Bankcard Empire Misrepresented home based business opportunity. Tempe Arizona

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*UPDATE: Rip-off Report INVESTIGATION UPDATE: US Postal Inspectors close down Bankcard Empire. Bankcard Empire Suspended From Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program Tempe, Arizona

I was contacted by Bankcard Empire regarding their business opportunity. I was told that I could be a representative for the company for a one-time fee of $495 and that I could make $500 for every business that I referrred to the company that purchased their credit card processing equipment. This company contacted me! at 7am on Aug 25th. So, On Aug26th, they charged $495.00. And I disputed the charges from UBS, they rebutted rgw 495.00 charge back, and lost. Because, I was building a case to sue them.

Thanks alot John, your report has help me alot. Just about an hour ago I go a call about being a authorized merchant agent, from bankcard empire. He was very nice and all, and pushing, trying to get me to sign up, if I did not, how I would be missing this great opportunity. I told him, yes I would love to get this going, but to hold on, because I wanted to do my own research, as I was burned before...(something about stuffing envelopes at home) but that is another scam story. However the person was a bit concerned, and hesitated as they gave me more information. Any way, I google this company and that is how I found your report and all the others. This people have to be stopped. Look how many poor people got scammed. I could not believe my eyes, everything you mention on your report, they said. I urge everyone that out there, first do your homework and if you are not comfortable, then pass it on..even they will try hard to get your money. It is easier to hung up the phone and be rude to them, then get rip-off at the end.
Thank you once again John, your report has helped. I am sorry you lost your money. Hope some how you get it back. But know you are helping others with your report.

I was contacted by Bankcard Empire regarding their business opportunity. I was told that I could be a representative for the company for a one-time fee of $495 and that I could make $500 for every business that I referrred to the company that purchased their credit card processing equipment. Also, I could receive residuals based on a percentage of the transaction fees.

I was told that their processing fees were 1.75 % compared to 2-2 1/2% charged by other companies, and they would beat or match the client's current company's fees. I told them I wanted to check out their website to learn about the company and what they provided and to call me back.

They called me back on three occasions. The first time they offered to reduce the fee to $395; the second time to $295; the third time to $195. I suppose the next call would have been $95. However, after reading your comments and others I've decided not to get involved.

Thanks

George
Houston TX

Still have not received one iota of material from Bank Card Empire and it has now been well over a month since being scammed out of my original sign up fee of $95.00! Spoke with Quality Control Rep. he said they were not going to refund my money and that if I tried to get my credit card company to reverse the charges they would provide paperwork to get the money returned to them. I haven't contacted my credit card company yet but I will ASAP!
Please do not fall for these scumbags sales pitch like I did!!!