Dish Network Unauthorized transactions is money safe in American Banks? englewood , California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account that someone wrongfully takes it from you!

On May 28th 2011 I paid Dish Network $120 cancellation penalty for cancelling earlier ..6 months. The lady I spoke with on the phone told me I had no balance and could use only my banking with a routing number/acct. since my debit card was no longer eligible to use. I gave her my account info and was charged the cancellation fee from that account.

Yes MA'aam you are all paid up, no MA'aam we are not going to take out any more that this $120...

Three weeks later I see another charge of $120 for a one time cancellation fee from my KEY BANK account that I had used a few times to pay my bill online, and via the phone. This was unauthorized to my debit card, and I am irate that Dish went into an account, and they were already paid that fee on 05/28/2011
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I was told that since there was now a balance 3 weeks later, that they took my first payment on 5/28/2011 for cancellation penalty and used it toward a balance. I was, and still am very angry that they did would do this. I NEVER signed, called, or verbally gave them permission to debit my KEY BANK acct, for 06/17/11. I was told by their supervisor that since I used that card before to pay my bill, and gave them the information when I ordered DISH that gave them the rights to debit my account any time. On their billing statements,at the bottom, and back of the bill ..it states if you wish to have automatic deductions from your account complete and send to address. I NEVER signed anything.

When I ordered DISH I was told don't worry we only take this information so we can set up an apppointment with the technician to come and install. We will not use your banking info to take money out unauthorized.

Is our money safe in the banks? I don't think so ...I filed a dispute and plan on filing a complaint against Key Bank as well for allowing this to happen.

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 RipoffReport.com Author of www.ripoffrevenge.com

Rip-off Report PO Box 310, Tempe, Arizona 85280