The Data Source/ The Data-Source Check forgery and fraud Beverly Hills California

I contracted with The Data Source through their sales representative Steven Harris for them to conduct an email campaign for a new online product. I authorized an e-check in the amount of $399.00 dollars to the company only: The Data Source.

They re-created my check exactly as if it were a check, made it out to an individual Kenneth Cruz along with the company The Data Source. Made it for the amount of $399.99.

They then forged my signature and cashed it for cash. When I called them up, I was told this was a standard practice, don't worry about it and I would get my email campaign.

I told them I refused to do business with such an unethical company that would literally forge my signature and cash the check for cash. They were supposed to deposit my check into a legitimate business account...not an individual. I demanded my money back.

Steven told me that they would send me a full refund. I have not heard from them since. they have not returned my phone calls, answered my emails or any snail mail letters sent.

When I reported them to the police, I was told that unfortunately, this falls under a merchant dispute despite the fact that they committed fraud and forgery. Basically, the amount was too small to warrant the effort to bring them to justice.

To this day, I still have not recieved my money back...not heard from them since. I have a copy of the check that they re-created and forged plus the originall check they were authorized to use. They clearly forged my signature and changed the To line plus the amount authorized.

Beth
Jamul, California
U.S.A.