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What is going to happen with this bill?

Asked by troubleinharlem (7999points) April 25th, 2011

Okay, so last year I made a mistake and I ordered this random stretch-marks-erasing cream. I told my mom and she called and we got it cancelled, but I still got the box with the product. Basically, it was one of those “try for 30 days for free”, and I wanted to try it. I didn’t think it would be a scam, but it was.

So now they’re calling me and they’re like “Oh, you have a balance of $138 and you have to pay it.” But I already canceled the account right after I made the order, and when I tried to send the box back it got sent back to my house.

I don’t really know what to do – I can’t afford to pay the money anyway.

Can they send repossession men on me or something? What can I do?

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DrBill's avatar

no one is going to bother for $138. As you canceled and they sent it anyway, you are not libel. and since it was 30days free, you owe nothing. I would just ignore them, it they continue report them to the BBB and police for harassment.

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troubleinharlem's avatar

@DrBill : Yeah, but it was one of those offers where you tried it and then if you didn’t cancel you had to pay. Apparently it didn’t go through, and I don’t really have any proof that I called…

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DrBill's avatar

Do you have a witness to the call? That should be enough.

With the cost of collection, they’re not going to do very much for a bill this low.

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klutzaroo's avatar

Better Business Bureau are the people you need to be talking to. Make a report and let them hash it out with the company. When they call back, tell them you’re making a report with your local office. They might never call back.

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WestRiverrat's avatar

And if they still call after contacting the BBB, let your local State’s Attorney’s office or consumer protection agency deal with it, whichever handles this in your home state.

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