BEWARE OF PHONE SCAM - WC Budget Savers MN

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wra
Country: United States
I noticed a $24.95 charge, for WC Budget Savers MN, on our online bank statement today.  I did an Internet search for the name listed (WC Budget Savers MN) and came up with this page.  I called the number listed here, (800) 475-1942, (since there wasn't one included with the charge on the bank statement), to find out what this charge is for.  I was told that someone (presumably my husband - who has no recollection of the call), approved this service over the phone from an incoming solicitor - they offered a $1.00 trial period (which was supposed to include a coupon for $40 in gas), then when not cancelled it jumped to $24.95 per month.  This started in June for $1.00.  Our bank account was then charged $24.95 for the months of July, Aug, Sept & Oct - before we caught up with it!!!

The person I spoke with was not able (or willing) to provide me with any account information.  I was told that they send out only ONE welcome letter and that is it.  Apparently, that letter includes website that you can go to for discounts of some sort.  No other info is available.  Not even an account number or a way to find out what you are supposed to be getting for your monthly $24.95 fee.  

I told them I wanted the account closed immediately and the money refunded or I would report them.  I was told that the ONLY that could be accomplished would be by completing and mailing back a form that they first have to mail to me - it will take 7-10 days for this to arrive and no telling how long to stop charges and get the refund after that.  She could not tell me how long that process will take and insisted that there was NO OTHER WAY to stop future charges and/or recapture that which has already been bilked.  What a scam!!!

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    wanda
    I have also beentaken  in by this scam, I have been taken for two charges of 29.95 and they are taking the money away  from my child.I called today and cancelled my card and am in the process of disputing the charges,I may not get my money back but they will  not get another dime from me.
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    james
    same story as the rest . I bought something off an infomercial then received a fallow up call asking me to join a discount program for 1.00 a month . I repeatedly told the woman on the phone that no I wasn't interested yet she continued to argue with me . finally she gave up or so I thought. after checking my bank statement last night I see this reoccurring charge for 24.95 . that [***] telemarketer just decided to charge the dollar at first then it grew to 24.95. those [***] got me for over 320 bucks. thankfully my bank is refunding me the money but what a pain in the ass now I have to go get a new debit card. anyway folks please check your bank statements and no more shopping at 3 a.m. off of infomercials ,I don't care how cool the knife is don't buy it.
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    james
    if you see a reoccurring charge from wc savers on your bank statement call your bank and dispute it
    goodluck
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    Val Zudell
    I think this is the same company that is now doing business as WC Mon(ey) Savings Central.  I believe they got my account number from Copper Chef from whom I ordered online an XL Air Fryer.  Discovered today that they have been taking $24.95 per month from my account since July, August and  $24.95 in September, It started in June with the $1.00 test to see if it worked.  I didn't catch it until last night but because I had heavy medical expenses this month I checked my account almost every day because I was worried about over drawing my account as I had several automatic payments to be made.  I called the bank this morning and cancelled my card and then called the phone number that showed up on my bank statement and the person that answered said there would be no more charges on my account but that they would send me a form to be filled out and returned to them for refund but I'd bet I never get the form or the refund.  They got me good!  I intend to file a complaint with BBB and take whatever steps I can to see that this company is put out of business!
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    Vaql Zudell
    Changed Name but same old game!
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    Lydia
    I guess they must have been given warnings because when I called to cancelled I asked to be mailed a cancellation form and the operator said oh I can do that for you on the phone. I could hear her typing and she said all done. We'll see.
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