Bright Burn/e-cig |
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Consumer reviews about Bright Burn/e-cig |
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Russ E
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Mar 12, 2012
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scam
They have a pending charge on my bank statement of $117.35. I'll stop pay it and call their scamming asses. Thanks for the phone number. $117.35 for what? Assholes.
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beabea
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Apr 4, 2012
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free trial/ e cigarettes
free trial offered for shipping charge of $4.95 and found out that trial is limited time. Ordered for family member and tried to cancel order; however. 2 phone #'s given were fake #s. Several complaints against this company!
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dbrewer
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Jun 25, 2012
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Can not contact them.
Found out they are a scam. But now I can not contact them to stop these "payments" for free trial offer.
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charonhigh
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Jul 12, 2012
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no Free Trial noted
I sanned the info on the terms for shipping charge only & there were not terms to 14 day trial and recurring charges on my acct. My bank acct know has overdraft and my utility bills will be hard to pay. Did contact them @ 866-830-2520. they answered as cutomer care, no company identification and refused to give me full credit. I find no Bright Burn website now.
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jobuzz
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Jul 18, 2012
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free trial/e cigarettes
I ordered free trial @ $4.95, only to have my account charged 109.67...called them twice for a refund...could not understand either person I talked to. Finally found out that they are going to refund me $40...woo-hoo...not sure why not the full amount? I have not used the free trial and offered to return it for full refund.
No where does it say on the info I received that I had 15 days to cancel my order....no where...what a scam and I have been taken...never again.
Finding a website for this company is almost impossible....that is not even listed on the info I received from them. It is customary if you order something from a company, their website is available..not this place....so...don't do it...it's a scam for sure.
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valice
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Aug 22, 2012
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4.95 trial for trio e-cigarette
I ordered a trial of Trio e-cigarette made by Bright Burn for 4.95, Now i have received additional charges of 117.35 and 2 weeks later 74.49. You try to do something good foryourself and then this. Be careful.
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digger1
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Sep 17, 2012
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Bright Burn Scam
This was a free trial and I have found they can not be contacted, they are charging my account each month and nothing is being delivered. The number that shows on the credit card statement is not their number and they continue to hit my account each month.
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dawnaforbes
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Sep 22, 2012
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bright burn
I agree with all the complaints I thought I was getting something for $4.95 and was charged $99.67 thats bullshit this is a scam so be carefull what you order on line and dont go through this company you will get screwed.
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baronscarpia
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Oct 17, 2012
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Bright Burn Terms and Conditions
If you complain enough, they will refund you up to $59.72. Here are their terms and conditions. It's our own fault for not reading this, it seems.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Terms and Conditions (.Terms.) are entered into by the customer that accepts these Terms electronically (.you. or .your. means you and your agents, as applicable) and No Flame E-Cigarette (.Company.). These Terms govern your purchase of Company's electronic cigarette product (the .Product.). These Terms may be updated from time to time, without notice to you. Your continued purchase of the Product constitutes your acceptance to the new Terms.
These Terms were last updated on March 13, 2012.
1. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 (OR UNDER THE AGE OF 19 AND YOU LIVE IN ALABAMA, ALASKA, NEW JERSEY, UTAH AND NEW YORK) PLEASE LEAVE THIS SITE IMMEDIATELY. BY ENTERING THIS SITE, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OR 19 IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF OREGON, YOU MAY NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT.
THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED AS A "STOP SMOKING" OR "QUIT SMOKING" DEVICE; INSTEAD THE PRODUCT PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO SMOKING BY SUPPLYING NICOTINE THROUGH A PERSONAL ATOMIZING DEVICE. NICOTINE IS A DANGEROUS DRUG THAT IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. NICOTINE, EVEN IN LOW DOSES, CAN HAVE A NUMBER OF POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND CANCER.
THE PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OR ANYONE WHO IS PREGNANT, NURSING, OR BREASTFEEDING.
INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS REGARDING PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
2. PURCHASING THE PRODUCT
Upon placing your first order for the Product you will be enrolled in the Company's Program. As a member in the Program, We will immediately send you a Starter Kit which includes one extended battery, one atomizer, usb charger, one pack of cartridges and an instruction manual and all you pay for is shipping and handling at a rate of $4.95 (USD). In other words, upon enrollment in the Program, you authorize Company to charge your credit card $4.95 (USD). As a member in the Program, you have 14 days to try the Product (the .Trial Period.). Please note that delivery time is subtracted from your Trial Period, and will reduce the number of days allocated to your Trial Period. If the Product is not right for you, call 1-877-647-3625 during the Trial Period, as long as you return the product in accordance with the time limit described in Section 4, Company will not charge you another dollar. Otherwise, at the end of your Trial Period, as a member in the Program, your credit card will be charged $109.67 (USD) for the Product you already received. Then 30 days from your initial order of the Product (and every 30 days thereafter), you will be sent a new supply of the Product containing 4 packs of cartridges, (A total of 24 cartridges) and your credit card will be charged $69.62 (the .Monthly Fee.). Please note that Florida residents must add sales tax.
YOU HEREBY AUTHORIZE COMPANY (OR ITS PARTNERS, AFFILIATES AND/OR AGENTS) TO CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD THE MONTHLY FEE AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT COMPANY WILL NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FROM YOU FOR EACH MONTHLY FEE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD.
3. LICENSE GRANT
Company grants you a limited license to access and make personal use of the website and not to download (other than page caching) or modify it, or any portion of it. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the website or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of the website or its contents; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. This website or any portion of this website may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without express written consent of Company.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
Upon request by Company, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company and its affiliates, their employees, contractors, agents, representatives, officers, directors, co-branders, content licensors and/or other partners from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including without limitation attorneys fees that arise from: (a) your use of the website or the Products; and/or (b) your breach of these Terms and the terms of the Program. Company reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with Company in asserting any available defenses.
5. PRIVACY POLICY
Company respects your privacy and permits you to control the treatment of your personal information. A complete statement of Company's current privacy policy can be found by clicking Here. The Privacy Policy is expressly incorporated into these Terms by this reference.
6. CANCELLATION AND REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY
If you wish to cancel future deliveries of the Product or receive an RMA number, you must call 1-877-647-3625. If you cancel prior to the expiration of the Trial Period and would not like to be billed for the full amount of the Starter Kit you must return the starter kit with a return merchandise authorization (an .RMA.) number within 30 days from the date you placed your order. If you do cancel within the 14 day trial and do not want to be charged for the starter kit we must receive your starter kit with an RMA number 30 days from the date you placed your order otherwise you will be billed $109.67. If you fail to cancel prior to the expiration of the Trial Period or you fail to return the starter kit with an RMA number within the 30 days from when you placed your order, your credit card will be charged $109.67 for the Product that was shipped to you.
If you cancel after the expiration of the Trial Period, you may receive a refund, but only if the starter kit is received by us with an RMA number within 30 days from the date you placed your order. Refunds will not be given on packages marked .Return To Sender.. All Product returns must be sent to No Flame E-Cigarette. For purposes of calculating the 30 days for this refund/return policy, each Product that is shipped to you after the expiration of the Trial Period is deemed to have been ordered when such Product is billed to your credit card.
7. GENERAL PAYMENT INFORMATION
All fees are payable in United States currency. Upon prior written notice to you (i.e., email), Company reserves the right to change its pricing and/or billing practices whenever necessary, in its sole discretion. If you do not agree with these changes, you may cancel your membership in the Program, as applicable, at any time, but you will remain responsible for timely payment of any and all fees that you have already incurred (including any applicable late fees). Continued acceptance of the Product, after receipt of such notice shall constitute consent to any and all such changes. If you fail to make any scheduled payment for a Product, such overdue amounts will be subject to interest charges in the amount of one and one half percent (1.5%) per month, compounded monthly and Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to terminate your membership in the Program for non-payment.
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE WEBSITE AND THE PRODUCT OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE, ARE PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE DISCLAIMER OF ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELCompanyTUAL PROPERTY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE). Company MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE PRODUCT OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE: (A) WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; (D) WILL HAVE SECURITY METHODS EMPLOYED THAT WILL BE SUFFICIENT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE WEBSITE, OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT; AND/OR (E) WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE. THE WEBSITE AND THE PRODUCT OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, PROBLEMS OR OTHER LIMITATIONS.
9. THIRD PARTY SITES
Company may allow third parties to advertise on the website. Please be aware that Company is not responsible for the business and privacy practices of these other sites. Company encourages you to be aware of this when you leave the website and to read the legal notices and privacy policies of each and every website you visit. The website also contains links to other websites on the Internet that are owned and operated by third parties. Company does not control the information, products or services available on these third party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Company of the applicable website or any association with the website.s operators. Because Company has no control over such websites and resources, you agree that Company is not responsible or liable for the availability or the operation of such external websites, for any material located on or available from any such websites or for the protection of your data privacy by third parties. You agree that Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage caused by the use of or reliance on any such material available on or through any such site or any such dealings or promotions.
10. COPYRIGHT
All content included on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, and audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Company and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT Company SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF Company HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW FOR: (A) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE AND THE PRODUCT ON THE WEBSITE; (B) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION, CONTENT AND/OR ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED OR OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE; (C) THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF, YOUR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE DATA; (D) THE FAILURE TO REALIZE ANY SPECIFIC WEIGHT-LOSS, BENEFIT OR OTHER HEALTH-RELATED OUTCOME; AND (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THIS WEBSITE OR THE PRODUCT OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, IN THE AGGREGATE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION AND ANY AND ALL OTHER TORTS. YOU HEREBY RELEASE Company FROM ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES AND CLAIMS IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITATIONS STATED HEREIN. IF APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT PERMIT SUCH LIMITATION, THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF Company TO YOU UNDER ANY AND ALL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00). NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE THIS WEBSITE, THE PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICES OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE, MAY BE BROUGHT BY YOU MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR FOLLOWING THE EVENT WHICH GAVE RISE TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION. THE NEGATION OF DAMAGES SET FORTH ABOVE IS A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND Company. ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE AND THE PRODUCT OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED TO YOU WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY AND IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS Company.S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
12. CHOICE OF LAW AND ARBITRATION PROVISION
Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms, which cannot be resolved by negotiation (including, without limitation, any dispute over the arbitrability of an issue), will be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the J.A.M.S Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration will be held in the Miami Beach, Florida. The costs of arbitration, including the fees and expenses of the arbitrator, will be borne by the party initiating the action unless the arbitration award provides otherwise. Each party will bear the cost of preparing and presenting its case. The parties agree that the arbitrator has no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by these Terms, and in no event does the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive or exemplary damages. The award may be confirmed and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. These Terms shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in Miami Beach, Florida and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida (without regard to conflict of law principles).
13. MISCELLANEOUS
You represent and warrant that (a) you are at least 18 years of age (or 19 years of age in the jurisdiction mentioned above); (b) you have the full right, power and authority to enter into this agreement; (c) by entering into this agreement you are not breaching any duty or obligation to any third party; and (d) the person consenting to these Terms is your duly authorized representative and authorized to bind you to the terms of these Terms. You may not assign or delegate any or all of your rights, obligations, and duties under these Terms without the prior written consent of Company, which may be withheld in Company's sole discretion. If any clause or provision in these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of any other clause or provision these Terms, which will remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any of the provisions of these Terms is binding unless it is in writing and signed by Company. The failure of either Company to insist on the strict enforcement of any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of any provision and all terms shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms supersede and replace all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and representations, whether oral or written, between the parties and relating to the subject matter hereof, and together with the other documents referenced herein, constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of these Terms.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms, please feel free to contact us at 1-877-647-3625 or email us [email protected]. 24hrs a day 7 days a week customer support
No Flame E-Cigarette
6538 Collins Avenue #95
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Please DO NOT send returns to the above address, unless you received an RMA number.
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drdancabot
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Oct 29, 2012
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e-cig scam
I called the 866-830-2520 number and did talk to an actual representative after seeing a pending charge on my CC for $99.xx after originally being charged $4.xx for the offer I signed up for.
1. I told them I wanted the charge reversed for $99.xx. They responded that I agreed to the offer. I objected, she then said she would refund me $40. I had to interrupt in a very loud "NO, that is not acceptable" and then ask for a manager.
2. They came back and said, "no manager is available" and confirmed that the $40 was all they could do. I again had to interrupt and state "NO, that is not acceptable". I then had to continue making that statement two more times until she stopped talking. I then said "These marketing practices are deceptive and I will give you 2 options 1) refund the entire $99.xx or I will file a dispute with my CC company for the full amount. If you only provide a partial refund, I will then dispute that amount with my CC AND file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau." I had to repeat this offer two times, and then she magically came back with an offer of me keeping the original product and receiving a refund of $7x.xx, or I can return the product at my own cost and receive a full refund for the $99.xx amount." She then provided a return authorization number and then said she would email the address to send the product to. If I had been thinking on my toes, I would have refused to have the address emailed and would have required she provide it over the phone...it's just a delay tactic, hoping you will forget to follow-up. Even though under most circumstances I might be willing to pay $25-30 for a similar product, I REFUSE to support such deceptive marketing practices and as such I refuse to keep the product and will be mailing it back.
You do have options as a consumer and we all need to utilize or CC dispute option to protect our rights.
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hope729
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Nov 25, 2012
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Fraudulent Charges
This company is definitely guilty of internet fraud. They are operating under multiple business names. They scammed my brother for $99.67 on his credit card (he received nothing but the $4.95 starter kit, by the way) and have now hit him with $80 for 4 little boxes of cartridges sold all over the internet for $3-4 apiece.
They'll be getting a call unless the phone numbers I have found for them don't work & if they refuse to refund his money in full, I will have my husband---an attorney---take legal action. We will also file a complaint with the federal government for internet fraud.
Don't let them get away with this!!
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Russell Williams
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Jan 17, 2013
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was not told of future payments. cancel now
was not told of future payments
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CC68
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Feb 10, 2013
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E-Cig Scam
I returned the $4.95 shipment and cancelled further shipments. It does not matter that you follow directions: I was charged the $99.-- and received order over a month later. Now when I call the 877 number, whoever simply hangs up on me. Stay away from ordering anything without first checking out the company!!
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cynditrausch
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Mar 20, 2013
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$338.23 dollars later
I answered to the $4.95 trial add. FREE ECIG JUST PAY FOR SHIPPING. Well since this I have moved and wasnt watching my bank statements. Today I log on and WOW they have screwed me. I am disputing it with my bank. I didnt even like the product and threw it out thinking, $5 down the drain. Little did I know I was in for some fraud in the months to come. I rarely buy things on impulse like this and this is just another example of why!! shame on me but more so... shame on them for being so scandalous.
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Carmen/Becki
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Apr 22, 2013
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Scam/fraud
Ordered trial of e cig
Then started receiving monthly packages of refills
I did not realize they were charging my bank acct
$79.95 monthly!!!
Jan/Feb/March/April!!!!!!!!
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hidalba7
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Apr 22, 2013
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trial period a joke!
My 14-day trial was not even up and my account was already charged, 10 days later of $109.67. I asked why I was charged the 109.67, it's the purchase of the kit, and 69.95 monthly for the refill cartridges. I stopped that for now, there's a hold on my acct until May 20th. I have to call b4 that date to let them know if i want the cartridges or not. I received the kit without the wall charger and they are sending that out in 3-5 business days free of charge. Anytime you order over the tv or internet there may be reoccurring charges, I just never read that on their website. But terms can change an so will my credit card, for sure. The stuff is nasty!
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ogtaylor
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May 13, 2013
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Bright BurnECig.
I ordered the Bright Burn E-Cig starter kit off the Internet for $4.95. i the meantime I became very ill and was in the hospital in ICU. I finally came home and when I was able to try to take care of business I looked at my Bank statement and found I had been charged $109.67. for the starter kit. I called them and found out there was a 14 day trial period, which was no where on the advertisement or page I ordered the kit from. After arguing and being on the phone for about 30 minutes they agreed to refund me $79.72 and cancel any future shipments. This company is a Scam. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM.
GLOLIGHT 75
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Cohen
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May 18, 2013
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Decptive Practices
The complaints are all very right on the money. This is a very deceptive company. I was on the phone with a person for 20 mins. I was told that the "purchase" was final and no refund, per the purchase agreement. That the $4.95 initial fee was for shipping only. The representative said that since the charges already went thru, that nothing could be done.
If you complain long enough, they say you will get a refund. First offer Of $40. then an offer of $59. Then they tell you that to save "me" the hassle of returning the product they will refund $79. of the purchase price and the account will be closed and no more shipments or charges will come. So your out $30. lesson learned?
I confirmation e-mail will be sent in 24-48 hours and the refund will appear in 5 to 7 business day.
Or
Call your bank and dispute the charges. This is a scam, that I will guess originated from out of the country.
Buyer beware of any internet purchases, especially the one.
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fudgie
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Jul 8, 2013
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bright burn ecigs
this is a scam f acebook should be ashamed to even have it on them. just like all the other complaints they are billing my credit card. oh yea i got the 40 off whoo hoo. they are terrible.
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[email protected]
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Sep 26, 2013
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burn bright ecig
I was told I would only be charged for shipping. I expect a refund of 109.67 less shipping. They don't work anyway.
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OteyCE
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Oct 17, 2013
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Electronic Cigarette (Bright Burn/No Flame)
I participated in an on-line survey from AT&T and as a reward for my participation I was offered any one of four items. The items were said to valued at fifty dollars. I choose the ECig Cartomizers for my reward for the cost of shipping. The shipping cost was $4.95. No where in the advertisement or during my payment process was there anything that said that there was a further obligation to purchase their starter kit and a monthly order of cartomizers at normal price. My account has been charged $109.67 for the starter kit and another 69.62 for monthly cartomizers. I have not received a starter kit or the monthly cartomizer shipment. All I've received to this point is two packs of cartomizers for the original $4.95 offer. Their customer service department refuses to believe me and when I finally get someone to listen they are saying they can't give a full refund because they have lost their product. I'm still working this matter and have traced the tracking number they provided and it was for the small package I received the two packs of cartomizers in at a weight of 0.542 lbs. I think I finally got through to the customer service representative. She kept giving me excuses whenever I asked to talk with her supervisor. I'm going to send back their cartomizers and see what shows up in my account, but I'm far from done. I wonder if AT&T knows that this company is using them to run their scam. I will get my money back.
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OteyCE
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Oct 19, 2013
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Bright Burn Company Refund Policy
I wrote a pretty nasty complaint a day or so ago. Before I had my refund. As of 8 October 2013 I have been given a FULL Refund of all monies charged to my account and I just wanted to clear the air. I still don't like, nor understand how by taking a pop-up survey from AT&T (My provider) I ended up being part of a trail for Bright Burn Electronic Cigarettes. I took the short survey and was given a choice of four products that were said to be worth at least fifty dollars. I choose the No Flame Cartomizers because I had just purchased a Green Smoke Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit and thought that these cartomizers might work with this kit. I also have a Prado product kit that I purchased about two years ago. I figured these cartomizers might work with it if not with the Green Smoke kit. It looked to be a good idea at the time and I'd only be out $4.95 if they did not work with either kit.
I did not then, nor do I now understand how that led to being signed up for the Bright Burn program. It wasn't until I was doing my end of month check book balance that I noticed the charges. This is where my case differs from the other cases. I never received a starter kit or a first month's re-supply of cartomizers, which is what normally alerts people to being part of the Bright Burn program. I had been charged $109.67 for a starter kit and another $69.62 for a monthly re-supply of cartomizers. I never got them, all I ever received was the two packs of five cartomizers each that was my reward for taking part in the survey. My first phone call to Bright Burn was very frustrating. I went back and forth with the customer service representative about a refund and she more or less had called me a liar and a theft. I asked to talk with her supervisor and got excuse after excuse, just as I had about the refund with her. She finally started talking refund with me after I refused to give up. She would offer a refund that was far from a full refund. Her offers were initially about a quarter of what I had been charged, then half. I keep persisting and asking for a supervisor. It was about then that she said I needed to understand that they had lost their product and she wasn't authorized to give a full refund unless I was within the trail period and had returned the product with and R/A number. I reminded her that I couldn't return something I had never received. She said that according to their records I had. I asked for the information and she gave me the tracking number. I told her that I would check it out and I'd call her back. When I went on-line to the UPS package tracking site I was able to pull up the document that showed a delivery to my home. The tracking number showed a single package weighing 0.5241 ounces had been delivered to my home. With this information I was able to convince Bright Burn Customer service to FULLY REFUND all charges. A package weighing only 5 ounces could not have contained their starter kit and a month's supply of cartomizers. The small package I had received was the two packs of cartomizers that I told them that was the only thing I had ever received.
I had provided them proof that what I was telling them was true. The company honored their refund policy and asked only that I return the cartomizers I had received. II was when I called them back to verify the R/A number that I found out that they had already credited my account. So after all I went through, I would have to say that Bright Burn will and did in my case honor their refund program if the customer is within the trail period and has returned the product as required. I can also say that they do listen and will make exceptions if you can provide evidence that backs up your story. Given that, I believe them to be a reputable company that can be dealt with if you are within the trail period or have mitigating circumstances. I still don't like how the whole thing started. I do however feel that they are looking into the matter and will make changes in their advertisement campaign so as to negate future incidents of this nature.
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judysmith3
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Nov 2, 2013
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No Flame E Cigarette
There was no warning this website would take money every month from my bank account and their advertisement said $4.95 for a free trial. Every month they are taking $63.00 from my account and I can't get them to understand that I want it stopped. They do not speak enough English when I call and seem not to understand and have no manager or supervisor to help when I call. I m a senior citizen and on a very fixed income and need help to make them stop taking my money. Please help me.
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