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sks associates took money out of account without authorization

SKS Associates/Northern Leasing Systems took $125 out of my company's account without authorization.

Backstory:
I closed my business account with Leasing Fiance Group (a company that has been purchased by SKS Associates.) in January 2017. They continued to bill me for another 2 months even though I called them and told them that my account was closed.  After the second time I had my bank block them.

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Then today my accountant was doing my books and asks me what the $125 charge from SKS Associates is for. I called the number on my bank statement that's listed next to the charge. I found out it was the Leasing Finance Group account. The SKS Associates employee told me that they had done an audit and found that I owed them for back taxes on credit card rental equipment.

I asked the woman how they were able to access my bank account since I had block LFG. She said I had authorized them to take money out of my bank account. They had the previous editor's name on the contract, not mine. And that was from 10 years ago! (I DID NOT authorize SKS Associates to take money from my account. My account was with LGF and was closed in January. So how can this be legal?)

 I asked her to fax me a copy immediately of what the charges were for. She said it was their policy that they don't fax invoices and would send it to me in the mail. (They didn't even have our correct address on file). I then asked to speak to a supervisor. She said they were all busy on other lines.

I called my bank and asked them how it was possible for them to access my account when I had blocked them. The banker told me that they changed their name and that would allow them access since the block is based on names. 

I have signed a dispute form with my bank and they will be starting a resolution process. I don't know if i will ever see that money again. I also asked the bank how to keep this company from charging me for other bogus bills under other names. They said they would see if there is a way to block them completely. If that can't be done then there will be nothing for me to do except close my account and open it again under another account. But that's a crap load of work and i shouldn't have to do that because SKS Associates are crooks and helping themselves to accounts that they have no authority to take money from. I am furious that they are doing this and if this is legal (which I just can't believe would be true) then it's open season on all bank accounts.

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sandrasart
West Covina, US
Apr 01, 2011 5:24 pm EDT

Obviously, they hit a bunch of people this am. I woke up to find this company(?) had deducted money from my bank! Unknown, unauthorized! When I called the number on my bank record, I was told that at one time I had leased a c.c. machine from another company, this is true and I bought out the contract in 2017. She proceeded to tell me that they had been audited and this was the balance of taxes they had not collected. I had a receiipt paid in full. I told her to put the money back and send me the written documents, she stated if she did this, they would report it to my credit bureau. And they had the rright to collect. I pointed out If they did not put that money back, I would report fraud. When you look up thier website, it is notice of the charges. How many people did they rip off?

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Joe Gilley
Herndon, US
Mar 16, 2011 4:16 pm EDT

A letter dated 2/28/2017 said that SKS had recently purchased Lease Finance Group, LLC. I had a lease of my credit card machine from 2017 to 2017. I paid all charges and the lease was completely satisfied in 2017. The letter strated that SKS believes I owe $68.20 from taxes that were not taken out during the lease. They actually took the money from my bank account. My bank says that they can't get the money back and my only option is to deal directly with SKS. I believe SKS is a bottom-feeder who knows small businesses do not have the time or resources to hire attorneys and follow-up on small amounts. They are probably doing this to thousands of small businesses.

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Teresa M Warren
Chetek, US
May 31, 2011 11:16 pm EDT

SKS also took $125 out of my account without authorization. Unfortunately I didn't notice and report it to my bank within 30 days, so they can do nothing to help with a dispute. My account with Northern Leasing was closed in 2017. When I called the number provided by my bank, I got the same story that I've read in several of the previous complaints of an audit showing a past due payment. I requested a copy of all documentation regarding this charge from SKS--we'll see if I get anything. I've reported them to the US Better Business Bureau and will be contacting the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General of New York.

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Grashoppr
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Apr 11, 2011 4:45 pm EDT
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There is now a temporary restraining order in effect prohibiting SKS et al. from doing this further.

Check out skspmt "dot" net for more info, or "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" on Facebook for more information and links to where to file complaints (BBB, FTC, NY Attorney General.)

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Grashoppr
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Apr 11, 2011 4:33 pm EDT
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There is now a temporary restraining order in effect prohibiting SKS et al. from doing this further.

Check out skspmt "dot" net for more info, or "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" on Facebook for more information and links to where to file complaints (BBB, FTC, NY Attorney General.)

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Grashoppr
, US
Apr 04, 2011 7:28 pm EDT
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Report the fraud to your bank immediately. Don't wait for them to put they money back, they won't. Report to BBB, NY Attorney General and FTC at the very least.

It's happening to hundreds of us.

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Wblack777
Wichita, US
Apr 01, 2011 7:19 pm EDT
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Just had the same thing happen to me. Sks took $25.00 out of my checking account! I contacted them and they said it was an outstanding debt from 2017! I was told I was contacted by mail but I NEVER received any letter. Not to mention I no longer have the machine nor have ran any credit cards since 2017! The bank informed me the only thing I can do, if it continues is to close my account that I had open for more than 15 yrs and open a new one. I am lucky that the amount was on $25.00, so far that is. I wish there was something that could be done to this company fleecing us all of our hard earned money that we DO NOT owe them!

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denns25
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Mar 21, 2011 9:07 pm EDT

Let's say that SKS Associates does have a right to go after accounts that they think owe money, even though years have passed. They have a right to go after money they think is owed to them.

But where SKS Associates messed up is taking money from people's accounts, without their consent, and outside the expiration date of the contract. When those contracts expired they no long had the right to be grabbing money out of people's accounts.

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kathiscs
Silver Bay, US
Mar 17, 2011 5:08 pm EDT

Happened to me too! On a business that never even had a credit card machine!

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sks associates Auto debiting charges on Credit Card software after 10 years

After business is closed for 10 years, SKS debited $50.00 from banking account for 'past property' taxes. Northern Leasing (I'm assuming SKS acquired) did my credit card processing..software only, no physical hardware.
An audit supposedly turned up this 'past taxes'. Northern had direct debit for the entire business life and debited monthly for all fees. Now mysteriosuly an audit showed $50 due? No billing, no email, no call...just $50 straight out of my account.
A lot less than others have been ripped off...but it all adds up.

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Kristina Goolsby
Soldotna, US
Mar 31, 2011 8:19 pm EDT

March 29, received a "letter" that we owe some back up taxes for credit card processing with our previous Company GOLDEN EAGLE. we closed our business with Golden Eagle more than 3 years ago, everything was paid in full and all equipment retured. haven't heard from Golden Eagle since. now THIS!
We are reporting this to BBB.

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Debria-LeAnna White
Eagle Lake, US
Mar 30, 2011 5:07 pm EDT
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We had a visa machine with Northern Leasing, we changed Merchant Companies the machine was returned, cerified receipt requested, lease and all payments where paid in "2007" . They just try to withdraw $134.37 for what they claim to be property tax on the machine since 2007. We did not receive a letter or any other notification prior.

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OLD FASHIONED ONE
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Mar 14, 2011 8:15 pm EDT

5 YEARS AGO I SENT THERE EQUIP. BACK AND NOW GET A BILL THAT THEY ARE JUST GOING TO DEBIT MY BANK THE DAY AFTER RECEIVING THEIR LETTER FOR BACK TAXES? I REFUSE, NEED TO DO A 5 YEAR AUDIT MYSELF, AND ITS JUST $61.45. CAN SOMEONE POST ANY OF THE RUDE EMPLOYEES, NAMES AND ADRESSES OF THIS CO. AS YOU SIT ON HOLD FOR AN HOUR BECAUSE MESS. BOX IS FULL AND WHEN YOU FINALLY SPEAK TO SOMEONE THEY SAY YOU HAVE A CONTRACT... OLD FASHIONED

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Grashoppr
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Apr 11, 2011 4:35 pm EDT
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There is now a temporary restraining order in effect prohibiting SKS et al. from doing this further.

Check out skspmt "dot" net for more info, or "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" on Facebook for more information and links to where to file complaints (BBB, FTC, NY Attorney General.)

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Grashoppr
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Apr 11, 2011 4:31 pm EDT
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There is now a temporary restraining order in effect prohibiting them from doing it further.

Visit skspmt "dot" net or "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" on Facebook for details on where to file the appropriate complaints.

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Clayte
Woodbridge, US
Apr 04, 2011 11:49 pm EDT
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Over 7 Years ago I did business with this organization. They did not hold up the end of the deal so I gave up in frustration, Upon sending the equipment back, Twice I called and received an A-OK as my account was paid in full. Now close to 7 years I find $80.40, Taken out of my checking account is there any recourse for me.
clayfin14@gmail.com

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Grashoppr
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Apr 01, 2011 5:14 pm EDT
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I started a Facebook group for victims.

It's called SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account.

Since none of the media or authorities seem to care much as it's still happening, perhaps enough buzz on social media will get somebody's attention.

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kgjay12
Interlaken, US
Apr 01, 2011 5:08 pm EDT

I also had a debit to my account for $125.00 which they said went back to 1999 when I leased an ATM from Northern Leasing and returned it. My bank is doing a stop payment on it which is costing me a $30.00 fee. They said they sent a letter to me which I never got. If I had I would have stopped them before they had a chance to get o my account. If anyone starts a class action suit and it is time. Count me in.

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Robin's PO'd
Villard, US
Mar 31, 2011 2:34 am EDT
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The customer service rep I spoke with is Sterling Serino . Only number I have is [protected].

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Grashoppr
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Mar 30, 2011 11:21 pm EDT
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I called Northern Leasing directly this morning and got the same song and dance. I'd already contacted my bank to stop the fraudulent debit on my account (which was pending). I filed a complaint with the BBB and with the FTC. I have my original paperwork at home which I will pull tonight and I will be sending them a cease and desist letter.
There are over 90 complaints on /link removed/ - plenty of us are getting scammed - I can only imagine how many may not have caught on yet.
Don't let them take your money!

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sks associates unauthorized bank withdrawal

I received an unauthorized withdrawal from by business account for $106.22 for what they say is back taxes owed from my Northern Leasing credit card lease from 2001 to 2/2006. I was not contacted prior to the withdrawal [apparantly they still have my bank information]. Not did they offer any documentation to prove this. This is something from 6 years ago! How much are they making ripping off the hundreds of clients over the last 10's of years?!

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sks associates Unauthorized withdrawal from bank account

Unauthorized ACH withdrawal of $106.52 from business checking account. No notification/information received by mail or otherwise. Not a company with whom we do business, and we haven't had a credit card machine in about 10 years. Disputing through our bank.

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Grashoppr
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Apr 13, 2011 5:17 pm EDT
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There is now a Facebook group for victims of this scam.

SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account.

There is info there on how to file disputes with your bank, FTC, BBB and NY Attorney General.

On 4/8/11 a California law firm was granted a Temporary Restraining Order on behalf of the former clients whose accounts were charged, prohibiting SKS from doing so further or reporting to credit bureaux.

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patrick 11
Poughkeepsie, US
Apr 09, 2011 4:43 am EDT

NORTHERN LEASING sks ASSOCIATES I dont Recall, Not my dept, will have to get Superviser Does not know who President Of SKS Associates IS is, will not provide Fed Tax Id # Do these characters take any responsibility for anything I was scammed again Help these crazy Creeps have access to our Banking system

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melfichelfellelf
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Apr 09, 2011 1:11 am EDT

I am also a victim of skspmt.com, they have been deducting charges from a checking account of a business I closed over two years ago. For over a year they have taken small amounts of 4.95 and 9.95 until this month when they charged my account 123.90 and 19.95. I too contacted my bank and they told me the same story about these being authorized charges that can only be disputed with in 24 hours after they have been deducted from my account. This is just crazy! I tried to contact Richard Lubetzky from the comment above mine, but you need an extension number to be connected to him. Im a little hesitant to contact him any other way for fear that he may be a part of this scam too!

Is there any legitimate person out there who knows how to fight this situation?

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Richard Lubetzky
Los Angeles, US
Apr 07, 2011 6:44 pm EDT

I recently filed a claim with Chase for unauthorized withdrawals from my atm, totaling around $2, 000. Chase denied the claim because the card had been in my possession at the time, and I had filed several previous claims. They then, without my knowledge, closed my checking account and bounced all of my checks, and also refused to allow me to withdraw the funds, so I could open a new account elsewhere and cover the bounced checks. They bounced the checks, even though there was more than enough funds in the account to cover them. I also received the same letter saying that I could review their "research, " only to find out there was no research to review. I am looking to contact others, especially in California, who have had a similar experience, to document for a possible class-action suit. Please send the details, and your contact information, to Richard Lubetzky, Esq., 1875 Century Park East, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA [protected], or email to rlubetzky@aol.com. Thanks.

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sks associates Unauthorized debit of account

SKS Associates fraudulently took $100 from my business account. SKS said it was for taxes and filing fees owed on a Northern Leasing Systems, Inc. lease that I had for a business sign I purchased through Signtronix. The lease had been paid in full, including all taxes and fees, on May 26, 2007. SKS Associates had my checking account number because the lease had been paid to Northern Leasing via automatic transfer every month until it was paid in full on May 26, 2007 when I told Northern Leasing they could not longer debit my account. I contacted Signtronix and they are compiling a list of customers who have had money taken fraudulently from their accounts. My bank has blocked SKS Associates and/or Northern Leasing Systems, Inc. from taking any monies from my account. My bank is attempting to retrieve my $100. I believe I will have to close my business account in order to stop any future fraudulent debits from occurring.

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Apr 07, 2011 9:48 pm EDT

I have submitted Complaints to the New York AG and my state's AG. I also closed my business account and opened a new one. That way if the same perpetrators decide they need more cash in the future, they won't have correct account numbers. There's nothing to say they won't sell this list for someone to tag in another 3-4 years.

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Grashoppr
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Apr 07, 2011 9:54 pm EDT
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I had a CBS reporter out here today and my story just aired in Atlanta.

Another victim on the Facebook page (SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account) near Albany, NY has a news crew en route as I type this.

It's coming to a head, folks.

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Grashoppr
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Apr 06, 2011 12:45 pm EDT
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It's happening all over the country. Mine was also for a sign, paid off in May 2008.

I've started a facebook page for victims - search for SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account.

In addition to your bank, we suggest you file complaints with the FTC, BBB, NY Attorney General, your state Attorney General and more.

It's been going on for about a month now - most being hit in the last week or so.

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sks associates Unauthorized Charges/SCAM!

SKS Associates has been ripping off people all over the country! Just do a Google search & you'll find tons of postings to complaint sites. There is also a Facebook group you can join called "SKS ASSOCIATES RAIDED MY BANK ACCOUNT". I would suggest anyone who's been affected to join this group as anytime a Facebook site grows like crazy it seems to attract attention. My company has been hit twice - $75 on 3/30 & $150 on 4/1. This is a lot of money to a small business struggling to survive in these difficult times! Wells Fargo says they will refund my money in 10 business days or less & they'll go after SKS. Unfortunately there is no way to stop them from doing it again short of closing our account. We all need to report SKS to any & all agencies (BBB, Attorney Generals, etc.) we can & get this fraudulent activity stopped.

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paulr6453
Sherwood, US
Apr 03, 2011 9:14 pm EDT

I really am disappointed w/ FOR 10 CENTS.COM.I haven't been able to sign on to bid since I bought my bidpak. Do not sign up for this service..ever. Seems to be nothing but a ripoff.

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sks associates STEALING MONEY

I just left my bank because I was trying to figure out how a charge for $25.00 to a company, SKS, which I never had heard of accessed my account and removed money. I was able to find company info online, called them. Apparently they are a credit card leasing company. I was told they took over a lease I had and there was an outstanding debt. The lease ended in 2004! Not to mention, I hadn't even ran a card since 2001! I was told that I had been notified via mail, which I HAD NOT. I never received a letter! Also my lease had been paid in full, monthly payments had always been made by automatic withdraw of my checking account. So if I REALLY owed them money in 2004 why didn't they just withdraw it then?!?!? So now this new company took over all of our leases- which like I stated ended in 2004, and took it at their liberty to find "errors" the previous company supposedly made and charge us now! What a great scam and great rip off company! I am lucky that it was only $25.00 when I have read previous posts where others lost a lot more. After discussing it w/ my bank the only thing I can do is, if charges continue, is to close the account I've had open for more than 15 years and open a new one. We all know what a pain that can be! There has to be something that can be done to this company, sounds like a class action suit should be in order! SKS associates is a rip off! They are stealing our hard earned money they have no right to!

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This is a post I saw on here & didn't know if anyone saw it so I copy & pasted it for anyone who misses it-
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My firm, Gutride Safier, has recently added SKS Associates to a pending class action against Northern Leasing and associated companies. If you are interested in speaking with us, please send email me at kristen@gutridesafier.com and let me know a good time to call you.

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Grashoppr
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Apr 05, 2011 3:52 pm EDT
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Don't hold your breath on the fax... you'll get a copy of your contract and maybe a list of the payments you made, back in the day. Nothing more, nothing less.

Dispute the charge with the bank, file complaints with BBB, FTC and NY Attorney General (consider joining our FB group - SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account)... we're trying to draw some media attention to this but so far, nobody has responded.

I wonder how many have been ripped off and don't even realize it yet.

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Carla/Jeff
Sarasota, US
Apr 05, 2011 3:46 pm EDT

Exact same thing happened to me, lease ended 2004, charge 34.53 stated that they had an audit and we owed it, charged our acct, I ask why I did not receive a bill, they said they sent it by mail, must be a postal issue. I ask them to fax the bill of charges to me, he also ask me if I received letter of cancellation that he would send that to me as well so we would not be charged again, after 45 min of run around, he could not fax because fax machine extremely busy it would take a while, so I asked for his name along with direct phone number and he hung up on me. Do I need to say more?

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Grashoppr
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Apr 02, 2011 8:26 pm EDT
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I spoke with her on Thursday. I suggest anyone else contact her too.

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Grashoppr
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Apr 02, 2011 4:43 pm EDT
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Recover your money. It's fraud, plain and simple. Tell your bank that under Federal Regulation E, they need to refund your money, and fill in the appropriate paperwork.

File a complaint with the BBB, the FTC and the NY Attorney General's office, as well as your state attorney general. They have hit hundreds (maybe thousands?).

I also started a facebook page - SKS Associates Raided my Bank Account.

Dozens of us have already filed reports - I filed mine. Surely if enough of us file reports, it will get somebody's attention.

The debt is not valid - anyone that bothered to call them just got a vague run-around.

It's theft, plain and simple.

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sks associates trying to collect bogus charges on Credit Card Machine

Got a letter from SKS Associates telling me that we owe some back tax processing and filing fees on a lease of a Credit Card Machine --- I have stopped payment on the debit --- Please let all the States know about this scam.

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K G Riley
Kempner, US
Apr 09, 2011 4:20 pm EDT

Took money out of checking account without autherization.

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rosatis of tucson
Tucson, US
Apr 08, 2011 3:56 pm EDT

This company took money from my account without my approval

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Grashoppr
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Apr 18, 2011 8:03 pm EDT
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SKS won't provide anybody with a satisfactory explanation because there isn't one. They're STEALING, plain and simple.

In addition to filing disputes with your bank, please consider filing a complaint with the BBB, FTC and NY Attorney General.

On the Facebook page, "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" there are links to all of the places where you can file your grievances.

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calcat
Ster, US
Apr 18, 2011 7:57 pm EDT

I just noticed SKS Associates withdrew $135.21 from my account on 4/7. I called the 866 number and also was asked to input my SS #. I didn't but did put my phone number in as it was the only way to get to a human. I asked him who they were and why they debited my account. He said something to the affect that they were a credit card processing company. I tried to asked another question and he had hung up on me.

I did fax the dispute into my bank (BOA). Hopefully I'll get refunded!

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SKellogg
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Apr 16, 2011 6:50 pm EDT

This "company" should stop taking what is not theirs. We receive a notice too. I can not comprehend the fact that someone would want to do such a low life thing!

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Grashoppr
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Apr 11, 2011 4:35 pm EDT
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There is now a temporary restraining order in effect prohibiting SKS et al. from doing this further.

Check out skspmt "dot" net for more info, or "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" on Facebook for more information and links to where to file complaints (BBB, FTC, NY Attorney General.)

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Grashoppr
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Apr 11, 2011 4:23 pm EDT
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Ron, when was the withdrawal made? There is now a Temporary Restraining Order in effect (as of 4/8/11) prohibiting them from doing this anymore.
Details are posted on the Facebook page, "SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account" or at skspmt "dot" net (this is our consumer alert page).

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Ron J
Littleton, US
Apr 11, 2011 3:54 pm EDT

These guys must be on a roll. They withdrew $132 from my account without any notification or authorization. When I called the number for them (provided by my bank), the first thing they wanted through the auto-attendant was my SSN!

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Grashoppr
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Apr 08, 2011 6:24 pm EDT
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They offered you $75 to go away? There's a real new development.

If you would like to share that with other victims, we have a growing Facebook community - SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account.

About an hour ago I got my letter back through the BBB stating that SKS will not pursue me further. Curiously, it's identical to the one another in our FB group received from Northern Leasing also via the BBB. They are both authorized by the same person even!

And mine was faxed to the BBB from "SKS" on a fax machine whose header says LFG2 (as in, Lease Finance Group).

For claiming that SKS is a separate entity, they sure do share a lot!

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aallman
Woodbury, US
Apr 08, 2011 5:09 pm EDT

same thing happened to me, my equipment lease was almost 10 years ago. i filed complaints with BBB, FTC, and NY AG. When I called to let SKS, they said they could offer me a deal if i did not report them. Now mind you, prior to me telling them i was reporting them, he justified his charges. They then offered me a bribe to keep my mouth shut in the form of a refund. I told them they could keep their 75.00 and it was worth it to see them get shut down and sued. My bank is refunding me the money anyway since it was fraud. Report them, it will be the onyl way they get shut down.

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sks associates taking money out of checking account

file a complaint with the New York State Attorney general's office. The info is online, fill out the complaint form, mail it in. SKS must be investigated. The only way to stop this is to file a complaint with the NYS Attorney general's office. Doens't it seem coincidental that everyone "owes" basically the same amount? ($85 to $100). If everyone files a complaint, something will get done. It takes 5 minutes.

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, US
Apr 11, 2011 4:30 pm EDT
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There is now a TRO in effect prohibiting SKS from doing this further.

Details are posted on Facebook: SKS Associates Raided My Bank Account and skspmt "dot" net.

There is information on both of those sites for where to file complaints etc. I've already received a release letter from SKS via my complaint through the BBB. We also suggest filing complaints with the FTC and NY Attorney General. All the details are on the pages I listed above.

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Angela McBride
Alden, US
Apr 06, 2011 7:32 pm EDT

Patrick
What website do I find the complaint form to go to the attorney General in New York. SKS took $25.00 from my account. I called them and they told me it was a processing fee from when we had Northern Leasing from 1995 to 2000. What a rip off> I told them I was filing A complaint and he said I don't have to because they will send me $25.00. Yeah right! The guy could barely speak English!

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Patrick R Chevrette
Davison, US
Apr 01, 2011 1:08 am EDT

SKS Associates

Just had $64.46 taken from my checking acount by SKS Associates. I paid off Golden Eagle 2/15/04. How can this happen? I didn't receive anything in the mail prior to this.

Thanks for the information. I'm going to file a complaint against them with the New York State's attorney general's office.

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