I was reconciling my bank account this evening when I found a suspicious charge for $29.95. I opened the check (which was a very high number... Another clue that something was amiss) Upon investigating I found it was to an unknown business "BBU Interservices". I contacted my bank to see what they thought it might be. I noted that the name, routing number and account numbers were correct however, the address was not. My bank didn't know what it was but suggested I call the phone number listed on the electronic check (866-326-3568) and I was quickly connected with "Dave" who informed me that they were a third party company that has no idea who the charges were from but suggested it was an "adult website". I immediately knew something was really wrong and before I could even begin to fuss, "Dave" informed me that if I gave him the TX number that he would submit a refund and I could expect it in 5-7 business days. I gave him the TX number and that was that... I went online and transfered all my money besides enough to pay any outstanding debits to my secondary checking account.
Now tomorrow morning I get to go fill out fraud papers and close out this account which is 12 years old... What a mess! I filed with FTC and will fill out the appropriate forms tomorrow with my bank.
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