Complaint Review: The CCA Home Shopping Network Advantage

I am writing because I have been ripped off by this CCA Home Shopping Network. I joined the CCA in 2001 because it sounded loke a really good deal and I was told over the phone the night I joined that i could cancel at anytime and recieve a full refund if i was not saticfied.

This was not what I was to find out after they had taken $199.00 from me for member ship. I recieved the two books of merchandise that i could order from and was not happy with the contents. I was told that it would be filled with all types of things i was interested in. I was very specific when i asked what all was in the magazines and was lyed to about that.

So i was dissatisfied and tried to call and cancel and recieve my refund. I was at that time told that i was no longer elegable for the refund because they had already sent me the cataloges. I was also told that I could not cancel the membership over the phone I would have to send them somthing in writing to be able to cancel it.

I joined The CCA Sept 24 2001 I recieved my membership packet in November and tried at that time to cancel. I wrote them a letter like I was told to do and thought it was taken care of.

I am writing you today because I am on my third year of having them take $99.00 out of my bank acount And I write them every year telling them I have already cancel the membership.

I have a phone number to call 1-800-760-4045 but every time I call I get the same message and it asks me to call back in an hour. I have writen them seven letters and tried to call more time than i can remember.

I am on my third year with these people and they have ripped me off over $500.00. I have never been able to order anything from them nor have they sent me any new catologes.

Can you Help Me????????

James
Cottondale, Alabama
U.S.A.

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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
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