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3:35 am EDT

Free Credit Report Money being taken from my debit card

I have had this amount being taken from my account since February and my bank cannot give me any details on who this is payment is for. Can anyone help please or at least advise what can be done here...

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Onnica Holladay
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Sep 21, 2008 1:56 pm EDT

After months of being charged for CIC Triple Advantage and TLG Great Fun, I finally decided to
check what these companies were and how to get from being charged.

I am handicapped, so have no reason to be interested in Great Fun. Looking up Great Fun brought
me to CIC, which makes me believe which if both are bogus companies.

I am losing $14.95 w. CIC and $14.99 w. Great fun monthly. I would like to know how to get off thier
payroll as I can't afford the $30 a month.

PLease get back to me as soon as you can.

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2:43 pm EDT

Free Credit Report Unauthorized charges to debit card

BEWARE: when signing up to get a free copy of your credit report on freecreditreport.com. On receipt of receiving your report, this company begins automatically charging your credit card $14.95 / month, if you don't read the fine print. It is a SCAM. You will sign up for a service called CIC Triple Advantage. The customer care rep I spoke with took me to the site and talked me through the language in the fine print about signing up for CIC*Triple Advantage (whatever this is). They refused to credit me back for the unwanted services, and said I did not read the terms and conditions closely, and I was at fault.

The customer care rep promised to email confirmation of my cancellation to my email address which I never received. I called back and asked them to resend the email address, and the customer care agent was not able to help to resend an email for my cancellation confirmation. This is unacceptable! Basic customer care support. This is a sketchy operation.

She advised that I would need to write a letter and fax to their Customer Relations group at 949.567.3858 in order to get a copy of my confirmation of cancellation. I asked to speak with her supervisor. I found it very hard to believe that Customer Care could not send an email to a customer! The supervisor said he would send a request to this "special" group on my behalf, but even he could not send me an email to confirm my account had been closed.

DON"T BE A VICTIM of not reading fine print. Stay away from freecreditreport.com.

They are scam artists who prey on consumer error.

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GFR
San Diego, US
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Jan 22, 2010 7:42 pm EST

These guys are mother*&^%$. NEVER ever do business with them. They will NEVER refund your money. So, call your credit card company and dispute that charge.

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2:39 pm EDT

Free Credit Report Scam charges!

Someone better credit my 6 months of chare or susan warnik will here from me . this was found on the consumer web site (The trio of reporting agencies established a single authorized Web source for customers to access the information for free: AnnualCreditReport.com. That is the only federally mandated source for free, no-strings-attached credit reports.

The rest of the Internet Web sites advertising "free" reports -- more than 100 at last count -- are in fact impostors whose real agenda is to steer unsuspecting consumers into a for-profit marketing enterprise, according to a World Privacy Forum in-depth investigation and report.)

I found this in the complaints, so I have proof this is a scam.

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CHRISTOPHER DEBERRY
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Mar 17, 2008 10:42 am EDT

I received a free credit report and agreed to the $1.00 charge but since then i have had three different companies billing me for $29.95 a month. I have disputed these charges with my bank and it has been very frustrating. I continue to have these issues and i am sick of it. Can someone please do something about these companies ripping people off. I am single and take care of two disabled parent i do not have the money in my account. I did not agree to anything but the one time $1.00 fee and i am pissed.

To anybody that reads this - Please do not visit the websites unless you have money to give away because they will continue to take it from you. I cannot believe that something cannot be done about this.

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augydog
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May 03, 2008 7:54 pm EDT

Anyone using Free Credit Report.Com BEWARE, it is not free, you will be charged a monthly fee. My fee was $12.95 without my consent. I was charged another $12.95 for the next month. I called VISA and had a new credit card issued and canceled the old card.

This is the coolest scam I have seen. I should have known something was up when they asked for my credit card number.

Just a heads up to Free Credit Report.com, its not free !

augydog

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Kris
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May 03, 2008 6:16 am EDT

You c an get a free credit report by going directly to one of the three major credit bureus. You are allowed 1 free per year. You may also go to annualcreditreport.com. If any site is asking for your credit card #, you are guaranteed to be charged more down the road.

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9:17 am EDT

Free Credit Report Free credit report scam!

I'm being charged $12.95 a month by CIC Triple Advantageirvine for credit check reports, which apparently... I inadvertently agreed to paying for after getting a 'free' credit report! I've just spent 1 hour on the phone with them, and only managed to get two months money back of the 7 months I've paid for! i now have to write to their 'Consumer Relations Group to try to recover the balance of $64.75. What do you think my chances of recouping that will be huh...

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tluong
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Feb 12, 2009 5:43 pm EST

I have cancelled my membership today by calling the Customer Service number. I was charged once (still pending today), and it's $14.95 plus tax. I only had a 7-day free trial period. Regardless of their disclaimer stating that there is a membership fee of $14.95/month, it is in blue print on a blue background that blends nicely with the website. Nice disclaimer, scammers. This is not stated in the Terms and Conditions, which an operator tried to argue. I was able to cancel my "membership" and obtain a "refund", for which I am still waiting. What I did was speak to the operator, and told her how it is deceiving to have commercials and advertisements along with a website stating a free credit report. She had told me that I should have read the Terms and Conditions, which I did. She also told me that it was impossible to give me a refund. I asked to speak to a supervisor. She agreed, and put me on hold. I was put on hold for a few minutes, and the operator had told me that the supervisors were all busy. Then, she decided to give me a refund. Now, isn't that funny? I thought she just told me that it was impossible for her to give me a refund. All of a sudden, the impossible becomes the possible.

Now, if I were speaking to a supervisor, I would have told him/her the exact same thing I told the operator. If the supervisor only agrees to refund you one month as "courtesy, " but you have been charged for several, then tell him/her that it is not satisfactory. If the supervisor refuses to refund you the full amount, then threaten to report this to the Better Business Bureau. Usually, if the supervisor is "smart, " then he/she will agree to give you a full refund. It's faster and there's less trouble giving you the full refund as opposed to dealing with the Better Business Bureau, again. I hope this advice works for some of you.

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Cleveland, US
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Feb 11, 2009 6:48 pm EST

THESE CRIMINALS NEED TO BE TRACKED DOWN AND EXECUTED!

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Nedra Williams
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Oct 16, 2008 10:36 pm EDT

FREE CREDIT REPORT has charged my credit card three times for $14.95 after I asked for the FREE report. I have tried to cancel the service I didn't know I had and didn't want, but haven't suceeded.

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Julia Fox
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Jun 22, 2008 7:13 pm EDT

HOW DO YOU GET THESE CHARGES TAKEN OFF? I SIGNED UP FOR THE FREE SERVICE NOT THE CHARGES. I DO NOT GET MY CREDIT SCORE EVER!

Can someone tell me if they have resolved this?

My email is juliakfox1@hotmail.com

Thank you

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12:00 am EST

Free Credit Report Unathorized Credit card charge

My wife went to the website and took advantage of a free 30 day offer for Credit Report services. Before the 30 days was up she called and notified the company that we wanted to cancel. She was assured it was cancelled. We just got our credit card statement and a $14.95 was presented . I called and complainted then they claimed they dont show anywhere that my wife had cancelled the service and that I would have to pay the $14.95. I see that I am not the only one that they are doing this to. I would like to take this matter up with the US Attorney General's office. How do I do that?

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12:00 am EST

Free Credit Report won't refund

Started filling out for their "free"creditreport. but cancelled. A couple days ago i saw they charged my credit card, just called them and talked to a managed she says she can see that i viewed it, and will not refund my 14.95. I told her i never have been to that website, i cancelled it, and never recieved emails from them. So told me they sent me emails, and that they will not refund my money. I sent in a complaint to the BBB and hopefully they will resolve this. its horrible how the can do that. They kept telling me not to believe what the internet says, but then they turn around and screw you over. BAD BAD Company. So rude there

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Robin Pine
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Mar 19, 2008 11:42 am EDT

This is one of the biggest scams I have ever been a part of. I did the free credit report.com and now they have taken over $100.00 directly out of my banking account! Unbelievable. And, they won't credit any of it. I warn all people not to participate in free credit report.com. There is nothing FREE about it!

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12:00 am EST

Free Credit Report Charge for Free Credit Report Unauthorized

On 10/27/07 went on line to request a free credit report at freecreditreport.com. Prior to proceeding with information I was asked to submit credit card information, at which time I was told my credit card would not be billed if I cancel within 30 days.

Upon checking my credit card statement on-line today there was a $25.90 charge from CIC Triple Advantage. I called (11/15/07) CIC and spoke with a Ciara and told her I wanted to cancel the service and ask if my credit would be reimbursed and she said "NO". I was also told the reason for the $25.90 charge was because $12.95 was for a incomplete request I made in August (which I do not recall making). I did do the request on 10/27/07 because of a charge that had appeared on a Transunion report when I applied for a loan with my credit union.

If a credit report is "FREE", why was I charged to go on line to look at my report and why do these sites require a credit card? This is a scam and need to be stopped.

CIC Triple Advantage need to be put out of business and required to refund every dime they have stole from consumers.

Sincerely

Marjorie Whitfield

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Suzee
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Apr 07, 2008 8:53 am EDT

The only truely free site is www.annualcreditreport.com

It is the one set up by the credit bureaus. All the others are only free to members and membership costs money.

All of us taken in by CIC Triple Advantage need to file a complaint at www.BBB.org

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Free Credit Report $12.95 unauthorized check card charge!

A couple of months ago my son (Aaron) and I followed online instructions to receive our FREE credit reports. Of course you can't even get a free credit report without giving your credit card information. We both canceled the service within the 30-day period so we would not be charged a monthly fee. On Monday, October 15th CIC Triple Advanta put a hold on my account for $12.95 without my authorization. I called to inquire and they said Aaron had requested a free credit report on September 15th and that is a lie because I was the one who got a free credit report on that date.

THIS IS A TOTAL RIP-OFF!

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Sandra Ashburn
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Jul 29, 2008 11:38 am EDT

I am So tired of being charged $12.95 for CIC Triple Advanta. I have called 6 times and I am still being charged...can't we be reinbursed? They ignore my pleas...Is there a LAWYER out there that would start a " Class Action Law Suit " for all of us being STOLEN from?

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amanda bearrows
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May 28, 2008 6:43 am EDT

complete rip off!

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Free Credit Report Class action lawsuit!

I though I was the only person cheated by this company until I searched google for a way to cancel my membership. There are enough people with complaints to file a class action lawsuit against this company for fraudulent activities. If anyone would like to join me in putting together such a suit, please e-mail me at tarakittykat (AT) hotmail.com.

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Kim and Marty Thomas
Nicholls, US
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Jun 29, 2009 12:16 pm EDT

I myelf signed up for a free credit check thinking it was free too, boy did I get jipped. CIC*Triple Advantage as been taking $14.95 out of my account since December of 2008. I found the contact number and called them about it. They had a answer to everything I asked and told them. They canceled something I did not even sign up for and they even sent it to my e-mail address that I had to give them. They even had a nerve to ask for my debit card number, which they should already have because they are already taking my money out of my account without my permission. They also asked for my full social security number, of course I did not give it to her. She said she really needed that info to look up my account with them that I know nothing about. She even told me I had not signed up for anything, but I sure did receive a cancelation on my e-mail stateing I canceled. They are lyeing thru their teeth trying to cover their tracks. They are theives and we all need justice. I can't beleive they are still doing business. I've read so many reports on these people and they are still at it. Just remember, we honest, hard working people sweating by our brow are getting ripped off. It always happens to the best of us. Don't ever give your card number out to anyone on the internet. I have at least 3 more web sites taking money out of my account without my permission and I'm having a time trying to get address's on them to report them to the bbb. They do that to scam people, you have to be careful. You can't trust anyone. The lady at my local bank said the free credit report was the main reason where the other three sites are coming in from and stealing from my account. This is not right!

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Nikki
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Aug 28, 2008 6:43 am EDT

Ya they need to be sued. I just cancelled my account that I NEVER signed up for.

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Aaron T. Shirley
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Nov 30, 2007 4:43 pm EST

I signed up for the free credit report and am now being monthly charged 12.95. I was never notified in an email, or on the site of joining any membership. I am confused and angry that such a thing is happening. I would join in, and would love for this to stop.

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Charles F. Marcum
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Sep 21, 2007 10:42 pm EDT

I too am a victom of CIC Triple Advantage. There advertizement clearly stated that I could get a free credit report. Then I started getting billed $14.95 a month for the last two months. I called and they told be that they would cancel my membership [which I never applied for] yet I continue to get billed every month. I will gladly join a class action lawsuit. People like this should be put out of business.

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sue gala
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Sep 15, 2007 7:55 am EDT

I have tried also. My next step is to transfer my stuff to another credit card and cancel this one so they cannot bill to it.

Wonder if that would work?

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Christopher Sean Thomas
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Sep 09, 2007 8:09 am EDT

Experian/CIC has ripped me off also. They got me for $12.95 for two months. I'm having an impossible time canceling. I call, get transferred, and they hang up. I signed up for the class action lawsuit, as should everyone else. I'm sick of big companies such as Experian ripping off people.

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Free Credit Report Unauthorized billing!

This isn't a complaint against the company, I'm just giving out information to everyone that's going to complain on the company. I've dealt with FreeCreditReport.com before and have NEVER had any trouble with the website, nor have I been billed. All I had to do was READ THE WEBSITE. If you go onto FreeCreditReport.com before you even put your name in to get the report it says the following:

"IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

When you order your free report here, you will begin your free trial membership in Triple AdvantageSM Credit Monitoring. If you don't cancel your membership within the 30-day trial period, you will be billed $12.95 for each month that you continue your membership.

ConsumerInfo.com and Freecreditreport.com are not affiliated with the annual free credit report program. Under a new Federal law, you have the right to receive a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies. To request your free annual report under that law, you must go to www.annualcreditreport.com."

So... they're already letting you know you have 30 days to cancel the membership you're joining. Just in case you don't catch that one, right after you put in your credit card number it also says this:

"Payment Information:

When you order your free report here, you will begin your free trial membership in Triple AdvantageSM Credit Monitoring. If you don't cancel your membership within the 30-day trial period, you will be billed $12.95 for each month that you continue your membership. If you are not satisfied, you can cancel at any time to discontinue the membership and stop the monthly billing; however, you will not be eligible for a pro-rated refund of your current month's paid membership fee. "

So... it LITERALLY tells you "Hey, if you don't cancel, you'll be billed for our monitoring service, but if you cancel you won't be billed." Now if you want to cancel... it's quite a simple process. You go to FreeCreditReport.com and click on the button that says "CONTACT US." And when you click there, lo and behold it says : "CANCEL MEMBERSHIP. If you would like to cancel your membership, for your security, please call our toll-free number at [protected]."

So, if you people who are complaining about the site would actually take a second to read the words on there other than "FREE" you'd know why you're being billed. Also, I don't know if it's just my personal common sense, but any time a company says something is "FREE" and they ask for any type of PAYMENT INFORMATION I backtrack and re-read the website. Just a tip for all of you who plan to launch a complaint on CIC/Triple Advantage.

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Valerie
US
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Apr 14, 2008 3:20 am EDT

Very upset that people like me that struggle to live are getting rip off from fraud companies like CIC TRIPLE ADVANTAGE ALSO FREE CREDIT REPORT OT THE OTHER NAME CREDIT REPORT.COM. JUST LIKE OTHERS they have you sign up for a free report then charge your card from your bank account after the free trail. When you go to cancel they really don't and the following month they charge your account again... i have canceled 6 times and they yet to cancel my membership... is there any one out there that can stop these type of fraud companies... maybe dateline could do a story on these companies?

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Coloradopapa
Harlingen, US
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Feb 14, 2009 1:41 pm EST

I was fortunate that I saw an unauthorized charge on my credit card credit card a couple weeks after I had logged onto this website for a "free" credit report. They had automatically enrolled me into their scam for $14.95 per month. They agreed to cancel the "membership" but would not refund the $14.95. A complaint to the credit card comapny said they would credit me and bill back to CIC Triple Advantage. Keep away fro their websie for a "free" report. Apparently, they have a "fine" print somewhere that enrolls you into their scam.

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Frustrated User
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Dec 23, 2008 9:27 am EST

I was billed without my knowledge for monthly access to my credit report. When I called to cancel, the representative was extremely evasive and difficult. It took more than 7 attempts for me to communicate that I wanted to have my account canceled. I remained persistent and refused to give her my Social Security number. I have not yet received confirmation of my cancellation. Thanks to other comment suggestions on this site, I immediately called my credit card company and had them issue me a new account number and new cards.

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Scott Cole
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Jul 04, 2007 12:00 am EDT

Like most of you who have already posted, I was charged fees under the name Triple Advantage without any intention on my part to sign up for the service. This subscription and purported service resulted from my efforts to obtain a free credit report from freecreditreport.com. When I tried to cancel, the operator tried to cross-sell me on other products. I was informed that they could not refund me any of the fees because they were "valid."

Freecreditreport.com is owned by ConsumerInfo.com, which in turn is now owned by Experian. There are thousands of reports to the Better Business Bureau regarding this same problem. A class action lawsuit occurred in 2003 and resulted in a nearly 1 billion dollar judgment. This obviously did not encourage the company to refrain from this deceitful behavior. Perhaps a more direct appeal to the source of the problem is appropriate.

The founder of ConsumerInfo.com and CEO of the Experian Interactive Division of Experian is Ed Ojdana. I recommend that each and every one of you who reads this message, and is dissatisfied with the way they have been treated, email Mr. Ojdana at ed.ojdana@consumerinfo.com or ed.ojdana@experian.com. Let him know that consumers do not appreciate his condonation of such practices and demand a refund. Continue emailing him until you receive a satisfactory response. Do not let him hide behind the corporate structure that is designed to steal your money. If you find his phone number, I would love to know it. I have been unable to find it to this point.

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MIchael Clarke
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Jul 07, 2007 12:00 am EDT

There were 3 charges on my credit card of $12.00, $12.00, and $9.00 that I do not know what they are for and I did not charge anything from this company to this credit card.

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Troy R Proffitt
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Jul 16, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I have a credit card that keeps getting billed by this company. I do not even know who they are. I have never used any service that they might provide. I do not appreciate charges on my account that I was not aware of. How can they get away with this? Can't something be done legally?

Plz advise smb!

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Helen Kirschstein
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Aug 29, 2007 12:00 am EDT

Like the rest of you, I have been struggling to get my membership canceled (I didn't request one in the first place), and the charges refunded. Today, I finally found a phone number that was answered quickly. The person initially refused to refund the charges, and when I asked to speak with a supervisor, she put me on hold briefly. When she came back, she told me her supervisor had authorized the refund I was requesting, and gave me her name and a confirmation number. Lorey was her name.

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Alan Diaz
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Sep 05, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I am being charged for months now. This fee of 12.95 and totally was unable to figure out when, where and how this fee comes from. This is absolutely crazy. I finally after months found this site. Thanks you guys for the phone number calling them today... Something has to be done... these son of bit**es can't keep doing this... not even my bank had information on them. I haven't even ever received any kind of notification from that at all. Not even a happy birthday greeting. So what the hell are they charging for...

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ripped off by uncaring credit care
Gates, US
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Sep 30, 2007 12:00 am EDT

They sold me a service and there is no service there unless I buy more and more services from them. This is scam and cheating! Beware!

VERY MAD MARK!

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Jeffrey Taylor
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Nov 19, 2007 12:00 am EST

I never gave my credit card number or bank account number to this company, and yet for the last four months I have been charged 12.95. Not only that but I have been charged overdraft charges for these withdrawals. I have had enough and have contacted my bank to start an investigation on this matter. For anyone else that has been charged wrongfully, contact your bank and inform them of this problem, there are things they can do to help.

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Free Credit Report Unauthorized billing!

This company charged to my credit card $25.90 for services I never received nor asked for. This scam! Beware!

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Yvonne Dent
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Mar 06, 2008 5:52 am EST

I noticed a charge for $21.90 on my account and after speaking to my bank they gave me a phone number to Robbins Triple Advantage CIC with a phone number [protected]. I have called and left several messages without getting any response. I do not know who they are and i did not authorize this charge. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

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Chris A. Sparks
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Nov 05, 2008 12:06 pm EST

I did not authorize you guys to start taking my money out of my account. Please Stop It, and return the money (all) the money back to my account. Thank you.

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Yan Wang
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Apr 15, 2008 7:15 pm EDT

CIC*Triple Advantage charged me $14.95 without my authorization. I never ordered their service.

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taylor smith
Harrisburg, US
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May 26, 2009 2:41 pm EDT

They offered me a free credit report, however it was a disguide for a monthly subscription. I want my money back. On my credit cad statements, I was charged 16.50 by "CIC* Triple Advantage / [protected] - CA". Thye should be fined for false advertisement.

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Cynthia Coates-Harris
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Apr 16, 2008 9:58 am EDT

What the heck is CIC Triple Advantage, these are unauthorized charges. I never signed up for CIC and I am being debited $12.95 a month... I want it stopped immediately.

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ADA
Toronto, CA
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May 28, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

I BEEN CHARGED $14.95 A MONTH TWICE TOO, AND I NEVER SIGN FOR THIS, THIS IS FRAUD!

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SCAM!
New Britain, US
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May 01, 2009 1:36 pm EDT

I signed up with FreeCreditReport.com and called to cancel my membership before the trial term expired... Next thing I know, there is a $14.95 charge on my credit card. Called Free Credit Report and was told that I did not meet the deadline of my trial period and canceled my membership past due time.. Lady on the phone was a rude ### and would not refund my money, or let me speak with any one in charge of that whole circus...What a scam! Beware..I'm contacting the Attorney's Generals office ASAP!

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Kayla
Joplin, US
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Apr 21, 2009 4:59 pm EDT

I just found out i got a charge to my credit card and i did not authorize this and i called my credit card company to dispute they are invesgating this for me i hope i get my credit back that i didnt want this company to have in the first place...i am 19 in high school dont want someone taking money from at there free will.

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serna
Santa Ana, US
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Apr 17, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

i sent an email to my bank regarding that payment with a link to this page. no idea if they'll do anything... we'll see.

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lijun yao
San Francisco, US
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Mar 05, 2009 11:40 pm EST

CIC*Triple Advantage charged me $12.00 each month for half a year to my account and i did not want their services. I want my money back NOW!

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Free Credit Report REFUND of unauthorized charges made monthly

PLEASE, ALL, MAKE COMPLAINTS UNDER "FREECREDITREPORT.COM" ALSO! THIS IS THE ROOT ORGANIZATION!

My story and how I got my refund:

I got my "free" credit report from FreeCreditReport.com about three months ago. For the last two months, I've received unauthorized charges from some outfit labeled "CIC Triple Advantage." Today, I found out that this is the label of the charges made for a bogus membership that FreeCreditReport.com had signed me up for automatically. Even if you think you are not wanting (or are clicking "no" for) any further services from them, this "membership" is begun, and you must give written notification that you do not want it, or you must call [protected] to "cancel membership." And be prepared to wait a long time. Use a land-line phone, so that you are not cut off!

Following is an edited-for-time transcript of my phone call to the above number:

After calling the number (at 12:20 pm MT) and telling the woman that I wanted to "cancel my membership," and after she went through a long spiel about how I signed up for such and such and that this included such and such, she put me on hold with music for a minute or so. The woman came back on and said that my membership was now canceled.

I THANKED her, and then asked for an email confirmation of this. She replied that it would be sent within 2 hours.

I THANKED her again and said that I would now like the charges to my account to be refunded. She said, "the charges are valid," and something about them not being refundable.

I POLITELY persisted, and asked to be transferred to someone who could give me a refund. She repeated the same statement: "the charges are valid," etc. and then said she would be right back. She came back and said that "as a courtesy only the $12.95 has now been refunded to your account."

I THANKED her, and then said, "now I would like the remaining charges refunded as well." Of course, she repeated the mantra and then more about not being refundable, only one month's charges...

I POLITELY said, "I would like to be transferred to the person who gave the approval the first time. She said she would try and ask and to please hold.

This time, the phone did not have music on hold but silence and a lot of clicking. I think that this was the company hoping that I would think that I was disconnected and hang up, because she spoke again after a minute or so (with no clicking, as if she were listening the whole time). I also think that the company has them listen for profanity and threatening language because these are cause for anyone to legally hang up. BE POLITE!

After about 2 minutes of silence, clicks, and knocking sounds, she came back and said that all the charges have been refunded but that I would have to hold for some kind of application process.

Finally, after 5 or 6 minutes of the same silence/clicking, she said that the application was approved and that I would be getting confirmation. I had a hard time understanding her accent, so I said, "Thank you. Please, also, I would like an email confirmation of this." She said that she'd already said that and repeated it back. (Good idea to ask again anyway with a difficult accent!)

I THANKED HER AND GENTLY TOLD HER TO HAVE A GOOD DAY. (I wanted to tell her that she needn't worry, that she wouldn't have that job forever, and that I hoped that she was paid well, because they make a lot of money --- but I didn't.)

I'll write another complaint, if I don't get what was promised.

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I meant to write: I wanted to tell her that... she would NOT have that job forever. --HB

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wenders
Chandler, US
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May 31, 2009 11:19 pm EDT

I too see I have been charged the past two months from CIC. I did not authorize these charges and actually had to look on line to see what this company was and called the bank to close my card. I will call CIC and see where it goes from here. Total scam, no where did it say I was allowing them to "monitor my account" what? How do we go about filing a suit? Anyone know?

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Julie Duffany
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Jun 15, 2008 9:02 pm EDT

Shame on CIC! I just realized this was a charge not authorized by myself or my husband! I assumed that the $12.95 a month charge on our account was something my husband set up... or approved. We just realized that for over 16 months we have been charged! Charged for what? Someone needs to set up a class action lawsuit or something, how can they get away with this? Thank you to the person who posted a phone number for CIC. We are calling first thing tomorrow! They will be sorry they ever billed my account when I get done with them! I will keep you guys posted on what happened!

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Howard Cook
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Apr 29, 2008 4:10 pm EDT

This is a scam - nothing but a pure unmitigated scam. They charged my credit card without my authorization. I received nothing except the meaningless credit report - no notification, no reporting, no nothing. My wife pays the bills and she mistakenly thought it was something I wanted. Went on for 12+ months. I finally woke up. Called CIC. It's in the fine print. This kind of crap has got to be illegal.

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Anita Crowe
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Apr 17, 2008 3:47 pm EDT

You are billing my credit card for charges that I did not agree to .It was to be a free report. It won't happen again. You should be reported to the better business bureau.

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Christi
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Mar 18, 2008 7:06 am EDT

So I basically had the exact same issue with these guys only they charged me $14.95

I followed this person's advice and it worked!

The first thing the guy I spoke to did though, was try to sign me up for a different type of account... like that would happen!

They gave me the whole spiel about how it was a "valid" charge after the 30 day trial period and I kept saying I was under the assumption that after that 30 day trial period I would be given the option to subscribe to a full membership or the trial membership would cancel itself.

Then he said they sent me an e-mail confirming all the membership details (which I never received) and I kept informing him that I am very particular with all my e-mails and I don't delete them (for cases like this) and I never received one. He kept repeating himself about sending the e-mail and I kept repeating myself about not receiving one.

After a little back and forth banter, he put me on hold to "talk to his supervisor". He came back a short while later and said "as a courtesy, we will refund the money to your account".

I was polite as can be and tried to sound firm but not mad and angry. They want to keep people in their good graces, and if they feel they have already lost your complete support then they won't give you a penny's worth of refund because they figure they lost your business and figure you'll complain to everyone. But if you are seemingly cooperative then they feel they have lost their $14.95 but they also figure you won't complain about them (which we are all doing anyway..)

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Mike Dittmer
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Feb 12, 2008 11:00 am EST

February, 12, 2008
Tuesday afternoon...
Yesterday I was made aware of a charge of $14.95that showed up on my checking statement from my credit union. I asked the gal there from who did it originate and she said CIC Triple Advantage... A "Free" credit report company. He is what transpired...

I basically followed this person's advice and persistance and politeness got the job done. This was the first charge of $14.95 that I was aware of and after checking with my credit union, they confirmed that since my initial membership in the credit union in June of 2004 this was the first charge from this particular company concerning a "Free" credit report.

I was able to barely make out the words from the woman and finally was able to get the membership cancelled (with e-mail confirmation and within 2 hours) and refunded the $14.95 (no e-mail confirmation according to their company practices) but it would arrive in 7-10 business days. Also, after I mentioned that I realized that she was just the messenger I asked her if she was aware of the huge amount of complaints against her company.

After a little sigh and a brief moment of silence (like she was about to read her response off of a card) she confirmed that she knew of the complaints and that as a representative of the company could she possibly give me a word of advice. I said sure. "Sir, the reason we are authorized to cancel and refund memberships that are indeed valid, the reason is that according to our technical people, some people were not able to read all the information on our site."

"Because of this we are obligated to not make an issue of the problems and refund charges and cancel memberships when asked to. I would also suggest sir and this is most important... that if you access a website such as ours in the future, to please read all the details thouroughly so surprises of this nature do not occur again." I agreed with her, told her to have a nice afternoon and she told me the same.

She asked me if there was anything else she could help me with and I said no... Only after I hung up did i realize i should have asked her... "what about the people that don't call and complain? You feel alright still charging them? Anyway, I will wait for the outcome and relay the information here... good or bad.

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peter
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Feb 04, 2008 3:12 pm EST

I called them to cancel my membership and also get a refund. The girl said she would cancel my membership but that I couldn't get a refund. I asked for a manager or someone higher up. She told me they were out and that they would tell me the same thing. I proceeded to call my credit card company, Capital One, to dispute the charges and the woman told me they get complaints daily regarding CIC. She told me they would dispute the charges and was very nice. I hope that it goes through as it seems that it is a common thing with them. We'll see.

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Eboni Britt
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Feb 01, 2008 2:21 pm EST

these people took two $1.00 payments. and i check my account today and it say's that they have taken $29.95 and i never , said that they can take that money from my account. i called and i was on hold waiting for some one to get the phone , there was no music or talking. I think that , that is very unprofessional to not have any music and to let people know that people will be right with them. And then for the web site to say that it is free , they just need a dollar, ( not two payments of a dollar, and another payment of $29.95) and the nfor you to call and try to speak to some one about getting your money back , and every body is busy .this company is a cheap that had to lie and steal from every one , to make money. i have to call again , and i better get my damn money!

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gabriel macintoshelle
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Jan 11, 2008 10:00 pm EST

i called cic three times in 1 hour trying to cancel my account and two reps said it could not be refunded so i told them i never signed up for this service she said it was from freecredit report.com and i said ok well then why isnt it free ? she asked me to hold and i never got to talk to them one rep even hung up on me i called my bank and theyre blocking cic from charging me

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D Hill
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Dec 12, 2007 9:30 am EST

It did work and i did get a month charges returned to my account. now im going after the rest of my money, this company really does need to be shut down.

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Free Credit Report Unauthorized charge $12.95 per month by CIC Triple Advantage

I did not authorize this charge to be taken out of my checking account every month. How do I stop this? Help smb!

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Dawn Ellison
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Dec 03, 2008 7:22 am EST

I've been getting hit with $14.95 charges every month by CIC Triple Advantage. I have not authorized this nor do I even know what it is. I pay my Credit Card down every month and it was very obvious to me. What about the people who have balance every month and may overlook the $14.95 charge. I will first contact my Credit Card Company and have them go after the thief! I will also call the phone number listed on this site. What a scam.

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Jim
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Nov 21, 2008 11:55 am EST

It took me calling my on-line banking support and having them do a three way call to get this cancelled. I had called triple advanta before and they said they cancelled it...but didn't...so I got my bank involved. They said i'll get a confermation e-mail in 24 hours. We'll see. GOOD LUCK with this company.

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Ally
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Sep 12, 2008 12:19 pm EDT

When you sign up for your "free" credit report it is clearly stated in the terms that you agree to sign up for CIC Triple Advantage for 30 days free, after which period you will be billed $12.95/mo. until you cancel. You won't get your money back usually, but you can call the number on your credit card statement and have them stop billing you. You won't get the service anymore (if you're even using it).

Make sure you read the terms on all those credit report sites before you sign up! Almost all of them require you to sign up for their monitoring service which cost anywhere from $10-$50 per month.

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Stephanie
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Dec 05, 2007 6:51 am EST

I too have received charges to an account that my husband and I were hoping to close. Because it had no money that account is no in the negatives. I called the number that appeared on my bank statement [protected] to have the reimburse me for those charges and to cancel the account. They gave me a hard time so I threatened them, they did reverse the most current charges but refused to do any others.

Make sure to read the fine print when signing up for ### like this... my advice: just don't do it.

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Tired
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Aug 27, 2007 12:53 pm EDT

I've called and canceled now 3 times and am still being billed.

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Brandon Grimes
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Aug 17, 2007 12:37 pm EDT

Hey guys! Same exact thing happened to me, and the last guy to leave a blog Adam Lingwood was right. Just call that number and cancel. Its not fraud but they never tell you about it. So just call and cancel!

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Adam Lingwood
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Jul 22, 2007 12:02 pm EDT

CIC has been billing be the $12.95 a month from freecreditreport.com. I took the opportunity to read the terms and conditions and it says there that you will be billed on a monthly basis. NOTE FOR EVERYONE: There is a number to call in the terms and conditions. I just called it and canceled my account. Took less than five minutes. Open up their terms and conditions and do a search for "monthly". You'll find what you are looking for a few searched words down. The number they give you thats buried in this wall of text is [protected]. Happy Hunting!

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genina allen
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Jul 14, 2007 5:01 am EDT

I have been getting charged 12.95 for the last 5 months or so for what i am guessing is for credit report. I have never requested an online credit report, EVER, I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO DO THAT! If my money is not returned and these charges canceled i will be SUING TRIPLE ADVANTAGE!

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Sandra Knowles
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Jul 01, 2007 11:32 pm EDT

I have called and canceled services I never signed up for and I am STILL being charged a monthly fee! They give you a line of BS and a whole big runaround. This company sucks!

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Jeremy Knudsen
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Jun 18, 2007 9:48 am EDT

The phone # on their website is not working. Call this # to cancel [protected]. It is the number for ConsumerInfo.com but its the same company as FreeCreditReport.com. When they ask you why you are canceling you should give them a piece of your mind like I did.

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Free Credit Report Credit card charges without permission

I contacted Green Dot Credit Card Company regarding charges on my card and was informed that the charges were from CIC Triple Advantage. I immediately contacted CIC @ [protected] and was informed I would be receiving a credit of around $25.00 and the service would be cancelled immediately. My credit card is reloadable so after putting $200.00 on it last week I discover that $24.00 has been charged again to my credit card. I am Sick and tired of these charges being taken off my credit card without my authorization. I have once again written to Green Dot regarding authorization!

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marie kernin
beach park , US
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Aug 16, 2008 8:23 am EDT

I have notified cic triple advantage to refund my money on my credit card account, due to I not wanting it. I have notified my credit card company and tey told me to submit a complaint. It was posted to my account on 8/10/08. I believe the reference # is 877-4816825ga in the amount of $14.95. Please have this refunded as I have changed all my security codes online.

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Marie Kernin.

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Retha Gregory
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May 01, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I was charged 12.95 for a "free" credit report. The web site failed and I was not even allowed to print the report.

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ron freer
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Sep 14, 2008 10:35 am EDT

i agree the charges 14.95 were charged to my credit card as well this is great i just love this misleading company for helping us keep an eye on our credit report for crooks like themselves real funny huh my card company will charge them back but just think of how much time we have to waste on this crap as i dont have it! its a good thing i had time to look close at my last statement

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Robert Rodriguez
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Aug 28, 2008 10:39 am EDT

I have been charged $14.95 from cic Triple Advantage for something I have not ordered. I will be contacting the Attorney General for the state of Washington and filing a complaint.

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elsa berrios
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Aug 23, 2008 6:06 am EDT

please cancel any membership, i don't want to charge of my credit card anymore tahnksss

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Sharon
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Aug 07, 2008 12:36 pm EDT

This is a company that took $14.95 out of my account for each member of my family. Two sons, father and myself. To return your money each person, that answers the phone give you something different. My money will be returned in seven day, the next one 7-10 days. Today 7-14 days. They took this out of my account on July 23, 2008, my money has not been returned as of today August 7, 2008. Do not give them any of your credit card information, they are frauds about taking money for this out of your account.

Beware Not Worth IT! Pass this by!

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GAgirl
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Aug 06, 2008 12:38 pm EDT

you guys need to contact your credit card company and file A CHARGE BACK. there's no sense arguing with these ###s. They are paid to talk you out of canceling.

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Aug 06, 2008 12:30 pm EDT

I actually just got off the phone with cic triple advantage and they are a SCAM! I definately urge anyone not to do FREECREDITREPORT.COM. They do not say anything about cancelling your membership once you get into your credit report. The initial page where you put in your credit card is the only place that says anything about being charged and to cancel in 7 days. They do not offer you any more information nor a phone number to call and cancel. This is absolutely ridiculous and I have learned from my own mistake. Don't let yourself be scammed into this website!

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Dale S. Burton
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Jul 01, 2008 8:41 am EDT

I never signed up for this report and have been charged $14.95 for two months to my credit card.

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Greg Mclaughlin
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Apr 20, 2008 7:25 pm EDT

I do not want to be charged for this service anymore.

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Free Credit Report Charges of 12.00 never authorized!

I went on line to request a "free" credit report as advertised on TV. I paid $2495 for the report. Then a charge of 12.00 dollars started to appear on my debit card. I have called the company and canceled the so called membership I never applied for in the first place. I also alerted my bank. These people need to be shut down.

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anna
Monahans, US
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Apr 10, 2009 1:31 pm EDT

Has anyone that has been having trouble with CIC triple advantage charging your cards had any success getting them to stop? If so please let me know how you did it. please email me at josh_annamorgan@yahoo.com

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Dale Allen
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May 14, 2008 2:32 am EDT

On May 10, 2008 I received an unauthorized charge on my account from CIC Triple Advantage for $12.00. I only received a report from one (1) agency. I was never able to locate a name to cancel the service.

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Giovanna
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Apr 04, 2008 4:20 am EDT

I have read the above comments, it seems we have all been taken by CIC, what a c...of sh... it seems they follow the same pattern I hope someone will make them pay for their scam... I signed up to get my credit report the next thing I know I am being charged 12.95 per month for credit monitoring, I can not even access my credit or contact this company to cancel...like everyone else I do not recall signing up for any monitoring, however, the contact information is not easy to obtain in order to cancel the so called agreement... this is America we should not have to put up with companies like this...

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michael trimboli
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Apr 02, 2008 12:28 pm EDT

These people must be stopped same thing happened to me.

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Sharon Hatfield
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Nov 27, 2007 8:14 pm EST

I went online to get my 3 credit reports and score, I paid my 24.95, before I knew it my credit card was being billed 12.00. I never gave permission for this to happen, after reading all the comments here, I am afraid I will run into the same problem when I call to cancel.

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Not too dazzled
Evanston, US
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Nov 13, 2007 2:40 pm EST
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I just got off the phone dealing with these guys. Luckily I noticed it after 2 months of being billed $12.95!

You have to call the [protected] number.
Press 1 to cancel subscription and then wait on hold for about 2-10 minutes (depending on the time of day). I waited for about 4 minutes at 2:30 pm (Pacific Standard).

I spoke to Erin (operator #19860) and she told me that the subscription was billed because I didn't cancel it in 30 days from using Experian. They will ask you for the credit card number that is being billed (along with your name and mother's maiden name).

I told her to cancel it.
She asked me did I move recently, any bad credit, ... I told her no to everything and that I didn't care what she had to say I just wanted it cancelled.

She asked me if I wanted to know...
I stopped her and told her that the only reason I was calling was to stop the charges and that I didn't care about anything that they had to offer or tell me.

I again told her that she needed to cancel whatever subscription she had with my credit card number on it and that I would be canceling my credit card (not) on top of that so that they couldn't charge me anymore.

She finally said, "OK. Your subscription has been cancelled as of this moment."

Whomever you speak t, just keep saying that you want the subscription cancelled. Every time they try to tell you something about your credit, stop them and demand that they cancel it.

Be persistent and try not to listen to what they have to offer; they will only keep you on the line longer.

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Kendall Christensen
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Nov 10, 2007 10:32 am EST

This "company" is a joke. I had the hardest time canceling the account. They just kept trying to talk me into staying with them and telling me all the other services that they provide other than just credit reports. This site, on the other hand, was very helpful! Thank you for letting me know i was not to only one.

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Christy Good
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Jul 23, 2007 5:58 am EDT

I have two charges that were not authorized for $12.00 each and need to find out how to get my money back and how to stop in the future.

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Albert Norris
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Jun 30, 2007 12:53 am EDT

I have been getting billed $12.95 a month for a service I did not agree to nor receive. I tired to call the number on the bill to cancel it I was put on hold forever and could not get a human.

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James Clarkston
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Jun 23, 2007 12:10 pm EDT

So this is how the wealthy make money. Broadcast a nationwide ad campaign with a catchy jingle, have an army of lawyers, mathematician and psychologist come up with the best way to rip off the largest number of people in the given time before they are found out.

TRUST NO ONE QUESTION EVERYTHING!

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Free Credit Report How to cancel the charges!

I had a hard time even finding a number to call about this one and they will never write you back. I just called my bank's customer service provider and explained I wanted to stop charges. She three way called the number on my bank statement for the charge and told them she was calling from the bank. They agreed to cancel the "membership" and said I would incur more fees.

Worth a try...

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Sarah Keele
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Feb 08, 2008 12:00 am EST

Was applying for a free credit report and was directed to a page that must have been affiliated with this company. When I realized I wasn't ordering a full credit report from a reputable, known credit agency i.e. Trans Union, Experian, etc... I immediately canceled the registration process, however I am still being charged-- and for what service is completely unapparent to me. Not only that there seems to be no way to contact the company directly; I'm handling the issue through my bank. This is completely frustrating.

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Jeremy Moyer
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Sep 13, 2008 8:19 am EDT

I have been receiving charges on my bank statement for this CIC Triple advanta for around $14 every couple of bank statements and I have not purchased nor remember what it would be for. Ive tried to search the name on my statement and I have been coming up with a negative search or find a page that is very uninformative. Im not sure what what I can do to cancel this account so that I stop being charged for something I dont even know what its for.

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pendulumswing
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Jul 21, 2008 12:28 pm EDT

free credit report, they are supposed to help you build your credit... very nice when today I found a charge for $14.95 ... I called to find out about the charge and to cancel my free trial offer. I was informed that my free offer expires in 7 days not the advertised 30 day period because back in 2005 I had used their service to check my credit report, so I wasn't eligible for the free trial offer. I said, an email would have been nice ... but the customer service woman says" we stopped sending emails to customers in 2006! now i am just waiting for a confirmation email that my membership has been canceled, I hope this will be the end of the charges, I see from others comments that it might not be.

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JUDITH
Cortland, US
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Apr 03, 2009 12:10 pm EDT

I TRIED WITHOUT SUCESS TO CALL THE NUMBER TO CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP BUT THE PHONE NUMBER I CALL ED IS NOW NOW OUT OF SERVICE

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Megan
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Nov 06, 2008 11:08 am EST

i had a free credit report and then it started charging my bank account after i let them know that i did not want membership.

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keith graham
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Aug 02, 2008 1:50 pm EDT

I want to cancel my credit review report acct with CIC Triple Advanta. I don't know how to do this,

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Pat
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Mar 11, 2008 10:05 am EDT

I have had a recent experience with this company. I have found out that over a year they have been taking out 12.95 each month. I had never authorized joining and had never used this service. Beware. If you call to cancel, stay firm and talk to supervisors. I was able to get partial refund.

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Brandon Gordon
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Jun 03, 2008 4:57 pm EDT

triple advanta has been debiting my account 14.95 twice a month for the past 3 months.

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barbara banack
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Feb 21, 2008 12:10 pm EST

cannot receive my credit score and they refuse to honor my request to cancel

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sing
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Mar 26, 2008 7:40 am EDT

What can i do to this company CIC triple advantage that continuously charge me for something that i did not sign up for. They bill me every month for $12. What is this some kind of a scam...

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Free Credit Report Watch out! No credit report is free!

I logged on to freecreditreport.com to of course get a free copy of my credit report. When you sign up it offers a free credit monitoring service that is mandatory to sign up for (and give your credit card number for). I must not have read closely because I thought that in order to get the service you would have to renew it after 30 days. I was mistaken. Unless you call after 30 days to cancel service the company charges $12.95 a month for a bogus service.

CIC Triple Advantage sends emails to your account after any changes have been posted to your credit report. Ironically, even while I was paying for the service (without my knowledge) I still couldn't access the service. So I was being charged for a service I was not even being provided.

Furthermore, they only refund you up to two months. Luckily I caught it o month three. Please beware and aware!

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When you call do not give them your full credit card number or ss # just give the last four digits of each.

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Reviewer22987
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Nov 19, 2018 11:36 pm EST

It's a Rip-Off ----- It is not FREE. The US Attorney General needs to arrest and shut down these kinds of so called Buinessess.

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i had asked to be unscripted& they billed me anyway. now i have no way of contacting them

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N. Adams
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Mar 27, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

I was charged twice at $14.95 to my debit card. I am definatly going to follow up on this tommorrow and demand cancellation of this unauthorized service and report them to the BBB. I am hoping for a refund, but after reading through compaint after complaint, I am not holding my breath.

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Tlr
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Feb 21, 2009 2:49 pm EST

Go to Annual creditreport.com for a free credit report once a year.Federal law says that you are entitled to one from each reporting agency_yes it is free!

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diana
Irvine, US
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Feb 16, 2009 5:30 pm EST

We fixed our credit problem using sears office in irvine and used mike and steven to talk to the lenders. We settled for 40% and it was a done deal. The attorney said it was the best yet.

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Nancy
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Dec 02, 2008 2:39 pm EST

To cancel CIC Triple Advantage with free credit reports.com, call [protected]. They will hound you for why you want to cancel and try to talk you out of it. Just firmly tell them to stop and that you are not interested, and to cancel you right now and they do cancel you. Unfortunately, I saw a posting not to give my full ss# when they asked for it but it was after I called to cancel...I gave mine because they already had this information. And they also "for security purposes" ask for your mothers maiden name. Guess I'm screwed now for identity theft?

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Pat Newlun
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Nov 20, 2008 9:41 am EST

My charge was for $14.95 for something I never signed up for. What a deceptive practice they have going and they need to be STOPPED. I'm definitely taking this further as this is just another example of how some businesses no longer have any ethics.

I just got off the phone with their Rep and she was very rude to me. I actually had to cancel a service I never even signed up for (crazy!) and then spoke to her Supervisor and told her I wanted my cancellation confirmation emailed to me in writing. She told me I would have it within 24 hours so we'll see if this comes through.

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shilo miller
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Oct 03, 2008 1:43 pm EDT

triple advantage has been charging my credit card for 2 years and i dint even know it . i checked my credit history and ever sence ive been charge 12.95 a month. i plan to sew them

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ron P
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Aug 09, 2008 5:15 pm EDT

They are still active; this kind of ripoff should be stopped, it's dishonest and completely without integrity and ethics. And these are the people that provide credit reports, there is a much more worrying problem here. This is supposed to be a responsible agency and they are acting like thieves.

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Anna Windhaber
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Aug 07, 2008 4:01 am EDT

Signed up for service I never received and did not want or need!

CIC is billing me monthly for a service I do not use, do not need and can't seem to stop! I want to cancel but I don' find an address where this I can do, maybe I can do here. I would like to get my money back!

I don't want to pay monthly 31, 95 US$ for nothing!

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