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GRC Vita Power review: Stay clear of these company! 25

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My husband ordered the youthful essence microdermabrasion for me. The nightmare began right there! While on the phone asked about vitamins... My husband said no... And the shipments began... They charged our bank account every couple weeks for 63.89 from vita power and 45.90 to youthful essence... I canceled with both after the first sign of bank debit and they continued for 3 months... I had my bank stop payment on them... They continued by doing preauthorization amounts... I sent back shipments return receipts and still nothing... When you order in the beginning it is a telemarketing company that takes your order... Once you give them your info it's all over... They won't cancel it for you, they say you have to wait till you get the package and return... Another scam it's at your expense... Then they pre authorize your bank account by using debit so you can't stop that either... It has been a extreme nightmare... To the tune of almost $300.00 in 2 1/2 months... Stay clear of these companies.

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CAROL RISINGER
May 25, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I did not order this on my debit card. This is unauthorized.

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Helen D. Nelson
Jul 01, 2007 7:39 pm EDT

I cannot get GRC Vita Power program to quit sending me their product nor to quit billing me for items I have not received. What can I do?

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cynthia williams
Jul 07, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I have canceled these shipments for the past 2 months and i am still receiving and still getting billed. When you call the # on your bill it says to "call back during business hours", but it is during business hours.

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Fleur Parra
Aug 06, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I ordered some Proactive and ever since have been receiving these GRC Vita Power vitamins that I did not order. Every month $65 is being taken out of my credit account. This has been going on for the last 5 months - I have contacted Proactive who give me a number that no one answers, I have also tried emailing the company asking them to stop charging my account to no avail.

Does anyone know how to stop this? Advise smb!

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Raymond Yingling
Sep 19, 2007 1:04 pm EDT

i also can not get this company to stop sending or charging me for this product. has anyone had any luck? let me know your secret.

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Joyce Dorow
Oct 09, 2007 8:33 pm EDT

I have been getting billed every month from GRC Youthful Essence $39.95 and again from Youthful Essence $47.90 every single month. At least I did this on my Discover bill and I kept debating the charges and now they are taking them off and I told the do not pay!

Discover is good like that, thank goodness I did not use a bank account.

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Michelle Forshee
Oct 29, 2007 8:42 pm EDT

I ordered Youthful Essence for a ONE-TIME shipment (no auto shipments) 29.95 + shipping, I received the first shipment at 39.95 + shipping and continue to receive shipments and credit card charges of 45.90. When I finally got through to a customer service rep, I was told I could only return 2 of the 4 shipments for credit even when I did not authorize any shipments after the first. How can this be legal when they have a recording of each called in order? Each time I mentioned the recordings the subject was always changed and then was told they didn't know who I could contact about the initial order for a ONE-TIME shipment. Well, I guess we can all figure out why this company is still thriving.

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Debra Jordan
Nov 07, 2007 12:00 am EST

I have asked for this company to stop sending product. They have discontinued cosmetics (made in China) however they continue to send me Vitamins without my consent and charging my account.

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bogdan dumitroiu
Nov 11, 2007 12:00 am EST

I was charged for the 3rd time by this company without any notice or email. I call coustomer service and they told me not to worry about becouse my acount with them will be cancelled . today 11/11/2007 my checking acount indicates a charge of 33$ from this company for the sam product wich i never order it
please advice as soon as possible

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Eric Wengrofsky
Nov 24, 2007 1:25 am EST

Same is happening to me. I'm trying to get them to stop as I type. They keep charging me $33 a month. I'll be calling them every day and screaming my head off until they stop charging me. This is totally unacceptable. I will come back and let you guys know if/how I got this taken care of. Hope you had some luck and that I will too. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!

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carri
Nov 29, 2007 2:56 am EST

i had problems too but i went to my bank got my card cancelled and reordered a new card! it stops all future unauthorized charges to your cards! plus you have to file a police report for your bank to credit your account! all banks have fraud protection! and will credit your account for these charges! hope this helps everyone!

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David Nevill
Jan 21, 2008 7:29 am EST

After seeing these complaints I am glad I used a pre-paid credit card to place an order for Sheer Cover. It is worth the $3.95 charge to have some control.

I am just starting to try and stop shipments and withdrawls. I also tried the grn@ecustomerresponse. com and was not able to pull it up.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

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Donna Brewer
Jan 28, 2008 12:00 am EST

I was given a 30 day free trial. When I tried to cancel the phone number that was on the brochure was no longer in service. Guthy Rinker gave me an 888 number that did not work either. I could not find a web site. My account is being charged and I will be filing a complaint with my bank if I cannot resolve this issue in a few days.

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Denise Brady
Jul 22, 2008 2:05 pm EDT

I also have been dealing with Guthy Renker over their useless vitamins. My account continues to be charged after cancellation. Refusal to reimburse full amount. Experienced several overdraft charges as a direct result of GRC continually charging my account. I do have some information that may be of help to some. The website is: http://www.guthy-renker.com. Corporate Headquarters: 41-550 Eclectic St. Suite 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Phone: [protected]. FAX: [protected]. Email Complaints: customerservice@guthy-renker.com. Toll free number I used to cancel: [protected]. I feel a class action suite should be filed; however, I haven't a clue how to go about doing this. Let's get together and put an end to this lieing, cheating, stealing company.

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rebecca dyer
Jul 23, 2008 1:57 am EDT

What the @#$! still charging my account w/no product delivery which I thought I canceled anyways!HELP!

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Shaheen
Aug 05, 2008 6:49 am EDT

I am glad that I was able to read this page which has made me careful. I feel sorry for the loss people has suffered as I had some experiences of the same kind but else where. I saw the advert of useful essence on TV- a shopping channel and felt like ordering it. Now I am wondering if I should go a head for two reason. First, should I help them sell their goods, second, is the product, "youthful essece" is good enough. Comments / email to my account would be appreciated.

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Guadalupe Romero
Oct 13, 2008 7:01 pm EDT

This company has been going in to my account and taken funds for products that I have not received. I have tried to contact them directly but could never get through their customer service or a call back to cancel such order. I need this issue resolve right away.

I would really appreciate it if you can help me with this matter.

Thank you,

Lupe

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Ron Stewart
Nov 19, 2008 8:07 pm EST

My wife has also been getting money out of her account on a monthly basis. This company is a fraud and needs to be investigated!

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Deb
Calhoun, US
Mar 17, 2009 9:59 am EDT

They are a total rip-off! I ordered Pro-Active and was supposed to receive 2 free gifts. So when I received the vitamins, I assumed they were one of the FREE gifts. However, when I received my credit card statement, it had a $3.99 charge. I called them (Vita Power), and they informed me that another charge of $34.99 was already charged to my next statement. I cancelled any future orders and called my credit card company, cancelled that card number and filed a dispute. My credit card company is changing my card number so Vita Power will not have access to my new number to charge anything else! Maybe this will work. I agree, something needs to be done about this company!

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Caldwell, US
Apr 30, 2009 6:44 pm EDT

I ordered beauty products from Natural Advantage and was offered vitamins for a $1. I accepted the offer and tried the vitamins. They are fine, but I am unable to continue to afford. I called Natural Advantage and they advised me to cancel before the end of 30 days and GRC Vita Power will cancel. The number to cancel is [protected]. If you catch it before the end of 30 days, I'm told they will cancel the automatic shipment. The KEY is to do it before the end of 30 days from your order date, otherwise, the automatic shipments will go out and that's where you're going to experience difficulty. Today is actually my 30 days and my account was pending a debit. I was advised that my order is now cancelled and they are cancelling the debit from my bank account. For assurance, I asked for the person's name and agent id since they do not have a confirmation number system. I hope this information helps. Good Luck!

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shyanne
US
Jul 08, 2009 9:57 am EDT

My Visa is charged $4.99 for the GRC Vita Power and I have no idea what it is. I have received no product nor have I ordered a product. What is the next step?

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Reshes
Oct 18, 2009 11:49 pm EDT

I had a similiar problem and reported them to the Better Business Bureau. I would suggest you do the same.

I have since received my refund thanks to them.

I live in the Caribbean. Had I lived in the U.S. I would have reported them to the consumer affairs department. Please use the resources available to you.

Resh

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Ana Lazala
Jul 22, 2016 4:54 am EDT

I have been having problem with this company. After the initial trying period I cancel my order, however the following month I saw a posting for the $33.94. I called to asked why were the charges showing when I had cancel my order the lady very rudely responded I had not cancel my order and there was nothing she could so, when I requested to talk to a supervisor she told me I had to wait. After a while she came back and advised me there was no supervisor available. Trying to have them stop charging is just not working. I had to cancel my credit card. We need to teach this company a lesson and contact the State Attorney and have them refund our money. Their customer service is one of the worst I have ever encountered in my lifetime. I think is about time someone put a stop to it. If we get together we can fight and win. Is anyone interested? Contact me!

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angela
Jul 22, 2016 4:54 am EDT

I ordered CORE SECRETS through a TV advertisement and GRC Vita Power was offered to me. I said "NO!" I didnt need any vitamins through this offer. A month later, I get a fee for 33.94$. Let me note, I did NOT receive any vitamins. On December 14, 2007, one month later from the previous charge, I got another charge of 33.94$. I immediately called the company and told them I did not receive any vitamins or a refund. They basically ignored my complaint with their rude attidude and tone, and told me there was nothing they could do since I didnt receive the vitamins for me to send back to them.
I notified my bank and filed a fraud claim. I hope these people rot in hell.

DO NOT ORDER FROM THESE MONEY SCAMMING PEOPLE!

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Brigitte Genois
Jul 22, 2016 4:55 am EDT

Core secret did not autorize shipment and charge on my credit card!

I ordered CORE SECRETS through a TV advertisement, since of that, i continue to receive new things from them that i havent order. I send everything back and wrote that i dont whant to receive anymore, but eveything was charge on my credit card and i havent been refund (3 item).

The girl on the phone said that i have to proove that i send everything back (with paper from the post that i dont have), but she see on my file that my account is suppose to be close, and nothing more will be ship to me, that's meen that they RECEIVED THE things back from me, but they ask me to proove that i shiped it!

Everything to keep monney from people!

DO NOT ORDER FROM THESE MONEY SCAMMING PEOPLE!

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