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A young woman came to my door , telling me that she is part of a program called Paragon which helps young black men and women get education and training so they don't end up in gangs and helps them be productive citizens. On the form it said in big letter, "NO DONATION". She then showed me a page, like a survey, where I was to sign my name and hopefully give her positive comments about her presentation, etc. She said that if I did this she would get "points" toward receiving $1,000 to be used for her education. I did not sign and lifted the page on the clipboard and saw a long list of magazines. I then asked her if she was selling magazines. She said she was but that anything I bought would give her "points." I said I didn't need any magazines. She said I could buy them and donate them to the program to be used by others in the program. This is the same as the complaint from the woman who said she was told they would be sent to the tent city in Louisiana. I refused to buy, she was rather insistent, I still refused. I told her I never give to or buy from any charity unless I check them out. I did check with the Attorney General of MN and there is no Paragon program listed with them. She wanted to know if she could come back later. I told her a day the following week that I might be home. It will be interesting if she will come back. I will inform her of the complaints against her company and I will not buy!
I don't regret helping the young man out, I believe he was sincere, but my magazines never came and now David at Midwest Clearing's voicemail box is conveniently full and I can't get my money back. It has been 6 months. Too bad for the next young man or woman who shows up.
On March 10, 2010, a young black male came to my door selling magazines. He was very persistent even though I informed him that I was not interested in buying magazines. He said that he was doing it to attempt to get money for college. He said he was from Missouri and did not want to end up like many other kids that he grew up with. Feeling sympathy for the young man, I agree to buy a subscription from Midwest Clearing Inc. Time passed by and I never recieved my magazine. I began to email and call the company without any success of a response or speaking with anyone. I did leave multiple voice mail messages as well. Finally, after nearly 10 months, I was able to speak with someone during an attempted call. This rep informed me that the salesman never turned in the sales receipt. I paid CASH! I paid $50. Basically, this guy just stole my money. I was very upset. I filed a complaint with the Illnois BBB and the BBB was not able to get anywhere with them either. I found out the Midwest Clearing had an F rating with the BBB. They have had numerous complaints about nondelivery, purchase agreements, etc.
Anyone who is says that this company is not a scam is obviously in denial. The consumer reports speaks for itself. First, the company is obviously hiring drug addicts and former criminals. That alone makes for a interesting employee department. This could explain why so many people are not receiving thier magazines. Also, the company is aware of their employees history. They can say that they are giving these people a second chance, but it seems as though many of them are not doing anything to better themselves with the offer. When a company has an employee that is untrustworthy, it needs to terminate his/her employment. Second, this company does nothing to work on his abysmal reputation. They are not honoring their own customer agreements. They do not return calls or emails. Then, they have a website that really does not tell much about the company. It seems that it is there more for appearances...a facade.
In the future, I hope no one from Midwest Clearing, AKA Paragon, ever comes to my door again. I will inform them that they are not welcome. I have lost all patience with this company.