Someone has been tapping into my bank account!!!

**moosmom** · 08-13-2006, 07:55 PM

I signed up for a free credit report but never, and I mean NEVER gave them any information on my bank account. They did require my social security number, so I'm thinking that's what did it. I can see now that was a HUGE mistake.

**jazzcat** · 08-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by moosmom

I signed up for a free credit report but never, and I mean NEVER gave them any information on my bank account. They did require my social security number, so I'm thinking that's what did it. I can see now that was a HUGE mistake.

Oh wow, good to know. Thanks!

**moosmom** · 08-13-2006, 09:06 PM

I just googled Freecreditreport.com scams and this is what I found. I'm not the only person who has been scammed by these people, who happen to be one of the biggest credit reporting companies in the country, Experian!!!!

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/credi...sumerinfo.html

I think I am going to be sick!!! I filed a complaint with consumer affairs as well.

**Pembroke_Corgi** · 08-13-2006, 09:42 PM

How terrible!! I'm glad you are able to get your money back. Good idea about contacting the BBB, they really do help people! I hope that place gets into trouble.

**moosmom** · 08-13-2006, 11:01 PM

I'm also getting the media involved. Channel 8 here in New Haven has a consumer reporter. I have a feeling that not many people know about this scam. I sure didn't. If nothing else, I'll get my 15 seconds of fame and will alert people to this rip off.

**DJFyrewolf36** · 08-13-2006, 11:58 PM

Good for you for getting the media involved! Ive been ripped by "credit counseling" places and such, I learned never ever give any info to these people...even my SSN or my name for that matter.

**smokey the elder** · 08-14-2006, 08:09 AM

I was going to sign up for a credit reporting service, since I have vulnerabilities (Paypal, accounts set up with various vendors, a first and second mortgage, etc.) But I think there's a law that you can get a free credit report once a year, which was a provision in the new bankruptcy code. I think it stinks when a well-known company like Experian stoops to such tactics. I think a media blitz and some investigative reporting by 60 Minutes are in order here.