My daughter age 18 talk to a magazine company called, and in asking her some questions, and mentioned that this conversion will be recorded.
Not being aware of this mess, she agreed and said yes to questions they were asking her.
They now sends her these magazines, that she has absolutely no interest or concern about at all; and they told her that she can't cancel from this agreement; although she can change the magazine to something else, but she can't cancel until she pay the entire balance of $395.95
Sometimes young people get on the telephone and make mistakes like this, and some heartless people and companies hold young people bound to these kind of not meant to be mistakes.
We hadn't sent this magazine company one dime, and don't attend to; but they keep calling and sending these magazines, although we told them number of times to stop sending them, their not listening!
What now must we do, go to legal aid or such, Etc?
Need your suggestions on this please!
2007-09-25 07:33:05 · 8 answers · asked by kindnessunderstanding 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes -- you generally need to get an attorney involved at this point.
The problem is -- she apparently agreed to a verbal contract -- and verbal contracts are binding just like written ones.
And since she is an adult -- age 18 -- she cannot just ignore and cancel the contract, which should could do as a minor.
2007-09-25 07:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you probably need a lawyer, but you can also contact the Better Business Bureau in your area and report the company. Also contact your state's attorney general and find out if they have a consumer protection division. File a complaint there as well. If the company gets enough complaints, they may back off.
And teach your daughter to listen carefully to people trying to "get her opinion."
2007-09-25 14:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are in the US, contact your state's consumer protection bureau. If your state does not have one, contact your state's Attorney General. File a complaint.
Don't send the magazine salesmen any money.
2007-09-25 14:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in america , canada or england , call the better business bureau and inquire about if a simple recorded tape is the equivalent to a signature at the bottom of a contract.if not tell them to **** off while changing phone number.is the line in her name , is she entitled to use of the address if you are owners, etc etc use any alley of law to tell these stupid agressive marketers off
good luck and do not pay a dime!
2007-09-25 14:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you need do is call your state attorney general's office fill out a complaint and give them the company's name and address... they'll get it resolved for you...or go on line to your state government website and fill out the form online!
2007-09-25 14:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are full of horse droppings, she can refuse those mags and tell them to take a flying leap at the moon.
2007-09-25 14:38:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is 18 and sounds like legal contract to me. If you go to court. You will most likely lose.
2007-09-25 14:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by Bob D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BBB, or a civil attorney possibly?
2007-09-25 14:37:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋