After researching this group, I found that they were recruiting people out of our shelter to perpetuate their scam. If you have been scammed by them, I have a phone number that should work for your contact. The gentleman who claimed to be the owner is Rodney Rankins was quite a pleasant person. But I am very concerned that he left our shelter with three gentlemen who I know will probably end up stranded in another town down the road. He will not be allowed in our shelter anymore. The contact information I have is for Rodney Rankins at 313/320.3335 or 847.863.7943. Contact him or give his information to someone who can stop him. Website is www.urbands.com and also www.gloryroadstravel.com.

Purchased 4 magazine at $40 each plus a 15.00 processing fee on 06-20-08. On 08-11-08 spoke with Kate, about not receiving any magazines, she stated one order was not processed and the other has upto 120 days to be shipped. I informed her at that time that I would like to close this and receive a refund. She informed me that there policy was 120 days for shipping after the order had been placed. Since one order was placed on 6-21-08 I would have to wait 120 days in order to cancel, only if magazines were never received, well they weren't. The Second receipt was never processed so there for she could process it today 8-11 and I would have to wait another 120 days before I would receive a refund, again only if the magazines were never received. And those were never received, it is now 01-05-09 and have not seen a check or a magazine. I sent in a letter to Urban Developement Solutions on 10-01-08 to po box 18324 Golden, CO 80401 (this is the address the website gives for cancellations. I also sent a letter to the address that Kate had given to me (888-888-9025), which was po box 18324 Golden, CO 80402. Both letter were identical and contained my name, form of payment, their receipts numbers and an explaination as to why I wanted a refund. Kate also informed me that the number I called was just an answering type service, that they were not actually Urban Development Solutions, but another company.
01-05-09 to date I can not reach company, phone number states all operators busy leave message. And there was never a response to the letters I sent. I can tell you it was two african americans, in their late 25's, both claiming to be from the inner city of chicago and somewhere else. They were currently living in NJ and travelled about 2 hours to solisite me and my neighbors. Another neighbor has had the same experience. One of the boys had a speech impedimont. I do not advise helping them as they called it, because this so called company has taken them in and given them room and bored and this is how they make extra money. I have seen them in our neighborhood before. I have both original receipts with the name of one of the boys on it. Please contact me if you have any questions or information anyone can provide.

Urban Development Solutions is a legitimate company whose young people work very hard to satisfy their customers. Unfortunately, sometimes an individual is frustrated or confused and then posts incorrect information (UDS is NOT a scam!!). If there is ever any question or concern about this company, please direct it to India in customer service at (888)888-9025, or [email protected]. It is my pleasure to support both the young person at your door, and you, the customer! Thank-you