I was completely scammed by these people, specifically "Robbie". I was told that they had been given my name by a credit reporting agency because I had gotten my credit in order and that I would receive a card with 5000.00 limit, 250. Oo shopping spree and a 3 day 2 night trip anywhere I wanted and they would pay. He was extremely persistent even though I had continuously stated "NO". I asked a million questions and he answered them all.
Even though I was leary I was somewhat interested after discussing until it came time for verification. He stated that it would be a recorded confirmation but it was manually recorded. He was able to erase any answer that would or could be used as a NO.
The recording asked for the last 4 digits of the Protel phone number and he put in mine. I told him I was not interested in phone service he said that it was only to verify "me" as the customer for the credit card.
The recording asked for my phone number, I sad IDT (then my number), he erased the answer and re-recorded it stating that I could tell them I didn't want the service at the end of verification.
A customer service number was given regarding phone service and when I answered "not interested in service" he made a comment and said "is that a no?" I heard someone in the background telling him something and he put his hand over the phone.
I stopped answering the verification and told him I decided I wasn't interested but he told me it was too late that I had already received my confirmation number (probably the same as everyone else's because he kept hitting the repeat button and how can you have a computer repeat a computer generated number - *6666) and that I could cancel when my bank calls to verify the automatic debit. (my bank never questions my automatic debits)
I told him I wanted him to record me stating that I would only pay after I had an approved credit card in my hand and he told me I couldnt do that the system could only record select information.
I am embarassed for allowing myself to be taken the way I did even after seeing all the flags popping up. I now see that I am not the only one. There is stregnth in numbers and if anyone needs me to witness this fraud and harassment I will gladly offer my help. I am calling my bank first thing in the morning to see if I can stop payment on the 22nd of October. Hopefully I won't have to close out my bank account, Ive had it for 20 years now. If anyone knows of any other company or service or agency I can complain to please let it be known.
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