I got a call from a "consumersadvantageinc.com" for a credit card wonder if this is the same people, offering 2000$ credit card, for 95$, I hung up that was 2 weeks ago I called them just now too see if the number worked and it still did

They probably picked up a discarded charge slip and then searched inline for your address.  We shred everything with any name and any number, even if only partial.

I didn't receive a phone call, but I never heard of the company Consumers Advantage but they submitted a dummy check that was deducted from my checking account of $398.00 on Februay 4, 2010.  I reported this fraud to my bank and they are in the process of investigating and replacing my money.

I also have been contacted by these people. The first time (# was 269-768-2624), I was told that I have $100 in free gas certs. They asked that I confirm my name, address, last 4 of my SSN, and D.O.B.
I didn't answer any of the Qs, and asked for the supervisor. She put me on with some guy, and he asked the same Qs. I asked him what he could tell me about me. He then rattled off the last 4 numbers from a Visa card I canceled two months prior! I told him that I canc'd that card a while ago, and he immediately hung up. I can't remember any names.

And this morning, I got a call from "Consumer Advantage". It sounded fishy, so I told her that I have already been attempted to be scammed, and hung up on her mid-sentence. The number they used was 313-483-7154.

I encourage EVERYONE here to check your Accounts DAILY. And make sure that whatever websites you order anything from, or put any info into has the SSL (128 Bit Encryption) Golden Lock symbol on your browser. COMPLACENCY KILLS.

Ask LOTS of questions! Or better yet, gather as much info on these people as you can, then hang up on them and call the number on the back of your card to ask about the offers/problems/deals ect. If they don't know anything about it, then you were probably an attempted scam victim.    

Also may be of interest, I had bought something from Amazon pretty recently too. That may be linked, I don't know if these people have a way into amazon or what.

520-829-5487
501-588-4355
404-418-4023
313-483-7154

Consumer advantage has called me with the following phone numbers trying to scam me... they wont stop calling!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has a similar problem with the same company although it was a different phone number.  They called three times with different numbers, and insisted that I enroll in a two-week trial that cost $7.  They also said they will be getting a $200 check and information in the mail about an identity theft program.  My bank assured me they were completely unaffiliated with this group.

This company already had my full name, home address, and last 4 digits of my debit card number.

These people just called me from (602)476-2011. They said they wanted to offer me a free gas "certificate" for maintaining a good MC account, and it had something to do with identity theft. I immediately said what is your address and website? "Pam" replied we don't have a website and a company I used my MC card with to make a purchase online sold my information to marketers. I told her that my family member was a federal agent and this was definitely a scam and I'd be taking this further. This is ridiculous and the only company I've used to make a purchase with recently is Amazon.com. I'll be contacting them next.

I am writing this for my mother, Dorothy Witchey.  She had 2 dummy checks in the amount of $398 for each.  She is 87 years old and this has caused her problems w/her social security & where she lives.  I have reported it to our local representative and they have forward the info to the Attorney General.  I just hope I can get this money back for my mother.

I am the attorney and Successor Trustee for the Estate of Jean T. Juchno.  Ms. Juchno passed away on June 24, 2008 and a counter check appeared on the Bank of America Statement of $398.00 from Consumer Advantage.  There wasn't any calls first, the check just appeared.  When I went to Bank of America they would not give back the money.  Now to take money from a person's Trust account after the person is deceased and the bank honor that check is unethical.  Therefore I am taking legal action against Bank of America.

sorry www.fraudalerts.equifax.com

Credit bureau phone numbers to place a fraud alert   Call just one to report identity theft!
Equifax 1.(800) 525-6285     www.fraud.alerts.equifax.com

Experian 1 (888).397-3742
TransUnion 1 (800) 680-7289

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO CALL THE FTC (Federal Trade Commission) at 1-877-382-4357 to file a complaint.  Also take the time to go to your bank and show them this email so their security department can be placed on alert.

THANK YOU...this is very frustrating.....glad able to find this site to confirm I was not losing my mind...

what was the phone number your bank got

They took out $398 via a check that was submitted by them electronic.  When I first called the number the recording requested a four digit number.  Now I just get a busy signal.  I'm waiting to hear back as to whether my bank will credit the money back into my account.

I did not receive a phone call. I do not know anything about a Consumer Advangtage company. A check was drafted from my account in the amount of $398. The check was cashed on 02/23/2010. I found out 02/27/2010. I immediately went to my bank filed an affidavit of fraud. My bank will return the funds to my account and investigate. I will persue this because I do not want it to happen to anyone else. I am also cancelling my checking account.

I checked my bank account today and there was a dummy check sent to my bank in the amount of $398. My bank is investigating and replacing the funds in the meantime. The check # was a larger check # series than I use. Everytime I call the # given a recording says "line busy, try again later."There should be something that can be done to stop them. This is fraud.

the same s*** happen to me that 398 was part of my rent and im pissed

Dont wait 2 months keep on your banks butt now and demand that they give you back YOUR MONEY

I did not receive a call, but my account was hit for $398.00. I went to my bank the same day it appeared, and they will not pay this and will freeze my account. I will fill out the papers to file a fraud report. I have never heard of this company either.

I got hit with this also.  I had $398 taken out of my account my Consumers Advantage. My bank reversed it right away because I caught it the next day.  Check your accounts daily.  Anyone who has been hit once it may keep coming.  This is my 4th time with two different banks. No one really does anything about it. I don't know how they get the info that they do but they can. I never recv'ed a phone call from anyone. I don't order things online. Also banks needs to start only accepting checks that have a signature.  This states no signature required.  Why would anyone put that through.

Yes,  I did do my taxes online. Is this where this originated?

I am so pissed.  I am a single parent and I work hard to save. The economy has gotten bad and to look in my see that my account has been debit $398 is a huge chunk of change to me.  I went to my bank and had to file an avidavit of forgery.  I never had this problem with a credit union so I think I will go back to the credit union.

this happen to me as well im happy to see that im not the only one but it sucks that you guys have to go threw all this as well i told my bank i have no idea what this ck was so i had to do fruad and in 2months hopefully they call me and tell me i got my money back after that im goin to go with a differnt bank

this also happened to me. my bank said there was a routing number on back of the draft that was was traced back to State Bank somewhere in Mass.  I found the number for that bank and talked to someone that said the routing number was their bank.  I told them the situation. they called back and said they could not find out much info on this company.  It seems that the funds had to be routed somewhere. Whose account did the funds go into. Im baffled. please post more information if you can.

This happened to me but I am going to get my money back

I was hit with this scam on the 16th too, and like the others I have not had any contact or dealings with this company.  In addition to closing the account that this was drawn on, and filing the fraud affidavits - I have filed reports with local law enforcement and with my states attorney general. I also filed a complaint with the FTC against the company named as the payee and the bank that processed their fake 3rd party deposit. I encourage everyone else to pursue this to the fullest extent of the law.

UPDATE - 19FEB10 - I was informed that the state police have forwarded my complaint to the secret service.  With a little luck, maybe we can get some of these thieves charged and convicted.

I went to my bank today and filled out an fraud affidavit, same as above for me was well. My bank actualy got another phone number to call and the lady that answered said I have to contact my bank in order it get infomation. Never heard of this company.

i never received a call but i noticed the same thing an e-check for $398 i went to my bank today and filed an affidavit of fraud and forgery if you call the number listed on the check it asks for a code then the phone goes dead the company name on the check is consumers advantage with no address listed i guess the bank will see what bank my money went to and get it back

Exact same thing happened to me too!  Looks like some sort of ID theft.  Reported it to my bank.