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Complaint Review: Entertainment Publications - Entertainment Rewards - Troy Michigan

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  • Entertainment Publications - Entertainment Rewards 1414 E. Maple Road Troy, Michigan U.S.A.

Entertainment Rewards Entertainment Publications RIPOFF unauthorized charge on credit card, never accepted program Troy Michigan *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!

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I purchased tickets through Ticketmast back in July/ 2005 by phone. After I ordered tickets, another person spoke to me about the Entertainment Rewards program. They explained everything, said that they would send information for me to look over and if I decided not to continue the plan I could cancel and could keep the $25 rebate for concert tickets. I said no I wasn't interested. Tempting but not interested.

The offer of the rebate was increased to $70 or so. I said no thank you. The person would not give up, again I said no Thank You. I then hung up and that was it.

Now I check my credit card statement online that I wil not get till later this month and find a charge of $9 from Entertainment Rewards 1-866-364-1333 Troy,MI I was puzzled about it and did a search through one of the search engines and found a few websites regarding scam from Entertainment Rewards.
Now I know I am not the only one that this has happened to.

I found this website through one the complaints sites and as I am filling out this report I called Entertainment Rewards because now I was mad. After 15 minutes of being on hold I have a customer rep take my called and explained to the rep that I had a charge from Entertainment Rewards that I had not authorized.

I asked when did I accept this program and he said on July 23. I said no way. I explained to them that I purchased tickets on phone and had said no the the Entertainment rewards program. Then they said that that is offered only through online not by phone purchase, I said that is not right because I did speak to somone on the phone about it and kept saying no. The customer rep said he would speak to his supervisor and finally came back to say my charge would be refunded and cancelled. I will keep an eye on this on my next statement to make sure I will not be charged again.

Viviana
Orlando, Florida
U.S.A.

EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back!

HERE IS WHAT RIP-OFF REPORT SUGGESTS YOU DO:

Go to your bank within 60 days of the charge, or as soon as you know about the charge, don't delay, and tell them that there has been fraudulent activity within your account. Explain that you wish to file a dispute, and demand that they assist you in accordance with Federal Regulation E.

According to the majority of victims interviewed by Rip-off Report, those who immediately called their banks to dispute the charges did not get very far. Many victims got the following responses from their banks: we could not do anything for you or you waited too long; it has been more than 60 days.

If the bank is says that you have waited too long, explain to them how you called their 800 number as soon as the charges were found, and were told by the bank that nothing could be done. Remind the bank that they failed to assist you properly at the 800 #, and instead, provided you with an inadequate explanation of your right to dispute. Tell the bank that it's their fault time has expired, and since they gave you the wrong info to begin with, they will just have to deal with it, take the loss and reverse the charges.

Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged! Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report.com. And if you're at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site! Either way, be persistent!

DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!

Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/controller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.

And just continue to demand the Federal Regulation E form! The bank CAN, MUST and WILL reverse the charge! But, you must be persistent; ask to speak to the supervisor or the area manager for all the branches in the state.

Let the bank personnel know you are meeting with the media later in the day, that you would much rather they do the right thing (as most other banks have) by looking at the complaints and immediately reversing the charge(s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the truth.

If you have to, be loud (but nice) in front of other customers. If you are just calling by phone, the above tactics should still work. The bank can easily fax or mail to you the Federal Regulation E dispute form.

CHARGES TO YOUR CREDIT CARD

If the charge was to your credit card (not debit card, check card, or checking account), contact the credit card company as soon as possible to request a dispute form. Consumers usually have a little longer to dispute fraudulent credit card charges (up to 6 months), but it is better to act right away. In this type of situation, credit card disputes are usually successful since fraudulent companies often won't contest the disputed charge. In rare cases, credit card companies will review disputes, but refuse to reverse the charges. If this occurs, complain to a manager and let them know you will be filing a report here.

Remember Don't let them get away with it! Make sure they make the Rip-off Report .. The more Reports filed on a Company or individual, the more likely it is that the authorities, media and attorneys will want to take action.

And good luck Let us know how you do!

ED Magedson Founder, Rip-off Report.com & Author of www.ripoffrevenge.com
EDitor@RipoffReport.com
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