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  • Report:  #191938

Complaint Review: SleepingEasy

SleepingEasy Misleading advertising unauthorized charges overall a ripoff DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM Vista California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!

  • Reported By:
    Beaverton Oregon
  • Submitted:
    Wed, May 17, 2006
  • Updated:
    Wed, May 17, 2006
  • SleepingEasy
    170 Eucalyptus Ave
    Vista, California
    U.S.A.
  • Phone:
    800-409-1605
  • Category:

A warning to everyone not to deal with this company.

Hearing that I get to try their product free for 30 days I filled out the online form but decided not to compelte the order and closed the screen. They called me a week later to convince me to get it and that I have nothing to lose. They said if I like it then I will continue to receive the pills and will be charged, if not then I can call and cancel.

Received the order and noticed it was 90 pills not 30. I thought maybe they just decided to give more!! No mention during our call at any time about this.
I tried it for a week and it didn't work for me. So I called to cancel and in seconds it was cancelled! They didn't ask why nor did they try to convince me to stay. This is exactly what they said "Ok, done. Bye". I was suspicious about that.

I then saw a charge of about $70 on my card. Waited for a refund but nothing came so I called them about 3 weeks later. This is when they asked in details about my experience. Then I was told that my 30-day supply was free but NOT the remaining 60-day supply which I didn't even ask for!!!! Why did they send it? Here's what they said:

"So you can have continuous supply and not have to wait". This is where the ripp off comes in. They trick you and your stuck with the pills. Then they put you through hell to get your money back.

That lady said they'll reverse the charges and stop further shipments. She said I can keep what I have and if I like it I can call and continue. She told me that because I told her I stopped taking everything and wanted a refund.

Hearing that I gave the vitamins away! Again no refund. Called 3 weeks later and it's a new story now. Bottom line, they want the pills back. So I got the pills back from the person and right before sending them back I see yet ANOTHER CHARGE!!

Called again, they said I shouldn't have been charged. And so this continues. I'm waiting for 2 refunds now. But I feel others should be warned about this company.
Research it at the Better Business Bureau. Too many complaints. I should have done that myself.

Abdullah
Beaverton, Oregon
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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