Complaint Review: EDP

There are several scam artists we hear about everyday. There are people all around us who get abused or stolen from but it's different when it happens to you.

I am a recent victim of EDP theft. I have no clue who this company is but some how they stole 159.95 from my checking account. Chilling evidence shows that this has not happened to one person; there are over 386 people who are going through the same thing.

How is it possible that lawyers have not stepped in on our behalf. This is a good subject/ case for a class action suit. I'm not a lawyer however, I am aware of my rights as a citizen. I am appalled that the bank institution that I joined won't do anything to help in this matter. This is considered "Check Fraud" and yet, nothing has been done to stop this nightmare.

Why are honest citizens made to pay for this injustice that has happened to them. I for one don't have 159.95 to just give away and even if I did, no one has the right to voluntarily go into my account, have access, and take my money without consent.

I'm having a hard time with understanding why over 300 individuals are being victimized and law enforcement has not intervened!

Carla
Bladensburg, Maryland
U.S.A.
According to the majority of victims interviewed by Rip-off Report, those who immediately called their banks to dispute the charges did not get very far. Many victims got the following responses from their banks: we could not do anything for you or you waited too long; it has been more than 60 days.

If the bank is says that you have waited too long, explain to them how you called their 800 number as soon as the charges were found, and were told by the bank that nothing could be done. Remind the bank that they failed to assist you properly at the 800 #, and instead, provided you with an inadequate explanation of your right to dispute. Tell the bank that it's their fault time has expired, and since they gave you the wrong info to begin with, they will just have to deal with it, take the loss and reverse the charges.

Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged! Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report.com. And if you're at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site! Either way, be persistent!

DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!

Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/controller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.

And just continue to demand the Federal Regulation E form! The bank CAN, MUST and WILL reverse the charge! But, you must be persistent; ask to speak to the supervisor or the area manager for all the branches in the state.

Let the bank personnel know you are meeting with the media later in the day, that you would much rather they do the right thing (as most other banks have) by looking at the complaints and immediately reversing the chargetruth.

If you have to, be loud (but nice) in front of other customers. If you are just calling by phone, the above tactics s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back!

HERE IS WHAT RIP-OFF REPORT SUGGESTS YOU DO:

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Go to your bank within 60 days of the charge, or as soon as you know about the charge, don't delay, and tell them that there has been fraudulent activity within your account. Explain that you wish to file a dispute, and orm.