A telemarketer from this company contacted my 91 year old aunt and conned her into believing that she MUST have supplemental health benefits, and they could help. She told my aunt that there would be a one-time fee of $390 withdrawn from her checking via e-check. When I was told about this, I called their 800-410-1682, and also got an answering machine. I left a message stating that my aunt has no access to the account, it is my name ONLY, and that I would prosecute if funds were withdrawn. I even called a second time, since no one called me back of course, and stressed that I did/will not authorize any withdrawals from any account ever!
My aunt has been the victim of several of these bogus companies over the last 12 months. As a result, I have taken control of her finances, and there are no bank accounts in her name any longer. Unfortunately, my bank processed the transaction even though my name is nowhere on the e-check. This is being handled efficiently by my bank's consumer relations department. I took issue with the fact that the check should never have been processed, and they agree. They are rectifying the problem as I write this.
BEWARE! These people are totally unscrupulous, thieves at best. Don't tell anybody anything unless you initiate the transaction! Better yet, get caller ID and don't answer the calls.
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