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Momentum Direct Complaints - Momentum Direct is a scam!

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Momentum Direct

Posted: 2006-12-21 by K. E. [send email]
Momentum Direct is a scam!
Complaint Rating:  97 % with 156 votes
Ordered a FREE trial product from momentum direct where it says you only have to pay for shipping. The only method of payment they accept is an electronic check. After I had not received anything for a few weeks I tried to contact the company at (281) 356-1400. The phone would ring twice then disconnect. I tried to call several times but still the same thing. Then today I had another electronic check posted to my bank account with the same check number as the one that I had used to pay for the shipping. It was from momentum direct for 49.95. I did not authorize any such payment and was very upset, especially since I never received anything from them. The same number I had tried to call before was on the check. I tried to call it again, and still the same thing as before. I gave it another try and a women answered. I told her my problem and she gave me another number to call (281)356-9939. Only no matter how many times you call all you get is an answering machine. I then tried to call the other number back to talk to that women again but the number no longer worked and all I got was a disconnected tone. Also their email address is home@momentumdirect.net, but don't expect to get an answer. Their website is www.momentumdirect.net. And their mailing address is:

Momentum Direct
1010 South Magnolia Boulevard
Magnolia, TX 77355

So I had to close my bank account. And right before Christmas too. So beware and if you are having the same problem with this company then call you bank right away and file a forgery claim and they will block your account and you will have to open a new one. Also file as many complaints about this company that you can. We need to put a stop to this company.
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339 days ago by Michelle [send email]
I just had the same thing happen to me!! I am so upset. I can't afford this!! Plus, Amazon Diet is the SAME COMPANY! SAME PHONE NUMBER!! Oh my goodness! I had 49.95 taken out of my account twice. So far. They have to be stopped! And soon!!
Michelle
338 days ago by Michelle [send email]
I figured this was a legit company because they have "As Seen on NBC" . That is what made me fall for this scam. How can they get away with this? And what would NBC think knowing there name is being used to promote products from a company that is out there scamming people?!
336 days ago by Mary N. [send email]
i am also one of momentum directs victims. i think we should all band together and take this company down all at once. I bet we could get a lawyer to do this pro bono. This company needs to be burned to the ground. After their unauthorized withdrawls from my account i ended up with three OD charges, i am a single mother who lives pay check to pay check and this has messed me all up. Not to mention that i also had to change my accounts and have to change my direct deposit to my new account.
332 days ago by Regina M. Yopp [send email]
THIS IS FOR MOMENTUM DIRECT. DON'T GO IN MY ACCOUNT ANYMORE FOR YOUR SO CALLED AMAZON DIET. I DON'T WANT IT BECAUSE YOU ALL CAN'T SEEM TO ANSWER QUESTIONS FOR DIABETICS. I'VE ALERTED THE BBB AND I HAVE AN ATTORNEY READY TO START DISPUTES AGAINST YOU. YOU ALL WILL NOT RIP ME OFF THE WAY YOU ALL DID OTHERS. AND I WILL BACK UP THE OTHERS AGAINST YOU IF YOU ALL DON'T SEND A COMPLETE REFUND TO ALL THAT YOU ALL HAVE DECIEVED AND STOLE THEIR MONEY. GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY AND VERY LITTLE PRETTY. THINK ABOUT IT; GOD DOES SEE ALL OF YOU. YOU ALL PROBABLY DON'T CARE OR DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD,YOU ALL JUST WANT MONEY YOU ALL DON'T DESERVE.
328 days ago by Regina M. Yopp [send email]
I'VE ACTUALLY TALKED WITH A REAL LIFE PERSON BUT MOMENTUM DIRECT NEED TO TEACH THEIR PHONE MARKETERS HOW TO TALK WITH CUSTOMERS. IF MOMENTUM DIRECT GOES INTO MY ACCOUNT AGAIN, I WILL HAVE THEM SHUT DOWN AND A LAW SUIT WILL BE ENFORCED. MOMENTUM DIRECT, YOUR PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK AND DON'T TOUCH MY ACCOUNT. YOU ALL DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH ME. I HAVE THE LAW ON MY SIDE AND I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH PEOPLE THAT RIP OTHER PEOPLE OFF. TAKE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT AND YOU ALL ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE. YOUR PRODUCT DOESN'T WORK AND I DON'T WANT ANY FURTHER SHIPMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOU ALL.
327 days ago by Stephanie Reynolds [send email]
Good luck to all

I ordered the trail period and before Before I even got the product which was done 9/7/07 I was charged 49.95. I got product 10/5/07 . I am not even trying product I want to send it back and I want my money back...I should have known better.
I never authorized a check payment for this just the trail period of 2.74. Now to get my money back is going to be hard.
Beware of this scam.
324 days ago by Teresa Morales [send email]
They got me too. Only difference I did get through to someone at the #281-356-1405. I was told I would receive my money back in a check through the mail a total of 108.88. Two of my daughters work at banks and have seen this kind of thing before. Do not believe a word these people tell you. Go straight to your bank to change your acct. #'s and whatever other action we can take, we must take. Companies like this need to be stopped.
324 days ago by Jessica Cones [send email]
I did the Free trial deal on 9/14/07. They charged my acct 5.48 as agreed. Then today I got the shipment and I read what it said "Free Trial Program Terms and Conditions: We're so sure you are going to love our product that we'll send you the full program for a FREE TRIAL! Our only request is that you help us defray the cost of shipping and handling. We also know that you are like our many other customers once you try this product you are going to love it. If that is the case, do nothing and 14 days later we will charge you the members price of just $49.95 for the bottle. If you feel the product isn't for you, simply send back the bottle within the 2 week trial period and you will not be charged. You have nothing to lose and no risk!

This allows you to take advantage of a great discount and convenient program that will automatically ship you one bottle each month. You may cancel anytime. We will not make you jump through hoops to do so. A simple Phone call or email will do."

The Address given was
Momentum Direct
1010 S. Magnolia Blvd.
Magnolia, TX 77355

Phone Number
281-356-1400

Fax Number
2813561405

Email
home@momentumdirect.net

Now When I called to Cancel and complain cause I checked my bank account it showed 2 checks right in a row 3009 and 3010 one for 99.90 and the other for 117.86. They gave me another number to call 281-256-9939 that number got me to a voice mail stating they are closed at 2 central time. But they gave an email address of momentumhelp.com.

It has cost me a total $50 to put a stop payment on the checks, so now I will try getting some one tomorrow and I will be coping this page and sending it to the BBB.
323 days ago by Regina M. Yopp [send email]
I'VE CALLED YOU ALL ON THE PHONE TO CANCEL YOUR PRODUCTS ON AUTOMATIC SHIPPING AND YOU ALL SAID YOU WOULD!! THANKS TO YOU ALL, I HAVE A BANK OVERDRAFT ON MY ACCOUNT!! YOU ALL WILL PUT THAT BACK BECAUSE I'M GETTING IN TOUCH WITH A LAWYER THAT WILL HANDLE YOU ALL FOR FALSE ADVERTISING!! I TOLD YOU ALL DON'T MESS WITH ME AND MY MONEY AND YOU DID ANYWAYS! NOW, YOU'RE GOING TO PAY DEARLY FOR YOUR ACTIONS!!!
321 days ago by Lisa Bullock-spiker [send email]
I have turned these people into the BBB in Texas. I had to call my banks check fraud department, close my account and open a new one. My bank refunded my money plus the overdraft fees. My advice is tell all your friends to stay away from these people!
320 days ago by Barb Schober [send email]
I agree as I am one of their victims as well. I noticed the second withdrawal yesterday. Same as everyone else. Not authorized. Lost more money the second time. Haven't closed my account yet. Filed a complaint with BBB, and will go to bank on Monday, Oct. 15, 07 to file fraud complaint. They got a total of $167.00 out of me. I did get a bottle of pills, they were not what I ordered and were called Amazon diet. I'm unemployed and going to school. It must be a bogus companied. Have cashed the copied checks at two different banks in TX. Good luck on getting these guys.
318 days ago by Kiera Laforest [send email]
I called momentum Direct as soon as they opened at 9:00 this morning. To my surprise a very nice lady answered on the first ring. I told her I wanted to cancel and that I had just sent an electronic check through on 10-11-07. She found my account, She said my package had not been shipped out yet and canceled it out immediately and said I would not be charged the $7.97 S&H fee or any other fees and no shipments would be sent. At this point I don't care about going red as long as my bank account is safe and I do not have to deal with this company any further.

The scam results is a mile long on this company, see here:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=momentum+direct+&btnG=Search

The phone number I used with success is: 1-282-356-9939.
318 days ago by Kiera Laforest [send email]
Sorry, the correct number to call from my above comment would be:
1-281-356-9939 they are open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm CST ONLY regardless of that 24/7 support help line they have on their website.
317 days ago by Vic [send email]
I already wrote my complain on here, but I had to come back and say that Momentum Direct gave me my money back. I couldn't reach them through their number, so I joined their help site and sent a ticket telling them about the fraudulent charges. Someone wrote me back and said my money would be returned and locked the ticket. I thought it would be a lost cause.

I received a check in the full amount that was taken out of my card a few days ago and I couldn't be happier! Try their support site, it worked for me.

www.momentumhelp.com
313 days ago by David Clausen [send email]
No need to repeat my tale of woe. You all know the story.

I see two possibilities: a) they are as stupid as a box of rocks, or b) they are morally challenged s*** for brains little punks who should be tied butt naked to a tree and horse whipped.

I'll opt for "b." They have too many complaints on file with the Better Business Bureau in Magnolia, Texas for them to be "accidentally" screwing up.

If you have the patience to carefully and HONESTLY state your complaint you could do so at:

http://www.ic3.gov/
311 days ago by Yashika Lawrence [send email]
Hello, I really do not have a complaint I just wanted to cancel my free trail period. I didn't see on the website what it is that you go to to do that procedure. Thank you so much.

Yashika Lawrence
120 Elaine Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
310 days ago by Sonya Lundh [send email]
These scammers are repeatedly taking more and more each time they hit my account plus I have incurred bounce fee's, being a single mom on disability I cant afford this and my SSI checks are direct deposited which means to close my account I couldn't get my monthly checks on time. I am going to the POLICE DEPARTMENT first thing in the morning to FILE CHARGES on the no-good jerks. I am ALL for a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, where do I sign up???
308 days ago by David Clausen [send email]
Here is an update of my posting 5 days before this one which begins, "No need to repeat my tale of woe..."

<http://www.ic3.gov/> is a legitimate Website that has been established in partnership with the FBI specifically to receive official complaints of fraudulent internet activity.

The site is easy enough to use, but the text box is not very sophisticated. Do not brother trying to space between paragraphs: they will disappear in the final version. Also, do not use quotes: they will appear in the final version as an unprocessed html tag.

I did comment on these issues (they solicit your comments on the way out) and received a prompt and courteous reply.

Here is the complaint I filed after following their directions. This should give you an idea of what they are looking for. (Mainly: specifics, specifics, specifics):

"On 09-23-2007, while working with a Website unrelated to this complaint, I clicked on an offer from Momentum Direct that offered a free trial of a dietary supplement. I gave them EFT information to pay the shipping and handling charges. The dietary supplement arrived on 10/15/07, 22 days after the invoice date. That night, while checking my accounts online, I discovered a charge from Momentum Direct to my checking account was processed for $49.95. I was able to back out that charge via my bank's telephone banking service. I emailed Momentum Direct that night, (10/16/07 - is was after midnight), complained of the late arrival, told them that the charge had been reversed, told them not to charge me again, and suggested they send a prepaid envelope so that I could return the unopened product. Their reply gave me a ticket number and instructed me to use the ticket number on their Website to check on a resolution. When I go to their Website, for which I had never registered, I could find no way to track the alleged resolution. Last night I discovered they had again charged my checking account, this time for a greater amount, $58.93. Again, on the phone, back out the charges. By that time I had research Momentum Direct online and discover their pattern and habit of abuse. Like many of the others I discovered online, I am in the process of opening a new account and closing my old one. Apparently my bank can not block a merchant entirely. They can only block a specific amount/transaction. Now I am older and wiser. My new account will have a bill pay feature and I will never again give EFT information to merchant. Documentation available: Invoice for order #1015036500 that came with the product, showing the original order date of 09-23-07. I can print a copy of the emails. I can print a copy of my online bank information tracking the dates and amounts of the charges: 10-01-07, $2.74 shipping and handling; 10-15-07, $49.95 (reversed); 10-19-07, $58.93 (reversed)."
306 days ago by Brittanii Parker [send email]
Guys I have no clue on how these jerks got my info or how my bank even let the electronic check go through. These fools used the same check number that I wrote for my truck payment and now I am having trouble with that. We all need to come together and figure out how to fix them for good has anybody taken these fools to court yet?? Cause' I'm telling you if have to drive down there and knock on these hoes door I will I need my money. And I plan to even with this company here's the number my bank gave me 281-356-1400 give this number a try I am going to try and contact the BBB and see what I can do if all else fails pre-paid legal will be handling my case...
304 days ago by Danielle Bassett [send email]
I have the same problem! And it looks like I'm going to have to cancel my account now. This s*cks big time. They are a total scam!!! Do NOT USE MOMENTUM DIRECT!

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