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  • Report:  #132644

Complaint Review: INTEGRA FINANCIAL BENEFITS

INTEGRA FINANCIAL BENEFITS ATTEMTED TELEPHONE FRUAD DISHONESTY LYING CHEATING ATTEMTED STEALING OF FUNDS. Ripoff! ALBERTA CALGARY New York *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!

  • Reported By:
    ANCHORAGE Alaska
  • Submitted:
    Thu, February 24, 2005
  • Updated:
    Thu, February 24, 2005

on feb 23 at work i received a call from integra financial benefits regarding a credit card offer. a one time fee off 249.00 and a unsecured line of credit of 2000 dollars with o% interest ratye for three years and a rate of 4.2% thereafter.they somehow knew that i had applied for a credit card online calling me on my cell phone.and they knew other info about me as well. i gave her my bank account # so they could debit my account for the 249.00 but unfortunatly for them i did research as soon as i hung up and found you guys thank you!!!

i immediatly went to my bank and closed the aforementioned bank account.ha ha no money for these crooks from me.integra is also known as centurion, top star media, employment solutions,spectra financial,american getaways.they puport to be out of new york but in reality they are located in canada. do not be fooled, if its too good to be true than it usually is.this is criminal fraud, all of you who have been scammed should file complaints with the federal goverment such as the consumer protection agency,the fcc, and the bbb so we can bring these criminals to justice.

the owner tony andropoulis cant hide in canada forever if he is ripping off hard working americans.Tony obviously thinks our justice system is a joke lets prove him wrong.again thanks rip off report!!!!!

Matthew
ANCHORAGE, Alaska
U.S.A.

EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back!

HERE IS WHAT RIP-OFF REPORT SUGGESTS YOU DO:

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 demand that they assist you in accordance with Federal Regulation E.

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 charge(s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the truth.

If you have to, be loud (but nice) in front of other customers. If you are just calling by phone, the above tactics should still work. The bank can easily fax or mail to you the Federal Regulation E dispute form.

CHARGES TO YOUR CREDIT CARD

If the charge was to your credit card (not debit card, check card, or checking account), contact the credit card company as soon as possible to request a dispute form. Consumers usually have a little longer to dispute fraudulent credit card charges (up to 6 months), but it is better to act right away. In this type of situation, credit card disputes are usually successful since fraudulent companies often won't contest the disputed charge. In rare cases, credit card companies will review disputes, but refuse to reverse the charges. If this occurs, complain to a manager and let them know you will be filing a report here.

Remember Don't let them get away with it! Make sure they make the Rip-off Report .. The more Reports filed on a Company or individual, the more likely it is that the authorities, media and attorneys will want to take action.

And good luck Let us know how you do!

ED Magedson Founder, Rip-off Report.com & Author of www.ripoffrevenge.com
EDitor@RipoffReport.com
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