1, Report:
#531094
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2009
Publications Max Seattle Coffee Direct This group does not appear to be operating legally Evanston, Illinois
I checked my bank account and noticed I was charged $79 on 10/27 and have another pending charge of $79 as of 10/30. I immediately called my bank and reported the unauthorized charges. One of the charges was from Publications Max which I have never heard of. The se...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
2, Report:
#537651
Posted Date:
Dec 11 2009
Publications Max - Seattle Coffee direct Unknown charge...Did not order any thing. Ebanston Illinois
I work nights. I was working all night Thanksgiving I hadn't even heard of Publications Max until it just showed up on my bank account. I contacted my bank and they told me I had to wait until it posted to grt the phone number to call about it then I tried to reach them to no ...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
3, Report:
#536215
Posted Date:
Dec 09 2009
Publications Max - Magazine Burst stole my money without shame Internet
I signed up for a trial offer on 08/14/09 which was attached to an ad for a free lap-top. After cancelling THAT SAME DAY I was told by the customer service representative my account was closed. However, on 08/17/09, not even a month into any supposed trial, I was billed the rediculo...
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
4, Report:
#535066
Posted Date:
Dec 07 2009
Evanston Publications Max - Java Beanery Unauthorized charges to my debit card from both. I have had dealings with Seattle Direct coffee in the past internet *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account that someone wrongfully takes it from you!
I had 2 unauthorized charges to my debit card in only a few days. With my banks help I was able to run down phone numbers for both businesses : Evanston Publications Max and Java Beanery . Both charges were for $ 79. I have called both phone numbe...
Entity
Evanston Publications Max
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
5, Report:
#532645
Posted Date:
Dec 03 2009
Publications Max Took money from bank account without my permission or any orders performed Internet
This company has stolen money from my bank account. I don't know who they are and I have never ordered anything from them. I have contacted my bank to file fraud charges and I tried calling this company on 12/2/09 probably around 10 times. I left many messages and severa...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Telemarketers
6, Report:
#531646
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2009
Publications Max - Magazine Burst Magazine Burst, possibly Seattle Coffee Company Stole Money from my bank account..I didn't orer anything from them. Possible phishing? Evanston, Illinois
Judging from the fact that their voicemail box is full, and J Berman has cancelled his e-mail, I'm guessing that the rats have all deserted the sinking ship. I am sure that we are all shucks out of luck, but it will be interesting to find out how they obtained information from...
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
7, Report:
#531286
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2009
Seattle Coffee Direct Charged $79 to my bank account under several names . . .several times! Evanston, Illinois
Luckily I check my bank account frequently. I found a $79 charge for Publications Max. I immediately called the company. That was week ago. I have left messages--no return call. You can never get to a representative--all circuits are always busy and they ask you to leave a message o...
Entity
Seattle Coffee Direct
Categories: Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
8, Report:
#531251
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2009
Seattle Coffee Direct - Publications Max Wrongly charged for magazines & coffee I did not order!! Evanston Illinois
On Friday November 27, I discovered a charge for 79.00 to my checking account from Publications max.com - I never ordered any magazines from them. Then on Monday November 30 I discovered a charge for 79.00 - again from SeattleCoffeeDirect - I did not order coffee from them recently ...
Entity
Seattle Coffee Direct - Publications Max
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
9, Report:
#530913
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2009
Seattle Coffee Direct May be operating a second company called Publications Max Continued to charge my credit card repeatedly after subscription was cancelled. Internet, Illinois
I am not sure as to how this company gained access to my bank card. In August '09 a charge in the amount of $79.00 appeared on my statement. I called the company and they insisted that I had ordered their coffee service. I asked them to cancel any service that had ...
Entity
Seattle Coffee Direct
Categories: Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms
10, Report:
#530296
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2009
Publications Max Stole credit/bank info and charged $79. I never ordered anything. internet, Illinois
This company charge my bank account $79.00. I did not order anything and am not sure how they got my account info. I called and it is just a recorded message, not stating the company's name. I had to cancel my bank account and am in the beginning stages of disputing the charge.
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
11, Report:
#530014
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2009
Publications Max This company charged my debit card for magazines that I remember cancelling, over 3 months ago. Evanston, Illinois
On November 27 2009, I checked my account and found it to be, in the negative. On November 28 2009, I called my financial institution. The operator told me that there was a pending charge from Publications Max. My debt card has a pending charge and that was the com...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
12, Report:
#529685
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2009
Publications Max - Magazine Burst Magazine Ripoff scam, Internet
I answered an ad on the internet offering 5 subscriptions for $27. I noticed that most of them were cheaper magazines to begin with. I noticed that there was an asterisk next to my total of $27 on the charge authorization page. When I clicked the link, there was pr...
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
13, Report:
#526462
Posted Date:
Nov 20 2009
Publications Max - Magazine Burst This Company is a Fraud! Evanston, Illinois
This company offers 5 magazines for one low price. I decided I liked some of the magazines and decided to accept the offer. (My husband also recieved points on a game.)
The company took my credit card number and said I would recieve my magazines in 4-6 weeks and charged my account....
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Newspapers – Magazines
14, Report:
#522889
Posted Date:
Nov 12 2009
Magazine Burst ,Publication Max Publications Max pick 4-5 magazines $27.00 Charged my accountnext day $94.87 This is a interent SCAM Internet
I was to get a free Walmart card, bought 5 Magazines for 27.00, The next day my card was in the negative because of a charge for $94.87. Called canelled Sept. 24, said it would take 30 days to get my money back. Oct. 28 called (when you can get someone ,takes hours) said it wo...
Entity
Magazine Burst ,Publication Max
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
15, Report:
#512391
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2009
Publications Max - Magazine Burst magazine burst Stole $97 from me Internet
This company advertises 5 magazine subscriptions for $27 but then charges your card $97 without your permission. I called to have the order cancelled and my money refunded and was told that the order was cancelled right away but my refund wouldn't post to my bank account until...
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Internet Fraud
16, Report:
#490551
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2009
Publications Max ,magazineburst.com September 5, 2009 they are still ripping people off. They advertise Take 5 for $27. I read the fine print, it only talked about renewing the magazines at the end of your subscription for the norma Evanston, Illinois
As of September 5, 2009 this company is still running the Take 5 for $27 and then charging my debit card $90.92. I was told when I called that it was handling charges. I read the fine print, it only talked about the magazines renewing at the end of the subcription at the norma...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Internet Fraud
17, Report:
#482610
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2009
Publications Max Charged 91.87 to cc .... agreed to 27.00 for magazine subscriptions!!! kingston, Washington
Offered 5 magazine subscriptions for $27.00. CC bill arrived and charge was for 91.87!!!
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Telemarketers
18, Report:
#306115
Posted Date:
May 08 2009
Publications Max Ordered magazines on-line at advertised rate of $27.00. They billed my credit card $86.85 Evanston Illinois
I ordered magazines from an email that I received.
The email advertised Choose 5 magazines for $27.00.
They billed my credit card $86.85.
I called them and they said that I didn't read the fine print [which I did].
They claimed that the extra costs were handling charges i...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Internet Fraud
19, Report:
#411414
Posted Date:
Jan 13 2009
Publications Max Magazine Fraud will overcharge your bank account. $27 becomes $91.91 Evanston Illinois
This is a fraud magazine offer of $27 for 5 magazines becomes $91.91 charge. Apparently, I am not the first and the amount changes.
Chef rosa
Yucca Valley, CaliforniaU.S.A.
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Internet Fraud
20, Report:
#397609
Posted Date:
Dec 04 2008
Publications Max Misleading Internet Magazine Offer Evanston Illinois
I responded to an internet ad offering five magazine subscriptions for $27.00. I chose the five magazines i wanted, completed the application and payment, and was informed to expect a wait of 5-6 weeks.
My next bank statement reflected a withdrawal made to Publications Max for $9...
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Internet Fraud
21, Report:
#387300
Posted Date:
Dec 02 2008
Publications Max - Magazine Burst seriously overcharged my bank account for more than the correct amount Evanston Illinois
The site advertised 5 magazine subscriptions for $27.00. There was no indication that there would be in any other charges. Within 5 minutes, my bank account showed a charge of $92.00.
Please note that I was led to this site by responding to a Claim Your $1,000 Walmart Gift Card ...
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
22, Report:
#389694
Posted Date:
Nov 10 2008
Publications Max MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Evanston Illinois
This company advertises 5 magazine subscriptions for $27.99, however after you have chosen your magazines, and provided your credit card or paypal information, they charge you a much larger sum. I was charged almost $90.
I am disputing the charge through paypal.
James
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Entity
Publications Max
Categories: Book & Magazine Publishers
23, Report:
#388035
Posted Date:
Nov 05 2008
Publicationsmax.com I was offered subscriptions to 5 magazines for $27.00, but then my account was charged $94.87. Evanston Illinois
I have contacted my bank, and I cannot stop payment because it is pending. I have to wait to see if the $94.87 is actually taken from my account before I can file a dispute with my bank. I printed out the completed transaction notice, and there is nowhere that it states that I will ...
Entity
Publicationsmax.com
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
24, Report:
#385503
Posted Date:
Oct 28 2008
Publications Max Advertised at $27.00 and charged me $84.84 and i got nothing Internet
i submitted a on payment of $27.00 for five magizines and was charged $84.84 09-15-08. to this day i have received nothing.
Sondra
warrensville hts, OhioU.S.A.
Entity
Publications Max
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
25, Report:
#384197
Posted Date:
Oct 23 2008
Publications Max - Magazine Burst Internet Fraud Internet
Internet offer was five magazines for $27. I entered my Visa info, and was told that my order was confirmed and that $27 would be charged to my account.
The next day I checked and there was a charge for $88.89 from Publications Max. I am currently working with my bank to dispute ...
Entity
Publications Max - Magazine Burst
Categories: Internet Fraud