Ok my husband deployed to Iraq. But before going he started a big bill. The name of the co is American marketing service of Virginia (They sell magazines over the phone).
To make a long story short , I got a bill for $66.48 . I called them and thats when they told me that, my husband agreed to pay them $66.48 a MONTH for FOUR years. My mouth dropped.
So being the responsible person that i am i paid the first bill (without talking to my husband).
I finally got a call from my husband, My first response was to yell and scream . Then when i calmed down , He told me that they told him it was $66.48 a YR for four yrs.
With that being said, I dont want to pay them any more. I asked them how much would it be for me to cancel and they said $400 + dollars... lol Are they crazy???? Whats your opinion on this matter??
Any ideas to get me out of this? (besides paying to cancel)
Also can they legally put this on me husbands credit? I dont think he was dumb enough 2 give the SSN.
2006-10-28 16:56:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would get some legal advice. Did you husband sign anything or was it a verbal thing over the phone? What are they going to do if you refuse to pay the bills. They will have to take legal action against you to get the money and that in itself would cost them more than the whole bill itself. I also think your husband could argue that he was deliberately mis-informed because he thought it was 68.48 a year...so somebody told him something that misled him and it is against the law to mislead a person in an attempt to get a sale. Seek some legal advice first.
2006-10-28 17:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by rightio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very shady... What exactly are you getting for that money? There should be a change of mind or cancelation clause.. How about contacting the news media.. Read the small print on the contract, if one was signed. How about also contacting someone in the military to help... Don't pay any more and start making phone calls..I hope you get this solved.. Good luck
2006-10-28 17:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by cinsaint1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start by contacting the Attorney Generals office in your state, and tell them what is going on, I don't know all the details of your situation, but that sounds pretty fishy. Oh, also, check the company with the better business bureau also, you can actually do this on-line. Also, did you pay out of your bank account? Or a credit card? If the Attorney Generals office thinks that this may be a fraudulent company, or committing fraud of any kind, I would check into getting your money back, however it is you paid for it.
2006-10-28 17:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by ang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dang! How many magaizines did he order? They have your bank account number, they don't need a social. Sounds like he got scammed, but with no paperwork to back up the deal,it's his word against theirs. Change your account number to be on the safe side. Talk to a laywer. Call the Dave Ramsey show. (radio talk show). But in the mean time, to save ya'lls credit, pay the bill. Or give the crooks the $400 and you learn an important lesson. Also, get the contract in writing, like your husband should've done in the first place. But if you cancel, definately get the cancellation paper stating with balance owed to cancel and make a copy for future reference before paying them the $400.
PS...tell your husband "Thanks for serving".
2006-10-28 17:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by unclewill67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will try to bully you - write them a letter, very neatly worded, sound almost like an attorney and tell them that you weren't aware that it was per month and you are cancelling your agreement. Inform them that if they send you another bill or contact you in any way that you'll inform your attorney and bring suit against them.
As long as they know you won't be bullied they should back off. Good luck.
2006-10-28 17:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 66.48 a month you better be getting a ton of magazines , I think you should contact the better business bureau in your town and find out what is going on and if appropriate have the prose cuter in your town look into any illegalities that might be surfacing. It may be a way to scam military wives.
2006-10-28 17:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by sosueme534 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military tries to take care of their own. They have a legal department which supplies legal assistance to soldiers and their families. Ask him to contact the legal person in his unit.
Other choice is to contact the Federal Senator's office for your state, they have offices in most cities in a state, and what they do is try to help people with problems to get votes for their boss. Go to them, and tell them your husband is in Iraq, and a magazine company has pulled a fast one with false representation, and ask them if there is anything you can do.
Another choice is to write a letter to your local newspaper, and tell what has been done to you. Mention them by name.
2006-10-28 17:04:18 · answer #7 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all you can dispute it and place a stop payment on the amount if youdid it threw your bank also call the better bussinss buera, and it can go against you r husbands credit even w/o his social..i found that out the hard way ..when i was 14 i got cd's from bmg music club.. i just did a credit check and it is on there.. good luck and tell your hubby thanx for protecting his country we will pray for him and his co.
2006-10-28 17:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by trblmmmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many magazines did your husband order? Something don't sound right.If twelve magazines cost $25.00 a year sounds like he order 10-15 magazines for 4 years is that right? If so then they are right. SORRY!
2006-10-28 17:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Teenie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, wow that's a sticky situation. In the long run it would be cheaper to cancel, so I would probably do that. I'm sorry that got dumped on you and I pray for your husbands safety.
2006-10-28 16:59:27 · answer #10 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋