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Complaint Review: Annapolis Agency - Motion Pictures - Kidz In The Biz - Annapolis Maryland
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Annapolis Agency - Motion Pictures - Kidz In The Biz
2661 Riva Rd Bldg 600 Suite 611B Annapolis, 21401 Maryland, U.S.A.
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Annapolis Agency - Motion Pictures - Kidz In The Biz Ripoff, Dishonest fraudulent billing, Takes money from your credit card without your consent!! ripoff Annapolis Maryland *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
Like I have already read on here, I too have a huge complaint about the so called Annapolis Agency/Motion Pictures/KidzintheBiz or whatever they are calling themselves today.
After being one of the many suckers that showed up at one of their open calls I was put in a room with Richard(you can find many interesting things about him in the other reports on here)... trying to sell me many things they offer such as comp cards, headshots, website promotion etc... He finally suckered me into purchasing website promotion for $200. After almost two months of not showing up on the website I tried to call them, left emails, left messages, etc and no one would ever return my calls.
So then I reported them to BBB, FTC, etc... After filing those reports what do you know, all of the sudden I show up on their website. Ok fine at this point I realize I was ripped off, being on their website will do me NO good and get me NO work but I was willing to cut the losses and lose my $200 and say it was a lesson learned not to associate with these kinds of agencies. Then all of the sudden one day(last night) I saw they had charged my debit card OVER $500 for no reason.
I have not seen nor heard from them since I left their office that day two months ago and they go ahead and charge me over $500 for absolutely nothing. After reading other reports on here I see I am far from the only one that this has happened too and something MUST be done to prevent these demons from doing this to anyone else.
I have filed a dispute with my credit card which is being taken care of, cancelled my credit card so they will not be able to do that anymore, contacted my lawyer who is ready to take action if needed and am currently contacting the Attorney General so hopefully they will help me and help the many others that this awful horrible agency has scammed. Please anyone and everyone else that has had this happen to them or something similar from this agency, keep filing reports and contacting the Attorney General and whomever else you can to STOP THIS INSANITY!!!
David
Baltimore, Maryland
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
[email protected]
badbusinessbureau.com
www.ripoffreport.com
Don't let them get away with it.
Make sure they make the Rip-off Report!
We are not lawyers.
We are not a collection agency.
We are Consumer Advocates.
...the victims' advocate
WE are Civil and Human Rights Activists
We are a Worldwide Consumer Reporting News Agency
...by consumers, for consumers
CLICK HERE to read about Credit Card Scams... find out how to get your money back. *Rip-off Report Investigation provides valuable information.
After being one of the many suckers that showed up at one of their open calls I was put in a room with Richard(you can find many interesting things about him in the other reports on here)... trying to sell me many things they offer such as comp cards, headshots, website promotion etc... He finally suckered me into purchasing website promotion for $200. After almost two months of not showing up on the website I tried to call them, left emails, left messages, etc and no one would ever return my calls.
So then I reported them to BBB, FTC, etc... After filing those reports what do you know, all of the sudden I show up on their website. Ok fine at this point I realize I was ripped off, being on their website will do me NO good and get me NO work but I was willing to cut the losses and lose my $200 and say it was a lesson learned not to associate with these kinds of agencies. Then all of the sudden one day(last night) I saw they had charged my debit card OVER $500 for no reason.
I have not seen nor heard from them since I left their office that day two months ago and they go ahead and charge me over $500 for absolutely nothing. After reading other reports on here I see I am far from the only one that this has happened too and something MUST be done to prevent these demons from doing this to anyone else.
I have filed a dispute with my credit card which is being taken care of, cancelled my credit card so they will not be able to do that anymore, contacted my lawyer who is ready to take action if needed and am currently contacting the Attorney General so hopefully they will help me and help the many others that this awful horrible agency has scammed. Please anyone and everyone else that has had this happen to them or something similar from this agency, keep filing reports and contacting the Attorney General and whomever else you can to STOP THIS INSANITY!!!
David
Baltimore, Maryland
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
[email protected]
badbusinessbureau.com
www.ripoffreport.com
Don't let them get away with it.
Make sure they make the Rip-off Report!
We are not lawyers.
We are not a collection agency.
We are Consumer Advocates.
...the victims' advocate
WE are Civil and Human Rights Activists
We are a Worldwide Consumer Reporting News Agency
...by consumers, for consumers
CLICK HERE to read about Credit Card Scams... find out how to get your money back. *Rip-off Report Investigation provides valuable information.
