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Action Editor: Video Computer Store  - http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2F2000%2Fs1105%2F38s05%2F38s05%2Easp  Smart Computing consumer advocate columnist helps resolve three consumers' problems with VC Store.  Video Computer Store Equals Rip-Off  - http://members.aol.com/schubba666/  Personal page devoted to warning consumers.  Consumer Affairs: Video Computer Store  - http://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/personality.htm  Consumer complaints for VCStore, otherwise known as Computer Personalities.  Attorney General Pennsylvania Press Office  - http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=3286A3E0-1ED9-11D5-8E020060972D2515  AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store; seeks restitution, civil penalties and permanent ban on fraudulent conduct. Also includes a phone number for consumers who wish to file a complaint in the case.  Attorney General Fraud Lawsuit  - http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=7A7D443C-BE65-47F2-A74828FF78087AE4  AG Fisher sues Video Computer Store related business 'Direct 2 U' operated by George Capell.  FTC v. George L. Capell - Computer Personalities Systems Inc.  - http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/11/cpsi.htm  Among other charges, Commission alleged seller misrepresented the availability of rebates for VCstore.  Philadelphia Business Journal: Computer Reseller Files Bankruptcy  - http://philadelphia.bcentral.com/philadelphia/stories/2001/04/30/story1.html  News story detailing bankruptcy information of George L. Capell and Video Computer Store. Staff writer asks, where did the money go?  Design Community  - http://www.designcommunity.com/e-design/notes/146.html  Messages from dozens of unhappy VCstore customers.  Complaints.com: Complaint of the Day  - http://www.complaints.com/complaintofthedayJanuary92001.2.htm  One persons account of their business with VC Store, Computer Personalities Systems Inc.  PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems Inc.  - http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLetters/viewLetter/0,2936,166094-5-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc-37012-0,00.html  Feedback from consumer in Florida concerning her dealings with the Video Computer Store.  PlanetFeedback: Computer Personalities Systems, Inc.  - http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLettersList/0,2941,101297-5-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc,00.html  Upset consumer details VCstore manager Sue Bell change to order and overall missrepresentation by CPSI.  PlanetFeedback: Video Computer Store  - http://www.planetfeedback.com/sharedLettersList/0,2941,100247-55-0-0-20-0-fb_date-desc,00.html  Feedback from many angry consumers.  AttorneyGeneral.Gov  - http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ppd/bcp/video_comp_store.cfm  Video Computer Store update from the Public Protection Division - Bureau of Consumer Protection.  Attorney General Mike Fisher Press Office  - http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press/release.cfm?p=B7B5DCD1-F6E0-EFE8-E4E2E7EEEFA19169  News release announcing settlement for 6,800 Nationwide consumers. Defendant Capell "forever barred from owning a business in Pennsylvania that solicits orders from consumers... "  KDKA: Video Computer Store Refunds Coming  - http://kdka.com/local/local_story_164154346.html  If you ordered products from a company called the Video Computer Store -- but never got what you paid for, you could be getting some money back.  Philly Burbs: Computer Store To Pay $1.2 Million In Restitution.  - http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/103-06112003-105784.html  U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Diane Weiss in Philadelphia, ends several lawsuits filed by the state attorney general against Computer Personalities Systems Inc., of Pipersville, which did business as Video Computer Store; Direct 2 U Network Inc.; and the president of both companies, George Capell.  Troubleshooter.Com - Video Computer Store Finally Gets Punished  - http://www.troubleshooter.com/cf_misc/Columns/ColumnDetails.cfm?ColumnID=473  We gathered information from many victims and we are happy to see that the Pennsylvania Attorney General took action to punish this company and its owner.  Philadelphia Business Journal  - http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2003/08/04/daily37.html  News story: "Computer seller indicted in fraud case - 2003-08-07." Capell charged with 27 counts of wire fraud, eight counts of mail fraud and seven counts of money laundering.  NEPA News  - http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9977589&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6  News story: "Feds charge Pa. infomercial pitchman with fraud"  Philly Burbs: Business Officials Indicted  - http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/113-08082003-138393.html  News article detailing federal indictment August 8, 2003. President and CFO facing wire, mail fraud and money laundering charges.  United States Of America V. George Capell Patrick Buttery  - http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae/Documents/capell%20indictment.pdf  Grand Jury Indictment. Wire fraud 27 counts, Mail fraud 8 counts, Money laundering 7 counts. PDF  United States Attorney's Office  - http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/pae/Documents/capell%20press.pdf  News release: "Infomercial 'star' charged with defrauding thousands in computer sale scam. " Indictment alleges more than $30,000,000 in losses to consumers, financial institutions and suppliers.