Box Monthly? Scam?

[morre22]

I finally had to send a dispute to paypal and open a case. I haven't gotten my 'box', a tracking number, a refund, and I haven't gotten a response from my questions either.  

 

[LunaFaerie79]

Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I finally had to send a dispute to paypal and open a case. I haven't gotten my 'box', a tracking number, a refund, and I haven't gotten a response from my questions either.  

I am sorry to hear that and also sad because yesterday I was informed of two other women who still have not gotten a refund and have had no answers back from emails asking for refunds from box monthly/lori peters. Seems the claim that she has refunded everyone their funds is coming up short so far. I hope you get your money back.

 

[morre22]

Originally Posted by LunaFaerie79 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am sorry to hear that and also sad because yesterday I was informed of two other women who still have not gotten a refund and have had no answers back from emails asking for refunds from box monthly/lori peters. Seems the claim that she has refunded everyone their funds is coming up short so far. I hope you get your money back.

Yeah, I had a feeling that when she supposedly said that she had refunded everyone that she was lying. It's not that I care about $15 all too much, it's the fact that she is a liar. I don't like being lied to or scammed. Wow other girls haven't gotten anything either? I thought I was the only one.. I finally did a blog post about her on my blog, I guess she is also doing a monthly dog box now.

 

[morre22]

I did a blog post on what was going on and a Jesse's Girl representative commented on it saying that they did not approve their products to be put in the box and are surprised to hear that one of their products was featured in it.

 

[zadidoll]

That's what I thought.

 

[ladygrey]

Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I did a blog post on what was going on and a Jesse's Girl representative commented on it saying that they did not approve their products to be put in the box and are surprised to hear that one of their products was featured in it.

Welp...can't say I'm super duper surprised.

Does anyone know what kind of trouble she can get into with these companies that didn't agree to participate/were never approached?

 

[Boxmonthly]

Everyone who didn't receive a box is being refunded.  I was only able to do a few at a time and then Paypal stopped the process and I had to pick it up the next day.

As far as Nutty Kitty that was a mistake by Paypal.  I did not put that the company was nuttykitty.  I added a few items to the box because I was trying to please people and give them more for their money.  Never heard of it being an issue before this panel. 

As far as Huffington post writing.  AOL bought and now owns Huffington Post.

Also the contents of the boxes is supposed to be a surprise.  

Many of you who are going on other websites about Boxmonthly have never even received any products and I really feel you are just doing this to bring attention to your own websites, since none of it was an anonymous tip.

I believe if I would have sent everything in nice boxes this would not have become a calamity.  I made a mistake using priority boxes, but did not realize that would be such a problem. I thought it would just get everything there quickly.

Also not one person has given me a legitimate product review as Pureology is requesting testimonials.  That is the trade off of buyers getting valuable products for a nominal fee.  

As many of you "review" products I would appreciate reviews of products not the way the box was shipped, which you have already made me aware of.

I do have a New York state business license.  

 

[zadidoll]

I'm not sure if she can. The companies can issue cease and desist of using their products and from there they can sue her if she doesn't comply.

 

[morre22]

Originally Posted by ladygrey /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Welp...can't say I'm super duper surprised.

Does anyone know what kind of trouble she can get into with these companies that didn't agree to participate/were never approached?

I honestly have no idea what kind of trouble that they can get into..

LOL I absolutely love your blog name!!

 

[morre22]

Originally Posted by Boxmonthly /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Everyone who didn't receive a box is being refunded.  I was only able to do a few at a time and then Paypal stopped the process and I had to pick it up the next day.

As far as Nutty Kitty that was a mistake by Paypal.  I did not put that the company was nuttykitty.  I added a few items to the box because I was trying to please people and give them more for their money.  Never heard of it being an issue before this panel. 

As far as Huffington post writing.  AOL bought and now owns Huffington Post.

Also the contents of the boxes is supposed to be a surprise.  

Many of you who are going on other websites about Boxmonthly have never even received any products and I really feel you are just doing this to bring attention to your own websites, since none of it was an anonymous tip.

I believe if I would have sent everything in nice boxes this would not have become a calamity.  I made a mistake using priority boxes, but did not realize that would be such a problem. I thought it would just get everything there quickly.

Also not one person has given me a legitimate product review as Pureology is requesting testimonials.  That is the trade off of buyers getting valuable products for a nominal fee.  

As many of you "review" products I would appreciate reviews of products not the way the box was shipped, which you have already made me aware of.

I do have a New York state business license.  

I'm not trying to bring attention to my website by making a blog about your subscription; I PAID for a box that I never received so I reviewed what happened to me to bring light to others on what kind of business you were running. I cannot review products that I did not get.

 

[LunaFaerie79]

[SIZE=medium]Boxmonthly wrote: [/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]“As far as Huffington post writing.  AOL bought and now owns Huffington Post.â€[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]And? What is your point in that? I already know who OWNS it and I also know I did research trying to find any articles written by you. None exist. I researched the NY Post, Huffington Post, New York Daily, etc… Nada came up for you. So instead of telling us who owns Huffington Post why can’t you post links to your material? Maybe because it simply doesn’t exist? [/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]Boxmonthly wrote :[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]“I do have a New York state business license.â€[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]Okay….and I own a unicorn and a pirate ship. I called and spoke with a lovely lady AFTER I searched for your Business License on the NYS gov. website-[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]Here is the link the New York State License search [/SIZE][SIZE=medium]http://appext9.dos.ny.gov/lcns_public/lic_name_search_frm[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]She informed me that no business licenses are registered to Nutty Kitty, BoxMonthly or Lori Peters. I contacted the consumer complaint line who yet again informed me that no such licenses exist and I was informed I should call the Attorney Generals Internet Bureau and file a complaint…which I have now done. I was informed that when they received the complaint that it will take about two to three weeks to research the company and find out if it is a licensed business or not.  So, either the state of New York is wrong and is missing your business license or you aren’t telling the truth.  Which should we believe? [/SIZE]

 

[LunaFaerie79]

[SIZE=medium]Boxmonthly wrote :[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]“I do have a New York state business license.â€[/SIZE]

[SIZE=medium]Unless you are telling me you are calling a Notary license a Business License. Which I am sure you know is wrong. Because the only thing that even comes up is a Lori Peterson with a Notary License (which is a public record in case you were not aware).  [/SIZE]

 

[Nancy Thigpin]

Unfortunately, I found out about this post after I subscribed to Boxmonthly.  I received a box.  Here is a picture of what I received.  This does not include 6+beauty items as promised on her Facebook page.  Her Facebook page is back up, but there is no longer any evidence on her blog or website showing she has/had subscriptions for sale or where she promised things that would be in the box.  I am currently having paypal review my request for a refund as Ms. Peters has refused to refund me.  She requested I send the items back which I'm more than happy to do, IF she provides the return shipping.  Her website never stated returns would be at the buyers expense.  How is it fair she send a sub par product out and then I spend more money to ship it back?  I hardly see how that is fair.  

In my opinion, whether this is a scam or not, if Ms. Peters was trying to put together a subscription service she must know there will be trial and error period.  However, to send out items in boxes that are unsealed, items shoved into the box (some of my items were wadded up), advertising things that will be in the box but aren't (which may be due to the unsealed box), stating a value and then not delivering something even close, is a whole different ball game and she had to expect we'd be asking for our money back.  The way to make a business last is not to villianize those asking for their money back, but to be apologetic and deliver on your promises.  Word of mouth these days can make or break your business and I for one will be telling all of my friends and family as well as anyone who can hear, STEAR CLEAR OF BOXMONTHLY!

 

[morre22]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Box-Monthly/318332888244096

Is this box going to be continued to stay open? How can you keep your business open with not even sending out boxes? Or at least sending out only a select few..

 

[Beautymomma]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Box-Monthly/318332888244096 Is this box going to be continued to stay open? How can you keep your business open with not even sending out boxes? Or at least sending out only a select few..

Wow just found it. Can't believe she is still trying to sell boxes & scam people out of their money. SMH /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Beautymomma]

Everyone who didn't receive a box is being refunded.  I was only able to do a few at a time and then Paypal stopped the process and I had to pick it up the next Many of you who are going on other websites about Boxmonthly have never even received any products and I really feel you are just doing this to bring attention to your own websites, since none of it was an anonymous tip. Also not one person has given me a legitimate product review as Pureology is requesting testimonials.  That is the trade off of buyers getting valuable products for a nominal fee.   As many of you "review" products I would appreciate reviews of products not the way the box was shipped, which you have already made me aware of.

first of all EVERYONE should get their money back! YOU SHOULD NOT MAKE A PROFIT OF THIS SCAM!!!! Second of all You are correct I never received a box. That is because YOU BLOCKED me from your fb page when I asked questions about why you where using another company's box & why it said you won an award for best subscription box in 2012. So then I started my blog on your box and how fishy it was to have comments deleted on a "company's" facebook page and then be blocked after commenting so much. I also wrote about how your other "websites" we're just word press instead of an actual web pages and how that was strange for a sample box subscription. Then I found this post about the same thing after I found the first person who received a very poorly put together box and found more poorly put together boxes and I just kept my blog up to date with the situation. I didn't do it to bring people to my blog what do I gain from that? I don't make money on my blog so what's to gain me seeing the views? PLEASE I have a LIFE I don't need any attention and it's MY blog I CAN WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING I WANT whether it's a company I have used before or not. I seen red flags from the door and people should know it not be blind to it because you delete comments and questions. Third of all What do you mean by anonymous tip? What you didn't want people to know its you? Well from all I've seen you've been trying to get attention so here it is Lori Peters when people google you they find everything out so of you wanted privacy you shouldn't make so many public accounts. And lastly I believe most people threw out their products because they weren't sure where they came from since you had such shady business practices!!

 

[Beautymomma]

Poo I made mistakes in my post because I was angry. Lol I'm sorry but this situation really makes me mad because its so wrong to do this to people to make a quick buck and to keep any money from anyone is just not right at all!

 

[sky595]

Originally Posted by Boxmonthly /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Also not one person has given me a legitimate product review as Pureology is requesting testimonials.  That is the trade off of buyers getting valuable products for a nominal fee.  

You're kidding, right? You have PAYING customers who received either low quality boxes or none at all, without a refund. You've already been called out by a LAWYER on this board who is actively investigating your illegal practices. You played pity party, and I took the time to write you some very honest, non-critical feedback (which was foolish, in retrospect, so shame on me for giving you the benefit of the doubt). And you still...STILL...come on here to accuse your own customers and ASK FOR PRODUCT REVIEWS.

No one agreed to write you reviews in exchange for being a subscriber. I can't think of one subscription that makes that a requirement. Additionally (and its almost laughable that I'm saying this because of all the sketchiness behind this "company"), no one has any incentive to do so. Furthermore, I'm SURE without even having to ask that you gave no one any instruction on where to post testimonials, nor did you ask their permission to use their testimonials for your own gain. Who knows at this point if it really even is Pureology that was sent out in those bottles?! Look around these boards--counterfeit beauty products are everywhere.

As I said before, don't lie. You're making things messier and messier, and doing so in a public forum. Just refund these ladies and HOPE that you don't get fined/sued by the state for what you've done.

 

[nelliebelle1197]

It doesn't really help this woman out to post all this crazy stuff. Seriously, Lori, you do not acquit yourself with your words, not a position in which a "writer" should find herself.

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by Nancy Thigpin /img/forum/go_quote.gif

She requested I send the items back which I'm more than happy to do, IF she provides the return shipping. 

I do believe that under FEDERAL LAW if she wants the products back she must pay for shipping.

My advice to those who were ripped off:

1. File a complaint with the NY State Attorney General's Office.
2. File a complaint with the NY Better Business Bureau.
   
3. File a complaint with the FTC.
   
4. File a complaint with Paypal.

You can also file a complaint against her - if she has a business license - with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (she's required to have a business license within NYC from NYC since she lives in NYC) as well as the NY State Department of Business License (she's required to have a state license as well which is NOT the same as a city license).

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/law/law.shtml Consumer Protection LawThe City’s Consumer Protection Law prohibits unfair trade practices when dealing in consumer goods or services – such as false advertising, phony sales, and special offers with hidden conditions. The law also lays out proper behavior in the collection of consumer debts.

http://72.0.151.116/nyc/ -- NYC laws.