I was contacted by Star Communications about a month ago. They informed me that I was going to be sent a $500 shopping spree if I looked over some offers enclosed with it. They said I would have to authorize a ONE-TIME charge of $4.95 from my checking account.
I agreed, and saw on my bank statement a couple of days later that I was charged that fee twice. I was a little leery from then on. I should have know something was wrong...
Anyways, they never sent me anything in the mail and it's been over a month. I guess the reason I fell for it was because every person I talked to gave me a toll-free number and also their full name and "supposed" ID number. I just today looked at my bank account online and saw two charges, one for $149.90 and one for 129.90. Now my account is negative and I have charges that still have not gone through.
I have called my bank and they can't do anything until I bring a police report. I also called the numbers I was given from the "company" and they were no help. They claimed to have no number, no website, no fax number to contact for help in this situation. All I was given is an address in California.
Until now, I have never been ripped off by anyone. Guess there is a first time for everything. I think I've learned my lesson! I'm keeping my head up and hoping that my bank will reimburse my money lost.
Laura
Fort Polk, Louisiana
U.S.A.
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