Started getting calls and automated phone messages last week from First Credit of America. They wanted a 59.95 cancellation fee and claimed to have my credit card number, SSN, and address and said I last transacted with myperfectcredit.com in March. My wife took the call and asked that they provide proof. It seems odd that if they have my credit card number that they wouldn't just charge it.
I signed up at clearcredit.com in July 03 for what was called the 15/5 plan. There were no fees whatsoever. They charged $5 for a disputed item and $15 if they resolved it. There was not a speck on my record, so I was never charged and received no emails, no calls, no letters... For 2 years. Then this call from 1st Credit of America claiming to collect for My Perfect Credit.
I Googled and found this site with all these complaints to confirm my suspicion. I contacted the FBI on their website and they called within 3 minutes to tell me to contact the Federal Trade Commission (ftc. Gov). I filed complaints there, with the BBB, and the GA District Attorney. These are some serious crooks who cannot be allowed to get away. And if they start ruining people's credit... There will be &%*#@ to pay. I don't care if it's a nickel or $100k, I certainly would not give a credit card number over the phone to anyone who makes claims they are not backing up.
Question is, where did they get the list? Did Clear Credit put all of their member database on a list as owing in order to jack up their accounts receivable when My Perfect Credit bought them in early 2005? This is the 1st call I have EVER received from a credit agency and the rudeness they showed my wife ("we always catch people in their little lies" "you mean you aren't going to correct your husband's mistake") has me steaming for revenge.
I called the 866-505-8249 number they have been leaving on my machine and got a recording that I would have 2 seconds to leave a message... And it was not kidding. Finally, I was home tonight to take their call and informed them of usacomplaints.com, the fact that I do not owe them money unless they provide written proof, that I have reported them to the FTC and BBB, and the lady literally did not flinch. She admitted that she had been to usacomplaints.com. I told her I absolutely would not pay without written proof and she said it would be reported as 'refusal to pay' and 'collections continue'. I can't wait to see justice enacted upon these interstate criminals. Take whatever action you can against them. Good luck.
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