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In response to consumer inquiry, BBB contacted the business via email and postal mail to request information about the business. Specifically, BBB requested basic information regarding its ownership, whether this is a location-based or virtual business, and if Barnett Ghostwriting is an assumed name of a business that is registered with the State of Michigan.
According to information in BBB files, Barnett Ghostwriting is not a registered business name in the State of Michigan. According to WhoIs, a database of website domain registrations, the website was created on 10/06/22 using NameCheap and the registrant's name remains private. The company's Facebook account was created on 10/12/22.
As of September 14, 2023, the business has failed to respond to BBB requests. Certified Mail to 498 Brush St in Detroit, MI 48226 was returned, marked "Refused".
Based on information detailed above, BBB cannot state with confidence that we have a clear understanding of Barnett Ghostwriting's business.
Important Information
Advertising Review
On August 24, 2023, BBB Serving Eastern Michigan and Upper Peninsula requested that the business substantiate, modify, or discontinue advertising claims on its website. The business advertises the following:
450+ Internationally Acclaimed [writers]
Our scriptwriting is known and appreciated worldwide
Top industry specialists
Top ranked fiction writing services
Top industry experts
The best in the industry
Hire our top-tier expert writers
The fastest work mode
BBB also requested clarification of the company's relationship with organizations listed on their website, including Amazon, Author Lab, Barnes & Noble, Ingram Book Company, Kindle, Kobo, and Scribd.
BBB also noted that the website contains layouts, illustrations, and customer reviews that can be found on other website(s).
According to the BBB Code of Advertising, "Advertisements should be truthful, sincere offers to sell. Advertisers have a responsibility to have substantiation for all claims made and should be able to provide that substantiation upon request. All advertising that may mislead or deceive consumers should be avoided." Section 28. Objective Superlative Claims states, in part, "Claims that relate to tangible qualities and performance values of a product or service can be used when the advertiser has substantiation." "As statements of fact, such claims as "#1 in new car sales in the city" can be proved or disproved."
As of September 14, 2023, the business has failed to substantiate, modify, or discontinue the advertised claims.
Service Area
- 48226
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