TRANS-SCAM
Posted By: been scammed on 2005-10-06
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you will train forever and never get paid! Run away now!
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.....if you haven't figured it out by now, Trans--Am is a scam- sm
any company that asks you to pay $$$ in order to work for them is not on the level. (I am not talking about renting equipment like a C-phone, footpedal or a computer). I have not heard of Career Builder, but again do not pay to work for anyone. As for trying to get a job just keep applying and test everywhere you can.
SCAM!
Don't work for Cynde Burchell of Atypical Transcription. It is a scam! She will promise you work and tell you to "take over accounts" for people where she does not like thier work or they do not do their work, then she will not pay you and you will lose all contact with her. She stops answering her phone when she knows you've figured out that you are not getting money from her and she will stop returning e-mails or answering her IMs. She told me over the phone when she first hired me that she didn't use the company name anymore and every time I called, she answered until it came time for the paycheck and then I got the answering machine of Atypical Transcription. There are a few other people on the answering machine, but I can't remember their names. This has been since May-June of this year and she owes me $60. I don't want anybody else to go through this so I am putting out a warning for everybody.
Not a scam
There are many scams but please do not assume all are. I agree, check out the BBB.
Internships are expensive to run. It takes a QA/Trainer longer to QA your files and give you feeback than to actually transcribe it herself. She does not do that for free.
Many of my interns are still working as MTs for me. You are free to talk to them if you email me. Corie@meditec.com
Scam
They are a scam, you will lose a lot of money and time with them.
heard they are a scam....say they
have work and don't give any.....not nice from what I have heard 
Re: total scam
Hi
Thanks for the info. I don't know if they owe me money? I suppose they do they took me for $400. Do't know if I can get that back. I signed on with them begining of Jan. 2007
beware they are a scam
I just wanted to add yet another dissatisfied customer to your now 37 on the BBB list. I just got my last email from BBB stating that the company did not reply to my last complaint to them. So my case was closed and I did not get any kind of a refund. Run, run, run as fast and as far away from this company as you can. I am trying to warn all who will listen and read. I was scammed by them and I live in Canada so at the time my equipment cost a lot more with duty/exchange/shipping/etc.. I also found that you can get a scribe online for free, which I have now downloaded on my computer and in fact ithis one is much better, for free. I stated that as well as the fact that they say and do a lot in the name of God. Please run away. I am talking from experience.
They are absolutely a scam. They
tell you that you must buy $400 worth of software from a specific company. Many times the software doesn't work but TranSCAM will not help you because you didn't buy it from them and the company you did buy it from won't contact you. I personally think it is a company related to TranSCAM,
If the software works they tell you that you have to get good QA scores before they release you to getting paid for your work. In the meantime you are doing work they are getting paid for (how they get accounts I have no idea) and you are never good enough to be released.
There have been multiple complaints filed with the BBB against them, several never resolved. They have moved to a different state at least once and changed their name at least once. If you "work" for them you will get some experience, but it really will not help you get another job because their reputation is well known and it isn't good.
Trans Am associated
HI...I have just signed up with Trans Am, so far I am happy. They are very helpful and sooooooooo nice.
If it works like they say I am happy I spent the money to get the program. I cant find anyone else to give a newbie a shot at working.
They say how badly we are needed, but make it sooooo difficult to get any experience.
Debi
med trans inc.
HAS ANYONE HEARD OF MED TRANS INC. IN ARIZONA??
trans am
What is bad about them?
Trans AM
I was just browsing and noticed you post. I too was caught up in the Trans AM thing about 2 years ago. I lost some money, but I got to transcribe some practice files and had them edited for me. That gave me enough experience to land a local doc. From there to an IC position, then to Spheris and now I work for a local multi-speciality hospital. Don't give up. I didn't.
trans am
I can't believe someone can claim being a good Christian and pull stunts like that. They should be put in jail or sued or something
Trans am
I have not had personal experience with them but have been told by many to stay clear of them.
You can do a search and read many threads on them.
Proficient Transcription is a scam - sm
I came in contact with Proficient Transcription too. I told them I was interested in a position, and asked what would they require from me. Expecting to get a reply of "take this test and then we'll review it and get back to you" I got "send $99 for shareware either with a money order or some type of cash card you can purchase at Walgreens." By the way, the shareware they want you to pay for is actually something you can download for free from the internet. Please, people do not buy into this scam and don't send this lady any more money! I'm glad the above poster smelled the rat.
Total scam, stay away - sm
unless you have money to burn. Lots and lots of people have been taken by them unfortunately. I hope you have not paid them any money because if so you will never see it again.
SCAM WARNING FOR OUR POSTERS!! (SM)
To all of our posters on MTStars: We have experienced an individual who is apparently running a scam. We want to make you aware of this situation and urge you to be discerning in any e-mails you receive regarding this and diligent to report any contact with this person or other similar situations with us immediately:
Name: Sherry Robinson
Email: s_robinson28714@yahoo.com
Phone: 828 675 2119
Location : Burnsville, NC 28714
She is asking for $100-200 for work at home jobs. Once payment is sent via PayPal or check, she vanishes and later (after repeated emails and calls) sends a mail with links (mostly broken) to Work at Home Job sites, which any MT can find by simply using Google. Her scam is via telephone! The emails she sends out contain only the following information: Call Sherry Robinson 828-675-2119
MTStars Team
Sherry Robinson scam
Yes she sent me an email stating the same thing. I called and she asked for 200.00 and said she is a head hunter. My mom who is a very experienced MT told me to not respond. So I did not respond, then a week later she sends me a add for a dating service. SHERRY ROBINSON is a scam.....do not fall for it!!!!!!
cALIFORNIA TRANS
I beg to differ. I've been with them for nearly 10 years and love my job. No, she doesn't help you set up your computer but the hospital help desk does. And yes, you do have to be somewhat computer literate. What's the big deal with once a month pay?
Allstate Trans.?
Does anyone know anything about Allstate Transcriptions? They have a mentoring program for newbies, supposedly, and you have to pay $99 to get into it. I'm very leery of having to pay for anything to get a job.
psyche trans..
are you looking for someone to work with you on this specialy? I would like to try my luck if you are..
Trans. School
I need some help from you newbies. I know of someone who wants to take a transcription course at home. I don't know which one to recommend to her. She is disabled from working in an office but is free to work at home. I'd like to help her get started. So, if anyone has anything to say about a school, positive or negative, please post a reply. It's been a long time since I've had to research this, so any help would be appreciated.
trans am associates
can anyone give me the scoop on trans am associates? a friend suggested that i look into it, but i keep seeing a bunch of information about it being a scam. are they legit or just scam artists? help a newbie out please.
Try E-Trans Plus out of Nashville
Also, DTS out of Tennessee often hires newbies. Don't get discouraged... My girlfriend graduated and started getting scared after about 5 wks with no offers. She is now working for a new company and loves her job. Just be persistent.
Trans am Transcription
Does anybody know anything about Trans am Transcription out of Florida?
Newbies, beware - I'm not saying that the above post is a scam, sm
but I used to know a lady who would "take newbies under her wings" and "train them and nurture them" for piddle pay, only to tell them that they were no good and needed more guidance. Basically what she was doing was this - saving herself a whole lot of $$$$. She used to brag to me about how she could use "these people" to do the "grunt" work (as she called it) and pay them squat and keep the bulk of her money.
Again, I'm not saying that the above poster is going to do this, but please be aware that this type of thing does happen.
disagree with scam part about equipment above...sm
keep in mind that if you are applying to a company who is hiring independent contractors, that the IRS definition of employee vs. contractors hinges on three main areas, one of which is how much control the "employer" has over the worker. If the employer is providing equipment to get the job done, the IRS tends to look upon this as more of an employer-employee relationship. So if you are applying for a job that is independent contractor status, remember you are self employed and have to provide your own equipment.
Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status is a hot area of IRS Audits.The IRS, state taxing agencies, as well as the Departments of Labor (which are responsible for Unemployment tax collections) have been stepping-up their audit activities. The purpose of the audit is to misclassify a subcontractor as an employee. The taxing agency can then collect the taxes which "should have been withheld" as well as large fines, penalties and interest. So if you want to be an IC, expect to provide your own equipment.
Why do people feel they can scam their way into this field?
With inferior educations for cheap and now wanting to lie to get jobs? Whatever happened to working for what you earn and telling the truth? :-(
Definitely sounds like a scam. You can't learn much in an 8-week course. NM
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New MTs - Beware of Trans Am Associates
This website is a scam - For starters, you have to take a transcription test by listening to dictation (can't use the foot pedal), writing it down on paper, then type it in an email. Most legitimate companies let you use your foot pedal.
They also offer to give you free MT training (no such thing unless you are trained on the job on-site). The catch? You have to buy almost $400 (if not more) software.
Trans Am Associates scam preys on new or aspiring MTs - please be wary! I am an 8-year MT, and have never been asked before to take an MT test this way, plus this company has numerous entries on www.ripoffreport.com about "students" that have been swindled.
Trans am Assosciates? any info or feedback ?
I've been checking out this company and they require me to buy alot of software...I know I have to have some software, but I just wanted to make sure before I spend too much time (and money-possibly) on this company. Help, please....
Trans Am isn't a BAD company, it's a RIP OFF. Don't believe folks? Go ahead and find out.
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Medical Trans. Staffing School- here is one Summer
OK! It was harder to find than I thought. They are in the middle of an offer to train right now so, Summer, you can see and read what they are doing.
I didn't want to use the one we currently use for fear of being biased, but we did use this school for staffing about 1-1/2 yrs ago and they did a good job. Our company paid down the tuition somewhat to attract a large number of students at one time. We didn't pay it down this low.
http://www.medicaltranscriptionjobstraining.com/page12249.asp
$1990 for the Basics, short internship and a job. If I'm right this is about the same price as Career Step but you don't get internship or a job there.
I think M-Tec is over $3000 and Andrews is probably close to that. How much is Andrews? Does anyone know their tuition cost?
You don't need to pay retail prices to be trained and have a job. I know Community Colleges are very long and pretty costly so this is a good alternative.
Of course, Penn Foster, US Career, etc are really a tough way to go. I think a recent grad of US Career told me she had trained on tapes- Whew!!!!!!
I'm afraid there aren't as many MT staffing schools as I thought. The other one I found didn't remotely compare to this one. Beautiful website!
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