I recently receieved my monthly ATM statement.in the report, I noticed a charge for $39.99 from a company called Verisoft. I did not conduct any business transaction with this company, so I immediately became suspicious.
I called the number on the statement and spoke to a man who could not give any specific information about the nature of the business, other than the company "provides internet software to other companies".
I asked and how my number was accessed and who made the charge. He refused to answer my question. He asked me for my name, my address, and my bank account number. I refused and asked that the charge be removed from my account. He refused and told me to call the bank and hung up on me.
I immediately contacted my bank and informed them about the situation. The bank rep got on the phone and called the company herself. The man apparantly gave her the same run around, until she announced she was calling from the bank. She demanded the money to be refunded.
In 5 days, I was contacted by the bank and informed that my money was refunded.
I still have no idea how this company accessed my account and who made the charges. All I know is that it happened without my authorization. I can tell you that the person at the comapny I spoke to was no help and all and he seemed to be covering something up. He was unwilling to help out at all.
So, the bottom line is... Watch for unauthorized charges on your account from Verisoft or else, you might be the next one who they try to scam one over on.
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