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The Complaint Station: VCstore
Possibly the largest message board for VCstore complaints and information. Archive section on this site spans thousands of posts.
http://www.thecomplaintstation.com/cgi-bin/frames.cgi?topic634
United States Attorney's Office
News release: "Infomercial 'star' charged with defrauding thousands in computer sale scam. " Indictment alleges more than $30,000,000 in losses to consumers, financial institutions and suppliers.
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae/Documents/capell%20press.pdf
AttorneyGeneral.Gov
Video Computer Store update from the Public Protection Division - Bureau of Consumer Protection.
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ppd/bcp/video_comp_store.cfm
Attorney General Mike Fisher Press Office
News release announcing settlement for 6,800 Nationwide consumers. Defendant Capell "forever barred from owning a business in Pennsylvania that solicits orders from consumers... "
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=B7B5DCD1-F6E0-EFE8-E4E2E7EEEFA19169
KDKA: Video Computer Store Refunds Coming
If you ordered products from a company called the Video Computer Store -- but never got what you paid for, you could be getting some money back.
http://kdka.com/local/local_story_164154346.html
Philly Burbs: Computer Store To Pay $1.2 Million In Restitution.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Diane Weiss in Philadelphia, ends several lawsuits filed by the state attorney general against Computer Personalities Systems Inc., of Pipersville, which did business as Video Computer Store; Direct 2 U Network Inc.; and the president of both companies, George Capell.
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/103-06112003-105784.html
Troubleshooter.Com - Video Computer Store Finally Gets Punished
We gathered information from many victims and we are happy to see that the Pennsylvania Attorney General took action to punish this company and its owner.
http://www.troubleshooter.com/cf_misc/Columns/ColumnDetails.cfm?ColumnID=473
Philadelphia Business Journal
News story: "Computer seller indicted in fraud case - 2003-08-07." Capell charged with 27 counts of wire fraud, eight counts of mail fraud and seven counts of money laundering.
http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2003/08/04/daily37.html
NEPA News
News story: "Feds charge Pa. infomercial pitchman with fraud"
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9977589&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6
Austin American-Statesman: Pa. Infomercial Pitchman Faces Charges
News story detailing Federal Grand Jury's indictment of TV infomerical host on 27 counts of wire fraud, 8 counts of mail fraud and 7 counts of money laundering.
http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/ap/ap_story.html/Financial/AP.V1397.AP-Infomercial-Fra.html
Philly Burbs: Business Officials Indicted
News article detailing federal indictment August 8, 2003. President and CFO facing wire, mail fraud and money laundering charges.
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/113-08082003-138393.html
United States Of America V. George Capell Patrick Buttery
Grand Jury Indictment. Wire fraud 27 counts, Mail fraud 8 counts, Money laundering 7 counts. PDF
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae/Documents/capell%20indictment.pdf
Action Editor: Video Computer Store
Smart Computing consumer advocate columnist helps resolve three consumers' problems with VC Store.
http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2F2000%2Fs1105%2F38s05%2F38s05%2Easp
Video Computer Store Equals Rip-Off
Personal page devoted to warning consumers.
http://members.aol.com/schubba666/
Consumer Affairs: Video Computer Store
Consumer complaints for VCStore, otherwise known as Computer Personalities.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/personality.htm
Attorney General Pennsylvania Press Office
AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store; seeks restitution, civil penalties and permanent ban on fraudulent conduct. Also includes a phone number for consumers who wish to file a complaint in the case.
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=3286A3E0-1ED9-11D5-8E020060972D2515
Attorney General Fraud Lawsuit
AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store related business 'Direct 2 U' operated by George Capell.
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=7A7D443C-BE65-47F2-A74828FF78087AE4
FTC v. George L. Capell - Computer Personalities Systems Inc.
Among other charges, Commission alleged seller misrepresented the availability of rebates for VCstore.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/11/cpsi.htm
Philadelphia Business Journal: Computer Reseller Files Bankruptcy
News story detailing bankruptcy information of George L. Capell and Video Computer Store. Staff writer asks, where did the money go?
http://philadelphia.bcentral.com/philadelphia/stories/2001/04/30/story1.html
Design Community
Messages from dozens of unhappy VCstore customers.
http://www.designcommunity.com/e-design/notes/146.html
Complaints.com: Complaint of the Day
One persons account of their business with VC Store, Computer Personalities Systems Inc.
http://www.complaints.com/complaintofthedayJanuary92001.2.htm
PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems Inc.
Feedback from consumer in Florida concerning her dealings with the Video Computer Store.
http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLetters/viewLetter/0,2936,166094-5-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc-37012-0,00.html
PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems, Inc.
Upset consumer details VCstore manager Sue Bell change to order and overall missrepresentation by CPSI.
http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLettersList/0,2941,101297-5-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc,00.html
PlanetFeedback: Video Computer Store
Feedback from many angry consumers.
http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLettersList/0,2941,100247-55-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc,00.html
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