scam!
Complaint
Patrick Jernigan
Country: United States
I recently received a phone call from 1-888-279-9221 and also 1-877-855-4547 that told me I had won a $1000 online shopping spree. All I had to do was answer a few questions; little did I know the questions were about my bank account information. Beware, everyone, if you get a phone call from this number(s). It is a scam. After doing some research on the company, I discovered that they use your bank account information to rob you. The report I read was written by a woman who had the same experience with this company. She was told that she would receive magazines in the mail. She received no magazines but money was still withdrawn from her account.
For those that get a phone call from this number, DO NOT answer.
For those that get a phone call from this number, DO NOT answer.
Comments
Is that what they tell you? I guess they would have to tell you something, to explain all the complaint calls you get. You've got to keep the true believers in the dark.
I bet the actual magazine publishers don't have this problem. Ever think why not?
any suggestions
You may assume they are continually thinking about how to refine their scam, and now you know they are thinking about YOU.
Their pattern is to get their claws into you through what seems to be an initially innocent "offer", with some reports that they may use partial identity information to "substantiate" their claim of an "agreement" as part of their intimidation tactics.
Another possibility is that since their scam sometimes takes the form of sending unrequested magazines, then using the consumer's failure to object to try to nail a "contract" to them.
Facebook information might be useful for either purpose.
Since there is no telling how they might use any information obtained, block all contact. You are dealing with sharks, so don't feed them.
Be prepared to file fraud complaints on any attempt to demand a payment or claim a "contract". File fraud complaints with all appropriate agencies: FTC, your state Attorney General, Georgia Attorney General, and U.S. Postal Inspector.
"PRS
(770) 518-4088
8601 Dunwoody Pl Ste 600
Atlanta, GA 30350 "
http://www.manta.com/c/mt1785h/omni-press-international-inc
"Omni Press International Inc
8601 Dunwoody Pl Ste 106
Atlanta, GA 30350-2509
Phone: (770) 518-4088 "
Looks like they are hiring:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/sls/1806504366.html
"...
Telesales Reps Needed. No experience necessary. Will train when hired. 1st and 2nd shifts available
Marta accessible. Base pay plus commission. Unlimited daily cash bonuses. Opportunities for advancement.
Interested please call (770) 518-4088 to schedule an interview. Ask for Haley.
..."
8601 Dunwoody Pl Ste 330
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Its across the street from a Coca Cola and a QuikTrip
I'm still contemplating even going in today given I just found out I'm scamming people. It pisses me off I just needed some experience on my resume and when I finally get a shot it completely goes against my integrity and ends up being a scam company.
I apologize for any inconvenience and hope everyone can get their money back.
I'm probably quitting once I find an alternative or getting fired for lack of motivation to get sales.
:( Sigh...
You already know they have a history of twisting innocent appearing statements or agreements into inflated false claims, so CYA. Keep your records, in case they pawn this "cancelled account" off on some debt collector in a year, after they think you might have lost your records, and when they might "plausibly deny" doing so deliberately.
When you find deceptive activity, look for other deceptive activity, since it indicates an adversary who has learned to benefit from deception, and has adjusted their tactics to take advantage of deception. Obviously the goal of this type of deception is to get money, but you analyze deception not by the various forms it might take, but by the goals of your adversary in altering the perception of you, law enforcement, or others.
Routine deception is a cheap tactic, in the military domain a substitute for real assets or an attempt to magnify their effectiveness, in the commercial domain a substitute for real products or sales to willing customers. Although it can be effective, it destroys credibility if overused to the point it becomes well known.
When you find predatory activity, against anyone, look for other predatory activity, since it indicates an adversary with sociopathic characteristics. You cannot trust such people or companies, as the only thing they will respond to is consequences. Hence, when threatened by such people, you raise the stakes, report it to the law, make it visible, sue them, etc.
They had their chance, so on any violation of law you act. Anything else they will interpret as weakness and opportunity.
When they first pull their "bait and switch" con, demanding money you never agreed to, tell them any agreement is void due to fraud, and that you are reporting them for telemarketing fraud. Then hang up and file written complaints with FTC, your state Attorney General, the Georgia Attorney General, and the U.S. Postal Inspector.
When they call again, tell them you have already filed fraud complaints and are recording the call. You already know what their game is, and there is no positive outcome from any "negotiation".
After being on the list for 31 days you can file complaints against the company and they will have to pay large fines to the GOV.