International Data Entry at Home Institute

kriston,  memphis, tennessee

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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 th... read more »

NP,  CA

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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) w... read more »

Ladydee,  District Heights, MD

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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 DeV... read more »

ladydee,  District Heights, MD

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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 op... read more »

Kris,  Missouri

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

Posted at 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

  Posted at 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 ... read more »

Craig,  Florida

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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

  Posted at 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 ... read more »

John,  California

  Posted at 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!

Lexxie,  Edmonds,WA

  Posted at 11:17pm on Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Thank god I googled her name before I decided to buy her program.I became very suspicious when I clicked on their disclaimer links and all of them came back 404 not found.This just reinforced my belief that all of these online money making websites are scams.I got taken before and paid a lot of my hard earned money and never got it back even though they all promised a no questions asked money back policy.They are all in it to make their own money and that's what all these scams are all about.If it was that easy,just enter 4-5 lines of text into a form,don't you think everyone would be doing it and no one would
work for a real company anymore?
Too bad,because I really loathe my job but I guess I would either have to win the Mega Millions or just suck it in and put up with it.

Gene,  Carrollton, TX

  Posted at 11:16am on Thursday, July 10th, 2008

I became suspicious when I went to the website via two different emails at two different times, and the website said there were only 2 positions left in my area - both times. I did a GoogleEarth on the address and found it to be a warehouse - ligetimate address - bad location for a 'business'. Then I did a search on 'International Data-Entry-At-Home Institute', and landed here. A little common sense goes a long way. I just saved $197. Thanks for this site.

eb,  Pa

  Posted at 9:57am on Thursday, July 10th, 2008

I found this after the fact. this very morning I gave them my info. I called them immediately and they told me to call back in a couple of days. I immediately went to my bank (a 10 minute trip) By the time i got to the bank it was already there. Tomorrow i will be filing a dispute with the bank who will give my money back and the bank wiil go after them. If you give them your info and change your mind within a couple of days Go to your bank and file a dispute and let your bank work for you

honey,  keene, tx

  Posted at 9:36pm on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

can someone help me get my money back? after reading, it seems that their phone numbers don't work and their emails as well... Thanks for letting me know it's a scam before it's too late, tho!! I would really appreciate any phone numbers, email address, or other suggestions on how to get my money back.. thx!

Mick,  california

  Posted at 5:55pm on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. People don't luck into "little work for great pay jobs" unless they make them up themselves or work up the ladder to be advanced into one.
Usually, when an opportunity falls into your lap, great job, acting career, singing career, modelling, the person that is offering you the legitimate opportunity of a lifetime has enough hope and faith in you to pay the upfront costs. You should have to pay money to be hired by a company that needs your skills. Think about it.

Maggie32,  VA

  Posted at 3:45pm on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

I just spent 20 minutes on the phone arguing with someone who is so worried about my well being he didn't want to return my money. After a lot of yelling on my part, he finally conceded he could give me my money back, even though he was still concerned I would not be able to make more money. I even told him I didn't want to make more money. I was the first person he had talked to who didn't want to make more money. Such a scam. We'll see if it appears on my credit card.

Clara,  Pearisburg, VA

  Posted at 10:45am on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

If you have a telephone # that will assure better access to get a refund, could you please post it. I have been had as well.

Anonymous,  Location unknown

  Posted at 10:38am on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Well, I have been had. I have been trying to access this program (after paying my 197 by Credit Card) since June 14.

Gabriel,  Orlando.

Posted at 5:18pm on Monday, July 7th, 2008

Hi! you Know i give a copy from a friend in my job about this program. she told me today maybe it a scam but check firt with BBB. web site. i saw the web but i dont find nothing, right now i was with mi credit card ready to enroll. but something happend in my mind to verify this name "Maryanne Kennedy"in the web. and look what i found. people like me we believed because we are looking extra money in our life. thank you guys for your comment and help us about this situation.

Pete P,  new jersey

Posted at 8:00am on Monday, July 7th, 2008

Based upon what I've read in this forum I have just contacted these people and demanded a full refund. I bluntly told them I was not interested and wanted my money refunded. Of course they tried to convince me of my LIFETIME membership and the great opportunity I was missing! I persisted in insisting on my refund which they said they would process. I also contacted my credit card company to give them a Heads-Up on the situation in case this becomes a disputed claim. Time will tell. Thanks to all of you for the insight

ST,  Mississippi

  Posted at 11:19am on Saturday, July 5th, 2008

I thought that this may be a legitimate work from home business. I went and purchased one of those prepaid Walmart visa cards to pay the $197 with so that if it was a scam they wouldn't have my banking information. I wish I had found this page before I even gave them that even. I have requested a refund and I will persue it now, thanks to the warnings from all of you. I am so glad I didn't give them my bank information. I've learned that it is too good to be true.

K.A.,  Phoenix, AZ

  Posted at 11:33pm on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Wow and to think my hubby and I were about to do this until we decided to get online and check them out alittle bit. Boy are we glad we did and thanks to all of you we still have our $197.00 in our bank account.

Thanks again and please don't anyone else fall for this!!!!!

Cortney Sartori,  Maryland

Posted at 8:21am on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

I am so glad that I found this site. I am currently looking into working from home so I can stay at home with my baby but make some spending money in the mean time. It just amazes me that people do this to other people. I even emailed them with my concerns and they sent me back assuring that it was not a scam. Thanks

Joyce Snyder,  Mt.Pleasant MI

  Posted at 2:04pm on Monday, June 30th, 2008

My husband and I almost got caught up into this and THANK GOD I googled and found this site! We are not going through with giving them Our credit card # for $4,000.00 the "2" guys that called almost had us. Justin Barlow &or/Kial Oliver (kyle)was upset that I didn't give my credit card # on Thursday and I said I would do so today...I'm waiting for his call in about 2 hours (This could get interestingly fun)
As for Maryanne I have a confirmation # for my refund of the $197.00 to my bank account. 10 days into all of this... I'm a bit slow but things weren't adding up and I googled. We were promised a success story on an Infomercial and they "wouldn't let us fail because they couldn't fail" I wrote EVERYTHING down just like Justin/ Kial told me to do. So if anyone needs phone #s I have them.

mandy,  ohio

  Posted at 1:29pm on Monday, June 30th, 2008

I was looking in 2 doing this work at home prog. I want 2 thank u all. Your posting stopped me from waseting my time and money. Thanks again

Edwina,  Florida

  Posted at 2:31pm on Saturday, June 28th, 2008

I enrolled in the program on June 22, 2008. I waited the entire week for the materials and never once did I receive them. I also started getting a bad feeling about it so i did a little research and began to see the information about it being a scam. I called today, June 28, 2008 and requested a refund. Like the others have said they tru to convince you to wait and see how the program works but I insisted that I wanted a refund. The lady said that she would speak with her supervisor, then she said that there was not one available. Long story short, they will try every method to have you try it out to talk you out of trying to get your money back. This is definetly a SCAM!!!!!!

Mary,  CT

  Posted at 11:00am on Saturday, June 28th, 2008

I was considering ordering this program but I read this website instead. Thanks for the heads-up. You saved me from headaches and frustration.

tonya,  ohio

  Posted at 3:57pm on Friday, June 27th, 2008

this company is a scam i called to get my money back and the lady told me just to give it a try they want you to go over the 90 days and after that know refund and 2 men called me at home and want personal information about me and my husbands personal buisness and i called company and they said these people dont work for them what a scam.....

T L,  Phoenix AZ

  Posted at 9:43am on Friday, June 27th, 2008

Received their email, tried to find more information and had IM from their sales supports staff (?). I search for Maryanne Kennedy and happened on this site. Thanks for the information. I will not attempt to waste my money.

Jmillz,  Indiana

  Posted at 8:57pm on Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Please Beware this company is so full of BS... You can't even access their so call training materials & they do want you to spend more money you have to pay every time someone clicks an ad you post.. What a bunch of BS... It's makes you wonder is every company like this... There are to many out there pretending to want to help you... All they want is your money... I feel so stupid but I will get my money back... I know I will do more research from now on...

Peggy Schaeffer,  Ohio

  Posted at 5:22pm on Thursday, June 26th, 2008

They have told me they would refund my money as I never did get the information they were to provide me. When they told me I would receive it in the mail in a few days, I told them I would refuse it and wanted my money back. They continue to try to convince me to at least read the material. I am continuing to request my refund. I believe they will return my money but I believe it will take persistance.

I had the same experience as Frank from Indiana where 2 males contacted me on the phone right after I sent for the Data Entry Program. Unfortunately I fell for their speil and bought the least costly of the programs offered which was still $9200.00(yes, I feel like a fool). I have not been able to do what they have "assigned me" through Thrive Learning Institute. Each time I try to do one of the assignments there seems to be another fee.

I dont know if they are a scam or not but I know it is not working for me so I am trying to get my money back peaceably by contacting them... read more »

sue,  pennsylvania

  Posted at 3:33pm on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I actually found a number and talked to someone 1-800-381-7820.I am still waiting for a refund on my credit card. If it sounds too good to be true it is!!!

Larry,  Hawaii

  Posted at 2:42pm on Monday, June 23rd, 2008

I got poor support from the staff, so I requested a refund through my Paypal account.

Mrsldwr,  Florida

  Posted at 7:25am on Monday, June 23rd, 2008

*******UPDATE*****

I got a full refund from these people.
Here is a copy of the emial they sent me.

Dear customer,

A full refund for the Program has already been issued.

We kindly request you to please wait for few more days, you will definitely see a revert back of payment in your account.

We appreciate your patience.

Thanks,
Carolina (I work with Maryanne)

Be very aggravating. Make sure that you send them email every day or call them on their REAL 800#. I posted it earlier.

Let them know that you know they are being investigated by the FBI for fraud and the attorney generals office. Advised them that you have filed a complaint with the BBB.

They will not want to deal with you. They will issue you a refund to get rid of you.

I got my refund posted to my account on 6/21/08.

Also if you paid by credit card contact your bank about a reversal of the charge for fraud.
GOOD LUCK.

John,  Harrisburg. PA

  Posted at 1:47pm on Saturday, June 21st, 2008

We spent 4-6 hours trying to verify the International Data Entry At Home Institute's numerous, listed verification sites and authorities. After investigation, the organizations that they gave as references, could not be proven to be in existence--let alone creditable!

Jerry Slack,  California

Posted at 4:22pm on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Thank you SO much. I was suspicious of this company when I came upon their website. I was duped before (I'm embarrassed to admit) by a company selling their program for making money online doing marketing surveys; however, at least that company did honor their money-back guarantee and I received my refund in a reasonable amount of time. This proves once again the old adage: "If it looks too good to be true it probably is (too good to be true!)

--JS

Dorothy Sievers,  Ut

  Posted at 7:29am on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

I order frome you and never got my order was i would like my money back

MRSLWRD,  Florida

  Posted at 12:39pm on Monday, June 16th, 2008

SCAM,SCAM, SCAM.....

Avoid this company.They are just a bunch of scam artist. They have no data entry just a program to write ads for GOOGLE which you pay more money for.

Their address is a fake and they are being investigated by the attorney general and the FBI.

They did answer my emails and the real phone # for their customer service dept.is 800-381-7820.

I am working on getting a refund.

We will see if they come through.

Frank M,  Indiana

  Posted at 8:41am on Monday, June 16th, 2008

I then started getting phone calls from 2 males who said they had bought my name from the site of Maryanne Kennedy and then said they were there to help me make more money. They stated their program was more advanced than the “International Data Entry Institute” and they wanted me to invest much more money to talk to one of their success counselors (same term used by the “International Data Entry Institute” web site) I said No on each occasion they called. They called a total of 7 times each time becoming more insulting and harassing. On the last time they called they yelled at me because I would not participate in their program which they said was connected to the Maryanne Kennedy program in this call and they said they were putting me on their loser list of unsuccessful people. I asked them to never call me again. I emailed the customer service of the “International Data Entry Institute” and was that the individuals were known by them. There was no contact information available other... read more »

Jamal,  Portland

  Posted at 2:05am on Saturday, June 14th, 2008

this is 100% scam...be aware...and stay in your job i love my job with my company and i will stay there or get another job better than gambling while surfing the internet....

R.G.,  Florida

  Posted at 8:51pm on Friday, June 13th, 2008

I tried to get info on them, even tried tricking the online correspondent, but "she" types the same thing over & over and warns only "2" more positions left - right! You cannt get info on the warranties, disclaimers, etc. it just jumps around the page. Hey send me $197.00 and I will get my dog to jump around for you,at least my dog doesn't lie or scam! Don't get ripped off, whats the old saying "If it sounds too good to be true it probably is".