Complaint Review: Consolidated Media Services

I was in a serious car accident on Sep. 16, 2001. I was in a coma for about 3 weeks, spent 73 days-13 in shock trauma and the rest in the hospital recovering. when I finally made it home I got a call from the telemarketers promising me some prize for my subscriptions at a really good price. so in my poor mental health, I agreed. at least a few weeks later, I decided that was stupid on my part so I did my best to cancel. that did not work.

now they sent me a letter saying I owe $119.85 and gave me a toll free number if I have any questions about my account. for 2 days I have been trying to call it and it just says "thank you for calling, all associates are busy, we will be with you shortly." then I got disconnected 3 times and the last 2 times I called I got no answer at all.

I subscribed with my Visa card and once I found out what was going on and that I could not cancel, I closed my card. then Visa tried to charge me for the subscription charges on it that showed up after I cancelled the card. I didn't have to pay but this magazine thing is a big rippoff.

Jonathan
norfolk, Virginia
U.S.A.