National Association of Professional Women Reviews
Dec 7, 2017
The NAPW is nothing more than a classic bait and switch scam. LADIES BEWARE! This exclusive organization will flatter you and boost your ego to the point you forget the letter received regarding this organization stated it was FREE for 1 FULL YEAR. So why do they ask for $689 for an Elite Membership or $489 for the Preferred. The prices do go down from there but you are made to feel cheap and studip if you only opt for the Complimentary Membership which was originally offered to you by mail - which is why you filled out the post card to begin with.
I heard several times during this obviously scripted pitch that membership had "NO OTHER DUES OR FEES" Then how do you explain the $99 for every year after the initial signup date. They don't tell you about that fee until you have already signed up for membership and you receive your welcome letter. The sales reps will specifically tell you repeatedly that "this is a one time enrollment fee, with no other dues or fees". What a flat out lie.
The partnerships that they offer are web based - but they don't tell you that. I was under the misconception that if I went to Cosco or Target I could receive discounts with my membership ID card. Not so. Discounts are web based which I guess is fine if I did all my shopping on line, but I don't so the discounts do absolutely nothing for me. Once again misled based on my conversation.
I finally decided I should have looked up the National Association of Professional Women prior to signing on - It seems that they have several complaints against them with the Better Business Bureau - The owner, Matt Proman also has on interesting history as he was found to have paid someone to take a series 7 test for him. His fine, according to what I read was $50,000 - LOSER
WARNING! This company is a rip-off! In February 2008, I received an invitation letter from NAPW (www.NAPW.com) informing me I was approved to become a member of this organization. I happened to be in the process of expanding my company and professional exposure, so I sent in an application. After several months, I received a phone call in November just before Thanksgiving. I was in the middle of getting ready to leave for vacation, so I was distracted from being fully focused on the situation. I had completely forgotten about my application and was pleased they had finally got back in touch with me. "Ginny" said she was my Account Manager and would handle my account, setting me up and assisting me with future benefits. She also interviewed me, collected vital identification information (which I deeply regret for being so stupid to be forthcoming), told me I was going to be on the main page of their website as one of their "bright new members" and have a special editorial under "Women in the Spotlight" AFTER I signed on to their website and completed my bio and other personal information. What I didn't like was that I was told in the February letter that membership was free, but when I talked to Ginny she said in order to participate in any of the benefits, I would have to pay an additional $500!!! I balked for awhile, but she kept adding more benefits and compliments about my professional background and what an asset to the organization I could be and so on. So like an egotistical DUMMY, I finally conceded, breaking my rule of giving out critical identification (that should have been the warning flag right there, when they asked me for credit card info and social security info) because I believed they were a reputable organization (the fancy website really had me fooled - I should have done more investigating in February when I got the initial letter!). I was told I would receive a packet in the mail and consequential emails, but I have NEVER been able to reach them by phone! I refused to log on (the packet did have a username and password enclosed) because that would only further substantiate my membership (which was I trying to cancel immediately after I received the packet because I was so uncomfortable after giving them vital indentification data). I have never seen a follow-up email as promised either! I have submitted a "Chargeback Disputed Item" letter to my credit card company and I am including some comments/letters regarding this crooked company and the founder (Matt Proman) I found on this site as well as other sites. I just hope the credit card company accepts this and gets my money back. That's the only way I see how I am going to get a response from this company! DO NOT SUCCUMB to their compliments, bribary or high-pressure selling! This company is a RIPOFF! AnonVictim Oregon City, Oregon
National association of professional women alert: is now targeting women garden city new york
In 1998, the national association of securities dealers fined of oceanside ny $50,000 and barred him for life from contact with any stock or securities brokering. See page 7 of the nasd's disciplinary action report, here:
For the last 10 years, has been involved in one scam after another. His newest scam is called the national association for professional women. Like all of his prior scams Mostly phoney "who's who" organizations, see below), uses high pressure telemarketing tactics to prey on young professional women.
My wife was recently pressured by telephone into joining the napw, paying out hundreds of dollars. When she showed me the website, it was immediately clear that the napw is nothing but a scam designed to look legitimate on the surface. The combination of high-pressure telemarketing and a slick looking website is a very powerful combination when stroking the egos of unsuspecting women.
In reality, the "services" at napw are virtually worthless. The "special offers" you get with a napw membership are the same offers you can find on internet coupon sites A free day at jenny craig, discounts for rental cars, a few % off at dell computers, etc... All this is publicly available).
The "resume development" service? Nothing more than a "partnership" with a legitimate job service called www.Careerbuilder.com -- where you can get the exact same services directly.
"networking events?" what a joke. Ask the napw about the last "networking event" in your area. It didn't happen, and likely never will. Better advice - join a legitimate trade or professional organization in your area of interest - there are thousands, and they do have regular events in your geographical area.
"online forum?" there are hundreds of super on-line forums for professional women - and they are all free. General or specific networking forums - they are all there. Want to network with other professionals? Use a legitimate And free) linking service, such as www.Linkedin.com
Before starting the napw, refined his high-pressure techniques for years in a number of "who's who" telemarketing scams, variously called the "cambridge who's who" / "metropolitan who's who" / "empire who's who" Etc..). You can read literally hundreds of testamonies all over the internet from people who were sucked into this high-pressure sales job. Some people have even set-up websites with hot-links to all the terrible things mr has done to people.
Legitimate "who's who" organizations do not charge you for a listing in their database. You are selected. Certainly you can purchase additional services from a legitimate who's who organization, but they do not pressure you, and you are never subjected to boiler-room telemarketing. Legitimate who's who organizations are recognized by public libraries, who keep copies on hand. A good example of a legitimate who's who organization is marquis: http://www.Marquiswhoswho.com.
For anyone considering giving your cash to the napw... Run away as fast as possible, and be glad you read this first. Guys like him should be locked up and the key thrown away. The fact that he is now specifically targeting women makes this man a menace to society second only to child predators, in my opinion.
National Association of Professional Women Reviews
The NAPW is nothing more than a classic bait and switch scam. LADIES BEWARE! This exclusive organization will flatter you and boost your ego to the point you forget the letter received regarding this organization stated it was FREE for 1 FULL YEAR. So why do they ask for $689 for an Elite Membership or $489 for the Preferred. The prices do go down from there but you are made to feel cheap and studip if you only opt for the Complimentary Membership which was originally offered to you by mail - which is why you filled out the post card to begin with.
I heard several times during this obviously scripted pitch that membership had "NO OTHER DUES OR FEES" Then how do you explain the $99 for every year after the initial signup date. They don't tell you about that fee until you have already signed up for membership and you receive your welcome letter. The sales reps will specifically tell you repeatedly that "this is a one time enrollment fee, with no other dues or fees". What a flat out lie.
The partnerships that they offer are web based - but they don't tell you that. I was under the misconception that if I went to Cosco or Target I could receive discounts with my membership ID card. Not so. Discounts are web based which I guess is fine if I did all my shopping on line, but I don't so the discounts do absolutely nothing for me. Once again misled based on my conversation.
I finally decided I should have looked up the National Association of Professional Women prior to signing on - It seems that they have several complaints against them with the Better Business Bureau - The owner, Matt Proman also has on interesting history as he was found to have paid someone to take a series 7 test for him. His fine, according to what I read was $50,000 - LOSER
Ms. Independent New York, New York
U.S.A.
WARNING! This company is a rip-off! In February 2008, I received an invitation letter from NAPW (www.NAPW.com) informing me I was approved to become a member of this organization. I happened to be in the process of expanding my company and professional exposure, so I sent in an application. After several months, I received a phone call in November just before Thanksgiving. I was in the middle of getting ready to leave for vacation, so I was distracted from being fully focused on the situation. I had completely forgotten about my application and was pleased they had finally got back in touch with me. "Ginny" said she was my Account Manager and would handle my account, setting me up and assisting me with future benefits. She also interviewed me, collected vital identification information (which I deeply regret for being so stupid to be forthcoming), told me I was going to be on the main page of their website as one of their "bright new members" and have a special editorial under "Women in the Spotlight" AFTER I signed on to their website and completed my bio and other personal information. What I didn't like was that I was told in the February letter that membership was free, but when I talked to Ginny she said in order to participate in any of the benefits, I would have to pay an additional $500!!! I balked for awhile, but she kept adding more benefits and compliments about my professional background and what an asset to the organization I could be and so on. So like an egotistical DUMMY, I finally conceded, breaking my rule of giving out critical identification (that should have been the warning flag right there, when they asked me for credit card info and social security info) because I believed they were a reputable organization (the fancy website really had me fooled - I should have done more investigating in February when I got the initial letter!). I was told I would receive a packet in the mail and consequential emails, but I have NEVER been able to reach them by phone! I refused to log on (the packet did have a username and password enclosed) because that would only further substantiate my membership (which was I trying to cancel immediately after I received the packet because I was so uncomfortable after giving them vital indentification data). I have never seen a follow-up email as promised either! I have submitted a "Chargeback Disputed Item" letter to my credit card company and I am including some comments/letters regarding this crooked company and the founder (Matt Proman) I found on this site as well as other sites. I just hope the credit card company accepts this and gets my money back. That's the only way I see how I am going to get a response from this company! DO NOT SUCCUMB to their compliments, bribary or high-pressure selling! This company is a RIPOFF! AnonVictim Oregon City, Oregon
National association of professional women alert: is now targeting women garden city new york
In 1998, the national association of securities dealers fined of oceanside ny $50,000 and barred him for life from contact with any stock or securities brokering. See page 7 of the nasd's disciplinary action report, here:
Http://www.Finra.Org/web/groups/enforcement/documents/monthly_disciplinary_actions/p007561.Pdf
For the last 10 years, has been involved in one scam after another. His newest scam is called the national association for professional women. Like all of his prior scams Mostly phoney "who's who" organizations, see below), uses high pressure telemarketing tactics to prey on young professional women.
My wife was recently pressured by telephone into joining the napw, paying out hundreds of dollars. When she showed me the website, it was immediately clear that the napw is nothing but a scam designed to look legitimate on the surface. The combination of high-pressure telemarketing and a slick looking website is a very powerful combination when stroking the egos of unsuspecting women.
In reality, the "services" at napw are virtually worthless. The "special offers" you get with a napw membership are the same offers you can find on internet coupon sites A free day at jenny craig, discounts for rental cars, a few % off at dell computers, etc... All this is publicly available).
The "resume development" service? Nothing more than a "partnership" with a legitimate job service called www.Careerbuilder.com -- where you can get the exact same services directly.
"networking events?" what a joke. Ask the napw about the last "networking event" in your area. It didn't happen, and likely never will. Better advice - join a legitimate trade or professional organization in your area of interest - there are thousands, and they do have regular events in your geographical area.
"online forum?" there are hundreds of super on-line forums for professional women - and they are all free. General or specific networking forums - they are all there. Want to network with other professionals? Use a legitimate And free) linking service, such as www.Linkedin.com
Before starting the napw, refined his high-pressure techniques for years in a number of "who's who" telemarketing scams, variously called the "cambridge who's who" / "metropolitan who's who" / "empire who's who" Etc..). You can read literally hundreds of testamonies all over the internet from people who were sucked into this high-pressure sales job. Some people have even set-up websites with hot-links to all the terrible things mr has done to people.
Legitimate "who's who" organizations do not charge you for a listing in their database. You are selected. Certainly you can purchase additional services from a legitimate who's who organization, but they do not pressure you, and you are never subjected to boiler-room telemarketing. Legitimate who's who organizations are recognized by public libraries, who keep copies on hand. A good example of a legitimate who's who organization is marquis: http://www.Marquiswhoswho.com.
For anyone considering giving your cash to the napw... Run away as fast as possible, and be glad you read this first. Guys like him should be locked up and the key thrown away. The fact that he is now specifically targeting women makes this man a menace to society second only to child predators, in my opinion.