Be aware os these scam artists

[Yuri Olhovsky]

I start getting phone calls from 416-398-8332 from someone by name Mark Anthony from Synergy Marketing, trying to sell me some ****ty items. When he calls he pretends to be a personal friend like if we know each other very well. Please read comments about this scam http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-416-398-8332
and be aware.

[Chris E. Donofrio]

I start getting phone calls from 416-398-8332 from someone by name Mark Anthony from Synergy Marketing, trying to sell me some ****ty items. When he calls he pretends to be a personal friend like if we know each other very well.

I have bought marketing stuff from them like banner pens. They are a legitimate company from my dealings with them.

Now that I have said that, get one thing clear ; THEY WILL HOUND YOU, NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER, GIVE YOU BS STORIES, ANYTHING TO MAKE A SALE.

Synergy will show up on my phone and I do not answer it. If I want something from them,I will order it online.

[Wayne B. Wilson]

LOL I got a call yesterday 10 for Knives with name on them he said they sell for 30 in the store.

[wschreiber]

I get calls every single day from advertising agencies.

I always ask them; "If you're so good at advertising, why haven't I ever heard of you?"

[Chuck Evans]

File a BBB complaint (even though BBB is a sham) if they won't stop calling you. I finally did that with Mainstreet Hosting to get them to stop hounding me. Seems to have worked so far.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by cevans

File a BBB complaint (even though BBB is a sham)(too bad the public wouldn't understand that!) if they won't stop calling you. I finally did that with Mainstreet Hosting to get them to stop hounding me. Seems to have worked so far.

Wow!! Maybe BBB has a use.

[George A. H. Luck]

I guess that is one of the good points about living out in rural Ontario. The only calls I ever get are from some guy looking for Yuri's home phone number . . . . .

[scorcoran]

Yes they are scammers. I was marketed and purchased flashlights. They promised a 7" flash light with my information engraved. I got 3" flashlights... pastic POS and foiled information. I promptly stopped payment on the cheque. Anyone want a free flashlight?

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

This is a part of a letter I received this morning ... Roy


("Secret society maybe??? Fear of being sued personally. Um...who elected them or the NHICC to represent the NCH's?
http://www.nationalhomeinspector.org/


Our Primary Mission is the National Certification of Home Inspectors
The National Home Inspector Certification Council(NHICC) is a non-profit corporation controlled by a Board of Directors.


http://www.nationalhomeinspector.org...0-%20NHICC.pdf

Q: Is the NHICC connected in any way to a home inspection company, franchise, or association?
A: No. The NHICC, unlike its predecessor, is not an „arm‟s length‟ branch of any association. The NHICC is an independent, inclusive and objective organization with its own directors, executive, committees and financial operations. None of the board or council members have been appointed by any association or self-interest group. There are members of every Canadian home inspection sitting on various boards and committees, as well as some inspectors with no association affiliation whatsoever.

http://www.nationalhomeinspector.org...rCAHPIrev1.pdf
Regards,
Claude Lawrenson, Bill Mullen, George Webb - Submitted on behalf of the new "National Certification Council" and 4 other elected NCA/NCH and concerned National Certification Program supporters. ")

[Claude Lawrenson]

Once again thank you for the attention Roy and others.

The members that are charged with the administration of the NHICC are the exact same members of the National Certification Authority that were elected by National Certificate Holders (NCH), minus the appointed ones. As such, "we" serve as an interim steering committee.

The NHICC is a non-profit national corporation registered in Canada. It operates under approved by-laws, and like any new corporation its' governance body will change as specified over time. The NHICC is not a home inspection association; it is a home inspector certification body that assures that a home inspector has completely satisfied the NCH designation through rigorous testing and assessments.

We welcome members from the Canadian home inspection industry to participate, if they desire, and see the benefit and recognition of the "national program" and maintenance of the the NCH as the national benchmark. We are continuing the National Certification Program under a truly national standard, with true independence from undue influence, that was often an issue noted in the past.

The "program" is open to all home inspectors in the industry in Canada (regardless of affiliation) on a fair and equitable system, which also includes significant changes in the fee structure.

Members now called "registrants" of the NHICC have not sat by idly while some claim that the program was dead and a waste of money. They valued what they rightfully have earned. So as I stated earlier, life is full of changes and the path is forward, not backwards, living in the past.

[hjanssen]

Thanks,Claude,and others for keeping the train on the track.
Regards.
Harry

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Harry below is 99 pages of free information.
Please read this and see where our Canadian self appointed leaders are not following the rules.
PRIMER FOR DIRECTORS
OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS .
TRY THESE PAGES AS EXAMPLE 15,21,23,27,55,66,69,74,.
This has been in effect since 2002 ,
I would hope you as a previous ASSOCIATION director has a copy .
.
If these rules had been followed the we might have not of had the fiscal we now have in the Canadian associations .
Ontario I think has more associations for so few a number of home Inspectors then any other area of the world.
I do believe NACHI has more Ontario members then all the other associations combined .

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cilp-pdci.nsf/vwapj/Primer_en.pdf/$FILE/Primer_en.pdf




Still looks to me like the same self appointed group with many secret members and they make the rules to suit them selves .
They are always right and never wrong .
All associations have bylaws that say we should not do work on any home we inspect .
But The Canadian associations all seem to think it is correct for the directors to appoint them selves as to teach the students .
Every thing I read for non profit appointed groups the directors should make sure they are at arms length from this sort of happenings.
This has gone on none stop and it seems to lead to favoritism .
Not Proper and not right .
Same old group doing the same old thing.
Most of the complainers of my posts are making money from the newbie want to be home Inspector .
Fine then do not sit on the BOD.
You need to come to the table with clean hands .




Remember Whistler
http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4935
Bill has a big anouncement comming soon
http://www.nachi.org/forum/showpost.php?p=166560&postcount=103

[Claude Lawrenson]

What does all of this have to do with scam artists?

Once again you seem to allege false claims and jump to conclusions. Once again assuming people guilty without presenting a fair and open response to your allegations.

Without factual information some directors and others actually do know when and how to do the right thing. That is simply declare the conflict of interest and remove themself out of the discussion that puts them in a position of conflict. Perhaps you missed that part in the "guide". That does not stop a director or officer of a corporation from serving on any board.

So quit painting everyone with your broad generality.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Sorry Claude but the government book ( PRIMER FOR DIRECTORS ) says Directors need to be at arms length .
I agree, the way I see it, it is only proper to follow their information .
This has gone on since 2002 and the main reason why I left OAHI .
Fair play is the proper way.
It needs to stop now !!!!

[George A. H. Luck]

"The NHICC is an independent, inclusive and objective organization with its own directors, executive, committees and financial operations."

Hmmm , 'independent'. Claude, what is your connection with the industry again? Oh that's right you make your living educating new inspectors. So please explain just how 'independent' that is. I have seen on various web sites that some of the board members of PHPIO are operating diploma mills too.

I am confused. How 'independent' can that be?

At the ALLIANCE of CANADIAN HOME INSPECTORS, none of our board members are involved in running diploma mills, or in anyway benefit from other activities connected to the industry. We are just Home Inspectors like you.

No hidden agendas.

No questionable connections.

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