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Talk about a scam...
Off topic, but ... I just got a mailing from Directory Billing LLC, out of Florida, promoting some manner of yellow page ad. Enclosed is a check fof $3.25, and a flier promoting their services (without a mention of price or a form to send back).
I had no intention of wasting money on this sort of thing, but figured to seek out the trap. Yup, it's there. Above the area for endorsement on the back of the check is a fine-print contract that (1) says that you want to sign up and pay $49.95 per month and (2) authorize them to directly remove it from the bank account into which this check is deposited. Oh, and it refers to your accepting the terms of offer. Those are in fine print on the back of the flier, and say that they can also bill you on your local telephone company bill.
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I got this one today too (March 2006). They keep coming. Also got one from a related company that looks like an invoice asking you to "confirm" the company information and fax back by a certain date to ensure information is correct going into the phonebook. Turns out there are tons of complaints with the Florida BBB (I'm in Calif.) against this company and the 5 or 6 other names they use. Beware!!!
Posted by: Sabrina at March 22, 2006 05:00 PM
We too, got this and it was absentmindedly deposited yesterday. It says the $49.95 per month will be billed on the phone bill.
Phone was just answered (after only nine minutes), and "Silvia" was happy to cancel without any further cost or need to reimburse them for $3.25.
I am still writng letter and copying our attorney and the Florida Atty General.
Posted by: Jim Padden at March 28, 2006 10:50 AM