Roadside Plus - Med Rx ripoff Terri rude very deceptive on questions and hung up on me. Plattsburgh Oregon *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!

I received a $21.95 charge on my checking account. When I notified my bank to question the charge. They advised it was a charge for Roadside Plus but no other information. I questioned the charge since I never ordered a roadside plus. I researched the name on the Internet and I immediately got a hit for a scam that is going around when you do a payday loan. But the thing is I never applied for a payday loan. I then went to my bank and notified the branch manager in which they called the company. The first person the Manager spoke with was a female by the name of Jessica who told her she needed to talk to a manager. The branch manager then spoke with manager Terry who wanted to speak with me. As I asked Terry why I was being charged $21.95 on my account she immediately told me that I had purchased a roadside assistance plan through the internet on a free trial basis and that If I did not cancel it within a certain amount of time, they would start charging me $21.95 every month from my checking account until I would cancel it myself. I then tried to tell her that I did not purchase anything for roadside assistance on the Internet and she became a little angry and told me that I did order that plan and she gave me all of my personal information over the phone. I was stunned on how she got my information. She then told me that she had cancelled the plan and I would no longer be charged. So I asked her for a refund since I did not purchase it, she stated it was non refundable. I then asked her why her company was on the Internet site Rip-Off Report; She immediately became aggressive and placed me on hold. A minute later she came back on the phone and stated to me if she had answered all of my questions. I advised her "No" and I started to ask her again about the Rip-Off Report. She got more aggressive and just told me "Look sir I have already answered all of your questions goodbye!" She then hung up on me. I am taking legal action on this matter, and I will not give up. I have filed for a fraudulent charge with my bank and I received my money back. But everyone be careful if you order anything on the web. My wife also got a charge by the same company, but she stated that when the offer popped up she put no, and it still charged her.

Michael
Mission, Texas
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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