Back in December I was attempting to earn a 'free iPod' by signing up for 'free trial offers', etc. I wish I could remember the name of the site. One of the offers I signed up for (before getting a 'hinky' feeling and quitting the whole thing) was LeanLife PM.
As far as I could tell, I was ordering ONE free sample ONLY, not signing up for any "program".
I had to authorize shipping and handling, which I did.
I did receive my free sample and immediately emailed the company to reiterate that I did NOT want to be on any program or receive any more product. They never answered but I never received any more products so I assumed I was okay.
Then in August I saw a charge on my debit card to "Hoodia BurnFat, Mission Viejo, CA" for $69.95. It didn't take much research to find out that's LeanLife PM. I have called my bank to dispute the charge but they basically said the only way to protect myself against more charges is to close the account, which I am going to do once this is settled. They ARE mailing me the federal form to dispute the charge and said they'd help me get the money back.
I have not been able to find any phone number or contact information for this company to try to cancel whatever bogus program they have me on (WITHOUT MY AUTHORIZATION!!!) so I'm just going to close my account. It's very inconvenient but it seems to be the only way to really protect myself.
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