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2010 Blessings
2010 Admin P.O.Box 96109, Pittsburgh , PA 15226
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This business is not BBB accredited.
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Reason for Rating
BBB rating is based on 16 factors.
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Factors that
lowered the rating for 2010 Blessings include:
- BBB concerns with the industry in which this business operates
- BBB does not have sufficient information to determine how long this business has been operating
- Failure to have a required competency license.
- Failure to respond to 1 complaint filed against business
- BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business
Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details
1 complaint closed with BBB in last 3 years | 0 closed in last 12 months
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1 |
Total Closed Complaints |
1 |
Additional Complaint Information
On May 30, 2012, the BBB started receiving complaints from consumers alleging that they inquired more about the organization and its management of the cash gifts, but consumers were not given the information by 2010 Blessing's representatives they needed to feel comfortable participating in the program.
According to the company’s website, the program requires a set up fee of $35.00 and to “become an official member, you are required to first mail a $10 donation in cash (no checks or money orders) to the 2010 Blessings Admin Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania”. Their website goes on to say, “When you email Administration please always refer to your $10 fee as a donation. The Internal Revenue Service requires that you use that word because we are a legal charity organization.”
As of November 20, 2012 the company is not registered with the
PA Department of State nor registered with the
PA Department of Charities to operate a business and a charity in Pennsylvania.
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Additional Information
top BBB file opened: August 07, 2012
Licensing
This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
These agencies may include:
Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations
207 North Office Building, Harrisburg PA 17120
http://www.dos.state.pa.us
Phone Number: (800) 732-0999
Fax Number: (717) 783-6014
On 11/20/2012 BBB confirmed that 2010 Blessings had not obtained a necessary license from Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations.
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. Jon Scherling
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Additional Information
According to the company’s website, the program requires a set up fee of $35.00 and to “become an official member, you are required to first mail a $10 donation in cash (no checks or money orders) to the 2010 Blessings Admin Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania”. Their website goes on to say, “When you email Administration please always refer to your $10 fee as a donation. The Internal Revenue Service requires that you use that word because we are a legal charity organization.”
As of November 20, 2012, 2010 Blessings is not registered with the
PA Department of State nor registered with the
PA Department of Charities to do business in Pennsylvania. According to BBB research, 2010 Blessings shares (or shared) same P.O. Box 96109 as ProsperWithIntegrity.com and we believe they are owned and operated by the same person, John Scherling.
The Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns consumers that the promises of quick wealth offered by these “cash gifting” or “cash leveraging” clubs are a powerful incentive against which you should guard yourself. The FTC advises that even if a club states that your payments are considered gifts, this doesn't mean that it is true.
If you’re approached about joining a club but you aren’t sure if it’s an illegal gifting club, the Federal Trade Commission reminds you to:
Consider that a legitimate gift has no strings attached and is not an "investment."
Avoid being misled into thinking a gifting club is legitimate because the ads say that members consider their payments a gift and expect nothing in return. This is an attempt to make an illegal transaction look legal.
Be wary of success stories or testimonials of tremendous payoffs. Very few members of illegal gifting clubs or pyramid schemes ever receive any money.
Take your time. Don’t buckle under to a high-pressure sales pitch that requires you to join immediately or risk losing out on the opportunity. Remember, solid opportunities – and solid friendships – aren’t formed through nerve-wracking tactics.
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