Assist 123
Complaint 57178 Details

  • Date Occurred: 12/15/2013
  • Reported Damages: $50.00
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The complaint is against an online dating profile

The complaint is a listing fraud posted on public forums or sites against an anonymous entity

The complaint is mobile text spam or smishing related against an anonymous entity

The company or person contact no longer exists

International boundaries

This is a scam to get your credit card number. I was calling a store to inquire about a purchase. Like the calls of others who have reported on this site, my call was somehow directed to someone who said he represented Access 123. He said they offer long distance directory service and would pay me $100 for trying the service. I gave him a credit card number adn agreed to try the service in return for the promised cash payment of $100. A charge for $5 appeared immediately on my credit card bill. Three weeks later, the "$100" appeared in the mail, but it was nothing but an "opportunity" to buy on-line at discounted prices. If I bought enough through this service, I could get $100 in savings. Not at all what I was promised. I called to cancel. Then, a couple weeks later, charges appeared on my credit card bill for an ID protection service and then for an online discount shopping service ($40). The shopping service agreed over the phone to refund the $40, but I have not seen the money yet. They also admitted to me that Access 123 is one of their "marketing partners." The person I talked to said there is nothing they can do if their marketing partners mis-represents the service. She she said she would advise her manager but he was not in the business of calling people back.

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  • nobody123456
  • nobody123456 SBID #6248b8c469
  • Posted 01/13/2014

  • This SCAM is being run from overseas from a Call Center called 3MNetworks, and they also go by motivatedmindstoday.com. The person in the center that you should contact is Mike Solano in Lima Peru. If you would like to contact him, his information is as follows:
    Michael Solano
    [email protected]
    Mac
    [email protected]
    [email protected]

    Address:
    Paseo de la Republica 5662
    Miraflores, Lima Peru
    Lima 18

    Phone (+511) 4457504

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/3mnetworks/186982884720464

    Here is the script..

    Hello you’ve reached Assist 123 What Company are you trying to reach? Ok I can try to assist you with that but first I want you to know you are eligible to receive a $100 shopping rebate today. It will save you $100 when you shop at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears, and 800 other national retailers. This is just for trying ASSIST 123’s unlimited directory assistance. It’s a great offer! Assist 123 is unlimited directory assistance packed with additional features such as weather, driving directions, movie listings, and a lot more – all for a one-time activation fee of just $2.95. For trying Assist 123 we are providing everyone the $100 cash rebate which can be used in over 800 retailers like Kohl’s, Target, and Wal-Mart. My job today is to make sure we get everything to the right place so what address should I send that to? (Collect address, city, state, zip)


    *START RECORDING*

    For quality assurance purposes this call is being recorded

    - Go ahead and state your fist and last name please!
    -Please state the number your calling in on?
    - I have your address as (Verify Full Address, City, State, Zip)

    - Next, there is the set up fee of just $2.95, which card would you like to put that on today? *Collect 16 digits* Ok what’s the Exp Date? And the 3 Digit Security Code on the back?

    -You are between the ages of 18-80 and the authorized signer on this card correct?
    - We are also going to need a valid email address, go ahead and spell yours out for me!
    - IF NO EMAIL- Enter 1st two letters of first name, last name, date @NOEMAIL.COM

    *CLICK PRE-AUTH BUTTON-GET RESULT-CLICK BACK*


    (Verification) For the next 30 days you can call and use the service anytime for the $2.95. After 30 days, unless you cancel we will bill you at the normal monthly fee of just $9.99 for unlimited assistance. Remember, whether you decide to continue with the service or not, the $100 retail rebate is yours to keep. Are you ready for the subscriber access number? This is the number you dial to access Assist 123. 888-985-2600. Remember you can cancel at any time and should you have any billings questions at any time please call customer service at: 855-857-7700

    PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T SUBSCRIBE:
    Well thank you very much for your time, for that number you were looking for please dial 1-800-712-3000 for free directory assistance.
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Company Statistics

  • Complaint Against Assist 123
  • Complaints Filed: 79
  • Reported Damages: $20,855.90
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