credit card company, and told them, I did not want this charge to go through or paid on my Credit card. They told me they would dispute it for me, and to call them back in two days. Which I intend to do.

FuBru   Washington

1:31am on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 

I got an e-mail today promoting this "company" and I thought it was to good to be true. It was good that I found this website.

marquita   Location unknown

8:59pm on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 

I call in no one answer they took 197.oo dollar i will call my bank for fraud and i will get my money

DMarie   South Dakota

5:51pm on Monday, July 21st, 2008 

I was doing research today on this company. I think it is all a scam. I even googled "Maryanne Kennedy", even the one spelled "Marianne Kennedy" at the top of the email. I could not find anyone matching her. I do not think this person exists. Did anyone else catch the typo of the name?

imaguest   Atlantat

4:46am on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 

3 month guarantee??? Your credit card only allows for 60 day charge back rights!! GOTCHA!!!! Just do a charge back/dispute with your credit card before the 60 days are up!!......

Linda McIntosh   Canton, OH

1:59pm on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 

I too have been trying to get a refund and one of Maryanne's associates sent me an e-mail stating that Maryanne was fine tuning the program and that the book and disks would be sent to me shortly. I have been waiting since May 13, 2008 for this information. My computer that I saved all the information on with her e-mail address was fried, therefore, I have no way of contacting her again. Please, if you have her e-mail address, you may contact me here.

Linda D   Orlando, FL

10:02am on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 

My husband forwarded their email to me because he knows I want to work from home. The website is very well constructed; almost had me convinced but I decided to check on their claim that they are getting so much attention through Fortune Magazine. One thing lead to another and here I am reading all these 'lovely' stories about Maryanne and her 'wonderful' easy money scam!

I thank you. My husband thanks you.

It is true that many companies are outsourcing so we need a way to find them. Someone out there should start a legitimate website. Take care.

Mommy   Location unknown

8:26am on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 

i'm trying to get refund. wish me luck. i learn from this lesson. aparently, it's impossible to work from home and earn a good income.

Jackie   Texas

11:57am on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

I usually check things out first.However I was and still am desperate to find work at home via internet.Not only do I need a job beccause I'm out of work right now,but I paid 197. So I began receiving emails like 2 one day another the next.However I was saving everything..and still do have it all in a folder saved on my computer.However I went back to the folder today and can't find the "modules" a*k*a training links any more.Strange I know,being that I saved it in a folder.I proceeded to go back to my invoice and requested a refund.I'll come back and tell you all how that come out...stay tuned... P S if anyone has discovered legitimate internet jobs post them.

REMEMBER I POSTED THIS??? Well listen up...I DID GET MY REFUND!!!! I'm not lying.The day I posted this was also the day I did what I had to do...I did get my 197.

Steve   WI

9:48am on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 

I was immediately skeptical of the e-mail, but clicked through to their website. Of course it's a scam and too good to be true, but the website it well done. When I tried to exit, a popup chat window appeared with "Alexis". I copied our little session, and present it for your amusement and/or edification:

Alexis Says: Hey Wait! There's now just 2 positions still available (Estimated To Sell Out In 4 Minutes!) So order now and you will also receive a FREE Consultation with a Data Entry Advisor worth $150. To take advantage of this One-Time special offer just CLICK HERE

Alexis Says: And with our 90 day Money Back Guarantee, you can purchase with confidence. If you are not happy with the program for any reason, we will give you a full refund... No Questions Asked!

Alexis Says: When you are ready just type 'hi' below to let me know that you're there...

Alexis Says: All you have to do is process simple rebates from your computer at home and you will be paid commission, the more you process the more money you make its that easy. CLICK HERE

Alexis Says: Only the last 10 positions get this awesome FREE Consultation with a Data Entry Advisor. They will advise you exactly how to make the most money processing rebates from home

Alexis Says: Okay, I'll be moving on now... Last chance... Just type 'hi' to chat with me today. Or to grab one of the last 2 remaining places plus your FREE consultation with a success advisor just CLICK HERE

You: hi

Alexis Says: Hi thanks for chatting with me today. We only have 2 places left now so you must be quick in order to grab one of these remaining positions. CLICK HERE

Alexis Says: With Online Data Institute you can actually generate the income you want for yourself. The more rebates you process, the more money you will make.

Alexis Says: And the best part is if you sign up now I can offer you the chance to talk with one of our Data Entry Advisors worth $150 for FREE just CLICK HERE

You: you're a bot... sigh

Alexis Says: I am a live virtual agent :)

Alexis Says: So do you want to take advantage of this great limited time offer?

You: perhaps

You: i don't appreciate the high pressure though

Alexis Says: If you complete 10 rebates a day @ $15 per rebate thats an amazing $54,750 per year!

Alexis Says: And thats doing just 10 a day! To start processing rebates now, and get a free consultion with one of our Data Entry Advisors just CLICK HERE

You: i can easily do 10 times that number

Alexis Says: You don't need to every worry about handling products, doing customer support, or making phone calls.

Alexis Says: The companies you will be working with will do all of that for you. You will earn commissions as high as 75% while the companies handle all the hard stuff.

You: it's all too good to be true

Alexis Says: As with anything, you will not become a millionaire overnight, it takes time and effort. But this program will give you everything you need to get started making money online.

You: i want to discuss this with my girlfriend first... but i'm definitely interested

Alexis Says: I really would hate to see you leave without at least trying the package.

Alexis Says: CLICK HERE if you're still interested.

You: prove to me you're not a bot

Alexis Says: I am a live virtual agent :)

Alexis Says: So do you want to take advantage of this great limited time offer?

You: bot bot bot

Alexis Says: I am a live virtual agent :)

You: hehehe

Alexis Says: This legitimate home business opportunity has people just like you are seeing great results with every single day.

You: you're a program

Alexis Says: When you join Online Data Institute we will bring you the most up to date opportunities to fill out new rebates, try new products and participate in forcus groups and get paid.

You: pretty slick but no one types that quickly

Alexis Says: OK I understand that you might be a little hesitant because there's a chance that you've been lied to before, but hear me out...

Alexis Says: I promise you that if you follow our instructions 100%, and do not make money, we will refund your purchase right then and there! Because we're so confident in our system, we have made a 100 satisfaction money-back guarantee. But only if you CLICK HERE to receive your FREE consultation with a success advisor, usually worth $150.00.

You: so you charge money to talk to "success advisors"? WTF?!

Alexis Says: We offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee. That's how sure we are that Online Data Institute will work for you.

Alexis Says: So what have you got to lose? To receive your additional bonus on top of the already reduced price CLICK HERE

You: and where can i go to see evidence of the refunds?

Alexis Says: It's quite simple actually... If you aren't 100% satisfied with Online Data Institute, simply contact us and we'll send you a prompt refund! And, we'll even let you keep your membership and all the bonuses included!

You: give me names and phone numbers of some of your success stories

Alexis Says: You don't need to every worry about handling products, doing customer support, or making phone calls.

You: you're repeating yourself

Alexis Says: We offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee. That's how sure we are that Online Data Institute will work for you.

Alexis Says: So what have you got to lose? To receive your additional bonus on top of the already reduced price CLICK HERE

You: i'll try again tomorrow... good night Alexis

Alexis Says: Ok but remember this is a limited time offer which is only available Today through this chat. To take advantage of this before its too late just CLICK HERE

You: there you go with your pressure tactics... a good company will make the same offer tomorrow

Alexis Says: This offer may not be available tomorrow.

You: "may"?

Alexis Says: This legitimate home business opportunity has people just like you are seeing great results with every single day.
... read more »

Craig   Florida

9:36pm on Monday, July 14th, 2008 

THANK YOU GOOGLE!!! I figured this was a scam but I hit the "contact us" section and asked directly if this was a scam. I, too, have been bamboozled before with MLM's and such crap and I will not now even respond to their response (if they send one at all). If anyone DOES know of legitimate opportunities to work online please let me know. Thanks.

JD   Jackson, MS

2:49pm on Monday, July 14th, 2008 

OH MY GOD. I just got off the phone with these idiots after discovering this website. I'm a guy, and I couldn't stop myself from crying about five tears. I was highly pissed! How could I have been so damn stupid. Well after discovering the number on here, I called immediately. (mind you that the little virtual agent said there was no number and no number was posted on the website) When I got through, which didn't take long. I was fussed at by this b**** who demanded me to tell her why I wanted a refund. "I didn't receive a confirmation email and I just didn't feel right about this." The phone call lasted for 20 min. She was rude to the utmost degree. After talking to the supervisor she said she would issue me a refund after trying to dissuade me.
THIS IS A SCAM MY FRIENDS...DON'T FUCKING BELIEVE IT!

Jackie   Texas

5:20pm on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 

I usually check things out first.However I was and still am desperate to find work at home via internet.Not only do I need a job beccause I'm out of work right now,but I paid 197. So I began receiving emails like 2 one day another the next.However I was saving everything..and still do have it all in a folder saved on my computer.However I went back to the folder today and can't find the "modules" a*k*a training links any more.Strange I know,being that I saved it in a folder.I proceeded to go back to my invoice and requested a refund.I'll come back and tell you all how that come out...stay tuned... P S if anyone has discovered legitimate internet jobs post them.

CMS   NC

1:45pm on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 

Wow this is insane. Looks like I am not the only smart person to do my homework before getting scammed. I noticed the same thing when I clicked on their disclaimers- nothing comes up for you to read.
I think all the people on this site should start our own company and get rid of evil people like that woman Maryanne Kennedy. how long is this going to go on?? she is probably making $197 every 5 minutes. Meanwhile us honest americans are just trying to live honest lives by working hard the old fashioned way!!! shame on her.

Mary   Chsapeake

8:53am on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 

I was getting excited about the program as I need to supplement my income for 4 years. Thought partime would be great. I had a bad feeling when I clicked on the disclaimer, privacy policy, contact us etc. at the bottom of the page and there was nothing to read. I am so glad I googled "online data institute". I immediately decided it was too good to be true. Thank you "Reviewopedia.com" so I could compare notes.

SVS   Rancho Cucamonga

12:59pm on Friday, July 11th, 2008 

I almost believed what I read in their website. Thank God I always googled to everything that is sounds "too good to be true." I listen to my husband's advise and saved $197. Next time if you find something like this, always do research before making any decision.

Theresa S.   Iowa City, Iowa

3:31am on Friday, July 11th, 2008 

I thought it sounded to good to be true. Maryanne Kennedy makes it sound so wonderful. But before I decided to part with any money, I tried to contact them, but it won't let you do that. Interesting that any of the links to the words below come up as "website not available".
"Contact Us"
"Warranties, Disclaimers & Legal Rights "Earnings Disclaimer ", "Terms of Service" and "Privacy Policy"
How's that policy, service and disclaimer for you. Sounds like nothing other than fraud and greed and not very American. They should make them remove the website before anyone else falls victim to this. Why do people have to do things like this. It makes the words trust and America a sad reminder that there are really, cruel people in this world who would take advantage of anyone who is trying to better their life and the lives of their famiies. They should be ashamed and held accountable for their fraudulent behavior and this website needs to be removed before anyone else falls victim to the lies and deceit. I wonder how people like Maryanne Kennedy get out of bed in the morning and looks in the mirror or into the faces of their own family. I pray that they have no children.
Well that's just one woman, one mother, one wife, and one American's opinion.
Thanks for listening.......
Theresa

John   California

12:44am on Friday, July 11th, 2008 

I wanted to thank whoever started this web site. My wife had me convinced that she must try this data entry job. I even gave her my credit card. As I reaserched this company I yelled up to her not to do it and had her read these posts! Thank you so much you saved me $197.00 and a bunch of heartache. Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!