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D of Minneapolis, MN (01/21/07)
I, like thousands of others, have unauthorized charges from these companies. By
now, we all know the drill: $14.95 from Dream Smile in December; $74.95 last week from Leanrx.net. I reported this to my CC company and
closed the account. This will prevent further charges and I will not be liable for those already existing. However, the credit card
companies and banks WILL NOT refer your complaints to the authorities as a matter of policy. Thus, it is absolutley imperative that
anyone who has fallen victim to this scam file a report with his or her local police department. Dream Smile and Leanrx.net list their
places of business as Onatario, CA and Henderson, NV, respectively, so ask your local police to contact their colleagues in those cities
after you file your report. Finally, report this activity to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center online at
http://www.ic3.gov/complaint.
The sizes of these individual transactions are small, however, as the sheer number of reports filed on the site demonstrates, the total cost
of this fraud is enormous. Thus, it is essential that all of us report these charges to the authroties.
Edilberto of Alameda, CA (01/29/07)
4 times my account was charged $79.00, $89.00, $98.00 etc. for a product that I did not order or receive.
Patti of Lonepine MT (01/28/07)
I just checked my Pay Pal debit account for the first time in a couple of months since I had not made any transactions in that time. I see that there was very little money left in the account because Leanrx and Dream Smile took $74.95 and $14.95 respectively. The Dream Smile did it in Dec. and the Leanrx in Jan.
They also tried again in Jan. for $69.95 but were denied since I didn't have enough money in that account. I tried their 800 numbers and the recording was the same for both names but different phone numbers. I also tried the email addresses they gave and were sent back saying they were invalid.
Sarah Majidy of Avon CT (01/28/07)
I've been getting charged for somthing I've never purchased or agreed too.
Carla of Middleriver, MD (01/28/07)
I got two seperate charges on my credit card for something I never purchased nor knew about. I got my statement and a charge for $74.95 and a charge for $69.95 was on it.
Dana of Bridgeport OH (01/27/07)
I received my credit card statement in the mail and saw 2 charges that I knew I did not make, seeing how I had not used that credit card in 6 months. I immediately called the 800 numbers on my billing statement and got a recording. I was hoping to be able to hear a real live person on the phone so I could give them a piece of my mind. I called my credit card company and asked to speak to the fraud division. They said they would take the charges off, and that there was a lawsuit against these people.
Cynthia of Mechanicsburg, PA (01/25/07)
I went to the ATM machine at my bank to check my balance and realized I was short by almost $200. I checked my transactions online and noticed that there had been two charges made to my account in the past 10 days, both from some outfit called LeanRx.Net One charge was $69.95 and less than 10 days later $79.95 was posted. I did not authorize these transactions and have no clue who LeanRx.net is and I most definitely didn't buy anything from them.
I am on prescription medication and because the money wasn't in my account, I was not able to use my debit card to get my medicine. I had to borrow the money.
David of Chapin, SC (01/25/07)
$74.95 charge is on my credit card. I never ordered from, nor heard of LEANRX.NET.
I called the number on my statement, got automated answering. It asked for the credit card number the charge was billed to. I gave it. The voice said my card would be CREDITED with the full amount. Then Good Bye. There was no acknowledgement in the greeting as to who or what I reached. I have also contacted the credit card company.
Theresa of Jackson, MS (01/25/07)
I received my visa bill with two charges from leanrx.net in the amounts of 74.95 on 1/02/07 and 69.95 on 1/16. I called the telephone numbers listed and got an automated voice asking for credit card number, which I entered, knowing they already had it. The automated voice requested that I wait while they search for my account information, then came back on the line telling my account had been credited and hung up.
I have called the bank and placed this amount in dispute, but I will have to pay the bill awaiting the reimbursement by this so called company. From reading the other compaints here, it appears I will have to cancel this credit card. Just a scam and a hassel.
James of Napa, CA (01/25/07)
I received my Visa card statement and noticed tow charges from LeanRX $74.95 (1/5/07) and $69.95 (1/14/07). I researched my previous statements but they did not appear before Jan 07. I called the 800 # and was told to enter my credit card number - no way! I went to their website - no way to contact customer service. I did find you could write them through a log on problem items. I'm not even sure it goes to LeanRX.
I have notified my credit card company and they have issued a credit to my account. I have stopped the card and ordered a new one. I have never done any business with them and do not know how they got my card number.
Sandra of Carmel ME (01/25/07)
I was balancing out my checkbook with my bank on-line and noticed that I had been charged $74.95 on 2 Jan 07 from LeanRX.net and again on 16 Jan 07 for $69.95. I have never purchased any product from this company or have I every heard of this company. I got their 800 number off my bank statement and called and was greeted by an electronic recording which told me to go to their web site if I had any questions about any charges to my account.
They don't have a web site to go to.
It brought me right to Comsumer Affairs to report fraudulent activities. After reading several of the complaints and seeing that my situation is the same as theirs, I am going directly to my credit union tomorrow to try to retrieve my money back and stop any further charges that this bogus company my try to levy upon me. I would like to see justice from Consumer Affairs soon to stop these transactions from happening. I never even ordered a thing from them. Don't know how they got my Debit Card Number. It has to stop now.
This kind of incidents is exactly why my husband and I are very reluctant to paying our bills on line, making purchases on line, or even just surfing for products and inquiring about a product. You never know how they are getting the information so we don't feel safe.
Leonard A Williams of Tulsa OK (01/24/07)
I had ordered a sample though a survey and though nothing about it. And then I received my last credit card bill and there was a charge that put me over my limit. I did not remember ordering any thing and I knew I was close to my limited so I knew this could not be a correct charge. After research I found out that it was LeanRx and this was the second charge that I can find that they did. One was in 09/2006 and the in 01/2007 and both were unauthorized. Both times the charge was $49.95. I do not know how many times before they hint my credit card before but something needs to be done about this. And from now on I will pay closer attention and question everything on my statements.
Erin of Huntington Beach CA (01/24/07)
I checked my on line credit card statement today and noticed two charges that I did not authorize; one on 1/8/o7 for $75.95 and another on 1/15/07 for $69.95. I called my credit card and they were only able to give me a phone #, no name of the vendor. I called the # (866-882-3057) and it was answered by an automated voice asking for my credit card # or to send an email to their customer service department @ cs@leanrx.net. I sent an email and it was immediately kicked back as undeliverable. I now go on line and google leanrx.net and am shocked to read my same exact story that has happened to so many others.
I have never ordered anything from this company and for that matter have never ordered the product hoodia from any manufacturer. I now get to dispute these charges with my credit card company and hope that this doesn't come back to me. With so many people lodging complaints I hope that this matter gets looked into and settled soon.
Jane of Fayetteville AR (01/24/07)
I placed an order for the free hoodia wt loss pills by paying only shipping and handling in June. Charges showed up on my debit card in August. I called the number that I had then and canceled it. In October it happened a gain. I called and canceled a 2nd time. Nothing else on my debit card till January 2007. Have tried calling the number above and received an automated phone service. Another charge has now showed up again in January. Tomorrow I will go to the bank and have my debit card no. changed.
Have bounced several checks in the last 6 months, completely screwing up my credit. Am now having to change several accounts. So much for convience of debit cards.
Patrick of Solana Beach, CA (01/24/07)
My checking account debited $74.95. I have not received nor do I want any product from this company. What are my options to (1) get a refund and (2) stop any further debits to my account from this firm?
Vicky of York PA (01/24/07)
I received an e-mail to receive a free bottle of Hoodia but only pay for s/h. I received the product but did not want to continue its use. called the company in the beginning of December and cancelled the product. Today I received my credit card statement and was charged $74.95 with out my permission. Attempted to call the 800 number listed on my statement and was not able to speak with anyone. Made an attempt to get their number on line and was promptly sent to consumer affairs.
$74.95 was charged against my credit card which in turn took me over my credit card limit and I was charged $29.00 over the limit fee.
Lynn of Missouri City TX (01/24/07)
In Dec.'06 my credit card was fraudulently charged $14.95 by a company called Dream Smile. In Jan. '07 I was fraudulently charged $74.95 and $69.95 by LEANRX.NET. I reported these charges to my credit card company and they feel the two companies are linked as they are familiar with other fraudulent charges to other card holders from the same companies. The phone number associated with the charge is an automoated system which asks for your credit card number, which, of course I didn't give. Their website (leanrx.net) says it is rebuilding to better serve you in the new year. Something needs to be done to stop this unlawful practice.
Since my credit card company is crediting me for these charges, I have only the irritation of the occurrence and now have to check my statement daily for such fraud.
April of Harrisonville MO (01/24/07)
When viewing my bank statement I noticed there was a charge to my checking acct from LeanRX.net on 1-9-07 in the amt of $74.95. There was another charge for $69.95 on 1-16-07. I contacted my bank and they told me the charges were made with my husbands debit card number. We have never ordered anything from this company and are unsure as to how they obtained the debit card number. We have since cancelled my husbands debit card.
There was no economic damage as my bank is giving me provisional credit and they are crediting my acct in the amts debited until an investigation is made.It is unknown as to whether the bank will take their provisional credit back if they cannot recoup the money.
Nancy of Bladenboro NC (01/24/07)
This company charged my Visa debit check card once in September of 2006. They said they would send me a refund but I never received anything from them. On 1-3-2007, and 1-17-2007, they did it again. In Sept of 06 they got $79.95, on 1-03-07, they got $74.95 and 1-17-07 they got $69.95. I have never received anything or ordered from them. Will be making a police report. I have had several checks to bounce plus the bank charges $32.00 for each one.
Kerry of Cameron Park CA (01/23/07)
While looking at my credit card statement I noticed a charge from LeanRx for $74.95. I never ordered anything from this company or received any product. I attempted to contact them and received a recorded message asking for my credit card number. I waited and was referred to a leanrx.net email address to leave a message, attempted to use it and it came back as being invalid. I have since been unable to reach this company for any type of refund. I am being charged for a product I never ordered or received.
Avia of Bridgeton NJ (01/23/07)
I received a charge on my credit card for $74.95 for something I have no idea what it is. I called the credit card company right away and they told me to call the 800 number. I called and got an automated service and it said I will be credited and that is all I got. It is very stressful because am on a limited budget and am trying to pay off this card and I’m right back where I started.
Nadene of San Marcos CA (01/23/07)
I was charged $14.95 in December, 2006, and $74.95 and $69.95 in Jan 2007. I sent an e-mail but it bounced back. My calls are met with an automated message. They also go under name of DREAMSMILE. I am canceling this credit card.
Jim of Missouri City TX (01/23/07)
I never ordered anything from them, the bill just appeared on my statement. I tried to contact them through the number provided on my credit card statement, just a recording and then by their e-mail address which is bogus. I was charged two times, $67.75 and $72.75 within the course of two weeks.
Relenda of Dayton OH (01/23/07)
I got fraudulent charges put on my credit card account under different names but they were all affiliated with the same company. Luckily my credit card company was aware of the company's fishy scams and refunded the amount, but the company changes their name about 10 times a year. It can go under Dreamsmiles, LeanRX.net, and some others. These are just a few. Credit card bill was run up by hundreds of dollars.
Rebecca of Centreville VA (01/20/07)
Called on the trial offer, then I received a charge on my checking account, called to cancel but the charges continue, no further product has been supplied, charges continue and now you can't get in touch with anyone
This charge has caused finacial hardship and emotional distress, the total to date of charges, not including bank charges exceed 350.00 dallars and I am being told will not stop until I cancel my account and open a new account. This adds addtional stress due to resetting up of all my other accounts that use this number.
Judy of Seminole FL (01/20/07)
I have never ordered anything from this company. I was charged 79.95 on my debit card and when I didn't recognize the name, I made a complaint to my credit union. The charge was made on 1/7/07. I discovered it on 1/15/07 and went in to see my Credit Union on 1/16/07. By that time, there was a second charge of 69.95 from 1/14/07 that didn't show up on my electronic statement yet but it was approved by the credit union so they had me add that charge to the dispute.
I had to close out my debit card and get a new one. The Credit Union did file a claim on my behalf and reimbursed me for the charges provisionally. I do not know how they got my debit card number. I am going to be very careful in the future using this card in restaurants where I cannot keep the credit card in sight. Perhaps this is how my number got used. What a mess. With all the complaints, you would think someone would shut this company down!!!
Fortunately, my credit union was good about handling this situation in a timely manner and I was reimbursed (provisionally) within 3 days. I just hope others are not taken advantage of like this. I am very careful with my account - and I feel that the message here should be to tell everyone to be meticulous when checking their account.
Shirley of Cardington OH (01/17/07)
I ordered a free sample of Hoodie, all I had to do is pay shipping and handling and I paid it with debit card -- dumb me. I paid $4.95 then in June of 2006 there was a $99.99 charge to Bumfathoodia,it caused several of my checks to bounce and I had to pay 29.99 per bounced check, 8.00 transfer fee to transfer money from my savings account to cover the checks.
Debra of Colorado Springs CO (01/15/07)
I tried calling the above 800 number to cancel my order because I never receive anything. When I called it was an automated answering machine telling me to enter my credit card #. I wasn't about to do that so I just stayed on the line. The automated voice finally said that if I needed customer service to visit their website at leanrx.net.
When I logged on there was a message saying the website was down for improvements for 2007. They gave me a direct link to e-mail them. So I sent my e-mail stating I wanted to cancel my order effective immediately. Well, about 15 minutes I get a message of return mail. Guess who? Then to top it off I was talking to my credit card company to see what steps needed to be taken so they wouldn't charge me anymore - I'm to call back tomorrow because it being a holiday. So, I checked my credit card balance on-line and if there wasn't another charge of $69.95 pending. They had billed me once on the 1st of January for $74.95.
Well, as you can see they have charged me almost $150 for a product I never received. And where will it end?
Christine of Bayshore NY (01/12/07)
LeanRx.net put through a transaction for 74.95 on my bank card without my permission, therefore causing my account to have insufficient funds costing me another $30.00 insufficent fund charge. My bank card has been canceled due to this matter, and the bank is disputing the charge with the company. I tried to contact this company myself, but there is no phone number listed.
I am out $105.00 because of this tranaction and now I can not pay any of my bills until this matter is taken care of.
Linda of Woodruff UT (01/09/07)
I just noticed that I had been charged $74.95 on my debt card and I have had no dealing whatsoever with them. I got on the internet to see what they were and found out this exact thing has happened to many people someone needs to catch whoever is steeling our debit numbers and charging our accounts. I have taken steps to get the charges reversed but they are getting away with a lot of peoples money.
Sandra of Toledo OH (01/04/07)
I tried this product and canceled it. Then in Sept. 06, they charged my account. I contacted them and was told I would receive a refund which never happened. After many phone calls and threats I still never received my refund. I went on my account today and there is a charge from leanrx.net for 74.95 which I did not authorize.
This is fraud!!
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