I feel like an idiot for having fallen for this company's spiel. First of all, they called me, after sending me numerous emails about their company and how much money they have made by trading options and purchasing stock.
So, that's the setup. Then after they have bombarded me with emails about how great their company is, and all of the gains they have made trading (if I made that kind of money, why would I need to sell my services to anyone? Why waste my time unless I am a philanthropist?) Believe me, these people aren't philanthropists. They are in it to win it, and "it" is your money.
Anyway, I received a phone call today, and the salesman was very personable. Long story short, I was asked to purchase their subscription at a cost of $99 a month initially. I said, no. He then said $99 for three months, and that if I didn't like the profits I was making, then I didn't have to continue. I said no. He then said I could have a six month subscription for only $99, and I said that sounded better, but told hiim I wanted to have something in writing first. He then said he would send me the credit authorization form to sign by email. Like a dumb dumb, I gave him my information over the phone, not thinking of course that he could just go ahead and send the charge in to get the money without my written signature. Of course, I waited and waited for the email, then checked my bank account. The rotten piece of doodoo had already taken my money, and didn't even bother to pretend to send an email.
At that point, I called my bank, and they are in it now. I have had to cancel my credit card to make sure these) (*&) (*^)&%)% never get another cent of my money.
I know how tempting it is to read about these Wall Street geniuses making millions and giving you the opportunity to do so as well. But you have been told, and I am (too late) reminded, never give out your credit card number over the telephone. I am beginning to think we should never give it out over the internet either. Woulnd't that be a blow to all of the crooks, thieves, and miscreants out there? We need to protect ourselves, and stop being so gullible. It isn't funny, and could cost us thousands of dollars. Let's get wise, people. Don't give your credit card information to anyone over the telephone, ever, for any reason. Don't do it. And if someone rips you off, this is an excellent forum. Just be honest about it.
Thank you.
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