Jun 21, 2016 amazon is sending out emails for ebook settlement credits today 21 june, 2016 11 july, 2016 uncategorized 6 comments amazon and other retailers are now informing their customers about the ebook settlement credits promised in yesterdays announcement. Maybe it was, since that would keep a lot of people from redeeming their credit and save apple a pile of cash. The settlement not only gets them out of legal purgatory, it will lead to most of the money they pay coming right back to them. National, state, and local consumer protection agencies and nonprofit organizations do not charge for their services.
An amazon phishing scam hits just in time for prime day wired. If you receive a class action lawsuit notice by email, treat it as suspicious. Do not act on anything that the scammers send you and do not provide them with any personal information. When has a company that is going out of business wants to give money back. Eligible customers do not need to do anything with the settlement id. Fortunately amazon does step in to cover the cost a good amount of the time, but they never rule in your favor on an az claim if you don.
It takes many lawsuits before you can see some money back. If you have fallen for a scam, you can post your experience here to warn others. Watch out for this clever credit card scam the motley fool. An interesting scam uses the good names and books of actual authors to ensnare you in their scheme. Back in january 2017, western union admitted to helping scammers who stole millions from unsuspecting people. This scam is foolproof and weve been the victims many time.
Consumers constantly write in to share their experiences or ask him to research a debt settlement company they are considering. The cra will only send you payments by direct deposit or by cheque in the mail. Dont fill out any information or click on any links that it provides. Unfortunately, the internet is full of cretins, some of whom have decided to re target the victims of the equifax data breach by creating phishing. Oct 18, 2017 that email from amazon is not a scamheres why youre getting money. Theres a new growing menace in the world, something becoming known as ebook fraud. Sign up for free newsletters and get more cnbc delivered to your inbox. The fake email message was created by cybercriminals to steal their potential victims online account user name and password.
He is without question, the go to source for researching debt settlement scams. Bob users and other folks without a settlement number have to fill out a claim form and list each title, price, were purchased, isbn, date purchased and some other info in order to get a refund. Examples of hmrc related phishing emails and bogus contact updated 27 march 2020. For more information about the refund process, visit ftc. Apple by state attorneys general and class plaintiffs about the price of electronic books ebooks. Amazon offers ebook refunds in pricefixing settlement pcworld. Oct 16, 2012 amazon has announced it will offer refunds to customers who bought ebooks as a result of a partial settlement of a lawsuit against publishers in a pricefixing case. Overpayment scams work by getting you to refund a scammer who has sent you too much money for an item you are selling. Amazon has announced it will offer refunds to customers who bought ebooks as a result of a partial settlement of a lawsuit against publishers in a pricefixing case. Western union refunds scam alert ftc consumer information.
Check your amazon account for free credit as apple coughs up in ebook lawsuit settlement. Scambook s investigation team reached out to this company a total of 1 times, scambook investigators last contacted them on oct 18, 2012. Amazons email gives you amazons take on things and then the offical email that so many people think is. If youre in line for a refund, you should have received an email informing you, but in case this made.
For years, many people who lost money to scams sent their payment through a western union wire transfer. However, the dodgy english should set alarm bells ringing, as should the rapid call to action. Email is an inexpensive way to transmit notice, but given the ubiquitous nature of spam, it is easy to mistake an email notice for junk mail. Heres how to get your money back from western union. The criminals who stole the money either falsely posed as family members in need or offered promises of prize money, job offers, and loans in return for upfront payment of funds via wire transfer. Amazon is sending out emails for ebook settlement credits today. Since then the page has accumulated 1 consumer complaint. Sep 01, 20 we will never share your email address with third parties without your permission. Refund and recovery scammers are crafty, and they cost unsuspecting people thousands of dollars annually.
Information about class action refund llc was first submitted to scambook on feb 16, 2014. Amazon lawsuit settlement credit refund shows up in ebook. Does anyone know what this is all about or if it is a scam. If you know of or encounter a scam, this is the place to let people know about it. That email from amazon is not a scamheres why youre getting money. Transferred 3000 from my checking into savings and said they made mistake and put 3000 into my savings account. If you have questions about your refund, contact the ftcs refund administrator at 8448284437. I much prefer how amazon handled it an email simply letting. I bought a puppy which they are shipping, they ask for insurance for the puppy which was refundable then i paid that then the say i have to pay for the refund, so i paid that, now they are making me pay for the 3rd time. The only way to apply for a refund from the ftcs western union settlement is to follow these steps.
Told me that i had to pay them the 2700 back but only thru walmart gift cards. Amazon refunds users for ebook antitrust settlement cnbc. If you have any questions, you can post here and have your question answered by people who are knowledgeable about all types of scams. I have contacted them twice, and they refuse to refund me. In other email scams, fraudsters have sent notice of a tax refund, asking users to send their personal and financial. Worse, unlike paper junk mail, users may be afraid to even open a class action settlement email, for fear it contains some sort of virus or is part of a phishing scam. Gift card scams, amazon job offer fraud, and email hacking scams are also high on the list of ways you can lose money from amazon fraud among other digital threats. I recieved a phone call today from a man with an indian accent calling himself andy smith. The silver lining to falling victim to this sneaky echeck scam is that youre smarter, more alert, and. I get the feeling that some of the other stores are just sending out the. You cancel your automobile policies, and the insurance company gets pissed off at you, and continues to bill you. Open a new email and attach the email you suspect is fake. I much prefer how amazon handled it an email simply letting me know that theyd added money to my account.
Often, the email addresses appear genuine too, ending in hmrc. If you receive a etransfer claiming to be from the cra like the example below, its a scam. Customer faq for attorneys general ebook settlements. Another surefire way to detect a email scam crarelated or.
Examples of hmrc related phishing emails and bogus contact. The scammer will contact you, make you an offeroften quite generous. Amazon and other book retailers issuing refunds in ebook. Heres a suspicious phishing email i received about the recent ebook pricing settlement. How much youll get from that apple ebook settlement. As cybercrime morphs and evolves in complexity, cybercriminals are increasingly mimicking wellknown brands and trusted companies. This credit was available for activation from june 21, 2016 through june 24th, 2017 as well as october 18, 2017 through april 20, 2018. Mar 25, 2014 amazon and other book retailers issuing refunds in ebook publisher settlement.
Did not at time know it came from my checking account. The goal of this page is to allow people to share information that may be important to help others to make a more informed decision regarding their experience with this debt relief company. If a refund is coming your way, a legitimate company will send a check, this way. Apr 01, 2019 he is without question, the go to source for researching debt settlement scams. I also suspect that grenntermo is an offshore business using a charlotte nc address although they may be renting a location here in nc. People are creating automatically generated content, webcollected content, or fake content, turning it into a book, and selling it on an ebook site.
That email from amazon is not a scamheres why youre getting. We will never share your email address with third parties without your permission. If you are selling something online, as a business or through classifieds ads, you may be targeted by an overpayment scam. Check your amazon account for free credit as apple. Amazon is sending out emails for ebook settlement credits. Amazon lawsuit settlement credit refund shows up in ebook purchasers accounts description amazon customers are finding notices that they are entitled to a credit at amazon, following the lawsuit settlement against apple and such high profile. You are not required to work with us to participate in a class action settlement and are entitled to file a claim on your own without incurring any fee. Under the settlements, apple provided funds for credits that were applied directly to amazon accounts of eligible customers in june 2016. Similar scams catch veteran fundraisers, independent sellers, and businesses all the time. If someone claims to represent a government agency that will recover your lost money, merchandise, or prizes for a fee or a donation to a charity, report them immediately to the ftc. Jul 23, 2015 as a result of an antitrust settlement with publishers, amazon issued refunds to its ebook customers on thursday.
Refund and recovery scams ftc consumer information. I have written up how you too can save a lot of money by using prepaid straight talk on your iphone and you can read about it here. If you have already applied for a refund and you get an email about it, call gilardi, the claims administrator, at 18443192124. As a result of an antitrust settlement with publishers, amazon issued refunds to its ebook customers on thursday. The settlement id number is generated by amazon and included within the legal notice from the attorneys general and plaintiff class, which we included in the email we sent to eligible customers. And remember, the ftc never requires you to pay money or give financial information to get a refund check. I insured my 6 cars with farmers insurance corporate office in aurora, illinois. News releases from the consumer protection section of the office of the attorney general of virginia march 26, 2014 virginia consumers to receive refunds from settlement of ebook price fixing lawsuit. Amazons email gives you amazons take on things and then the offical email that so many people think is phising. There is a new scam of the week where bad guys are trying to trick people into clicking on phishing links to receive an ftc refund, with the twist that the refund is actually real. Amazon and other book retailers issuing refunds in ebook publisher settlement. Visit our faq page or the state attorneys general settlement page. How to recognize a class action lawsuit scam legal beagle. These hmrc scam emails often contain the taxmans logo and officialstyle reference numbers.
Debt settlement scams 10 stupid simple ways to get burned. The canada revenue agency cra will never send or request etransfers of any kind. People may have already started putting up fake websites meant to look like the official equifax settlement claims website. The silver lining to falling victim to this sneaky echeck scam is that youre smarter, more alert, and much less likely to be taken in sometime in the future. Sep 19, 2016 the email message below with the subject. Floating around the internet is an email using debt settlement as the hook for the age old nigerian 419 money scam be on the lookout for the following email. Jun 22, 2016 for more information about the refund process, visit ftc. The official website for state attorneys general ebook settlements, details that amazon customers will receive a second email confirmation when their refund credit has. If you suspect that a class action lawsuit email or other notification is a scam, report it to your attorney general. Refunds for kevin trudeaus victims ftc consumer information. Eligible customers do not need to do anything with the settlement id number in order to receive the credit. Agents office in the south suburbs, orland park, i think.
The three publishers who struck a deal are looking smarter by the minute. Some deals are too good to be true, even on the most madeup holiday of all. If youre truly considered to be a person who could possibly be a claimant in this type of lawsuit, you are generally notified by mail. Refund advocacy, llc is a private company and is not affiliated with, or acting on behalf of, any class counsel or claims administrator. News releases from the consumer protection section of the office of the attorney general of virginia march 26, 2014 virginia consumers to receive refunds from settlement of. That email from amazon is not a scamheres why youre. And, if youve already encountered this kind of scam, dont get discouraged. What the ebook settlement means for publishers, apple and you. I do happen to be a straight talk customer and use an unlocked iphone on straight talk and that is why i believe i received this letter.
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