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UMG Buyers Edge - UMG My Advisor Repeated unauthorized charges to credit card Schaumburg Illinois *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
It appears I am one more in a long line of victims of this companies criminal practices. Like everyone else who reported this company, I noticed an unauthorized charge on my card for $11.99 titled UMG Buyers Edge. I called my bank and was given the number to the company and called. I demanded my money be refunded and they told me they could return all but a couple of dollars, which they said was some sort of "fee", claiming I had signed up for some service of theirs. I let it go, as it was so little money, until the very next month when I received 2 charges for $19.95 each, both titled UMG Buyers Edge. This time I searched "UMG Buyers Edge" on google, and found pages and pages of results for web sites like this one where consumers had filed complaints against this company. I printed several of them, and took them to my bank (my card is a Visa check card from my bank). The person at the bank actually recognized the name of the company, and said she believed they were already initiating SEVERAL investigations into this company from other bank patrons who had the same problem. They had me cancel my card, and promised to refund the money to me in the next few days.
Further research into this company led me to an FTC release about this company committing fraud by promising to protect people's accounts against the Y2K bug in the late 90's. UNBELIEVABLE. These people have been stealing from us for at least 7 years now. I called them several times just to let them know what I think about their "business", and every time they were begging over and over to get my information so they could "look into it." Each time I said "no thank you, I already know what you do with peoples information".
Jason
Southfield, Michigan
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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