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Discount book sale Credit Card Fraud

I recently discovered that Discount Books had been charging my credit card $19.95 for the past 12 months as I failed to look at my credit card bill carefully. I ordered a book through their ad at Amazon.com web site at $15.67 It cost me now $240.00 When I complained to my Credit Card Company, Discount Books came up with a fabricated contract dated most recently through a company called Verify Inc . When I called Verify Inc, they could not provide any info. On talking with them I got the impression they were relatives of Discount Books.

I requested Discover Card to ask for E-Mails they sent me in regards to my supposed membership that I never requested or received. I want to prove to Discover Card that their contract is a recent fabrication. Also wrote the President of Amazon.com informing him about my experience and sent him all the posted complaints. I asked that they not allow Discount Books to advertise and cheat Amazon customers again. I am awaiting response from Discover Card and Amazon,
Mr. Jeffrey Bezos President Amazon.Com
410 Terry Ave. North
Seattle, WA [protected]

Sy Ventura Ca.

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gsbagelman
Austin, US
Jun 23, 2010 10:26 am EDT

Prospective buyers are lured with low book prices only to find out after making an online purchase that this vender deceptively enrolls the buyer into a "membership" plan that will continue to charge your credit card approximately $10 per month until you figure out what's going on and call them to cancel.

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RWB57
DeLand, US
Sep 03, 2009 12:04 am EDT

Purchased a book from DBS but nowhere on their site did I see a membership fee or any other charge. I wasn't aware of this unauthorized charge until I received my credit card statement. I certainly would not have bought the book if I was aware of this ridiculous underhanded charge.

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crayziegirl
Paintsville, US
Jul 11, 2010 8:07 am EDT

This is jsut a lesson to pay attention when buying from internet companies. At the bottom of the item page is this little paragraph in light grey font

"† As a member of BestBrandValues, you'll receive $5 off your first order. Price shown includes $5 off for new members only. Not valid for current members. With your purchase, you'll also enjoy a 7-day trial membership for only $1in the BestBrandValues program at $19.95/month unless you cancel during the trial period. Members enjoy wholesale pricing on over 70, 000 DVD titles, over 1, 200, 000 book titles and over 300, 000 art prints and posters by top artists. "

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Discount book sale Membership Scam

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY.
THEY WILL SCAM YOU!

I bought a $9 book in JANUARY 2009.
Automatically enrolled me into a phony membership - continued to charge me $19.95 for the next year.
It's a very sneaky process - just checking out to purchase your book will automatically enroll you.
I DID NOT receive any kind of "Welcome to Membership" e-mails, notices whatsoever. It's a complete SCAM.

Why did I not notice these charges on my credit card statement?
- They changed they're name a few times, so it would be more difficult to catch.
- They did not charge me on consistent billing cycles
- No e-mails, invoices EVER

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY UNLESS YOU WILL LIKE TO PAY HUNDREDS IN FEES.
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.

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mel peg
McPherson, US
Jul 01, 2010 3:09 am EDT

Help how do we cancel or get mpney back>>>>>>jpegram4@cox.net

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Harry Keanes smarter brother
las vegas, US
Jan 30, 2010 12:43 am EST

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME! CHECK MATE BECKY/TIRED OF BEING STUPID!

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CirceSherman
Orlando, US
Jan 29, 2010 11:48 pm EST

My name is Circe and I am aware of both of these people. I was in corespondence with them on their Perission channel of youtube. They liked my voice and music and wanted me to fly into Texas and met them. They said I would have to pay money upfront for a evaluation fee. My dad is a camera man for tv and blew his stack. he found out that Harry Keane and Becky Purcell are con artist and never did anything in the business but con people. I was very upset because BEcky said she was my friend and that she would look out after my intrestr. I am friends still with some of the girls and they have all been asked by Becky and Harry to post using various screen names. I know for a fact Tired_of_Stupid is Becky and Uncle Mobster is Harry. Becky asked me to use her Tired_of_Stupid account so she could create her Becky Purcell account at the same time. my Dad read the e-mail and toold me about everything he found out of the two. He saud to do the right thing and tell them about those two before they hurt anymore people especally more girls in their american girl con game. I really wish I mnever met the two and got my hopes up, but that is what they do sell you dreams and poket the cash. Becky and Harry will get there's one day I hope before thety hurt anymore kids like me.

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Harry Keanes smarter brother
las vegas, US
Jan 29, 2010 11:31 pm EST

Hahahahahahah, this is funny and show's how desperate Becky is and how dumb she thinks everyone "else is". You see Becky was so desperate (which is a normal state for her) she actually thought that WE would think by her mysteriously appearing with a account with her own picture on Complaint Board it would remove all malice from her already identified Tired of Being stupid account. What is more hilarious now she is asking everyone she call a friend or acquaintance on the board and purger themselves because she asked them to. Tired of Being Stupid/Becky Purcell you are a dumb ### which is why you and Harry are named not in a law suit. I like this "
Oh and when you go look at my profile on here, you will see that I used my REAL name and my REAL picture". This is to say she wasn't using her real name before as we all know. What I find more hilarious is the people in the lawsuit which she gave the screen names to attack what they thought was only C. Malone will be able to identify her account and use them in a court of law. All your comments and remarks will just be added evidence of the lengths you will go to. But Becky Purcell is Just Tired of Being Stupid and soon we will see her new screen name in prison which is " I don't sleep alone anymore", Becky love the jumpsuit. HAHAHAH wrote it again because I know how mentally challenged you are Becky.

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Harry Keanes smarter brother
las vegas, US
Jan 25, 2010 11:45 pm EST

Yes listen to Tired of being Stupid she threatens people on the phone all day long. That because she and Harry Keane have been coning people on the web. Please check out complaint board, [redacted] and laze.net then put in Harry Keane and Perisiion and Becky Purcell. People they have ripped her off have positively identified her as Tired of being stupid so now she is commenting on other people's boards to stop people from suspecting she is Becky Purcell and not just haunting CMALONE post. Pathetic and funny.

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meadows123
Stillwater, US
Jan 23, 2010 10:02 am EST

I agree...and this happened to me too...they are Discount Book Sale as well as Best Brand Values...somehow with the purchase...you get charged a "membership" of $19.95 monthly for nothing...BUYER BEWARE!

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Discount book sale Unauthorized Charges

After ordering a book, for an unreasonably low price of just $5.08, I was enrolled and charged for a membership that I did NOT authorize. Also, I was charged another fee that has no explanation, and was unauthorized as well.
If that is not bad enough, after placing the order, I received an e-mail stating that the book I ordered was out of stock, and that my book would be shipped when it becomes available. NO THANKS!

I DO NOT RECOMEND DOING BUSINESS WITH THIS WEBSITE! THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES!

Sharon

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Valmek
, US
Sep 04, 2012 5:55 am EDT

Do not use this distributor to purchase any books online. Stay with your well know options. This vendor charges a recurring monthly "membership fee" of $9.95 without full disclosure. They will only cancel if you initiate the call. When you call, they will cancel and only give you credit up to two months back. They then will submit your request to a different department for review. They claim to have sent notice of membership to my inbox. I only saved confirmation of books which were shipped. There was no communication on this initial invoice regarding any membership fee.

Bottom line, this is a scam. Do not use this distributor.

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Blue reader
Hudson, US
May 11, 2009 9:56 am EDT

I ordered a book at a discounted price. I got an e-mail confirming the purchage, I got charged for the agreed amount. After that, I noticed I had another charge on my credit card for the amount of $12.00. I contacted the company and I was told that when I ordered the book I also enrolled in a membership for $12.00 a month . Apparently I had 7 days to cancel after the purchase.
This was in the small print of the order.
Don't you think that it is an unfair practice? I got confirmation for the book but not for the membership . This should also be on the e-mail confirmation.
According to them . I am not entitle to a refund.
Could you look into this so other won't fall for their trap?

Louise Turcotte
50 Hazelwood Dr
Hudson NH 03051 e-mail: louturco@aol.com

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TDeroy
Salem, US
Apr 20, 2010 3:49 pm EDT

Everyone, Who became a victim of BBVdiscount booksale, -lets file a complaints to Atterney General.
Personally i did. Yes -they helped me to fight a similar online scam in the past.
Also send information to Amazon.com investigation team -since they sponsored this site, -to prevent any future victims.
This scam must be stopped!

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Cori Ihle
La Crosse, US
Jan 13, 2009 2:19 pm EST

Smartsavingcenter appeared on my account for $29.95. I did not sign up for anything! Please remove me and I expect a full refund! Thank you.

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JBD1970
Orlando, US
Aug 06, 2010 4:37 pm EDT
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Completely illegal. Recurring fraudulent charges twice a month for the past 6 months. Ridiculous!

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brw
, US
Sep 01, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

Do not purchase anything from this company! I bought a book from them at a really low price. Two months later I was charged a fee of $19.95 for joining their discount book club. I did not authorize this charge and I didn't now anything about their book club. They would not issue a refund! I did cancel the membership that they did not authorize and received a confirmation. They are a rip off!

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spcestesb
Killeen, US
Sep 23, 2010 3:54 pm EDT

I have an unauthorized charge to my checking account for $9.95 from BBV*DISCOUNTBOOK [protected] FL and I want it stopped and my money returned now...

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asanchezths
Benson, US
Jul 20, 2011 6:42 pm EDT

Do NOT order from them! over the past 9 months I have been charged over 100 dollars and have only bought ONE 4.95 (along with an extra DOLLAR they charged) book from them! do not waste your time!

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tina p
Chalfont, US
May 27, 2011 4:22 pm EDT

What a scammer! I got book pretty cheap here, but then they took $9.95 from my Debit card which was not authorized! Boy they must have some small fine print so that you dont know you are getting scammed by their membership fees. Who would pay over $100 a year to join a book club or whatever it is supposed to be.

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chiel lf1
, US
Apr 19, 2011 10:10 pm EDT

I realized I was being charged for the membership. Went to their website and launched the online chat. Someone came on and processed my cancellation and gave me a refund of the charge. I couldn't have been more pleased in dealing with them. I really should have read the fine print in dealing with them to start with.

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