Money and Scams: Scammed

Scammed

By 96Ellie - 11/03/2017 14:00

Today, I finally got a product I ordered two weeks ago as a free trial-only pay shipping deal. Also today, the same company took an extra $130 out of my account without authorisation. Best part: when I called to sort things out, they told me they had no record of my order details. FML

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You deserved it 641

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Same thing different taste

By GDubeau24 - 05/11/2013 17:34 - Canada - Cornwall

Today, the package I've waited for months for finally arrived. It turned out it wasn't for me, but for my sister, who bought the same thing only 2 weeks ago. When I called, the company told me they received my payment, but that there were no more of the item in stock. FML

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You deserved it 2 867

Don't call me Karen

By Anonymous - 24/03/2022 18:00

Today, I was so tired that I thought the item I'd ordered a few months ago had been delivered then stolen, so I emailed the company about it. When I checked back on the website, I realized it hadn't actually been delivered yet and I read the invoice wrong. FML

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You deserved it 492

By __shirtless__ - 10/12/2016 03:09

Today I found out that paying $40 for next-day shipping doesn't ensure that you'll receive the item the next day or even the next week. I assumed it was my fault for ordering too late into the holiday season. Turns out they never shipped it. When I finally received it 10 days late, it was the wrong item. FML

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You deserved it 746

By jedd90 - 08/07/2009 14:37 - United States

Today, I overdrew my account and ended up paying an extra 35 bucks for a 1.99 item. It was an application on the iPhone that is supposed to help me keep track of my money. FML

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You deserved it 52 796

Bunch of bankers

By WTF - 30/10/2009 10:11 - United States

Today, my bank overdrafted my account to pay a bill that isn't due until next month. When I called them, they said they would fix the mistake, but I have to restore the account to zero before they'll give me my money back. So, I have to pay for my own money with the money they won't give me. FML

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You deserved it 2 249

Christmas is canceled

By Virginia6810 - 14/10/2019 02:00

Today, I got an email that my Amazon account was probably hacked, and they have gone ahead and canceled all orders that seemed suspicious. Two days ago I was celebrating that I'd finished Christmas shopping early. Never mind. FML

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You deserved it 165

By annoyed - 28/08/2012 17:50 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, I finally picked up my new bank card after my old one was stolen. It took the bank six weeks and five separate orders to figure it out, on top of which they've charged me a rush fee. FML

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You deserved it 1 909

By bug20 - 18/07/2016 09:27 - United States - Wooster

Today, I received an almost $400 bill for Internet services I don't even have. When I called and talk to them they told me I still owe them $77 because I didn't catch it within 3 months. FML

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You deserved it 1 004

By Isoneedtomove - 09/11/2018 16:00 - United States

Today, I received an email from a shipping company telling me they had dropped off a package of expensive electronics at the front door. Too bad someone stole it before I made it to the door. FML

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You deserved it 175

Wellness check

By Puri - 10/11/2024 09:00 - United States

Today, I realized I forgot to cancel a free trial for a meditation app. So, ironically, I now owe $40 to an app that’s supposed to reduce stress. FML

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You deserved it 255

sousaphonist 14

Saturday 11 March 2017 15:25

Time to call a lawyer and the BBB

eyepuppy 31

Saturday 11 March 2017 15:11

And you just got scammed. Let that be a lesson to you!

Comments

Catdragon 40

Sunday 12 March 2017 3:13

Those things are always scams!

Gameoftheombosis 6

Sunday 12 March 2017 9:52

Report it as fraud. If you go to your bank as soon as you notice they'll take action. Why do I even need to tell you this lol?

GoddessMadoka 12

Sunday 12 March 2017 10:28

You got duped. Call your bank and have them reverse the charge. DO NOT WAIT, most banks only give you 60 days to file for a reversal.

GoddessMadoka 12

Sunday 12 March 2017 10:28

You got duped. Call your bank and have them reverse the charge. DO NOT WAIT, most banks only give you 60 days to file for a reversal.

Garnetshaddow 30

Sunday 12 March 2017 11:56

Those scams are so annoying. I was duped by one. I never got my product (I doubt it ever existed)... and they swiped my card info. My bank issued me a new card. Call your bank and contest the charge. If any new or suspicious charge shows up, have your bank cancel the card. It will be worth the time and trouble. Good luck!

AmbrosiaFan 18

Monday 13 March 2017 0:26

Those are all scams. Report it. NEVER do the "free trial only pay shipping" stuff... they WILL charge you.

Krissy Kisch 3

Monday 13 March 2017 4:14

I had the same thing happen to me but my husband called the credit card company and said I never purchased that even though i did and they said they'll just credit the account send a new card and to cut up the old one

sterling1113 15

Monday 13 March 2017 7:26

You have to read the terms. I used to work in customer service for a slimy company like that. It's listed in the terms that they'll charge you after the "trial period" ends. However because they hide it, the bank will usually dispute it and refund you. And if you threaten bank/general attorney they'll usually refund you themselves rather than deal with the dispute. Sorry OP.

Ttg99 1

Monday 13 March 2017 8:45

What happened to you is an amazingly common experience. These are free trial continuity or "rebill' offers. It's no different than a Netflix or Amazon Prime free trial, actually. Yeah, you can get you cc company to charge it back, but you really should be taking responsibility for reading TOS and understanding where you are putting your cc info.