Anonymous
map-marker Scottsdale, Arizona

Pushed me for $ to sell my car i mentioned the reveiws were bad ad poof they were gone

on phone claiming to be able to sell my car and i was looking up reviews and when i commented on the bad reviews poof they were gone ! bad business

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

TRADER NET got my money and got lost.

Trader Net is a scam. I was selling my 2005 Toyota Corolla when I got a call from Trader Net saying they would sell my car in 2 weeks for money than I was asking for the price of 199.00 dollars.

Because I was trying for 9 months to get it sold I signed up with Trader Net. BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER!! Trader net lied to me and ripped me off. I was told that if my car didn't sell I would receive my money back in full, another lie Trader Net told.

Their so called customer service department said that because my ad was already built and they had begun advertising that I couldn't receive my money back in full. Trader Net is full of ***!!

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Automotive USA FRAUD

My vehicle isn't sold thank you Automotive USA. All this company did was lie to me I was told my vehicle would be sold in 2 weeks, well 2 weeks pasted and car was sitting.

They kept trying to lower my asking price I could have done that myself. The reps there are very unprofessional. I bet they run their business out of a house. When I go on their site I can never find my car I don't even think they built me an ad, they have my 299.00 dollars and could care less if my car never sold.

I want Automotive USA to show me where my vehicle is being advertised get it sold or refund my money. That was 299.00 I didn't have but the rep made their program sound so good and actually had me believing it was going to work.

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Guest

Why would you pay someone $299 to sell your car. Have you not heard of Craigs List, Ebay, Ebay Classified, Backpage. Barnum was right that there is a sucker born every minute!

Guest

A turd(or car) is only worth so much no matter where its sold...

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Anonymous
map-marker Manhattan Beach, California

If called by this company hang up

Thank you Trader net for calling me and telling me what all you would do to get my car sold collected 399.00 dollars from me. My car still isn't sold every time I try to call the employee that originally contacted me I get the run around.

I was also told I would receive my money back DIDN'T HAPPEN. This company is full of fraud and lies. All I want is my money back the hits they said I would get oh I've been getting them and that's from me locally advertising my own vehicle.

I've had numerous interested buyers I was told to pass the buyers over to them and they would take care of it NOTHING. So thank you very much TRADER NET for screwing me over.

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Stop calling me scammers

Trader Net shame on you, your company calls me over and over and over, I tell you people I'm not interested. One of your reps called me Trader Net, then I receive another call and you're Automotive USA, then I get another call and your name has once changed again.

If you can't keep the same name what makes you think I want to do business with you. Your company also calls and harasses friends and family members of mine. Half of the people you harass don't even have cars for sell.

I have no clue where you get your numbers or information from. One of the reps there even had the nerve to curse at my elderly father when he told them we weren't interested.

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

SCAM SCAM SCAM

(1) Trader net calls me over and over their company is full of BS. Their very unprofessional a few years back I listed my vehicle with them when the name of their company was "USA MOTORS "that goes to show they are nothing but a bunch of loser that have nothing better to do but cold call people earn their business then years later call back with a different name trying to rip me off again.

I sold my car on my own TRADER NET or whatever their name is is a waste of time and money.

They could care less if your vehicle ever sold all they want is money. STAY AWAY!!!!!!

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

What is really your name??

I signed up with a company by the name of Automotive USA. A couple of weeks went by when I called the name of the company had changed to Trader Net.

That has scam written all over it. My vehicle still isn't sold thank you Automotive USA I mean Trader Net or whatever your name is. I also receive call over and over as if I'm not an already a customer.

Not only cant they keep their company name the same they have no clue of who their in business with. I was told that their customer service department would inform me a couple of times a weeks to so that I would know who was interested in my vehicle.

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Drew B Pwt
map-marker Dallas, Texas

Automotive USA / TraderNet

I really cannot even begin. And I really don't have time to be filing a report like this. Unfortunately, that's why fraudulent companies like this get away with their lies.

My family and I had a number of posts on Craigslist, trying to sell some autos and boats. Out of the blue, we were contacted by a Automotive USA representative. If you know anything about the company, or have read any of the other reviews, then you know the truckload of lies that they feed a potential client. Well, they don't deliver on any of them.

I even tried to dispute the transaction with my bank, but "Manager" Mike Mikowski wrote a letter full of lies back to the bank, defending their service. Finally, we bugged them so much that they promised to refund us all the money if vehicles were not sold within 60 days. Fine.

Well, 60 days expired. Guess what - no answers at any number. No, I called so many times, and never an answer. Finally, we dug around the Internet and found some numbers that led back to them. A rep who gave her name as "Jessica Jameson" promised to return my money within a few days. Sure...

I called back after a few days, since I had not heard a word. Well, "Ms. Jameson" promised the check was being mailed. I called a week later - no Jessica Jameson. And this time, it was going to take a month or two. Not acceptable. Again, I was promised to receive the check in the mail within the week. Yeah, well, no. It is past that week, and I have yet to see anything in the mail.

As a matter of fact, I called again today. No answer at first. But, persistence. Again, I am told that the process takes at least 30 days. Not acceptable. I'm going to the DMV. Lawyer. Whoever. Blogs like this. People, listen. Do not go to Automotive USA. They need to be shut down. Please deprive them of your business - let them rot. They are a horrible business that does not deserve the rest of our hard-earned money. Do not make the same mistake I did.

Services, you ask? Well, so many printed media. So many websites. Fielding of all calls. Financing. Best price for your items. Customer Service? None. Not once they have your money. Read up. The reviews are true. Don't think you'll be the exception.

Oh, and, yes... Mike Mikowski. This is the name of the guy that we worked with. Liar. Supposedly the name of the owner is Jeff Schwartz. And they are affiliated with TraderNet, or are one in the same. As another reviewer has mentioned, all of these practices facilitate fraud. For example, the same company posts many different websites, in order to evade the watchful eyes of wary consumers. Liars. Steer clear.

The address and phone numbers we have for Mr. Mikowski are the following:

8124 Chimney Bluffs Street

Las Vegas, Nevada 89085

(702) 278-****

(702) 649-****

The numbers for the company are the following:

(800) 425-****

(855) 252-****

Jessica Jameson:

(702) 534-****

Anthony Kinkade:

(702) 534-****

Jeff Schwartz is ultimately responsible. His address is the following:

23679 Calabasas Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

Another address, for the company, is the following:

1771 East Flamingo Road

Suite 102A

Las Vegas, NV 89119

I will provide an update very soon...

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Brian H Sni
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Automotive USA SCAM ... Caught in a lie and phone harassment! Las Vegas Nevada

This shameless telemarking company build their business on lies and scam. Beware.

I posted my car for sale on Craigslist. The same day, I received phone call from Automotive USA. They told me the same thing about selling the car for me…

I asked them where did they get my phone number. Automotive USA claimed that Craigslist sold my phone number to them, that is how Craigslist can provide free service.

I know that is not true because as stated in every Craigslist posting, "It's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests".

It's a shame that Automotive USA builds their business model on lie and scam and get away with it.

I hope Craigslist sues Automotive USA.com

http://automotiveusa.com/ SCAM!

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Guest

autotradernet.com, rvtradernet.com, cycletradernet.com and boattradernet.com

they are not part of the trade family such as cycletrader, autotrader or boattrader,,,Just called the trader company and using the name as a FRAUD,,,,STAY AWAY FROM AUTOTRADERNET, CYCLETRADERNET, BOATTRADERNET for they are scaming people and saying they are part of a good business and are not

Guest

I worked at Tradernet...the Sales people lie, lie, lie...this company should be put out of business. They tell you that they are putting the ad in all the Web pages however it my take them weeks to do it. If you call in to complain..there customer service is located in another country...you can't even understand what there saying..good luck!

Guest

Dealing with the same thing here have you filed suit yet Bill?

Guest

I have attempted to post scam alert on Craigslist about this company .. Each time I post the posting is flagged...

Automotive USA is also, using the name Trader Net, and the number shown in the caller ID is listed to a 65 year old lady in CA.

Automotive USA according to the link above is owned by VERTICAL PASSION MEDIA, LLC in Carson City. I intend to file suit next week against them and in small claims court for invasion of privacy.

Guest

I just told the lady as i read this that she was scammin me and she *** hung up on me! truuue scamm

Guest

tradernet just called they said they could get about 2 grand more than i have it on craigs list the lady was good but i didnt give her my card number. shes calling me in the morning good thing i checked it out also if they can get u that kind of money why dont they pay u what u wanted and than sell it for the extra 2 grand 2 good to b true

Guest

So,. whats the scam?

I listed a car there and I didnt get scammed.

It was listed where they said it was going to be listed and I had an Account Rep who did my customer Service. Can someone elaberate on all the complaining>.....

Guest

As soon as I listed my truck for sail on Craigslist, Trader Net started calling me. They have called from area code 818 and area code 702.

One of the numbers from 702 AC is probably spoofed, according to Mr. Number.

They wanted $299 to list my truck. NO way are they getting my $$$.

Guest

This is one of the biggest scams on net today

Automotive usa provides zero services, they take your money then change their co name!

They claim to call themselves trader network or something like this

They have no licensing to be operating under this name, beware of this scam!

Guest

thx to all here. I think you just saved me $199.00. I was going to "sign up" (get ripped off).

:)

I have verified by calling TraderNet Media that they are the same company as AutomotiveUSA.com. The sales rep told me one was the advertising end, one was the sales site.

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Automotive USA LAS VEGAS NV "sell your car" SCAM!

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Company information:

Automotive USA.com

United States

www.AutomotiveUSA.com

I had my Harley on the web, Automotive USA called and said they could get top dollar, much more than what I had on the web. The sales man was sleezy and said he was being taped so if there was anything he was saying that was not true it could be reviewed by his superiors. His boss or so called boss promised the world and said they sold many bikes just like mine for much more money. Kept calling and even said "as soon as your bike is listed,I "GUARANTEE IT WILL SELL"

five months later, nothing!

Now even if I sell the bike, I am down $299 more. Customer service does Not exist for the most part.

www.AutomotiveUSA.com Not going to scam ANYMORE of my money!

The salesman also gave me his personal number and said to call if I have any questions, guess what, the number goes to his automotive usa voice mail, he will not call back and customer service will not answer their phone.

automotive usa "customer service phone number"

Good Luck!

1 80* 425 ****

1 87* 731 ****

If this was on the up and up, why would they not talk to me?

Yes I am bitter, nothing I can do but try to get the word out to others to be very careful of this company ... "automotiveUSA"

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Guest

I recently tried to find some information related to this company and struggled at first.

The web site gives no physical address, no phone number, only an option to submit text through a box called customer service (joke)

I Finally entered into Google....

"AutomtiveUSA Las Vegas"

this search ultimately lead me to ....

"AutomotiveUSA Scam" ....

JACK POT!

ALL of the down low about this company can be found be searching "automotiveUSA Scam" into Google... give it a shot and see what I mean.

Be careful of this company - often change their company name too!

Guest

Well the first thing you would do is get a website built where you can “advertise” vehicles. This part of the process is actually pretty cheap in itself. You can simple post the required job on a freelance gig board if you dont know very slightly advanced web design yourself. They have a ton of desparados in countries like Pakistan that will do it for pennies on the dollar. Next you would have to score your prospects. The cheapest and most unethical way would be to scrape numbers off of the likes of auto trader magazine, craigslist, kijiji.com, ebay.com and other competitive sources. Then you would assign these phone numbers to auto dialers and telemarketers in a boiler room. To cover this expense and not actually have to pay anything for labour, all you have to do is make sure you pay these people on a commission only structure. So no real cost there. The only major expenses would be minimal infrastructure (telephones, booths, a few desks and computers…maybe even some *** furniture and some ugly fake plants, a good supply of coffee, etc.). Also you would run ads to attract as many people as possible to call and recall the numbers that you scraped (ill gotten gains). Likely one of the more costy start up expenses.

Your business model would revolve around targeting folks who are not having much luck selling their cars, trucks, heavy equiptment, boats, yachts, vehicles, and suv’s at some of the best sources out there and getting them to accept the misconception that it is a very easy and practical to increase the price of your vehicle (to more than cover the excessive cost of your ad offering). You point out to them pre-laid keywords (bait) in paid advertising on the likes of Yahoo! with terms like “classic corvette“, as you guarantee to them that their keyword placement will also be within the top 3 “positions” with “Search Engine Optimisation”. As you also do not inform the victims that what you are actually doing is purchasing Pay Per Click advertising from the likes of Yahoo! instead. This has nothing to do with Search Engine Optimisation. This is done while not informing the end customer that their vehicle will only be assigned the most insignificant term possible that hardly anyone would likely type in anyway. This is because these are the absolute cheapest search terms that could be found. This would be a term like “ford f150“. Naturally you do not want to spend any meaningful amount on actually advertising the vehicle as you claim. This is due to the fact that as a scammer you do intent to make serious money of this alledged not-for-profit advertising charge. Certainly not “off the back end” with shipping and finance charges as automotiveUSA claims because the simple fact is you are not expecting your actual sales ratio to be profitable for that “back end”…you wont be selling enough cars to make money of those sectors, and the beauty is you dont have to!

Naturally, being a slightly intelligent scammer you know these misdeeds will not go unnoticed. To drown out complaints from blogs, consumer advocate, and extortion sites like ripoffreport.com; you must buy various domain names with your company’s name in it and post them with almost meaningless content on the internet. This way if anyone does type your firms name in any one of a number of variations, less complaints are likely to show up in the search results.

The finer details can be figured out as you go along. Heck, you dont even have to start out as a proper business entity of any kind. Now all you have to do is wallow in cash and figure out a way to sleep at night. Thats not so difficult now is it?

Sadly, eventually, there will be someone who is uncorruptable. Who will come along and write the truth. Someone who has the know-how and fortitude to remain vigilant and ensure the truth is available for those who are willing to look for it. Someone who makes backups and promises to aid their fellow man in exposing what is not always seen by everyone for what it appears to be…least at first.

This is the lure of the use of deception to gain. A form of evil itself incarnate.

www.AutomotiveUSA.com - SCAM!

Do the right thing and confess your betrayal and usary of your fellow man. Turn yourselves in to the proper authorities and make ammends for what you have done to innocent victims and society.

www.AutomotiveUSA.com

Guest

Complaints in automotiveusa.com

AutomotiveUSA.com

Posted: 2011-01-19 by

RIPPED OFF!

Complaint Rating:

BEWARE OF Automotive USA.com!

Their NOT To they claim to be!

They recently called me from an ad I placed in craigslist, Glen was the name of the fast talking sales rep.

They dont advertise a phone number, address, etc.

there's no way to contact this...

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-238771

i was gonna apply for a job

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Anonymous
map-marker Henderson, Nevada

AUTOMOTIVEUSA.com is not who they claim to be! BEWARE of this SCAM!

I recently received a phone call from a man named Glen, with a company called Automotiveusa.com . they guaranteed to sell my vehicle with in a 2 to 4 wk time frame.

4 months later, I cant reach them to save my life! No phone calls are returned, nobody will pick up ... I don't even believe they provid a service! they just charged my credit card $299, and that was it!

the sales rep was VERY smooth, and fast talking. Definitely lead me to believe they offer direct financing... recently investigated them, and found out that this is the same company I use get phone calls from 6 times per day! ITrustMotors.com Come to find out, they've changed their name 5 or 6 times in last 5 or so yrs!

It appears every year a dinky web site is tossed up to get them through the next year. This company is a complete SCAM, beware of listing your vehicle on craigslist, as automotiveusa is a complete and total scam!

I will be contacting my credit card company, and BBB immediately.

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Guest

This company is a total fraud. Aggressive salespeople promise the world when convincing you they will sell your auto.

As soon as you give up the digits to your credit card...the screwgie fest begins. In 6 months, I didn't get a single call on an auto that was desirable and being sold at market value. Not a single call. When it came time to cash in on the "money back guarantee" the company denied my refund due to the claim that one of the original pics I supplied was too blurry.

They wait until 6 months and after cashing my check for this? Serious bottom feeders, screwing the working man. Sadly, they represent the homegrown "terrorist" that we travel afar to try and squash. They are alive and well in Las Vegas.

automotiveusa, sellitnowmotors, itrustmotors, etc - 5 name changes last 4-5 years

automotiveusa.com is the best and worst in America. The best in America because you can survive no matter what kind of integrity your company has....which is also the worst about our country.

Wish I had researched that first. www.AutomotiveUSA,com

Guest

This company, that based out of Las vegas nevada, says they

can sell you car within a couple of weeks, and we move thousands of cars

a week.

Bologna!!!!!, how this company gets in contact with you, is through *****s list,

I had a very nice truck on *****s list, with very low miles, and then i get this phone

call from www.AutomotiveUSA.com , with the promises of selling my truck,

I believe this to be a scam to get your money.. They will say, We have many packages,

199.99, 299.99. and last 399.99, we will post your truck on ebay in the after the first 30 days..

Just to let you know it's going on three months, NOTHING HAPPEND WITH EBAY!!!

Don't and i Repeat DON"T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS AUTOMOTIVEUSA.com , YOU WILL GET

RIPPED OFF, i'm out 300.00 with no refund.... This is a SO-CALLED Company with little promises..

Your better off putting your cars on *****s list, or you local news paper...

don't full for their bs tactics

Guest

Absolute scam, beware of automotive USA.com.... Complete scam, triedmselling me a package almost identical to whatni purchased with one stop motors.com..... OSM workedmout great, when I called osm to inquire why they felt the need to tell me OSM is a scam , and their the real deal... Ty OSM for letting me know the history of this co.

These guys are the *** of the earth, as their all about getting your credit card, rather than trying to sell your vehicle.

I had success with another co that sounds very familiar to OSM advertising, OSM informed me this co attempted to not only steal their idea/ biz model....but even worst, their trying to make a living by discrediting another company, trying to sell me that their the real deal....from what I can tell, any co who operates like automotive USA does just goes to show their a phony / scam ... www..automotiveUSA.com is a giant scam giving the used car industry online, a bad name

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Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Scammed $500 from me / AutomotiveUSA

Scammed $500 from me

www.AutomotiveUSA.com

United States

www.AutomotiveUSA.com

I had my Harley on the web, www.AutomotiveUSA.com called and said they could get top dollar, much more than what I had on the web. The sales man was smooth and said he was being taped so if there was anything he was saying that was not true it could be reviewed by his superiors. His boss or so called boss promised the world and said they sold many bikes just like mine for much more money. Kept calling and even said "as soon as your bike is listed, stay next to your phone to talk with our customer service reps to field all of the phone buyers" five months and lowered price down to where I was originally. Now even if I sell the bike, I am down $500 more. Customer service Does Not Exist, they scammed me $500, and had the nerve to act as if I was getting a "Deal".

The salesman also gave me his personal number and said to call if I have any questions, guess what, the number goes to voice mail, he will not call back and Again, they have NO Customer Service! (?)

If this was on the up and up, why would he not talk to me?

Yes I am bitter, nothing I can do but try to get the word out to others to be very careful. www.AutomotiveUSA.com is Trouble, they will take your money and do nothing for you - in a heart beat!

Beware of Fraud Company, www.AutomotiveUSA.com Scam

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