Posted by Melissa Ortega on 10/30/06 12:57pm
Msg #156196

List of Bad Companies

Is there a list of Bad Guys out there. I just did a signing for Notary ASAP. My first one--A lead from Notary Rotary. How can I find a list of who and who not to work for? I was so excited to do my first one that I did not even think to check on credientials and all. I am from California originally and the company was a California one so I went with it. (Now that I think about it being from Cali and all I maybe should have asked first--Just kidding!!). I broke the ice I am happy!!

Reply by Brad_CA on 10/30/06 1:10pm
Msg #156199

http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=13217132

Reply by MichiganAl on 10/30/06 1:45pm
Msg #156206

That's it. I'm convinced that you're a BBB employee.

Why is a BBB link your answer to every question? Brad, this tells us nothing about a company. What do they pay? How quickly? Are they nice? Overnight or e-docs? Faxbacks? Follow ups? The BBB has such little control and knowledge about this industry. How does a BBB link answer the question of whether or not there's a list of bad companies? Please, stop already.

Melissa, there are several lists floating around. We're just very reluctant to post it for legal reasons. Plus, it's such a gray area. Some may say a company is a no-no (maybe they're slow pay), others may love them (maybe I don't care if they take 60 days to pay). Someone might be willing to e-mail you their list, or you can try searching this board or others for "no-no." But take it with a grain of salt. Use the search feature to find what others have said about a company. There are very few that haven't already been discussed in length. If the search shows nothing or outdated info, post a question. If a company is a consistent no pay, don't think twice about calling them back and turning down the appointment.

Reply by Poppy on 10/30/06 1:59pm
Msg #156216

HeHe.....I was thinking the same thing! n/m

Reply by Poppy on 10/30/06 2:03pm
Msg #156217

Opps... I didn't read your post Al... I was thinking Brad

was a BBB employee too... I thought it was funny... But I like having the information and appreciate him posting it. Someone else usally adds to the post and combined with Brads info we usually get a good idea of the company (good or bad) anyway same thought different viewpoints..

Good Day! All... Gotta sign off and go bake a pumkin cake. Took today off to celebrate my daughters B-Day... "smiles" Poppy

Reply by Brad_CA on 10/30/06 2:10pm
Msg #156220

Re: That's it. I'm convinced that you're a BBB employee.

Al, I am not an employee of BBB. If you do not like what I post, do not read it. Do not ever tell me what to post or not to post on this forum. Many, and I mean many people have thanked me for my posts. Who the h**L do you think you are? Certainly not anybody worth
listening too.

Reply by Roger_OH on 10/30/06 2:16pm
Msg #156224

No thanks from me, Brad...

After someone complained about a signing company in Washington, you provided them a BBB link regarding MY company in Ohio, that has the same name, but NO relation or affiliation with the offending one. Would've been nice if you had checked out which company was which, before giving someone the opportunity to register a BBB complaint about my company instread of the correct one.

Reply by Brad_CA on 10/30/06 2:28pm
Msg #156227

Re: No thanks from me, Brad...

Roger, please provide me with the name of your company, which is not listed on your profile, and the message number, so that I may investigate your allegation.

Reply by Roger_OH on 10/30/06 3:25pm
Msg #156245

Re: No thanks from me, Brad...see thread of msg #15113 n/m

Reply by Roger_OH on 10/30/06 3:28pm
Msg #156246

Correction for Brad - see thread of msg #151113 n/m

Reply by MichiganAl on 10/30/06 2:58pm
Msg #156236

Well, it's good to know you have an opinion on something

All we ever see are BBB links all day long. Honestly, I just thought you were a computer bot. But while you're throwing a tantrum, why don't you answer the questions: Let me ask again, and add a few more: What does Notary ASAP pay? How quickly? Are they nice? Overnight or e-docs? Faxbacks? Follow ups? Have you ever actually done one signing for them? What does the BBB know about signing services? How do they monitor them?

The links tell us nothing (and in Roger's case, they were incorrect and harmful).

Reply by Becca_FL on 10/30/06 6:35pm
Msg #156287

Sorry Brad...I'm a little tired of BBB BS posts too.

Enough already! It's old and overdone, kind of like "stay the course." If the folks on the hill can admit that something that was once effective is no longer effective...I think you can too.

We all have a computer, we all have google and we all know about the BBB. Why not try posting information with substance, for a change.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 10/30/06 9:50pm
Msg #156327

Re: Brad I actually do also appreciate your efforts with BBB

I don't always read them but it is nice to know they are there....

Reply by cassiewi on 10/31/06 7:01am
Msg #156380

Re: Brad I actually do also appreciate your efforts with BBB

Ditto Susan, I find it's helpful, especially when I was having problems a few months ago.

Reply by Charm_AL on 10/31/06 7:03am
Msg #156381

Re: Brad I actually do also appreciate your efforts with BBB

oh please....I'm going to throw up....

Reply by cassiewi on 10/31/06 7:33am
Msg #156389

Wow that's a strong reaction.

But I do appreciate it, sorry if my saying so makes you feel ill.

Reply by Calnotary on 10/30/06 2:11pm
Msg #156222

You are doing a great job Brad, don't listen to him. n/m

Reply by Melissa Ortega on 10/30/06 2:22pm
Msg #156225

Thanks you Brad. I feel a lot better now. I have peace of mind that I might not have had before without the post.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 10/30/06 1:55pm
Msg #156212

Hi Melissa. I have a copy of the widely distributed "No-No" list. If you do a search on "No-No List" you will surely find the original version. The list I keep for myself is the original version that I have added to - personal experiences with non-paying companies and also companies that get posted about on NotRot. When several notaries post that a company has a poor payment history, then it goes on my list. If you e-mail me at [e-mail address] I will send it to you.

Reply by Melissa Ortega on 10/30/06 2:06pm
Msg #156218

Thanks Copper

I would love you to email me a list please at [e-mail address]. Thanks you are the man--Well for now anyway--LOL

Reply by MistarellaFL on 10/30/06 4:41pm
Msg #156264

They are one of a few SS with a good reputation and history

I'll take any I can accommodate for them.

Reply by Stephanie_CA on 10/30/06 5:44pm
Msg #156276

Re: List of Bad Companies...Msg # 79094 n/m