Video Computer Store (Allegedly Unethical Firms)

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Attorney General Fraud Lawsuit Attorney General Fraud Lawsuit: AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store related business 'Direct 2 U' operated by George Capell. (Video Computer Store) http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=7A7D443C-BE65-47F2-A74828FF78087AE4 Philly Burbs: Business Officials Indicted Philly Burbs: Business Officials Indicted: News article detailing federal indictment August 8, 2003. President and CFO facing wire, mail fraud and money laundering charges. (Video Computer Store) http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/113-08082003-138393.html The Complaint Station: VCstore The Complaint Station: VCstore: Possibly the largest message board for VCstore complaints and information. Archive section on this site spans thousands of posts. (Video Computer Store) http://www.thecomplaintstation.com/cgi-bin/frames.cgi?topic634 Troubleshooter.Com - Video Computer Store Finally Gets Punished Troubleshooter.Com - Video Computer Store Finally Gets Punished: We gathered information from many victims and we are happy to see that the Pennsylvania Attorney General took action to punish this company and its owner. (Video Computer Store) http://www.troubleshooter.com/cf_misc/Columns/ColumnDetails.cfm?ColumnID=473 Philadelphia Business Journal Philadelphia Business Journal: News story: "Computer seller indicted in fraud case - 2003-08-07." Capell charged with 27 counts of wire fraud, eight counts of mail fraud and seven counts of money laundering. (Video Computer Store) http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2003/08/04/daily37.html Video Computer Store Equals Rip-Off Video Computer Store Equals Rip-Off: Personal page devoted to warning consumers. (Video Computer Store) http://members.aol.com/schubba666/ PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems, Inc. PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems, Inc.: Upset consumer details VCstore manager Sue Bell change to order and overall missrepresentation by CPSI. (Video Computer Store) http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLettersList/0,2941,101297-5-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc,00.html PlanetFeedback: Video Computer Store PlanetFeedback: Video Computer Store: Feedback from many angry consumers. (Video Computer Store) http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLettersList/0,2941,100247-55-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc,00.html Philadelphia Business Journal: Computer Reseller Files Bankruptcy Philadelphia Business Journal: Computer Reseller Files Bankruptcy: News story detailing bankruptcy information of George L. Capell and Video Computer Store. Staff writer asks, where did the money go? (Video Computer Store) http://philadelphia.bcentral.com/philadelphia/stories/2001/04/30/story1.html Attorney General Pennsylvania Press Office Attorney General Pennsylvania Press Office: AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store; seeks restitution, civil penalties and permanent ban on fraudulent conduct. Also includes a phone number for consumers who wish to file a complaint in the case. (Video Computer Store) http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=3286A3E0-1ED9-11D5-8E020060972D2515 Consumer Affairs: Video Computer Store Consumer Affairs: Video Computer Store: Consumer complaints for VCStore, otherwise known as Computer Personalities. (Video Computer Store) http://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/personality.htm Complaints.com: Complaint of the Day Complaints.com: Complaint of the Day: One persons account of their business with VC Store, Computer Personalities Systems Inc. (Video Computer Store) http://www.complaints.com/complaintofthedayJanuary92001.2.htm Action Editor: Video Computer Store Action Editor: Video Computer Store: Smart Computing consumer advocate columnist helps resolve three consumers' problems with VC Store. (Video Computer Store) http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2F2000%2Fs1105%2F38s05%2F38s05%2Easp FTC v. George L. Capell - Computer Personalities Systems Inc. FTC v. George L. Capell - Computer Personalities Systems Inc.: Among other charges, Commission alleged seller misrepresented the availability of rebates for VCstore. (Video Computer Store) http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/11/cpsi.htm AttorneyGeneral.Gov AttorneyGeneral.Gov: Video Computer Store update from the Public Protection Division - Bureau of Consumer Protection. (Video Computer Store) http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ppd/bcp/video_comp_store.cfm PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems Inc. PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems Inc.: Feedback from consumer in Florida concerning her dealings with the Video Computer Store. (Video Computer Store) http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLetters/viewLetter/0,2936,166094-5-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc-37012-0,00.html United States Of America V. George Capell Patrick Buttery United States Of America V. George Capell Patrick Buttery: Grand Jury Indictment. Wire fraud 27 counts, Mail fraud 8 counts, Money laundering 7 counts. PDF (Video Computer Store) http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae/Documents/capell%20indictment.pdf Philly Burbs: Computer Store To Pay $1.2 Million In Restitution. Philly Burbs: Computer Store To Pay $1.2 Million In Restitution.: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Diane Weiss in Philadelphia, ends several lawsuits filed by the state attorney general against Computer Personalities Systems Inc., of Pipersville, which did business as Video Computer Store; Direct 2 U Network Inc.; and the presiden (Video Computer Store) http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/103-06112003-105784.html NEPA News NEPA News: News story: "Feds charge Pa. infomercial pitchman with fraud" (Video Computer Store) http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9977589&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6 Design Community Design Community: Messages from dozens of unhappy VCstore customers. (Video Computer Store) http://www.designcommunity.com/e-design/notes/146.html United States Attorney's Office United States Attorney's Office: News release: "Infomercial 'star' charged with defrauding thousands in computer sale scam. " Indictment alleges more than $30,000,000 in losses to consumers, financial institutions and suppliers. (Video Computer Store)[PDF] http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae/Documents/capell%20press.pdf KDKA: Video Computer Store Refunds Coming KDKA: Video Computer Store Refunds Coming: If you ordered products from a company called the Video Computer Store -- but never got what you paid for, you could be getting some money back. (Video Computer Store) http://kdka.com/local/local_story_164154346.html Attorney General Mike Fisher Press Office Attorney General Mike Fisher Press Office: News release announcing settlement for 6,800 Nationwide consumers. Defendant Capell "forever barred from owning a business in Pennsylvania that solicits orders from consumers... " (Video Computer Store) http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=B7B5DCD1-F6E0-EFE8-E4E2E7EEEFA19169 Austin American-Statesman: Pa. Infomercial Pitchman Faces Charges Austin American-Statesman: Pa. Infomercial Pitchman Faces Charges: News story detailing Federal Grand Jury's indictment of TV infomerical host on 27 counts of wire fraud, 8 counts of mail fraud and 7 counts of money laundering. (Video Computer Store) http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/ap/ap_story.html/Financial/AP.V1397.AP-Infomercial-Fra.html