Innovative Tax Relief - Jennifer Arnold charged $7,000 and took an additional $7,000 unauthorized from husband's checking account. Then refused o return calls. ripoff Los Angeles California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!

Jennifer Arnold with Innovative Tax Relief, after hearing my story, promised she could help lower our owed taxes, elimate interest and penalties. She spoke with great urgency - that we must act now. She told me her total fee would be $7,000. She had me max out my credit cards and use part of my checking account.

Jennifer Arnold called me approx a month later, explaining the IRS claimed we owed twice the amount me really owed, had filed fradulant taxes, and the IRS was ready to take everything. She said we were "high risk" and she now needed an additional $7,000 which I told her I would have to discuss with my husband.

Jennifer Arnold explained to me she only had two, out of 19, steps to complete our case. Jennifer Arnold assured me we would owe no more than $10,000 - $15,000.

Jennifer Arnold took another unauthorized $7,000 out of my husband's checking account. We made several attempts to contact her and she was never in the office. We left numerous messages - none were returned.

After receiving a certified letter from IRS with a ten day notice to pay $41,000 I called Jennifer's office, and was told that our case was turned over another tax atty agency.

I called the new atty, Betty Hudson, with Alternative Tax Relief and found her more difficult to talk with than the IRS. She said there was nothing they could do for us, and asked me what made me think we wouldn't have to pay the full amount with interest and penalities. All she could do for us was set us up on payments.

After spending $14,000 for fraudulant advise, we ended up contacting the IRS directly. They were also helpful in helping us undo the power of atty we had given to Jennifer Arnold. We also had to close our checking accounts and open new ones to keep them from taking more money.

This nearly cost me my marriage. Thank you Jennifer Arnold!

Peggy
shawnee, Oklahoma
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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