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Michael A.

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Soulsbyville, CA

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About Me

I am a retired CPA, litigator and family law/civil law mediator.

How I Can Help

I have traveled to 26 states in America and 24 countries; Thailand being, by far, my favorite...so sad for me to leave.

Interests

Parks, beaches, museums, local culture, and mostly the people I meet and the friends I make.

6 Reviews by Michael

  • CheapOair

7/12/23
Verified purchase

Thank you...I appreciate the great service I received.

  • Brainable

8/6/22

I took the SAME test three different times...gave different answers on all times...my score was 108 all three times. The first time I took it, I answered questions honestly and correctly...IQ score 108...I knew something was wrong...I have an IQ of over 145. I took the IQ test two more times and gave answers that I knew were were incorrect...Score on both exams were 108. JOKE. SCAM COMPANY...STAY AWAY.

Tip for consumers:
Stay away from Brainable...scam company.

Products used:
On-line IQ test.

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  • Rapid Legal

2/12/22

I am a retired Certified Public Accountant... I know good business practices...

I was told I would be charged $45.20, Rapid Legal charged my account THREE TIMES on the same day for a total of $159.25. Rapid Legal NEVER returns phone calls. Rapid Legal will reach into you CC account and charge what they want... THEFT. Stay away from Rapid Legal.

Tip for consumers:
Stay away from Rapid Legal.

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Legal services only - no product.

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  • FactoryOutletStore.com

3/12/20

I purchase a "New" Panasonic phone system (base plus 4 additional handsets); almost $300.00. I was told the phone was a new system and included a "One Year" Panasonic warranty. I received the phone system; one handset did not function. I called Panasonic and was told that this phone system is SEVEN YEARS OLD and has NO WARRANTY. In the meantime, Factory Outlet Store sent to me a replacement handset... it was USED! The handset directory had numbers in it and the call log was full... nice security, eh? They are a joke of a company. They LIE LIE LIE. Look at all the negative reviews of the FactoryOutleStore... stay the hell away. Also, the staff says they are in New York; I asked the rep what time it was in New York... he would not tell me. I could hear him typing on his computer to find out what time is was in New York. He lied. I could tell by his accent he was in Northern India as I traveled extensively through all of India. Too many lies...

  • Magnuson Hotels

4/26/16

I booked my stay at Miner's Hotel during "Off-Season" time. The owner stated I could stay as long as I wanted at a reduced rate since "We are not busy now" (planned stay from April 5 through April 13). I requested a large room as I was in Sonora preparing for a trial; two computers, two tables, computer printer, and trial files. All was good until, on the 5th day of my stay, he told me to leave as he had another party who had reserved the room. He knocked on my door at 11 am and told me I had to leave immediately. I reminded him of our arrangement; he said "You have to leave". When he saw my set-up, he told me I could stay until the next day. It took me hours to find another suitable hotel room. The next day when I moved, it was pouring rain; it took me 4 hours to move. I paid for an additional two days for which I did not have much use of the room (hours looking for a new hotel and the next day of moving out of one hotel and moving into and setting up in a new motel). I had a friend of mine call the hotel to book a room; the room rate was nearly double as the rate I was paying. I found out that Sonora had an event at the Sonora Fair Grounds that was attracting more people than originally thought it would attract. The owner merely asked me to leave so he could fill the room with a higher paying quest. I would have paid a higher rate if he would have explained to me the situation; I was never given the opportunity to stay longer. As it turned out, he had four empty rooms (including the one I occupied) due to heavy rain. My bank, after review of the contract and hearing both sides of the argument, reversed the charges for two days of hotel stay; the hotel lost. He also lied and stated he worked for the Sonora Police and I would be in trouble if I did not leave. When I questioned him about his working for the Sonora Police in front of one of his employees, he LIED and denied ever saying it. A hotel quest witnessed the conversation and wrote a declaration as to the statement he made stating he worked for the Sonora Police. A very bad experience for me.

Tip for consumers:
I would not recommend staying at this hotel as the owner might put you in an uncomfortable situation causing loss of money, time, and causing great inconvenience.

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  • PeopleSmart

1/2/14

Within a day of PeopleSmart's "trial period" service, I cancelled my subscription due to the information they provided not being correct. I was later charged the $19.95 fee. I spoke with Paypal and Chase Bank; they stated they get may complaints about PeopleSmart charging customers after their trial period even though the customer timely cancelled their membership. I called customer service and found the agents to be rude and caustic. My bank was able to get the charge reversed due to PeopleSmart's common practice of bilking its customers. Caveat emptor.

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