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Lisa Wood
Country: United States
I ordered Natural Advantage from infamercial.  I called rep. and placed order for anti wrinkle creams. On the infomercial it said something about bonus free trial of vitamins.  the rep. mentioned it, I stated i did not want. He stated no charge, nothing to lose.  I've since been charged 3 times. over 100.00 total now, and have cancelled, they didn't send box vitamins this month, still charged me, and when calling they do nothing.

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    lisa Wood
    Do not buy Jane Seymour Natural Advantage skin cream.  The skin cream is actually pretty good, however, the costs of vitamins that you didn't order, and companies refusal to credit you and stating the company did make me aware, and will con't to charge.  I even sent one box back, they claim they never rec'd. i have certificate of mailing slip. unbelievable.
    lisawood2121@hotmail.com
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    Lisa Wood
    I've read about this scam now, seems they do this to everyone, and the BBB is not doing anything, no one is, I'm complaining to everyone, no help yet!
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    tj
    This is a pattern of fraud common with on-line purchases of overhyped "health products".

    Dispute fraudulent charges immediately through your bank, under FRB Reg. E for disputing checking account charges via EFT, ACH, or debit card, or under FCBA for credit card disputes, and close your account due to fraud to prevent additional fraudulent charges.  Your bank can reverse fraudulent charges showing on statements dated up to 60 days earlier than your original date of dispute.

    Follow up to your bank dispute with a written dispute or fraud affidavit sent to your bank's dispute address, and file a fraud and theft complaint with your local police, FTC, your state Attorney General, and at www.ic3.gov.

    Scammers will generally try to delay you with promises to "investigate", lies about how "you agreed", promises to send a "refund form", and other tactics designed to delay you past the 60 day dispute period where your bank can recover your money.  That is why you MUST dispute unauthorized charges immediately through your bank.
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    Pam
    I'm so glad that I seen this here. I was getting ready to order. Wow what a scam. Thanks for the information. I will not order this now. Thanks so much.
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    colleen
    | 1 reply
    I ordered this before and that never happened to me.  I canceled after the first trial but only because I wanted to try Cindy Crawfords meaning beauty products.  Hers were more expensive but I found that the natural advantage products made my skin look even better.  Anyway so I'm really considering going back with natural advantage.  They never tried to scam me before, I will be cautious though.
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      belinda from bremerton wa replies to colleen
      I've been using natural advantage for almost a year now, and I am very satisfied with the product I get charge a month for three months supply of three monthly paymentswhich is very reasonable.my face is very smooth and I look younger .a lot of people said I look good, I did not tell them that I was using nat advantage.I can say that I will recommend this product to those with sagging chin and neck with a dry skin.it works!!!
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    RICKI  AUG.31, 2011
    | 3 replies
    I agree this is a scam!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I first ordered from the Informercial, I was told I was paying for 3 shipments, it was one and the second one was a higher charge. First shipment $97.00 and second was $127 (the trial was supposed to be around $30.)
    I actually like the cream, but it would cost a mint to continue.
    Thanks for listening.
    How do I bring charges????????????????
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      Debbie replies to RICKI  AUG.31, 2011
      I didn't like the cost.  I was told it was going to increase in price after trial. I called the company and they offered me the same package for less. Theyare only charging me around $30.00 a month.  I asked how they could do that and they said when you call they can offer better deals. We will see.
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      Marilyn replies to RICKI  AUG.31, 2011
      After reading what you had to say I believe that I will totally back awaay thank you for lettinng folks know whats really happening


















      C8N4
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      malinda replies to RICKI  AUG.31, 2011
      I have been using the product for over four years. I only order my items as I need them. I'm 49 and people love my skin. I never had a problem.  You have too develop and order what is best for you. The vitamins say no and have them repeat your order. Check your credit card immediately. I would recommend it.
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    Deanna Moore
    | 1 reply
    I want to cancel my order and send back the unused product. Please advise how to do so.0
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      raquelle replies to Deanna Moore
      I called and sent the rest back yesterday i hope i get reimbursed will let you knew
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    michael
    | 2 replies
    I was about to order this for my mom but we have had these problems before
    with other inforercials and had to close bank accounts to stop charges
    thank you for the feed back will not order sad because sound like good cream..
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      belinda replies to michael
      | 1 reply
      This would be a perfect gift for your mom,she will be happy because I've used the product for a year now,I did not experience any problem with the purchasing.the 30 days supply is cost 39.95 then you will be charge for the 90 days worth of supply.if you don't wanna continue you can just call back and cancel. This is not a scam this happened to be a very effective product. I think people got scared when they get charge again after another,the company's purpose is for you to continue using it, rather than spending 40 dollars a month for an oil of olay in the store this is much cheaper, unless you just wanna use it for a month, then what's the use of buying the product if you will continue using it daily.
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        Kathy replies to belinda
        This is a scam I got my trial order and paid $52.33 then I received a bill for $119.85 past due for the trial order they said the cost was $172.18 for my trial order. I have cancelled my ATM card so they could not bill it. They want me to pay $172.18 for a trial order. I wonder if Jane Seymour knows how they are ruining her name. It's the biggest rip off ever. I love the product. But I am not going to deal with a company like that!!
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    BAYOU GIRL
    QVC now carriers this line and has an excellent customer service team with
    an excellent money back return. No scams check it out. I've read a lot of negative reviews about products from infomercials and how they use questionable marketing ploys to decieve consumers. My suggestions would be to never give any company access to your checking account. Don't use a debit card, use a credit card, as you have 60 days to dispute with the credit card companies to help get your money back, if necessary. But, I would stay clear from infomercials and do research on line to see if you can locate the product in question from a store, or company you trust.
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    virginia richardson
    | 1 reply
    I cancelled my order and returned the shipment,however I never received the credit.  Now I have received another shipment and another charge.  Every time I have to return a shipment it cost me another $11.00.  The company says it will take 2-3 momths for cedit t0 appear. so I waited to see it-never happened. Now what?
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      estaQ replies to virginia richardson
      If you keep getting packages from the company once you have cancelled them, simply write "Return to Sender/ DID NOT ORDER" on the carton, and bring it to the PO (or hand it to your Mail Carrier) and ask for a receipt showing date, etc.  (not an insurance agreement, but will help later if need be), proving you did so.

      Also, you have the right to open the packing slip usually pasted to the outside of the package, to be sure you are returning what you think you are.  It might be helpful to copy that invoice, for your records, in case of dispute or later confusion.  Be sure to return the packing slip after examining it, and tape the envelope closed again.  The best thing is, if you return without opening it is as if it literally never arrived, I'm told by USPO mail carrier.

      Above all, monitor your credit card activity (online, so you know about bogus charges as they occur), and if any charge shows up you did not authorize, file a dispute immediately.  Personally, I have gotten dispute forms mailed to me in the past and made photocopies (blank, generic, non-specific to a particular charge) so I could get started on any future dispute claim without delay.  

      I'm SO glad I read this board before ordering; VITAMINS????  Jane Seymour made no mention of vitamins.  Whoever suggested asking the operator to "read your order back to you" made lots of sense.  I might have to tell them, "this phone call will be recorded for training and quality control purposes" ... so then if needed later (which I doubt, since the Bank or VISA card company are usually reasonable) at least I'd have it on hand.

      WHATEVER YOU DO, D-O N-O-T USE YOUR DEBIT CARD ON LINE OR FOR ORDERING BY PHONE!!!!
      You'll never be rid of them, and they'll always have your info to charge you much later.
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    becareful, very careful
    I learned a long time ago that you never buy anything on an infomercial or anything in a flyer, etc., without typing the name of the product in your browser with the word SCAM behind it. It's amazing what comes us.  It's saved me a lot of aggrevation and MONEY!  Always do your research first.
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    disgusted
    I've have vowed to myself to stop ordering on infomercials but I like Jane Seymour. I ordered the trial product and was very specific I did not want to Join the CLUB!! I would order as I needed if I liked the product. I actually
    loved the product and did reorder. Unfortunately I used my debit card and they had access to my checking account.I received a shipment I did not order and it was already taken out of my account. I called customer service and said I would keep the product but take me off any auto shipping. Fortunately I changed banks and I didn't have to worry. I felt I was all paid up. I have been receiving collection notices for months now even though I sent them copies of all the proof that I had paid. I Like the product but they will never get a credit card from me again!! BUYER BEWARE!! It's too bad!

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