MAXIWEBINTRO Fraud…
Yet another fraud warning:
A charge appeared on my Citibank card on April 8 for $9.95 from MAXIWEBINTRO with a listed phone number of 253-660-0328. A quick web search revealed that the charge is a scam, a result of charges of randomly selected credit card numbers. Fortunately, after a few minutes of questioning, Citibank automatically found in my favor and permanently reversed the charge.
The $9.95 charge is a bit scary. Most people don’t go through their credit card statements carefully and probably wouldn’t notice the under-ten-dollar charge. That, and many credit card companies require a notarized statement of fraud which often costs a minimum of $10. Many might just ignore the smaller charge in favor of saving a nickel. Me, I’d spend the higher amount on principle.
I find it strange that the charge appeared on the same day that I purchased my vacation tickets from the Walt Disney Travel Company. Perhaps a wayward employee of a subcontracted company is responsible. I don’t like coincidences.
I called Amazon today to report my 3 digit verfication number was in my full name. They are looking into it?
(800) 201-7575 Amazon’s Customer Service phone number.
My CC showed a purchase date of 8-17 and a post date of 8-18 to MAXIWEBINTRO for $9.95, from NJ phone 270-7783268. Filed dispute with credit card company 10-31-05.
THE LESSON IS TO BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TALK TO! ALSO BE CAREFUL FROM WHO YOU WORK WITH! There are not only fraudulent people, but fly-by-night fraudulent companies too. I have also been the victim of credit card fraud, but of a different variety. I ordered some product from the company, The Chocolate Bear, located in Benicia California a couple of years ago. In the past 6 months they have charged my credit card twice… even though I haven’t purchased from them again! Trying to call them, their phone number did not work and I received no answer from my emails! I learned that I could reverse the unauthorized charges on my credit card and change my credit card number, but there was nothing I do to alert anyone else who might be a victim! There are many people who don’t even check their credit card bills… or do so only infrequently, and so the people at The Chocolate Bear/American Confections are obviously just trolling through old receipts. You can also report to the Better Business Bureau (look one up in your area) and that I could also file a report for internet fraud. If you are a victim of this or any company, make sure to (1) place a report with the IFCC (as they can shut down the website, which they will apparently do if they get enough complaints), (2) don’t just cancel your credit card but alert them to what has happened, and (3) place a report with the BBB (does little good, but give it a try), it can’t hurt. If any other suggestions, please comment… it is terrible that these people get away with such things! I’m sure that there are a lot of people like me looking for what to do (so I say again: at least do numbers 1 and 2 above!)
I also was hit by Maxiwebintro, but, I have alerted U.S. Secret Servive and also being a biker, we are are looking for this company operators. If the law doesn’t do anything, we WILL!!!
Fûçk the law, we will handle MAXIWEBINTRO! They have fûçkëd over the wrong people!
MAXIWEBINTRO: Who they really are: Registrant: Navigation Catalyst Systems, Inc 2101 Rosecrans Ave., #2000 El Segundo, California 90245 United States Registered through: GoDaddy.com Domain Name: MAXIWEBINTRO.COM Created on: 16-May-05 Expires on: 16-May-06 Last Updated on: 16-May-05 Administrative Contact: Admin-6, Domain domainadmin@navigationcatalyst.com Navigation Catalyst Systems, Inc 2101 Rosecrans Ave., #2000 El Segundo, California 90245 United States (310) 647-1592 Fax — (310) 647-6001 Technical Contact: Admin-6, Domain domainadmin@navigationcatalyst.com Navigation Catalyst Systems, Inc 2101 Rosecrans Ave., #2000 El Segundo, California 90245 United States (310) 647-1592 Fax — (310) 647-6001
Well, before you go beat up anyone associated with this address, note that this might be a Mail Boxes, Etc. or something similar: a few other companies share the same address and suite, including Quick Payroll Advance, Superb Debt Settlement, and eMarketMakers. Although, now that I list them out, they all seem to be similar in “dodginess”. Two of the businesses there (new.net and NCS) are “subsidiaries ” of The Vendare Group. I have a feeling there may need to be a blog about Vendare… - RDL
just got my household bank statement i too have a $9.95 charge maxiwebintro number nj phone number 253 660 0328 just goin to call and cancel my card…
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