When people complained to the company, the FTC says the defendants lied to confuse people into thinking they had, in fact, approved those charges. People had not agreed to that, and it only made their situations worse. But the FTC says the defendants actually signed people up for online discount membership clubs – and charged for them. To get access to that money, people gave their bank account information. The defendants had websites and made telemarketing calls that offered short-term loans and cash advances to people with bad credit. The FTC sued several companies and individuals for allegedly taking millions of dollars out of people’s accounts using remotely created checks – without the account owners’ authorization. But what if you didn’t? That means this check is part of a scam – which is what the FTC says happened in a case announced today. Now, if you’d already agreed to the charges, there’s no problem. But what if a check is drawn on my account but I didn’t write it, sign it, or tell my bank to send it? It can happen if someone has your bank account number: they can use your number to create a check that takes money out of your account. Usually, when I pay with a check, I write it out and sign it, or I direct my bank to send it on my behalf. Identity Theft and Online Security Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items.Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items.Money-Making Opportunities and Investments.Jobs and Making Money Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items.Credit, Loans, and Debt Show/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items.
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