tpark
bayside,#2General Comment
Thu, October 20, 2011
Amy,
The so called company "periodicals" uses cellphone information to make cold calls. I know because they did that to me and 99% of their victims. As to that bill, as long as you have not given them any credit card information you should be fine. Just ignore them. Sadly I fell for their scam and ended up paying $300 out of my own pocket to cancel my "account" only to be told it was a two-part process and needed to give $400 more.
These people try every con in the book. At first they'll try to appease the situation and if that doesnt work they tend to use threats about collections, contract infringements, etc. NONE OF IT IS DEEMABLE! DO NOT GIVE INTO THEIR THREATS.
Its been 2years since I supposedly owed them $400. My credit has not been decreased nor is there anything claims towards collections in my credit history.
If you have given them credit information, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you contact your bank and list that charge as fradulent. For more security, I also changed my credit card number just to ensure no future chargers as well as placing a block to any transactions regarding PERIODICAL.
If you recieve any more calls from them, just tell them you have filed a complaint with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and is in the process of building a lawsuit. It is against the law to target disabled people without the caretaker or whomever conducts legal decisions for that person. Secondly a contract is required for any purchases online costing over $500. So if they want you to pay, ask them to send you a copy of that contract agreement.
Im sorry about your situation, it has happen to me so I can relate the stress and emotions you feel. Sadly to say, these people are dirty enough to harrass you.