Complaint Review: Readers Service - Lakewood Ohio
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- Readers Service 1300 Madison Ave Lakewood, Ohio U.S.A.
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Readers Service I was victimized in a phone scam to buy magizines and was billed for over $900. Lakewood Ohio
*Author of original report: Relieved of Liability
*Consumer Comment: If they have a recording at all - which is doubtful
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I was phoned and coaxed into buying magizine subscriptions. I was told that I would only have to pay for one subscription and the others were "Free". The cost was $39.90. Unfortunately they got my credit card number.
Upon recieving the invoice in the mail, I realized that I was being charged $39.90 X 24 payments for over $957. I called and cancelled the credit card immediately.
I then called the customer service number and tried to cancel. I was told that it could not be cancelled once it was ordered, and that I was under a "legally binding contract" because I was "recorded" agreeing to the order.
They have called several more times informing me that if I didn't make payments, I was going to be turned over to a collection agency.
Lori Olean, NY
Olean, New York
U.S.A.
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#2 Author of original report
Relieved of Liability
AUTHOR: Olean Victim - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Upon repeatedly being billed From Readers Service, I wrote CANCEL in bold letters accross the invoices & requested a full refund of the $39.90. And mailed them back.
I also filed a consumer complaint through my State Senator's office.
I recently recieved a letter from Readers Service basicaly cancelling the order and relieving me of liability of the balance. I have not recieved a refund.
Lori -Olean, NY
#1 Consumer Comment
If they have a recording at all - which is doubtful
AUTHOR: Laurie - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Then the recording states what they told you - if they told you 1 flat fee not monthly payments and the rest were free it will be on that recording.
It may have been edited to appear that you agreed though - you have to request the court to have it checked for editing before admitting into evidence. I work in Telecom and the system administrator can make those edits.
I suggest you STOP DOING ANY BUSINESS WITH TELEMARKETERS AT ALL - it was probably a scam to begin with.
If you continue to do business with telemarketers - I suggest you find out your state's laws about recording phone calls. Some states do not require that you tell the other party you are recording - others require that you do.
You have to follow YOUR STATE laws or the recordings are not admissible in court
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