arlene
austin,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, June 14, 2002
Beware of American Financial-$239.90, Hartford Auto Club-$99.00, Mega Saver-$39.00. When you call any of these customer service menus, all of the companies are listed.
I used the reverse directory on the numbers, and only found one. They have taken a REAL store's name in IL and are listed at a different address. This will also be reported to the Attorney Gen. in IL.
I have been fortunate and got all my money back, til the next round! Hope this helps!
Crystal
Ramona,#3Consumer Suggestion
Sat, June 08, 2002
I have found a web site that everyone who has a complaint should also go to, this way, they saidif they get enough complaints on that company, they can do their investigation. Go to www.ftc.gov and file your complaint.
Dianna
Snellville,#4Consumer Comment
Thu, June 06, 2002
Though I was previously informed, I did indeed contact my states Attorney General and the BBB at the time this took place. Thanks for the contact info on Florida's Attorney General. I am still not giving up hope that this type of scam can and will soon be stopped, so I will continue to put the word out.
#50
Wed, June 05, 2002
This whole fiasco is so unbelievable, it is almost laughable. Today I received my dreaded Mega Savers "Free 10 Day Trial Card". It's postmarked June 3, 2002 from Miami. I just checked the return address and it is the one for Capital Choice (not Capital First):
9590 NW 25th St
Miami, FL 33172
Now, from reading other reports here (especially Dianna from Georgia), I knew ahead of time that they were indeed the same company, and what to expect next. Now, Capital Choice is being investigated by the Florida Attorney General, so they change their name to Capital First and procure a new mailing address? Yet STILL send materials from the previous FAKE scam company address? WTF??!! They are providing fuel for the people like me who intend to receive justice. I am going to be sure to photocopy EVERYTHING I receive from the first packet forward, along with my bank statements, the stop ACH orders, and freezing of my account that they STILL tried to debit, my Postal Service Certified Receipt that proves they are using a mail drop service, not a physical address....EVERYTHING!!
I don't mean to ramble, but everyone who has been ripped a new one by these con artists needs to do the same. I am sending EVERYTHING along with an informative letter to the Attorney General's Office that is currently INVESTIGATING them under the Capital Choice name. Here is the address and telephone numbers to contact the Attorney General's office:
Economic Crimes - Fort Lauderdale Office
Telephones
Voice: 954-712-4600
Fax: 954-712-4658
Mailing address
Economic Crimes Division
Office of the Attorney General
110 SE 6th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-5000
http://www.governmentguide.com/consumer_services/anti4.adp
Now, I only lost the $19.95, BUT the more people that do this, the better the chance of those who lost hundreds of dollars to one day see their money again, and stop these money grubbing bastards in the future. Don't just complain, PLEASE take action!!!
Dianna
Snellville,,#6Consumer Comment
Mon, June 03, 2002
I fell for that scam too. I was lucky as well and my bank worked with me to get my money back and all I was out was the 19.95. I to changed my bank account information because I receievd 2 peices of mail stating that I would be debited another $99 and 54.90 from a supposed autoclub membership and a Mega saver. After 8 phone numbers that were given to me all directly related to Capital First, I was supposedly able to cancel my membership, AGAIN?!
Great analyses of this Phony and Fraudulent company. Oh, and about that mailboxes etc. place...wonder if they realize they are helping to support these Scoundrels? I will have to look at my Certified receipt copy I have at home. Great job!
Dianna