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IDT scam: fake opt-out number

Posted March 28th, 2007 by ucansue

UCAN has discovered that to opt-out of IDT sharing information with affiliates or third parties using its Pay N'Talk promotion, that the public is given an 800 # designed to make them think they can opt out. When this number is called, a recording tells you the 800 number has changed to an 876 #. The area code is to Jamaica. Therefore, if one followed the instructions to opt-out of information sharing per IDT's own privacy statement enclosed, it would require an international call. Not so user friendly in our opinion. Remember to fill out our complaint form if you experience anything similar to the IDT scam.

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DomainUSA aka Domain Name USA website registration scam

Posted March 23rd, 2007 by vince

UCAN recently received a complaint that gives us reason to believe a company known as DomainUSA, or Domain Name USA, is attempting to scam consumers. Here's how it works: DomainUSA sends a website owner a bill to renew the domain name registration on the site. DomainUSA makes it appear that due to a merger, you must now register through them. The problem is that DomainUSA has nothing to do with your domain name, in fact, they don't even register domain names. Domain USA provides domain name SEARCH ENGINE registration. Of course, many places are willing to submit your domain to search engines for FREE. If you receive a letter from DomainUSA, DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY, it is a scam. Read more. Also, you can comment below if you receive anything similar.

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North American Clearing Services fraudulent check scam

Posted March 12th, 2007 by ucansue

One of our senior UCAN members received a letter form North American Clearing Services in Canada stating she won a sweepstakes prize of $50,000. In addition to the letter was a check that looks real and is NOT. The scam artists used the Mellon United National Bank in Florida, State Farm Insurance name and logo and an agent of State Farm in Miami without the permission or knowledge of these companies. The UCAN member received the fraudulent check in the amount of $2775.26. State Farm Corporate and Mellon Bank are aware of the fraud and have notified the appropriate authorities.

If you receive a check like this for a sweepstakes or other prize, do not cash it. It is a scam!

Click on the images below to see the fake check and fraudulent letter for yourself, and remember to fill out our complaint form if you receive anything similar.

 

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