I was first contacted by this company, hereinafter UMPA, by telephone asking me to entertain one of their sales reps so he can explain what UMPA can do for my business. I am always looking for a way to save money so agreed to meet with the fellow.
On the day of the appointment it was about 75 degrees out yet in walks this very rotund fellow who is sweating Profusely. He explained what he had to offer and at first glance it looked like UMPA would save me much money. I thought this even in light of the reps wretched stale alcohol smell from the night before.
Well, low and behold what turns out to be a promised "no annual fee" turns out to be about $600.00. Then I started being charged some kind of compliance fee, then another fee. My fees ended up being more than my monthly processing fees.
I had "my" reps card and his name was Brian, I will never forget it. I did a background check on this guy because he conned me into some other business venture unrelated to this. It turns out that this guy is a convicted bank robber and arsonist. The arsons were of businesses. I guess I am lucck I took his deal.
Lately a local woman was convicted with working with a cashier at Walmart to steal items through the checkout. The womens name sounded familiar when I read the paper and... LOW and behold, it was BJ the tech rep who I talked to every time I called UMPA with all my problems. She has access to all of my customers Credit Card numbers. So, even though I dumped UMPA, I called to see if "BJ" was still in her position. SHe is still there doing her same job and having access to tens of thousands of Credit Card#'s. Sorry, not me! Not anymore!!
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