tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post864982824235959603..comments2023-10-23T14:15:29.331-07:00Comments on Shallow Cogitations: Interesting Scam On CraigslistHank Greerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-46058537799434404762011-07-15T09:14:59.503-07:002011-07-15T09:14:59.503-07:00I didn't fall for scam, partially thanks to yo...I didn't fall for scam, partially thanks to your site, but I got similar email just this morning after applying to job on craigslist. Says they narrowed down field to 3 candidates and I am one of them. Then says this, "As part of our company's policy, and to protect our company from liabilities and potential issues, the next step of the hiring process includes getting your credit score checked." And they give a site freescore360.com to get score. When I googled that I got your blog. The name of the guy is Brian Griffin in the email, and he refers to a Mr. Green, the office manager. And they list this as their company website, www.hoteliersupplies.com. Weird, cause contact section shows they are in China. So some details have changed. But pretty much same scam. Who can we report this to for someone to catch the bastard(s)? Lesson learned, don't apply to job posting on craigslist unless they list the company name and a legitimate email address in posting. I was so dumb to fall for one that only had a made up craiglist email contact. And google company name to see if it's legit.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-62368124753919307162010-11-18T20:46:50.068-08:002010-11-18T20:46:50.068-08:00I just fell for this exact same scam. But beware, ...I just fell for this exact same scam. But beware, the wording of the email has changed and I was asked for my credit score in the very first email. Even though I was suspicious at first, I went through with the credit report because I saw the Verisign logo and figured it was a legitimate and secure site. It didn't cross my mind that they were just trying to rack up fees on my debit card. Now when I try to go into my member account and click on cancel membership it just gives me this message every time :"Our databases are currently being updated. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please try again later". Anyone have any idea how I cancel it?! :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725452551094678731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-67324220404771533382010-05-17T09:14:12.476-07:002010-05-17T09:14:12.476-07:00I found the number if anyone in the future needs i...I found the number if anyone in the future needs it. It is 1-888-530-2890. Make sure to enter your mamber number and then make sure you talk to someone. Tell them to cancel both your savings club AND you credit diagnosis accounts. I have also canceled the credit card that I given them and changed my bank account number. Good Luck to all and I haope this jerk face gets caught soon!!Kati Stonebrakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794239771184386734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-57214040537280237902010-05-17T08:57:55.655-07:002010-05-17T08:57:55.655-07:00does anyone have the number to canel it?? I tried...does anyone have the number to canel it?? I tried calling 800-379-5036 and 877-820-7107 and neither of them go to a live person :( I have canceled my credit care number I gaev them just incase they try to chagre me anything... but I do not know how to contact them over the phone! HELP!!Kati Stonebrakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794239771184386734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-24566097481778235032010-04-06T21:19:57.657-07:002010-04-06T21:19:57.657-07:00Sorry to hear that, Elizabeth. I hope it works out...Sorry to hear that, Elizabeth. I hope it works out okay.Hank Greerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-24538174572052680222010-04-06T20:33:41.640-07:002010-04-06T20:33:41.640-07:00FYI- This same company is also going under the nam...FYI- This same company is also going under the name "Freedom Real Estate". I too fell victim to the scam, got the same emails, etc. I'm headed to the bank tomorrow to change all my account #'s and get their recommendation on how to proceed. I'm worried about identity theft now, although hopefully it was only a scam to get me to pay $30/month to some bogus credit company. I canceled within 10 minutes of getting my "report", but better safe than sorry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682570771136641693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-17705392442924663272010-03-12T10:00:18.172-08:002010-03-12T10:00:18.172-08:00Ugh! That sucks! I just got exciting about getting...Ugh! That sucks! I just got exciting about getting a possible job offer from them as well. Looks like back to square one...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-66457752453281618902010-03-01T18:46:14.215-08:002010-03-01T18:46:14.215-08:00Aww... that sucks! I kinda thought it was too good...Aww... that sucks! I kinda thought it was too good to be true. Good thing you posted this blog! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-33644891539741118112010-03-01T16:52:02.113-08:002010-03-01T16:52:02.113-08:00Serious this guy needs to get caught looks like a ...Serious this guy needs to get caught looks like a worker form credit diagnosis..Well I'm so glad I started researching all this the address on the website is a big clue no city nor zip code..then when looking up home giants nothing really would come up and when looking for the name John Williams from home giants real estate this came up and helped me alot..I wrote back to that guy hope he feels better I canceld everything and made sure i didn't get no charges...I just wish there was a way to let ppl know..on their web site.Daisynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-78312457066952675112010-02-28T16:54:23.501-08:002010-02-28T16:54:23.501-08:00I just opened my e mail and have the exact letters...I just opened my e mail and have the exact letters everyone have received. I also submitted my credit report to their web page. I fell into this scam as well. Oh my goodness. I better call and cancel this credit report trial subscription. I should have known better. It looks so legit. No wonder I can't seemed to find their web site.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654968230508038209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-4896165291931695172010-02-28T16:44:21.027-08:002010-02-28T16:44:21.027-08:00This has got to be a scam. I got two emails with t...This has got to be a scam. I got two emails with the exact same wording. I looked up their website and it was rather vague. There is no physical address and only one phone number (no fax), so, for good reason, I became suspicious and decided to do a little more research. This is how I came across this blog. Luckily I didn't sign up for anything so my credit card won't get charged, but this is a bummer for those of us legitimately looking for a job. Frustrating!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965218369724890544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-79471988615919898122010-02-27T12:30:10.261-08:002010-02-27T12:30:10.261-08:00Hey, thanks for posting this. I totally fell for ...Hey, thanks for posting this. I totally fell for this scam just this morning, but after my computer genius boyfriend looked over my shoulder and asked what I was doing, he pointed out that the whole website looked really shady. He then researched both companies (Home Giants and CreditDiagnosis.com) and found that it was indeed a scam. I called the credit company just a few minutes ago, completed their automated cancellation process, and also held on the line to speak to a representative who assured me that I would not be charged. My advice to other victims, call the credit company immediately, and make sure you speak to a LIVE PERSON to confirm that you won't be charged. It looks like this company does charge most people within the 7 day "free trial" period and even their disclaimer states that they are not obligated to refund charges, but I think if you can cancel in time, you can stop it before you get charged. I hope this helps. What a terrible scam, to exploit the confidences of people who are already unfortunate enough to be unemployed in this economy. But thankfully there are conscientious people like you who bring these things to light. Thanks again!mjkreiser13https://www.blogger.com/profile/02837645747378914047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-27972868382398644302010-02-27T11:10:01.344-08:002010-02-27T11:10:01.344-08:00Marcia,
If you gave your credit/debit card number...Marcia,<br /><br />If you gave your credit/debit card number to one of those sites, be very aggressive in getting that "free trial" terminated. What they do is charge you the monthly fee before the trial period is up. I've found some complaints where the fee was charged again just a couple of days later.Hank Greerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243840232233423724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980421295592818922.post-48563543453068941522010-02-27T10:59:45.579-08:002010-02-27T10:59:45.579-08:00Well I wish I would have looked up the Company bef...Well I wish I would have looked up the Company before I got all excited about getting the job offer... anyway I received all the same emails and of course signed up with one of the listed sites :( I should have known better hopefully this is as far as it goes and my credit does not get damaged. I thank you for taking the time to post this for people to read!!Marcianoreply@blogger.com