The Better Business Bureau is warning Alaska consumers about StoresOnline Inc., a company that is planning conferences in the state and has a history of consumer complaints and government actions against it.
The Orem, Utah-based StoresOnline Inc. has BBB's lowest rating, an F. Consumers filed 707 complaints with BBB in the past 36 months. In 2008 alone, government actions were taken against this business in five states.
Currently, Alaska consumers are receiving "free" tickets in the mail for the following StoresOnline Inc. Internet business conferences: Thursday in Kenai; Friday and Saturday in Anchorage.
People who plan to attend any free seminars or workshops should be aware that promoters often use high-pressure sales pitches that require consumers to buy now or risk missing the opportunity, according to the BBB. Consumers sometimes have to pay high costs for information that is often available elsewhere for little or no money.
See the Federal Trade Commission Cooling-Off Rule at www.ftc.gov for information regarding a buyer's rights in issuing a cancellation notice on purchases.
Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Dispatch Publishing