I was online applying for jobs. I did a google search for sces jobs and, under the search results was www.scesonline.com. I saw a link that said $254/day part-time job as seen on cnn, nbs, cbs, etc. I clicked on that and it took me to www.jobsinreview.net. The whole thing was about a guy named Jeff from NC that was in debt and ordered the Google Money Kit and was now making $7500/month. I clicked on the link to order and it said it was $1.95 and all you do is use simple typing skills filling out forms online and watch the money start rolling in.
I checked my bank account and the charged $1.97 to my checking. Shortly after the cd arrived. All it is, is a bunch of folders showing how to start a business online. I saw nothing about filling out forms. I thought to myself, I just wasted two dollars because it was not what the website said it was. I thought nothing else about it until...
I checked my bank account online today, 2/23/09, and the same company debited $72.21 from my checking account. I immediately called them and I found out that when I ordered the cd, I also signed up for a membership for Google Treasure Chest which consists of 3 services for two different companies. 1) Google Treasure Chest, that charges $72.21/month for access to their website and for training material. 2) Grant Spring, which is a company that gives out grants I guess for people to start their own business and they charge $19.99/month.
I told the representative that I thought I was just ordering a cd. She said everything about the memberships are under the terms and conditions. I think this is very deceiving. I saw nothing about any memberships. Only about a cd for $1.95 but, I guess that is how they get you. Anyhow, she said that she was going to give me a refund for the $72.21 and that it would be credited back to my account in 7 - 10 bus. Days. Also, she canceled my membership and gave me a confirmation #. She gave me the # to Grant Spring and I called them also. The rep I spoke with there did not know shit. She could not find my account that I unknowingly created and told me to call back in 2 -3 business days and see if they can look it up then.
So, after that I said fuck this shit and called my bank. I explained what happened and they canceled my check card and are sending me a new one. So that neither that company nor any other companies that are affiliated with Google Treasure Chest are going be taking anymore money out of my account. Also, for those of you who have been burned by this fraudulent, money making scam, CALL YOUR BANK. Call them and see what they can do for you. My bank is going to reverse the $72.21 charge after it is officially posted and taken out of my account (its pending now). After it is posted to my account, they are going to mail me some paper work to fill out. I guess something like a complaint for fraud and they said since there are so many people filing claims against this company they will probably accept the claim and I will be refunded my money.
0 comments