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Complaint Review: Area Circulation Virginia Beach Vaus - Virginia Beach Virginia

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  • Area Circulation Virginia Beach Vaus 195 S Rosemont Rd. Virginia Beach, Virginia U.S.A.

Area Circulation Virginia Beach Vaus ripoff The company took $44.90 out of my account unathorized Virginia Beach Virginia *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!

*General Comment: Virginia Beach Vaus

*Consumer Comment: How did they have your bank account info

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I recived a call from area circultion virginia beach vaus wanting me to subscribe to there magazine, i think the price was close to 3.00 per week and had to make 6 months worth of payments of $70.00 some odd dollars. I told them we could not afford this and they decided to drop down the price, abot three times of telling them i could not afford this they said they would drop the price to about $40.00 at an introduction fee. I than agin told them no we are expecting a new born baby May 2nd and we needed to save all of money, i than hung up on them. They called me right back and i agin told them no dont call me agin and hung up. Later that day i went on line to my bank and seen where they took $44.90 out of my account unathorized. I was abble to contact them due to rip off report posting there name and number, also contacted my bank. I had to get a new debit card, and my bank got me the money back into my account. Thanks rip off report. I wanted to let people know about this company. Here is the company and there number so no one can be taken for scam.

area circulation virginia beach vaus
#1-800-324-9452


david
new baltimore, Michigan
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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www.ripoffreport.com

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#2 General Comment

Virginia Beach Vaus

AUTHOR: Sweetie - (United States of America)

POSTED: Sunday, April 01, 2012

I was fast talked into subscribing for a magazine and I was told that they needed to know I had a card with a visa/mc logo on it.  Immediately $1 hold on my account for something. To my understanding I had 3 days to cancel this request before they would have another rep contact me back on payments and what magazines I wanted. Of course this is on a weekend, so they can slide in 2 days with no customer support available.  Immediately 69.99 was deducted from my account, then 19.99, then 29.99 with all these different company names. I immediately disputed the charges, but I had to wait until that Monday to speak with all these different places that is deducting my money unauthorized. After hours of arguing the money was refunded, but today I got another transaction for 19.99 from Virginia Bch VAUS. I don't know who these people are or how they got my account number.. These people are a nightmare..
I was assured my account information was being removed and no further transactions would be initiated.  These people keep overdrafting my account with these unauthorized transactions on weekends so you have to wait until the money has been released before you can dispute it.

How can I stop these people from doing this?

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#1 Consumer Comment

How did they have your bank account info

AUTHOR: John - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, December 30, 2006

when you kept telling them you could not afford to purchase?

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