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Toth Transcription/AP Medical/AP MedWorkshops - chelle

Posted: Feb 17, 2011

Wow I really wish I had known about this board a year ago! Yes the big conartist is still at and has just conned me out of a whole lot of money.

And now I techniquely have one year of experience, sure he will give me a horrible reference since he is quite simply a bad man, and still cannot find a job.

After reading all the other complaints about this man I simply do not understand how they are still in business. I made multiple phone calls today trying to figure out who to turn him in to, did not get very far.

So now I am basically back to square one, an Associates Degree in Medical Transcription, and all I wanna do is work and cannot find a job because not enough experience, oh and with the added annoyance of knowing he got one over on me.

Read the note on top of board from moderator - lexluther

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it's titled Toth Transcription AKA AP Medical. I haven't read it since it was originally posted, but I believe there is information in there regarding who to contact.

toth/AP Medical/AP Medworkshops - chelle

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I did, and I called the provided number and they said that since I was not an "employee" but and "independent contractor" they could not help me. I mainly posted because I wanted to everyone to realize this is infact still going on, they are just functioning under three different names. I got sucked in by a company called AP MedWorkshops, which is infact still the infamous couple pam and art toth.

ugh... - lexluther

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Truly sorry to hear that. I know a few people who have been scammed by them and can't believe that it's still going on and that everyone's hands seem to be tied as far as legal recourse. I'm sorry this happened to you and hopefully things will turn around for you soon.

Toth - chelle

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I wanted to post this on here so that people could realized exactly what I am dealing with. The last email that I sent to Mr. Art Toth was to inform him that I had filed a complaint with the Attorney General's office about him. I am now going to paste the exact email he just sent me 10 minutes ago.

"Shake the computer while reading this.

I guess if I did not know the outcome of this complaint to them I would be a little worried. Just wanted to let you know I was shaking and scared because of what they WILL NOT AND CANNOT do to me, LOL. But they will let you know soon enough just like anyone else. Funny thing is I never said you were not going to get paid. It was what you wanted to hear and assumed! You are your own worst enemy. Read your contract and see just what you can do, if you can comprehend any part of it. You are not real bright, are you? Change professions. You will seriously hurt someone someday with your ignorance. You should have taken the easy route, but chose the hard one.

There should be a "Do Not Hire List" for people just like you."

What a scum sucker! - nm

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zzzzz

and again 5 minutes later.... - chelle

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and the email he sent me 5 minutes later after i thanked him for giving yet another verbally abusive email to forward on
"Anytime. Then here is another for the authorities. Like there is a law against telling you of your arrogance and explaining to you what you obviously do not comprehend....Maybe get someone to read it to you and help you understand? You should get your money back. Got nothing better to do now?"

Yep, three words for ya Class Action Lawsuit!

Post his contact information here - ME

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People who might be inclined to respond can't do so only to your posts.

P.S. - ME

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In other words, what state is he currently operating out of?

toth - chelle

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Currently they are out of Pennsylvania and are operating under the name AP Medical Inc. Its not hard to find, if you google it there website will come. And I really truly dont care about the money, I just want to see him put out of business because he is taking advantage of so many people, and has found a way to do it that he knows he can get away with unless someone sues, but since he will only hire out of state MT's, he knows the chances of that happening are slim. That it why I suggest a class action lawsuit, because even if we wont see our money, maybe it will be enough to put him out of business.

Why can't criminal charges be filed? - sm

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If he is ripping off as many people as he is, why can't fraud charges be filed with the local police department in his area?

charges - chelle

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I have been in contact with the Labor Department, Attorney Generals Office, and Better Business Bureaus. I have not heard back from the Attorney General office yet, but the others have basically told me they have heard many complaints about this couple and their business, but there is nothing they can do, that it is a civil matter and the only thing to do is sue. He knows how to work things, only hires from out of state, takes months to pay you and has it worded in the contract that if you quit without notice that it is breach of contract so he just doesnt pay you until eventually you quit, and then he says well you broke your contract.

First clue! - ME

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Don't take this the wrong way cuz we have all made mistakes - but the first clue is "takes months to pay you."

On any prospective job, you want to have your exposure as limited as possible with regard to payment. Meaning: Don't produce a large amount of work before you *know* you will be paid. Time your start date so as to reduce this exposure.

First clue! - ME - Old Pro

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You are absolutely right. This is wise advice, people!

toth - chelle

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Well.. in looking back i realized that NOW, lol. But yes you are both absolutely correct. Learning experience I suppose.

Thanks :) nm - ME

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