Scammed by gym! Help srs.

**Brahhphomet** · 03-31-2015, 08:46 AM

I'm just loling @ u OP for hiring a personal trainer at all, while you have a plethora of information right at your fingertips

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by elias1877

lol then who gives a chit? get a new credit card and tell them to fuk off.

in fact id topsy turvy this mafuker on them and tell them if you dont get your $600 cash back then you will persue legal actions.

you have the paper work that says you paid... they fuked up, not you (even though you did by signing something you didnt want u dumb turd).

good luck...

I learned my lesson already thanks to everyone ripping me a new one on here

**RaptorDisaster** · 03-31-2015, 09:22 AM

It's not worth it to not pay and potentially hurt your credit.

AFTER you've paid and protected your own credit, you can contact a legal aid office and see if they're file a claim for you with the state's attorney general. It's free, but there's a good chance it will take forever/not happen at all.

**NameUnavailable** · 03-31-2015, 09:24 AM

Strong 8 page thread on a subject like this.

**G0S9G** · 03-31-2015, 11:27 AM

This just blows my mind that something like this could exist and in a city as populated as New York. Essentially they're banking on people being too preoccupied to pursue legal action. Having to send a certified letter to cancel a GYM MEMBERSHIP? What the fuk is this, 1900??? Holy chit that looks like a massive red flag. The yelp reviews clearly show they are willing to do anything (including destroying documents) to continue charging people. Oh, you jumped through our first three hoops? Well, you didn't send your letter via registered mail so I'm just going to throw it out.

I feel for OP... They are essentially using similar (yet even more despicable) tactics as people who sell time shares to get people to buy training.

Edit: Any lawyer bras know for sure... If I cancel my CC and stop using a service can they just send it to collections even if I never used the service? I suppose it depends on the initial contract signed...?

**philsonc** · 03-31-2015, 11:31 AM

what ******* gym did you go to?

**Cinderblock** · 03-31-2015, 11:33 AM

Is college student

pays $880 for personal trainer...

Hopefully you look like Dana Linn Bailey right now.

**mangravy** · 03-31-2015, 11:37 AM

Didn't read the whole thread but I work at a country club in California, and I'm fairly certain it's the law in every state where if you enroll in any type of membership based service you have a 3-day refund period or 3-day period to 'back out'. I believe in California it is required to be 20 days. Not sure about NY. Say you won't be paying a dime and make sure you log it all through email.

I would personally go in, have your phone recording in a jacket pocket, and request to speak to the General Manager. Mention that the trainer said you had a three day back out period. Say you will lawyer up if you are sent to collections. What a terrible company.

**JamesLI** · 03-31-2015, 11:48 AM

3 day cancellation, so just cancel, who cares if they "are expecting" payment lol, stop being beta and cancel it.

Certified mail and be done with it.

**JamesLI** · 03-31-2015, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by BklynBrunette93

I'm an idiot for signing it in the first place but I've never heard the bs of "you're not allowed to cancel" he wrote that I paid in cash on the 25th and also signed but I didn't give them shiz. They're stuck with the bill now and want anything they can get outta me

They are not stuck with anything come on brah.
They are just trying to appeal to emotion..."oh noes please they are going to take 600 out of my paycheck! Can't you please halp meh???"

No they are not. Its all just hard selling tactics.

**RobElite** · 03-31-2015, 11:55 AM

Better call Saul!

**rocketfish** · 03-31-2015, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by JamesLI

3 day cancellation, so just cancel, who cares if they "are expecting" payment lol, stop being beta and cancel it.

Certified mail and be done with it.

yea but these gyms will say they received it after the 3 days or what not

they will send you to collections no matter what and its hard as fuk to get off

**MrAWatts** · 03-31-2015, 11:59 AM

Lol I'd be going in there saying that they can cancel it or I am reaching out to every news agency in the metro, and the next communication they get will be from a lawyer. Thats shady as fuk.

**Darkrobot** · 03-31-2015, 12:55 PM

Adding on to what everyone is saying, never sign chit without reading it. If you're not sure, don't sign. You dun goofed by signing even though you said you wanted to think about it. Once it's signed, the deal is done.

I know how these guys work. There's a sales person at my gym and everyone knows him as a snake, even the other sales persons and personal trainers call him that behind his back. I've seen how he, especially, works. Fuking disgusting preying on these people.

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by RaptorDisaster

It's not worth it to not pay and potentially hurt your credit.

AFTER you've paid and protected your own credit, you can contact a legal aid office and see if they're file a claim for you with the state's attorney general. It's free, but there's a good chance it will take forever/not happen at all.

I think I'll have a better chance to threaten them with legal action and if that doesn't work I can always say I was sexually harassed although I don't wanna be a liar like they are. I'm not paying chit. I don't wanna change my CC number but I've already blocked their company from ever charging me again. If they send me to collections I'll be screwed.

**yoCasmu** · 03-31-2015, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by rocketfish

yea but these gyms will say they received it after the 3 days or what not

they will send you to collections no matter what and its hard as fuk to get off

Certified mail has a sent date on it. As well as a receipt when they get it.

Read the contract for a cancellation clause within a week or so of signing the contract.

Worst case scenario, you signed the paper. lol

**socrates07** · 03-31-2015, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by BklynBrunette93

I think I'll have a better chance to threaten them with legal action and if that doesn't work I can always say I was sexually harassed although I don't wanna be a liar like they are. I'm not paying chit. I don't wanna change my CC number but I've already blocked their company from ever charging me again. If they send me to collections I'll be screwed.

you're gonna be screwed if you don't post some cot damn pics woman

**WannaBeSwolee** · 03-31-2015, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by BklynBrunette93

I think I'll have a better chance to threaten them with legal action and if that doesn't work I can always say I was sexually harassed although I don't wanna be a liar like they are. I'm not paying chit. I don't wanna change my CC number but I've already blocked their company from ever charging me again. If they send me to collections I'll be screwed.

That could potentially backfire. I wouldn't recommend lying about something like that.

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by JamesLI

They are not stuck with anything come on brah.
They are just trying to appeal to emotion..."oh noes please they are going to take 600 out of my paycheck! Can't you please halp meh???"

No they are not. Its all just hard selling tactics.

I just got a call from the trainer but I'm in class. They think I'm gonna pay the 194 fee today. I'll take my chances and see what'll happen if I don't.

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by socrates07

you're gonna be screwed if you don't post some cot damn pics woman

I prob should, 8 pg thread and you guys are actually helping me

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by philsonc

what ******* gym did you go to?

This one

http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/bus...ork-ny-114868/

**primetime32** · 03-31-2015, 01:07 PM

http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/bus...ork-ny-114868/

FIle a complaint assuming this is the synergy you go to. If not, do a simple google search for the one in your area. File a complaint and see how fast they come crawling to work things out.

**zinkhan99** · 03-31-2015, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by BklynBrunette93

I'm an idiot for signing it in the first place but I've never heard the bs of "you're not allowed to cancel" he wrote that I paid in cash on the 25th and also signed but I didn't give them shiz. They're stuck with the bill now and want anything they can get outta me

If he wrote that you paid in cash then tell them you have already paid in cash. It's written there lol. How can they have a signed statement saying that you already paid in cash then try to leech money out of you?

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by primetime32

http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/bus...ork-ny-114868/

FIle a complaint assuming this is the synergy you go to. If not, do a simple google search for the one in your area. File a complaint and see how fast they come crawling to work things out.

That's the thing they don't come crawling. They don't care. I don't understand how they're not shut down already. All their locations have 2 stars on Yelp and a bunch of reviews of ppl who were also screwed by them. I'm sure there are more who didn't bother writing about it. BBB has several complaints against them, and most of them are there without a reply. Also their "social media" manager is a kunt and his reply is always the same. They don't take responsibility for anything!

**PowerBuilder08** · 03-31-2015, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by primetime32

http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/bus...ork-ny-114868/

FIle a complaint assuming this is the synergy you go to. If not, do a simple google search for the one in your area. File a complaint and see how fast they come crawling to work things out.

If you check them on Yelp and BBB, they obviously don't give a f*ck.

In for resolution. I'm pulling for you to stand your ground bbe

**yoCasmu** · 03-31-2015, 01:12 PM

Wait wait wait..

Factors that lowered the rating for Synergy Fitness (East 31st Street) include:

25 complaint(s) filed against business
Failure to respond to 22 complaint(s) filed against business

You signed not one contract... but TWO with these jokers?

**BklynBrunette93** · 03-31-2015, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by yoCasmu

Wait wait wait..

You signed not one contract... but TWO with these jokers?

Yeah but I wanted the first one although it was a ripoff as well.

**zinkhan99** · 03-31-2015, 01:15 PM

Seriously though, have you seen the paper on which it stated that you already paid full in cash on 25th? If yes, then I would demand you get your free 16 sessions now. As far as you are concerned you have already "paid" for it.

**G0S9G** · 03-31-2015, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by BklynBrunette93

That's the thing they don't come crawling. They don't care. I don't understand how they're not shut down already. All their locations have 2 stars on Yelp and a bunch of reviews of ppl who were also screwed by them. I'm sure there are more who didn't bother writing about it. BBB has several complaints against them, and most of them are there without a reply. Also their "social media" manager is a kunt and his reply is always the same. They don't take responsibility for anything!

I think the only reason they aren't shut down is because they technically arent doing anything illegal billing wise. Yes they are scummy as fuk, and they lie, manipulate and cheat people -- but all of this is done in person without "proof". Biling people after they cancel a credit card or block their payments isn't exactly illegal, but I think (maybe someone with better info can help me out here) most businesses would simply deny you entry to the location, not build up charges against you and then send a collections agency after you...

**Gemeaux** · 03-31-2015, 01:25 PM

im still thinking. why the hell would you sign something you arent sure about. like common...
at least you didn't loose out and get screwed on a bigger deal like buying a house. at least you will learn from this.

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