Someone has been tapping into my bank account!!!

**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.

**moosmom** · 10-12-2011, 09:26 AM

I got a phone call from a supposed "debt collector" saying I owed $10,000 and if I paid it today, they'd knock off $2,000. When I asked for more details, they got irate. They said if this bill wasn't paid off, they'd come after me, my income, etc. They said my credit would be ruined. It smelled "SCAM" all over. I don't owe anyone that kind of money.

I called the better business bureau and they said it's a popular scam among thieves. Especially with older people, who hear "ruined credit" and will do anything to keep that from happening.

The lengths people go to for money is despicable.

I also got a phone call from a supposed "process server" as he described himself. He was looking for a Dawn Ploof of 305 Highcrest Road. It was a warrant for "failure to appear". Failure to appear WHERE???

And I have a cellphone!!!! No landline.