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Monday, March 14, 2016

Block 469-628-3208 March 14, 2016 Unwanted robo-call phone call

Block 469-628-3208 March 14, 2016 Unwanted robo-call phone call explaining that today is the last day I can lower my credit card interest rates. #Unwanted_phone_call, Unwanted, Unwanted phone calls

Monday, January 11, 2016

iDNS Criminal Domain Slamming

Domain Name Expiration Notice

Jan. 11, 2016

We recently received a notice from an outfit called iDNS - Internet Domain Name Services which encouraged us to renew our domain name….

It certainly appears to be a cleverly worded letter designed for the purpose of criminally tricking you into paying an exorbitant rate for your domain registration renewal – and in the process you will have moved your domain registration to iDNS which will then charge you excessive yearly maintenance fees….

There are also reports that you can – may lose control of your domain registration, an identity theft of sorts which will result in hours upon hours of frustrating time and money lost.

If you try to remedy your mistake, it has been reported that iDNS will not release your domain name – or charge you an exorbitant rate to release it.

In addition, several sites note that “it may be a phishing scam for credit card numbers…”, i.e., for stealing your credit card…

Shred it and pass the word. And encourage your state’s attorney’s office and state legislatures to aggressively pursue these attempts at fraud and criminal enterprise.

Do a search on “iDNS scam.” - https://www.google.com/search?q=iDNS+scam&oq=iDNS+scam&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.9118j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8

Meanwhile, be sure to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U5mqy5YC38 “Internet Domain Name Services Scam!”

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Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Firm's extended vehicle warranty offer breaks down under scrutiny

Los Angeles Times: Firm's extended vehicle warranty offer breaks down under scrutiny

A letter that appears to be from an auto dealer is actually from an out-of-state company selling an expensive contract with a sweeping loophole.

March 12, 2013|David Lazarus Los Angeles Times

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/mar/12/business/la-fi-lazarus-20130312

It was the sort of letter designed to get attention. "Final attempt to notify," it said on the outside.

Within, an official-looking "product warranty expiration notice" said that my Toyota's service contract "is expiring or has expired." It provided a number to call "to extend coverage."

This was troubling because when I purchased my "certified pre-owned" car from a dealer in 2011, I paid $1,700 for a seven-year, 100,000-mile extended warranty. Now it was expiring?

The answer, of course, was no. And the racket I'm about to run down is yet another reminder that you need to examine closely anything that even remotely looks like a financial warning. Chances are, it's a sales pitch for something you don't want and don't need.

Most homeowners have received things like this in the mail relating to their home. Maybe it's called mortgage protection. Maybe it's extended coverage for your gas line or chimney.

This was the first time I've seen one relating to a vehicle. And the format of the letter was particularly insidious, making it seem to be from my dealer and indicating that if I didn't act right away, I could be on the hook for any breakdowns.

My first call was to the Toyota dealer that sold me the car….

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Offer of an extended factory warranty from American Automotive Service Solutions

Dec. 1, 2015

Why are such companies allowed to remain in business?

And why do these letters only seem to come to Toyota owners? Anecdotally, a quick search of the web indicates that this seemingly misleading and sensational letter – or postcard only seems to come to Toyota owners? In our personal experience, we only get these offers for our Toyota – not our Ford truck…

Other than that possible explanation; that perhaps the scammers get the information from the Toyota; is it possible that the Maryland Dept. of Motor Vehicles sells our private information and addresses?

Business information:

Principal:

Jarrett Bell (Chief Executive Officer)

Customer Contact: Michael Hall (Chief Operating Officer)

Laura Hall (Chief Financial Officer)

- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/auto-service-contract-companies/american-automotive-service-solutions-in-wentzville-mo-310288545#sthash.6wFf5IT8.dpuf

American Automotive Service Solutions

933 Main Plaza Dr

Wentzville, MO 63385

(877) 892-5386

800-827-5528

https://www.google.com/search?q=American+Automotive+Service+Solutions&oq=American+Automotive+Service+Solutions&aqs=chrome..69i57.4252243j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8

http://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/auto-service-contract-companies/american-automotive-service-solutions-in-wentzville-mo-310288545

From the Better Business Bureau – one of several negative customer reviews… “When I opened my mailbox, there was a letter that said "FINAL NOTICE" regarding my newly purchased vehicle. It had the make and model of the vehicle, then "Official Business" and "Penalty For Private Use" in the window of the envelope…” - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/auto-service-contract-companies/american-automotive-service-solutions-in-wentzville-mo-310288545/customer-reviews?cacheit=y#sthash.ZWwJPaqn.dpuf

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Ten States (Including Maryland) With the Most Fraud Complaints By Thomas C. Frohlich

Ten States With the Most Fraud Complaints By Thomas C. Frohlich

http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/03/07/ten-states-with-the-most-fraud-complaints/?utm_source=247WallStDailyNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MAR072014A&utm_campaign=DailyNewsletter

Fraud and scams cost Americans more than $1.6 billion last year. According to a report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there were more than 2 million cases of fraud in 2013, down slightly from the previous year...

Read more: Ten States With the Most Fraud Complaints - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/03/07/ten-states-with-the-most-fraud-complaints/#ixzz2vWwJ0Dz0
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6. Maryland http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/03/07/ten-states-with-the-most-fraud-complaints/2/

> Complaints per 100,000 population: 667.7
> Total complaints: 39,582 (14th most)
> Identity theft complaints per 100,000: 95.5 (6th most)
> 2007-2012 home value change: -19.3% (7th worst)

There were more than 5,660 reports of identity theft in the state last year, 19% of which were categorized as credit card fraud, a higher proportion than in all but a few states.

Residents had the highest student loan debt as of the beginning of this year, with $32,470 on average. Credit card debt was also much higher than in most other states, according to Credit Karma. Also, 14% of all fraud and other complaints were made against banks and lenders, the most of any state in the nation last year. The state’s housing market may be making residents more susceptible to fraud. Home values fell by nearly 20% between 2007 and 2012, more than in all but a handful of states. http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/03/07/ten-states-with-the-most-fraud-complaints/2/

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Friday, March 07, 2014

Associated Publishers Network magazine renewal complaints

March 7, 2014

Associated Publishers Network

(866) 437-7897

850 S Boulder Hwy Ste 355, Henderson, NV 89015-7564

https://www.google.com/search?q=Associated+Publishers+Network&oq=Associated+Publishers+Network&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.15897j0j1&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

According to the BBB in southern Nevada, http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-reviews/publishers-magazine/associated-publishers-network-in-henderson-nv-90014293:

BBB has received a volume and pattern of complaints regarding billing and collection, delivery, refund or exchange, and sales practice issues.

According to consumer complaints, magazine subscription renewal notices are received from Associated Publishers Network (APN), also know as United Publisher's Clearing House, National Magazine Services, Orbital Publishing, and Publisher's Billing Exchange.

Complainants state they send in payment for renewal of their subscriptions to various magazines, such as Wall Street Journal, The Economist, New Yorker Magazine, and the Times, however, the magazines are not received.

When consumers contact the magazine companies, directly, to check on their subscription they are informed that payment was never received.

Complainants indicate that phone calls and emails sent to APN are generally ignored.

Complainants also state that The Economist, New Yorker Magazine, the Times and Wall Street Journal all claim no affiliation with APN.

APN's typical response states, in part, "Magazine publishers have created the agency sale system for the sale of subscriptions. The publisher contracts with clearinghouses. Under these contracts, the clearinghouse is authorized to sell subscriptions. The clearing house then permits thousands of third parties, such as Associated Publishers Network, to sell subscriptions, which are then "cleared" through the clearinghouse. These third parties have no direct contract with the publisher and their identities are unknown to the publisher.

Offers are sent out periodically and are marketing pieces only. We merely send out offers as stated plainly on each offer and no one is obligated to respond."

Additional responses from APN usually state that it takes 6-12 weeks for delivery.

BBB has informed the company of the volume and pattern of complaints and asked that the company address the issue.

- See more at: http://www.bbb.org/southern-nevada/business-reviews/publishers-magazine/associated-publishers-network-in-henderson-nv-90014293

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MSN Money: Is your subscription renewal notice real? By Mitch Lipka

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2014/03/msn-money-is-your-subscription-renewal.html

Better Business Bureau issues warning about widespread fake subscription renewal scam after the New York Times and Wall Street Journal complain.

By Mitch Lipka Aug 29, 2013

http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post--is-your-subscription-renewal-notice-real

If you get a subscription renewal, make sure who you're really paying before you send the check out. After getting peppered with complaints from magazine subscribers, and learning of complaints lodged by the publishers of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, the Better Business Bureau on Thursday issued a warning to consumers about phony subscription renewals.

The BBB is warning about a Nevada-based operation called Associated Publishers Network. The company has generated 112 complaints just in the past year, the BBB said. The complaints are coming from all around the country.

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If you get a renewal notice, check when your subscription really expires by looking at the actual subscription label or contacting the publisher directly. If it is time to renew, do it directly through the publisher or by using a notice directly attached to your magazine.

If you get a fake one, notify the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Trade Commission.

Labels: Bus scams, Fraud, Junk mail unwanted catalogs, Media Magazines, Scams, USPS junk mail - See more at: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2014/03/msn-money-is-your-subscription-renewal.html#sthash.LBXGZGGw.dpuf

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Federal Trade Commission

FTC Complaint Assistant

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

Welcome! Complaints from consumers help us detect patterns of fraud and abuse. The FTC would like to know more about your complaint and the Complaint Assistant will help guide you. To use the Complaint Assistant:

Choose a complaint category on the right. If you can't find a match select "Other". Answer a few questions related to your complaint. Tell us what happened in your own words.

For more information: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

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U.S. Postal Inspection Service

https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/contactus/filecomplaint.aspx

File a Complaint

Report these issues to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service online:

Mail fraud (may include scams or deceptive ads via the mail, or postage fraud)

Mail theft (mail you failed to receive but should have, or that you received with the contents missing)

Identity theft

False change of address

Vandalism to your mail receptacle

Unsolicited Sexually Oriented Advertising

If you believe you’re a victim of fraud related to the U.S. Mail, including mailed sweepstakes, lotteries, on-line auctions, work-at-home scams or chain letters, report your concern to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service as mail fraud.

All information is voluntary, but the more you provide, the more likely it is that we can help you. We may share your information with other agencies if it comes under their jurisdiction. See the Privacy Act Statement for more details. This site uses secure methods to transfer data.

The Postal Inspection Service will contact you only if more information is needed. We gather data on mail-related crime to determine whether a violation has occurred. While we can’t guarantee we can recover lost money or items, your information can help alert Postal Inspectors to problem areas and possibly prevent others from being victimized. Inspectors base their investigations on the number, substance and pattern of complaints. We ask you to keep all original documents related to your complaint.

If you would prefer to mail in your report, click here to print a Mail Theft Complaint. If this is an urgent matter, contact your nearest law enforcement agency.

Report problems with mail delivery or service to the U.S. Postal Service.

Mail correspondence to this address:

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE CENTER

ATTN: MAIL FRAUD

433 W HARRISON STREET ROOM 3255

CHICAGO IL 60699-3255

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