Smart Computing consumer advocate columnist helps resolve three consumers' problems with VC Store.

AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store related business 'Direct 2 U' operated by George Capell.

News release announcing settlement for 6,800 Nationwide consumers. Defendant Capell "forever barred from owning a business in Pennsylvania that solicits orders from consumers... "

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.

Video Computer Store update from the Public Protection Division - Bureau of Consumer Protection.

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.

One persons account of their business with VC Store, Computer Personalities Systems Inc.

Consumer complaints for VCStore, otherwise known as Computer Personalities.

Messages from dozens of unhappy VCstore customers.

Among other charges, Commission alleged seller misrepresented the availability of rebates for VCstore.

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.

News story: "Feds charge Pa. infomercial pitchman with fraud"

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.

News story detailing bankruptcy information of George L. Capell and Video Computer Store. Staff writer asks, where did the money go?

News article detailing federal indictment August 8, 2003. President and CFO facing wire, mail fraud and money laundering charges.

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.

Feedback from consumer in Florida concerning her dealings with the Video Computer Store.

Upset consumer details VCstore manager Sue Bell change to order and overall missrepresentation by CPSI.

Feedback from many angry consumers.

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.

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.

Grand Jury Indictment. Wire fraud 27 counts, Mail fraud 8 counts, Money laundering 7 counts. PDF

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