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Furious
March 6, 2009
Fraud
I went to a website about 3 weeks ago and it said FREE CD, just pay shipping and handling fee of $1.98. I did not see anything else on the site that would cause me any concern. So I ordered the FREE CD. Was charged the $1.98 fee, which was authorized.
Now, I am charged $69.95. UNAUTHORIZED. There was no contact information given on my online bank statement as to a phone number, just Reg.Net whom I did not recognize. I called my bank immediately, and authorized them to cancel my Visa card and issue me a new one. Well, that did not work. The money came out of my account anyway, 5 days after canceling the card. At this point, I am furious. I called my bank and filed a claim through them, called Reg.Net at the number my bank gave to me. I was informed only then, that the $69.95 is a monthly fee. To use a CD??? Especially a CD I never received??? I don't think so!
I was told by Reg.Net that they would contact the company on my behalf to get a refund within 2 business days. If I don't receive any communication in 2 business days, I am to call Reg.Net back and they will refund my money within 5 business days.
This is a standard Bait and Switch tactic, which is highly illegal. I will wait and see if I get my money back within the next week, and if not, I will contact the police and file a report with them, and contact the FTC, BBB, and the States Attorney's Office.
This is Fraud in the 1st degree, and these people need to be stopped!
If anyone else needs to contact Reg.Net the phone number to call them is 952-908-4112. And good luck getting your money back.
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