Complaint Review: North Americas Readers Choice - El Paso Texas

called my son who is a young man with special needs. He recieved the phone call on his cell, therefore, I had no idea the predatory practices took place. He had no idea the scam they were swindling him into. I take a look at my son's bank account to make sure he is handling his money appropriately. He is improving in his life skills and independence. I saw the $29.94 automatic withdrawals from his account and questioned him. He was embarrassed because he did not understand how that happened. I called this company and battled verbally to stop taking money out of my son's account. I asked about this so called contract and to send a copy so we could end this subscription. They sent an invoice and no contract. I took my son to the bank and changed his account number to prevent the withdrawals. I told them we did no longer want the magzines so we are not expecting to see anymore in the mail. At this point I would like my son to be refunded for magazines he did not need nor wanted. I sent a letter to the company with this request and now we are wating for a reqponse. I will post any responses from Readers Choice.

Ripoff Representatives, This is the letter being sent to the North Americas Reader's Choice,  

August 22, 2016

North America’s Readers Choice

221 N. Kansas Street Suite 700

El Paso, TX 79901

Dear North America’s Readers Choice,

This is a formal letter of complaint to cancel this subscription immediately without further obligations. I have reported you to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for predatory practices against Special Needs Individuals. A single phone call from your company entrapped my son into a magazine scam he did not fully understand.

He is employed part time and works hard to earn his money. This job has given him self-worth and self-determination. He takes pride in what he does and has grown in confidence because of his improved comprehension and progression in social skills.

That phone call from one of your so called representatives has given him a setback, especially once he realized there was $29.94 dollars being taken out of his bank account. He had to counseled and explained that his account number needed to be changed in order to prevent money from being withdrawn from his account. An invoice was received stating my son owed $1,097.80 in which he will not pay.

I asked for a copy of the actual contract he signed giving permission to order these magazines and I was not sent a contract. I am requesting a letter to be sent stating that he does not owe any money for this account. According to the statute of frauds this type of business dealing is illegal and this company will be reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

I am expecting to see in the mail a certified letter unequivocally cancelling this magazines subscription service. I have many connections in the entertainment industry and have spoken to many in regards to your predatory practices. Scam businesses like yours has forced me to go a bit further and for what it is worth, I have contacted American Greed ID Investigations as well as Dateline and 20/20 asking they all take a magnified look at the corrupt and unlawful forms of so called business practices you display.

 During my research I discovered this business on ripoff.com listed on advertisement. I am reporting my case to allow Rip-off Report to visit your business and take photos to verify your credibility lacking the commitment to customer satisfaction as I collectively try to resolve all these issues with your company. I have also contacted and advised all state attorneys in Richmond Virginia, Williamsburg, VA, and e-mail to Hector Balderas in Texas to be on the lookout for complaints filed in their states against your company.

No further correspondence is to be sent to xxxxxx xxxxxx unless it is the letter stating this account is closed and you will be refunding his money you owe totaling $174.00 for our pain, suffering and predatory unlawful corrupt practices.