Bally's total Fitness is are scam artists

On January 15th I saw a TV ad for Bally's that stated

that you could join Bally's for 0 down. I called to

1-800-FITNESS number and got connected with my local

club. I spoke to Brian the sales manager (unfortunatly

I didn't get his last name. I explained that I used to

be a member and saw the ad on TV and was looking to

join again. I explained to him that I did not have a

credit card or a checking account, but he explained

that would be fine and he could work it out when I got

there, so I made a 5:30 appointment. When I showed up

Brian met me at the front desk, and then we went back

to a private office. Once we arrived he excused

himself and left me alone for a few minutes. Once he

got back he told me he was going to explain the

regular prices and then go over the special prices

they have now. I was told that the start up fee was

$150, but that Bally's was canceling that and only

asking first and last down on the plan that you choose

from. I chose the basic plan and was told I'd have top

put down $75 and he needed a ID. I explained that I

was interrested in the 0 down plan that I saw on TV. I

was by Brian that that advertisment was just a way to

get people in. He offered me a one day for the next

day, but I didn't go back. I find it dispicable that

company's like Bally's can fruad people into comming

in to join the join the club. This is not only fraud,

but false advertising. I will be contacting a attorney

and the better business bureau regarding this matter.

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