Posted by Yolanda Adams on 8/12/06 2:24pm
Msg #138410

American Notary, Southern California

I did a signing for Avi at American Notary in Southern California on 6/6/06. I have invoiced, sent statements, past due statements and spoken to him on the phone several times. He's promised to pay within 2 days. The last time, when guaranteed check would be here by today or he would add another $100 as a guarantee. Mail has come and gone today. No check. Today, I left him message to overnight check by Monday or I would take further -- planning to take matter to BBB. Anyone else having same problem with him? Any other suggestions?

Reply by Brad_CA on 8/12/06 2:36pm
Msg #138414

If this is the one in Tarzana, try the cell number below. Also, go to Search and type in American Notary. They seem to have a bad reputation in the biz.

American Notary Network
Tarzana, CA
Fax # 818-343-5583
Attn: Avi
818-720-5288 Cell
818-343-5634 Office

Reply by Yolanda Adams on 8/13/06 8:23pm
Msg #138593

That's them, Brad. Already have those numbers and even when I speak to them, they sound so sincere ... but no follow through. Guess I'll just try going through BBB. Thanks for the info!

Reply by Brenda/CA on 8/12/06 2:38pm
Msg #138415

Yolanda,
Do a search for "American Notary" or "American Notary Network", you will find the information you are seeking. I did one signing for Avi, and I will not do another. He seems to tell a lot of tales about the check being in the mail. Send him a collection letter demanding payment in x days. Good luck to you.

Reply by Yolanda Adams on 8/13/06 8:24pm
Msg #138594

Collection letter and BBB it is. Thanks!

Reply by Pamela on 8/12/06 5:22pm
Msg #138439

Yolanda, Re: American Notary, Southern California

Yolanda,

Last month, I had a similiar happening with another signing company.
Because I did not get the agreed-upon fee confirmation in writing,
the scheduler/manager literally laughed at me for not doing so.

I then contacted both escrow and the mortgage companies.
Discovered that both escrow and the mortgage
companies were both owned by the same family. That the siging
service scheduler/manager was also a distant relative.

And, no one could or would help; "too bad, too sad".

However, after I informed eveyone that complaints would
be filed with the Dept. of Corporations, the Dept. of Real Estate
(as well as the various media for investigative reports),
EVERYONE became very helpful.

I received my check within a few days.

Pam

Reply by Yolanda Adams on 8/13/06 8:29pm
Msg #138595

Re: Yolanda, Re: American Notary, Southern California

Thanks, Pam! I will contact Escrow and Lender. I think they should know not to use American Notary again.

Reply by Pamela on 8/12/06 5:25pm
Msg #138440

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Pam

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Msg #138457

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Reply by BrendaTx on 8/12/06 6:20pm
Msg #138458

Re: Spelling Correction a tip - Agreed. Great tool. n/m

Reply by Pamela on 8/12/06 6:23pm
Msg #138460

Gary, Thank You! Re: Spelling Correction a tip n/m