On 10/04 a Fast Auction Profit telephone operator contacted me at home. She asked about my recent purchase from the above mentioned company.
I explained that I was not interested in her company, did not purchase this "CD Kit" that she referred to, asked to cancel all alleged transactions and memberships, and speak to a supervisor.
She said I would not be charged and they would close the account. I was transferred and eventually disconnected.
10/06 a charge appeared on my checking account for $1.97 from FASTAUCTIONPROFIT00. I called Fast Auction Profit to inquire about the status of my non-existent account, was transferred, and once again disconnected. This seems to be their favorite game.
10/19 the same company stole $49.95 from my account.
I contacted my bank. They blocked the company and cancelled my debit card. Apparently, all one needs is your checking account number and name to empty your account. The fraudulent companies call it automatic debit withdrawals and unfortunately they frequently get away with it. I filed a claim with the bank.
12/06/06 yet another charge appeared on my same checking account for $49.95, however, this time the name appearing on the statement was PM-FASTAUCTION.com. Consequently, I contacted my bank once again to update my existing claim. The operator informed me that the company used my same information but withdrew it under a different name. Hence, the "blocking" of the company's name was insufficient.
I called Fast Auction numerous times and was disconnected.
After filing a "Debit Card Statement of Dispute" with the bank, I filed a report with the Better Business Bureau, as well.
Because I was unaware of the October charges, my account fell into the negative and accumulated almost $300 worth of insufficient funds and extended overdraft fees.
My bank, Chase Bank, was extremely efficient and helpful. They issued me interim credit for the charges, investigated my claim, and eventually refunded all of the money (including the bank fees). They were able to force Fast Auction Profit to issue me an additional refund on 12/26 for $49.95, as well.
I encourage all victims of this company to pursue restitution to the fullest with your banks and follow-up on your claims.
The speaking and writing skills of these people, shown through their rebuttals and telephone conversations, display evidence that they are nothing more than highly uneducated common thieves.
It's a shame that dim-witted people lacking morals are able to access just enough information to learn to scam individuals and steal hard-earned dollars from those of us that actually work for our money.
Thank you to Chase, consumer complaints, and the Better Business Bureau for providing consumers with an opportunity to stop Fast Auction Profit. Maybe someday they'll be forced to shut-down and get real jobs.
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