Have you heard of STATEWIDE RECOVERY INC in Dallas, TX?  Is it a legitimate company or a scam? What is it?
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I'm not aware of this particular company, but to the extent that it claims that it can help you recover long lost property belonging to you or your family, these are usually scams.  Before you give this company any money or personal information, you will want to contact the Better Business Bureau AND the Texas Attorney General's Office to see what records they have on such a company.  You will also want to contact the Texas Secretary of State, which should handle business registrations for legitimate businesses operating in Texas.  If the business is listed with the Texas AG's Office, it is likely not a legitimate business since the attorneys general in all states keep records on bad guys whom they have had to investigate.  If it is listed with the Better Business Bureau, check to see what, if any reports have been made against it.  It may be listed with the BBB because it is a member in good standing, or it may be listed because it has been the subject of negative reporting before.  Best of luck to you.  If you follow this advice before doing business with any unfamiliar company or agency, you will likely not be scammed.  I am including links to all three agencies' web sites.
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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It sounds like a scam to me. If you had really won money from a legitimate entity, they would contact you by the phone or more likely through certified mail. DO NOT reply to this email!
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It's a typical scam.. Good thing you checked it out first before you went nuts and lost your money.  Face it, NO ONE is going to just up and send you a check in the mail for no reason.  This is scam city big time.
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This is a resource that I found in AZ.  I'm not sure how far Prescott is from Phoenix but I am sure this resource could assist you in finding local help:\n\nWelcome to Arizona Recovery Resources. We are located in Prescott, Arizona. Prescott is known as the Recovery Capitol of the nation. We specialize in helping men and women of all ages find the appropriate treatment for addictions. Our goal is to find the best treatment that suites the needs of the client and to develop an on going relationship with the family and friends of the client. We are here to help the client and the family through this difficult time.\n\nOur service is free of charge with the exception of interventions. Our Program Director will speak with you personally and answer any questions you have regarding the recovery process as well as determining if an intervention is needed. There are many avenues for recovery. Our Program Director is available for interventions when necessary and our referral base is nationwide.\n\nArizona Recovery Resources can help with the placement and information for the following:\n\nAbuse/PTSD/Trauma Resolution\nAlcohol Addiction\nAnorexia/Bulimia\nCocaine Addiction\nCodependency\nCompulsive Gambling\nCompulsive Overeating\nCrystal Meth\nDepression\nDetox\nGrief & Loss\nHeroin Addiction\nInhalant Abuse\nInternet Addiction\nMarijuana\nPrescription Drugs\nPsychiatric (Dual Diagnosis)\nSexual Addictions\nHealthcare Professionals\nYoung Adults (Ages 18-25)\nAdolescents (Under 18)\nGay & Lesbian\nIn-patient Treatment\nOut-patient Treatment\nInterventions\nRelapse\nChronic Relapse\n\n\nWe are here to help. Please call our toll free line with any questions or inquires you have about recovery. 1-877-917-6237\n\nI wish you the best of luck in your search.  I wish my daughter would do the same.
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I have the same question.  I received something from them asking to "be of service".  It sounds like a money laundering scheme.  I have not been able to find anything on them.  It sounds too good to be true! The person that send it to me was named Art but in everything else is the same.
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Never heard of them, but i have used a debt settlement company that did a good job. \n\nhttp://www.expert-credit-advice.com/ \n\nYou may want to research whatever companies you are considering by checking out the bbb http://bbb.com/ \n\nAlso the state attorney general.
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I was almost scammed by this company also.  Something just did not feel right about the paperwork that they emailed me and the email address was from a Yahoo account, sallyhamilton22@yahoo.com.  I thought that was strange.  They also wanted me to send them $940 as down payment on insurance.  I thought that was strange also.  When I called back I could not get through to the original contact Symone Athill, so I pressed another extension and that guy was Kevin Littlejohn.  He was so nervous speaking to me and he could not tell me their website address or their fax #.  Watch out for this company....
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This company does not exist.It is a scam. Do not respond to them. Do not send them any personal details or cash. Enter the "Sarl Atoll" into your search engine. I was lucky and checked first - others did not.\n\n18/05/06: I have been checking this company all week. It is strange that now suddenly there is a website for this company - claiming that they promote technology for websites for companies. I would still remain very cautious. The address on this site is identical to the scam email I received.
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If that's the Mom's Work at Home affiliation, or MomsWork or something like that... it's a scam. They're probably going to try to get you to sell Melaleuca or vitamins or something like that.
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The information from the site as source is given below:\nTexas International Promotions ripoff Dont go for a first interview and REALLY dont go for a "second interview" - "day of observation" Arlington Texas \n\nCompany\nTexas International Promotions\nAddress:\n2805 West Arkansas Lane, Suite 300\nArlington Texas 76016\nU.S.A.\nPhone Number:\n817-277-2600\nFax:  \n\n\nI admit, I fell for it. I am currently unemployed and was looking for something different. Texas International Promotions called me in for a first quick interview that made the company seem new and different. They called me later that evening to schedule a second interview the following day. All they said was "be here at 9am and you will observe some of what we do."\n\nWhen I arrived for the second interview I was told I would be going with two employees to see exactly what the company does. Little did I know I would be spending the entire day with them basically giving them a free day of work. The business is located in Arlington and the employees took me to set up their little booth in front of a Staples in Dallas. We were trying to promote D.A.R.E., the anti-drug educational group, by selling so-called D.A.R.E. products. I thought it was strange at the time. The company claims to be a third-party company hired by companies to do their promotions. This is total BS in my mind. Why would D.A.R.E. hire two guys in business suits to set up in front of a Staples to promote the program?\n\nIn total I was with the two employees stranded in Dallas from 9am until 5:45pm and we returned to Arlingon at 7pm. I was with them for 10 hours! Of course they DO NOT tell you this. I remember getting in the car after the "second interview", AKA a free day of work for this scam of a company, and calling my friends raving about how incredibly ridiculous the day had been.\n\nPlease don't get trapped like I got trapped. Don't even go for a first interview with Texas International Promotions! I know there are plenty of other promotions/marketing companies out there lately that are promising a good deal...PLEASE JUST SAY NO!\n\nRebecca\nFort Worth, Texas\nU.S.A.\n \nVR
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They don't appear to be a reputable company in any regard:\n\nPRISM CASINO - Another site I promoted years that was pulled due to poor customer service. They are supposed to be under new direction now, and I was contacted by one of their affiliate managers last year. Since that time, he left and was replaced by a well respected manager from the Casino Coins Group (who also tried to salvage the Grand Banks Group) to deal with their affiliates. She has also now left at this point. I don't know what's going on down there now... not that any of us should care.
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According to the Better Business Bureau they're a scam!!!\n\nhttp://www.bbbnorcentx.org/commonreport.html?compid=82755\n\nGood call on asking about that!  Don't use them!
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THey are scams.  They charge upfront fees for their services, require you to buy inventory for resale, or require credit card information, which they can use/sell.\n\nThe FTC publishes a series of consumer alerts regarding work at home scams.  To see how they operate, check them out:\n\n"Work at home Schemes" http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/invest/homewrk.htm \n'Net Based Business Opportunities: Are Some Flop-portunities?\nhttp://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/netbizop.htm\n"The Bottom Line on Multilevel Marketing Plans" http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/pyrdalrt.htm\nThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumer alert entitled “Take This Scheme and Stuff It: Avoiding Envelope-Stuffing Rip-Offs.” <http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/stuffitalrt.htm>
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This is a very serious problem.  I just heard about it a few weeks ago.  It is in no way a scam, and these children really need all the help they can get.
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I checked the major business databases and they are not listed.\n\nIf this is some "employment opportunity," then it is definitely a scam.\n\nI'd definitely stay away.
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I got a postcard in the mail, and was propositioned for the same fee to complete the applications.  I told the operator I would think about it and call back - then I hung up the phone and did a search to see what this company was about.  They have no web page, but there are a bunch of comments from people who have gotten ripped off from this company.  I called the company right back and told them to remove my name form their database and to not contact me ever again.  Fortunately I had not given them my bank account information.\n\nYou can do the search by typing the company's name into the URL address bar and pressing enter on your keyboard.  Read the comments and decide for yourself.\n\nI did find a page on the BBB http://www.newyork.bbb.org/reports/businessreports.aspx?pid=44&page=1&id=86754\nThat shows this company is not a member wiht the BBB - you can check it out too.\n\nAll in all - my research indicates that this is not a company wirht doing business with.  If you are interested in grants, then check out the response on this post for more info:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006041408147&r=w&is_vote_given=true&pa=BpVqD13uBHMzU.qS4xwATQPSi0OMTaepvTNWYr0wfkQkjizvFoI-
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This does involve internet purchasing but you can call orders in to the company.\nThe company I have been involved with for just over 1 year, you can build your business based on people know and who they may know. The company is 23 years old and it has a diversified line of Dental, Pet, Weight Loss, Home & Personal Care, Nutritional & StressReleif (my favorite). Oxyfresh.com - our ID # is 180736818. They are located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It is a fabulous company and the $ to be made is endless. We absolutely love it. You can respond back to me though this email address any question you may have. Take Care & Have a Tremendous Tuesday.