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This company made out a fake electronic check for $49.95 and are sending me a "secret credit card". I got a copy of the check from my bank and it is definitely a good fraud, however you can't read the phone number to call them and yell and scream and etc . The bank is going to refund my money but still the hassle of having to get the whole thing straightened out, get the money back, deal with the people who think you're a liar and nutty as well. I for one and sick of it. I have lost a lot of money to these scammers, if they get any more then they might as well take the rags I'm wearing too cause I won't be able to buy anything to replace what's gone.

Cynthia L. Haltom

Update by Cynthia L. Haltom
Feb 16, 2007 11:23 pm EST

Usually the bank will file a fraud complaint for you and refund your money and then go after the people, along with the proper authorities, who put this whole thing together. My bank has helped me quite a lot. Most banks follow the same procedures because of the amount of identity theft going on in our society today.

Cynthia L. Haltom

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Caroline Milligan
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Mar 17, 2007 9:40 am EDT

I got hit today, I am ,but I called my bank and the matter will be resolved in 4 days complete with any NSF fees associated with this. I too made the mistake of looking for a short term loan to cover some extra bills. Now I will also change my account number to prevent future mistakes.

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Caitlin Strickland
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Mar 17, 2007 5:45 am EDT

As many of you ahead of me, this company has ripped me off for $49.95, which not only made my bank account overdrawn, I am now having to pay the NSF fees. I have tried more times than I care to admit arguing back and forth with these people via their "customer service" form on www.everprivatecardservices.com and still nothing! I plan on placing formal charges on this company.

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Joshua Swartz
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Mar 15, 2007 8:03 am EDT

I have a lawyer, did any one get a refund yet? E-mail me, let me know please.

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Kelley Gray
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Mar 14, 2007 7:26 am EDT

I dont know this company and did not authorize this transaction.

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Chris H
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Mar 13, 2007 7:28 pm EDT

Contact information for SecretCash Card:

VirtualWorks, LLC
2935 Hierro
San Clemente, CA 92673

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Mar 13, 2007 3:54 pm EDT

I got taken by these guys too and was pissed and decided to fight back. Here is all the information I was able to get on them. I called them directly and told them legal action would be taken. They sent a check via Fedex Overnight and I got it the next day. They also sent $34 via paypal to cover the overdraft fees.

Phone Number [protected]
Ask for Jerry M. Klein

Joshua Finer (Asst scam artist)
josh@virtualworksllc.com

refund@secretcashcard.com

2eae7f6301ca4695835bd418c0e58976.protect@whoisguard.com

Fedex Envelope:

GIACT SYSTEMS INC.
303 S JUPITER RD STE 100
Allen, TX [protected]
[protected]

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: VIRTUALWORKSLLC.COM
Created on: 13-Nov-06
Expires on: 13-Nov-07
Last Updated on:

Administrative Contact:
Private, Registration VIRTUALWORKSLLC.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Technical Contact:
Private, Registration VIRTUALWORKSLLC.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Administrative Contact [624186]:
Moniker Privacy Services 121CASHADVANCE.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Phone: +1.[protected]
Fax: +1.[protected]

Billing Contact [624186]:
Moniker Privacy Services 121CASHADVANCE.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Phone: +1.[protected]
Fax: +1.[protected]

Technical Contact [624186]:
Moniker Privacy Services 121CASHADVANCE.COM@domainservice.com
Moniker Privacy Services
20 SW 27th Ave.
Suite 201
Pompano Beach
FL
33069
US
Phone: +1.[protected]
Fax: +1.[protected]

Domain name: www.EASYSMSMONEY.COM

Administrative Contact:
Webmaster, Webmaster Whois Privacy and Spam Prevention by DomainTools.com
[protected] West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3X2
CA
[protected]
Technical Contact:
Webmaster, Webmaster Whois Privacy and Spam Prevention by DomainTools.com
[protected] West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3X2
CA
[protected]

Registration Service Provider:
This company may be contacted for domain login/passwords,
DNS/Nameserver changes, and general domain support questions.

Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC.
Record last updated on 04-Sep-2006.
Record expires on 21-Jul-2008.
Record created on 21-Jul-2006.

Domain servers in listed order:
A.NS.I-CAMI.COM 38.118.222.130
B.NS.I-CAMI.COM 38.118.222.134

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: UNITEDCASHLOANS.COM
Created on: 30-Jul-02
Expires on: 30-Jul-07
Last Updated on: 15-Sep-06

Administrative Contact:
Private, Registration UNITEDCASHLOANS.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Technical Contact:
Private, Registration UNITEDCASHLOANS.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: CHRISTIANFAITHFINANCIAL.COM
Created on: 23-Oct-04
Expires on: 23-Oct-08
Last Updated on: 22-Feb-07

Administrative Contact:
Private, Registration CHRISTIANFAITHFINANCIAL.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Technical Contact:
Private, Registration CHRISTIANFAITHFINANCIAL.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

[protected]
[protected]

Domain name: SECRETCASHCARD.COM

Registrant Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (2eae7f6301ca4695835bd418c0e58976.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.[protected]
Fax: +1.[protected]
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Westchester, CA 90045
US

Administrative Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (2eae7f6301ca4695835bd418c0e58976.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.[protected]
Fax: +1.[protected]
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Westchester, CA 90045
US

Technical Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (2eae7f6301ca4695835bd418c0e58976.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.[protected]
Fax: +1.[protected]
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Westchester, CA 90045
US

Administrative Contact:
Private, Registration QUICKCARDSERVICE.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Technical Contact:
Private, Registration QUICKCARDSERVICE.COM@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
DomainsByProxy.com
15111 N. Hayden Rd., Ste 160, PMB 353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
[protected] Fax -- [protected]

Go Daddy is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and all civil subpoenas should be served at that location or mailed to:

Compliance Department
GoDaddy.com, Inc.
14455 N. Hayden Road
Suite 160
Scottsdale, Arizona
85260

Alternatively, the criminal subpoena can be faxed to:

480.624.2546
Attn: Compliance Department
Notice to Customer and Response Time

Fraud Section Home Page - www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud.html
DOJ Home Page - www.usdoj.gov/
www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/text/Internet.htm

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Tracey L Egercic
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Mar 13, 2007 6:46 am EDT

Secret Cash Card debited $49.95 out of my checking account without my authorization. I am $ -233.00 in my checking account. I had to close my account due to the fraudulent charge.

My bank is not refunding any of my NSF fees and state that Secret Cash Card is responsible and Secret Cash Card won't refund any of the overdraft fees that they have caused.

I am very upset and very frustrated and don't know what to do.

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Beth Klingensmith
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Mar 10, 2007 11:17 pm EST

They did the something to me! I didn't sign up for there offer but they slipped it in and said I agreed to it was i was signing for something else I also had to close my account. they not only took out 49.95 once they took it out twice! I could use that money to give away to a good charity if I wanted or if I even had it to give away I hope everyone reads these notes and doesn't get screwed like we all did good Luck to all in getting our money back. If anyone has any ideas how please let me know. THANKS

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Dawn Stephens
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Mar 10, 2007 3:19 pm EST

They got me to. Does anyone actually have a link to this "company" that actually works? Every time I put in
http://www.secretcashcardservice.com/cgi-bin/refund.cgi

It brings me to this site. If you would please email me with a viable link I would be forever greatfull. I also plan on pursuing this matter with my bank, the BBB and the Attorney Generals office. They made it personal!

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Adrian Mathies
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Mar 09, 2007 1:56 pm EST

These ###s did the same thing to me. My bank gave me the information and now I am going to post ever where I get the chance to show everyone else they are a bunch of scam artists! I had just freaking opened that account too!

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Chantel James
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Mar 08, 2007 3:11 pm EST

March 5, 2007 secret cash card tried to withdraw 49.95 out of my account and i didn't give them permission. I want something done about this because it caused my account to be overdrawn.

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Yolanda Joas
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Mar 07, 2007 8:31 am EST

I am writing in concern of the named (secret cash card) or should i say scam i went to the bank to pull money out of my account so i could buy diapers for my two baby boys to find out i did not have the money do to the fact that $49.95 was taken out of my account with out my authorization even know some how they got my account number & routing # i plan to report this company to the better business bureau thats if this is even a actual company thank you for taking the time to put this sight together please be careful! Good luck.

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Shana Henry
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Mar 07, 2007 8:08 am EST

I am also going to pursue a lawsuit. My account was debited 49.95. I was on a website looking for mortgage quotes and I received a pop up for some type of payday loan. Of course I cancelled out. A few days later when I check my account a company by the name of secret cash card has illegally debited from my account. My husband is a lawyer so we are definitely going to pursue them. They are supposed to refund my money and they responded to me so fast once I mentioned the lawsuit. That is the only way to get to these guys if you have been scammed you have to pursue legal actions. Yes you figure hiring a lawyer will cost you money. But imagine losing your money to these scammers they must be stopped. Its illegal for a company not to be contacted via the phone they say they can only be contacted online. This is is so illegal. Me and my husband are going to sue this company for everything they have which is a lot since they are scammers.

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David and Bethany
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Mar 07, 2007 7:27 am EST

About two weeks ago the same thing happened to us they took out $49.95 out of the account that had no money in it then there was a $30 overdraft fee. I am now in debt with the bank $80. If anyone got the bank to put the money back in please email me.

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Kristy
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Mar 07, 2007 2:13 am EST

I just recently filled out some loan forms on-line. . later finding an unauthorized charge to my account from a company that I never gave authorization too. This company debited my account $49.95 with an electronic check numbered -9999. This caused my account to occur a NSF of $34.00 fee, now I'm taking the next step to file a dispute/fraudulent complaint against the company with my bank.

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Arthur Smith
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Mar 07, 2007 2:04 am EST

Secret Cash Card sent check #9999 through my checking account for $49.95 in Feb. of 2007. I had never heard of this company before so I tried calling the 800 number and the guy that answers would not help me. He just kept referring me to the website. Now I might have to close my checking account in order to keep them from debiting my account again.

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Pamula R Perez
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Mar 07, 2007 12:34 am EST

This company withdrew $49.99 from my banking account 02-26-07 that cause my account to be over drawn my bank charged me $38 plus the amount on other items that was debited out. I am on pins and needle because i have more withdraws and i have to come up with the money before these transaction go through and i am with more nsf. If any body know how i can get my money back please let me know!

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Barbara K. Pethtal
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Mar 07, 2007 12:17 am EST

I just found out that my checking account was electronically drafted for $49.95 for something I know nothing about. I did not authorize any such transaction and I am turning them into my bank for check fraud.

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Sherry Mclean
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Mar 06, 2007 9:24 am EST

They just debited my account and i now am having my bank close that account and look into fraud , and theft charges... this site was very helpful shows a pattern.

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Thomas Clements
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Mar 06, 2007 9:16 am EST

Thanks a lot for all of your idiots that work for this company, and ###s working for this company, you are a disgrace for the company, and the whole internet, because when some people need some help with something they always turn around and get in the end, and your kind of companies are a disgrace to every one and everything to this world. Thanks a lot for the charge i got on my account for 49.95, i caused my bank to be minus 300.00.

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Lori Spon
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Mar 06, 2007 9:13 am EST

I was trying to borrow some cash from an online loan company.I started the application process but decided not to while applying. Never was there any charges shown during the process.Someone called me right after I stopped and I told them I was no longer interested. Today I found out they had taken $49.95 out of my account without my permission. WOW WHAT A SCAM!

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Tommie Hicks
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Mar 06, 2007 8:05 am EST

They took my money out of my account and it is hell trying to get it back. I don't understand how something like this can happen.. It is so stupid that thing like this go on an it seems that they can get away with it.. And we have to fight to get what is ours back... Be careful don't let this happen to you. Mine was even an account that had not been open a month. Make sure your bank does not reuse account numbers. Because some do.

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Angie DiCharia
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Mar 06, 2007 6:36 am EST

I did not sign up for this card! I would like my money put back into my account & taken off whatever list I am on where this happened!

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Dale A Cox
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Mar 05, 2007 12:17 pm EST

This company used an electronic check and debited my account for 49.95 without my authorization.

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Cheryl L Ulmer
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Mar 05, 2007 12:03 pm EST

I was in the process of obtaining a payday loan online, when this advertisement popped up. I attempted to click NO and the screen disappeared. Two days later my Bank Checking account was debited for $49.95. They do not answer e-mails or their phone and it says I can only apply for a refund online. There are no forms available to do this. I am frustrated. Thank you.

Cheryl L Ulmer
Aberdeen, SD 57401

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Sakeenah Barber
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Mar 05, 2007 10:31 am EST

I'm extremely pissed off with this bootleg company. I just called my bank to be refunded $49.95 from these people that stole from my checking account. I asked my bank for their phone number and I was given a toll-free number [protected] which I dont really know if that's the correct number or not. Because the person at the bank could not tell me that last digit. **deep sighs** I'm so scared that, whenever they feel like they need an extra $50.00 bucks, that they will just debit my account. The website is bogus. The numbers dont work. My bank said it could take about 8 weeks to get my money back. After I send them my signature signed with blood.. all these hoops, they're taking me through. I just feel victimized.. I do a lot of internet banking. Just the thought of my personal information being available to whomever and whatever, doesnt really settle too tough with me. I will be contacting the Attorney General for the State of California.. I'm also willing to participate in any class action lawsuits..

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Thomas Clements
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Mar 04, 2007 11:23 pm EST

All I was trying to do was get some money to pay some bills so I went to Secretcashcard.com. It seem like a good deal so I agreeed to the terms which I did read and does not claim to charge you a 49.95 dollar charge . Terms do say there is a membership fee, but it does not state the amount. At first I thought it was a charge for checking my credit. Yet again I looked at the terms, and they do not even mention checking your credit.

26 days later Im looking at my account online and notice another 9999 check for 25.00. Thats when the red flag went off. So here I am. I have wrote them a friendly but seriously threatening letter. The check didn't bounce but all my other withdrawals did.

All I want is my money back and for Secretcashcard.com to pay for more then the 69.95 that they owe me and lots of other innocent people try to make a honest living

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Bryan Denehy
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Mar 03, 2007 5:58 pm EST

I am the newest victim of this company, they have only taken one withdrawal from my account so far but i will do everything i can to prevent them from doing so again. Can my bank prevent them from doing this again? I've read that they will hit your account for more next time. Also I have an overdraft fee now cause i didn't have the money in the bank at the time. Can I get this fee removed by the bank or make this company pay for it? My bank is BB&T.

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Katheryn Carr
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Mar 03, 2007 2:40 pm EST

This sweet cash card has hit my account 3 times of 49.95 plus my bank charge me 35.00 each i do no what this company is but i have to live on social security so that mean i will have to do with out food an med this month until something is done. So if any of you all finds any things out please email me.

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Latoya Adams
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Mar 01, 2007 10:35 pm EST

They took money from my account too. I did not give them permission. Let's file a class action law suit and get these people. How could they do this to so meant people and get away with it? I don't even see how to try and get my money back. Has anyone received their money back from them?

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Patty Olson
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Feb 28, 2007 10:52 am EST

I never contacted secret cash and they took 49.95 out of my account as well. I have called their phone # and they told me i should be receiving an email in 24 hours. Haven't heard a thing. They money was electronically taken from my account on 2/23. I will call the ftc, the state attorney's office and anyone else i can. Any suggestions please let me know.

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Bethchandler
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Feb 27, 2007 6:51 pm EST

Yes they did the same thing to me. Does my bank have to give the money back?

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Armetria
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Feb 27, 2007 4:39 am EST

I haven't received a reply form my email. I have sent a total of 7 and receive no confirmation nor does my access key work. So how do i get in touch with this people?

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Jerome Gilbert
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Feb 26, 2007 6:22 pm EST

They took money from me and here is the dudes number to call we should all call this number and talk to him we need our money we work hard for it and then this guy thinks he can get rich off of us F*** that
Jerry M. Klein
Nothing but Net Results
2935 Hierro
San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: 949.388.5530
Fax: 949.388.4421
Email: jerryklein@cox.net

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Katie Morlatt
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Feb 26, 2007 12:55 pm EST

I was just in shock reading all of the comments. The exact same thing just happened to me. We need help stopping these people!

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C Cameron
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Feb 26, 2007 10:07 am EST

I was so afraid something like this would happen, and lo and behold it did. I am warning EVERYBODY about doing these advance pay programs, because I don't think anyone gets through ANYWAY.

I have Washington Mutual as a bank, and I was lucky enough to have opened 2 different accounts on the same day, so what I did was transfer all my funds from the account I posted online to the unknown account, just in case anyone got sneaky about withdrawing anything without my approval, and--I repeat, lo and behold, these ###ers decide to take money that I cannot afford to give--which wasn't there...which resulted in a negative balance.

Well, I just called WAMU, and what the operator did for me was put a stop payment into process, which lasts for about 6 months (after which, she assured me, this company will not try to collect payment again). Since it was my first overdraft of the year, I wasn't charged the 49.95, but just the 28 dollar stop payment fee (which, yes, I would rather pay).

I'm so sorry we all had to go through this, but I agree, it's time to take this company down, and I'm one of the main people who wants to be a part of it, because NO ONE does this ### to me and walks away unharmed.

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Jason Paul
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Feb 25, 2007 7:03 am EST

Who gave secretcashcard access to my f***ing account. I am going to do all I can to sue secretcashcard for more than the 49.99 secretcashcard got me overdrawn for. I don't have time for secretcashcard scams and ### I have a son to take care of I don't have time to f*** with low life scums like you.. f*** secretcashcard and it's sl**ty mother.

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Steven H
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Feb 25, 2007 3:51 am EST

I was writing in to complain because I was applying for a pay day loan and now this company has deducted $49.95 from my account. I am very angry at this company for taking my money without even having permission. And, most of all I never signed up for no membership.

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Howard Frank Gurney
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Feb 25, 2007 3:13 am EST

To all those who were ripped off by secret cash card, lets get together and put these ### and the sites the lurk on out of business. I am planning on bringing a lawsuit against them and the sites they piggyback on, I have already contacted an attorney and he is interested in this case, if you are interested contact me at spagyrian1@verizon.net and lets pool all of our information on Jerry Klein and the sites that he piggybacks on, because these sites are just as culpable as he is. Here's an aside to those that have accounts with Bank of America, this bank refuses to do anything about this, I have contacted the local office and have called their corporate office at [protected] and all they did was to tell me to call the FTC at [protected]

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Armetria
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Feb 24, 2007 10:30 am EST

I just contacted Jerry Klein. I was told to go back to the link and stated Jerry said get a refund. I find it funny its that simple but will see. His email address bizdev@secretcashcard.com. I know this company is ripping us off. If we had money to buy a card why in the hell would we need a payday advance? I say lets bug him unto he gets his number change. If you what his mailing address call the local phone service and give this number (home) you should be able to get an address. I am not saying torment him but lets flood his mailbox.