Be careful of the advertisements in the classifieds.internet based scam artists reside in the black print. I called this company for information regarding a possible modeling contract (you see where vanity gets you). The guy's name was Kris, and he said the service would cost about $2.00. This, I thought, would not be a problem, so I gave him all my information, including debit card number.
Big mistake - never do that. Later in the conversation, he informed me that the monthly bill would come to $19.80. I felt a little misled, and I didn't want to even pay this so I told him to delete my information and take me off the list. After some weird noises on the other line, I asked him if he had taken me off. He muttered something like "yes, " and promptly hung up. I tried to call back, but they obviously ignored it b/c they knew what I wanted - so I ignored it too.
Last week, my account overdrafted. I asked my bank, and they told me I was billed $19.80 by a "Talent 6" at 7:00 P.M. On a friday (so I can't deal with it till after the weekend). I had no idea what they were talking about b/c the conversation three months ago was so brief. On the way home it hit me, and every detail became quite vivid.
I got home, got on the internet and tracked these people down on this website. I called the customer support line (which is in India), and asked how they had got hold of my debit card. The guy refused to let me speak to a superior (this type of situation must be banal to the floor staff). I canceled the service I never even knew I had, got a cancelation number (always get these for bank records), and hung up.
Apparently they give you two free months. This is great, if you actually want their service to begin with, but if you never wanted it, it gives you two months to forget about it, and, if you have enough money in the bank, forget about it all together while they continue to bill you every month. The magic behind the $19.80 is that it is not enough to notice on a large account. Also, if you do notice, the bank will deal with it without your written affidavit, and the bank usually just pays. Either way, this company gets dirty money.
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