Non-Payment: What to Do When a Cheffer Refuses to Answer?

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A seller on a forum for chefs reported a non-payment issue with a prominent member who received the item but has not responded to multiple messages. The seller expressed frustration, considering naming the individual to gain attention. Other users weighed in, noting that most members are generally reliable and suggesting giving the non-paying member one last chance to respond. There were concerns about potential email issues that might be causing the lack of communication. The situation escalated when it was revealed that this non-payment might be part of a larger pattern of scams involving multiple users. Pampered Chef's legal department was mentioned as being involved, and moderators were alerted. One user ultimately resolved their payment issue after initially being unresponsive, leading to discussions about accountability and the emotional challenges some members face. The thread highlighted the need for caution in online transactions and the complexities of interpersonal dynamics within the community. Overall, it illustrated a mix of support, concern, and skepticism regarding member interactions and trustworthiness.
cooking.with.ann said:
It looks like several of her posts are missing, but like so many of you, I downloaded the check, too. I just wanted to make sure a copy survived if all the PCs suddenly got struck with a virus tonight!

God bless, and good night!
I've got a copy as well.............
 
Hi ToryLOL....I just crack me up....
 
I know we'd all like to have a sense of security back, but if we add our consultant's number to our signature, what's to keep someone from making up a number? We have no way of verifying if a number is authentic! Anyone have any ideas on this?
 
I don't really get what putting the consultant number in your signature does...

Darby had a legitimate number in her signature and we still all got screwed.
 
pamperedlinda said:
I had to laugh at this one......is ther EVER much going on in Macon?:p Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Hey...we are the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World...or something like that! We actually have excitement for the two weeks of the Cherry Blossom festival. Of course, I lived in Louisville, KY for 17 yrs so NOTHING compares to the frenzy that surrounds the Derby!!
 
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Elaine Happy Birthday. I give all of you alot of credit for looking into and opening our eyes to the suspicous activity.
It started because of my non-pymt of the pink QSP. This was my 1st time (and last time) selling something on Chef, figures I would have the headache!!! It really exploded from there, WITH GOOD REASON!
I was very suspicious of the reversed paypal so I will have to call paypal on Monday and find out if it was authorized by her or if it was because of NSF
(I was not charged a returned fee). Darby did explain her "stolen money" from her bank acct. But reading all of this, is the bank acct story a lie????

Just to put a thought in everyone's mind, if people start complaining to HO about comments read on Chef, I would not be surprised if they ban the use of chat rooms. If you have facts, by all means give them to HO and let them deal with this issue. They will ban her from being a consultant, make her pay back the money owed and turn the issue over to the authorities if there is fraud.
 
pamperdawn said:
Just to put a thought in everyone's mind, if people start complaining to HO about comments read on Chef, I would not be surprised if they ban the use of chat rooms. If you have facts, by all means give them to HO and let them deal with this issue. They will ban her from being a consultant, make her pay back the money owed and turn the issue over to the authorities if there is fraud.

I worried about that for a minute too. But I don't think they have the power to stop us from using a chat room. Free speech and all...
 
I think this was a very isolated incident and has nothing to do with the chat room in general. One rotten apple should affect us all! If we do get banned I will still e-mail y'all everyday, LOL!
 
Oh my goodness, what would we do with all of our time? My husband wouldn't know what to do with me when I'm not on the computer! LOL!
 
Oh no!!! I have to have my CS fix every day!! Even if I don't always post, I usually check in just to see what is up!! I actually heard that Directors are told to discourage their team from being on here. They say we could be getting a lot more work done if we weren't sitting around chatting. Sure it's not all about PC, but I don't think I could make it without you all :eek:
 
Just thought
gilliandanielle said:
I don't really get what putting the consultant number in your signature does...

Darby had a legitimate number in her signature and we still all got screwed.


At the time, it would be a good thing, but then again in MY mind of minds(:confused: ) I didn't think of the making up a number thing....and I didn't see a number in her signature at all, just a phone number......

Sorry, my niave....LOL.....
 
Have any of you noticed that the times on these posts are all screwed up? What is with that???????? I wonder if there is something Greg can do to fix it....it is very confusing!
 
pamperdawn said:
It started because of my non-pymt of the pink QSP. This was my 1st time (and last time) selling something on Chef, figures I would have the headache!!! It really exploded from there, WITH GOOD REASON!

One of the first times I bought something from a Cheffer, I got nothing for the money I paid. BUT I've had many many many wonderful transactions after that and I've met many great people on this board. So even though I originally had a bad taste in my mouth from the first scam, it was the ONLY bad experience I've had. So I'm still here...still glued to this forum even though I should be in bed...but that's another story!:)
 
Kelley Sells said:
At the time, it would be a good thing, but then again in MY mind of minds(:confused: ) I didn't think of the making up a number thing....and I didn't see a number in her signature at all, just a phone number......

Sorry, my niave....LOL.....
I misspoke (typed) when I said it was in her siggy... I thought it was but now that I check it isn't. I still don't feel any safer...
 
pamperdawn said:
Elaine Happy Birthday. I give all of you alot of credit for looking into and opening our eyes to the suspicous activity.
It started because of my non-pymt of the pink QSP. This was my 1st time (and last time) selling something on Chef, figures I would have the headache!!! It really exploded from there, WITH GOOD REASON!
I was very suspicious of the reversed paypal so I will have to call paypal on Monday and find out if it was authorized by her or if it was because of NSF
(I was not charged a returned fee). Darby did explain her "stolen money" from her bank acct. But reading all of this, is the bank acct story a lie????

Just to put a thought in everyone's mind, if people start complaining to HO about comments read on Chef, I would not be surprised if they ban the use of chat rooms. If you have facts, by all means give them to HO and let them deal with this issue. They will ban her from being a consultant, make her pay back the money owed and turn the issue over to the authorities if there is fraud.
No, I don't think so. I told Rich from Legal that we need a nuetral place like CS to vent and share without the PC Police hanging over our heads. They understood. I think he said it wouldn't be feasible. Would Cheffer's realy share the way we need? All will be fine when we slow down and get back to a normal trusting relationship w/PC.
 
Her PWS is listed in her signature though, which leads to her consultant number...

Darby Gates, Independent Consultant #500837
 
gilliandanielle said:
Her PWS is listed in her signature though, which leads to her consultant number...

Darby Gates, Independent Consultant #500837
So, with that high of a number I don't think she's been a consultant for a very long time.....maybe?
 
Ok I know this has nothing to do with the thread but how are you feeling Gillian? sorry I was going to ask earlier than got side tracked lol
 
pamperedlinda said:
So, with that high of a number I don't think she's been a consultant for a very long time.....maybe?

If they go in order she hasn't, mine is 495803 & my SS1 was September
 
pamperedlinda said:
So, with that high of a number I don't think she's been a consultant for a very long time.....maybe?

My number is 510188 and last month was my 1st month if that helps
 
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Chefgirl2 said:
No, I don't think so. I told Rich from Legal that we need a nuetral place like CS to vent and share without the PC Police hanging over our heads. They understood. I think he said it wouldn't be feasible. Would Cheffer's realy share the way we need? All will be fine when we slow down and get back to a normal trusting relationship w/PC.



My understanding, from a fellow PC'r, is they did this to another DS company.
 
ChefSteph06 said:
If they go in order she hasn't, mine is 495803 & my SS1 was September
wow....she's newer than I thought!
 
I have a 499XXX that signed 9/22 and a 501XXX that signed 10/04. Are we sure they go in order?
 
I signed in April of '05 and my number is 438XXX.
 
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I signed Oct. 2005 and mine is 460422.
 
I signed in September of 2004 and my number is 417481.
 
rebeccastt said:
I signed Oct. 2005 and mine is 460422.
I signed on Oct 21st 2005 and my number is 463335. So I guess they do go in numerical order.

sort of related.....a few months ago I changed my cell phone carrier and my number....the new number they gave me ends in 3335....Just figured out the other day why it sounded "so familiar"....duh!
 
pamperedlinda said:
I signed on Oct 21st 2005 and my number is 463335.

sort of related.....a few months ago I changed my cell phone carrier and my number....the new number they gave me ends in 3335....Just figured out the other day why it sounded "so familiar"....duh!

That is really weird!!!!!!!

BTW, I signed Oct. 1st. :)
 
9/7/06 498xxx
9/22/06 499xxx
10/04/06 501xxx
11/9/06 505xxx
1/11/06 509xxx
1/22/07 509xxx
 
Gillian,
Are those all of your recruits?
 

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