MWI *Simple Escapes2 Rip-off Unauthorized (Fraudulent) Debit to Checking Account Stamford Connecticut

Reviewing my bank statement on-line today (2/22/03), I discovered a $79.95 debit by MWI*SIMPLE ESCAPES2 dated 2/18/03 that I don't recognize and am certain I never authorized. I thought I'd call and follow up. First I searched my e-mail thinking that someone had sent me an offer and somehow I might have checked the wrong box so needed to contact them and "unsubscribe".

I have no idea how they got my account information. Most internet transactions list a phone number but this one doesn't so I turned to Google. Google didn't find a web site for them but did find them listed numerous times under Rip Off Report's Corrupt Companies listing.

I just now called the phone number (203) 324-7636 listed for them on the Rip Off Report site and reached a recording saying their business hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 5:30. Today is Saturday so Monday I certainly will attempt to get this charge reversed.

I happen to be a preacher's widow on Social Security so every penny counts! I will fight to get this item reversed but in the meantime, I'll be out that $80 for who knows how long. $80 represents about 2 to 3 weeks groceries for me. This is not only fraud or at best misrepresentation; it's morally despicable and only depraved persons would prey on others as these people have preyed on me!

Sue
Thornton, Colorado
U.S.A.