Comments on: Dodgy credit card of the day

By: Marbran

Marbran — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:34:07 +0000

Hi, everyone! I was just about to apply for this card today when I saw Felix’s article. Thanks, Felix! I did some additional research and found some interesting results, also. The website today has their offices at 2 Penn Center Plaza, Suite 200, in Philadelphia. Being from Philadelphia myself, I Googled the address. From the types of results I got, it appears that Suite 200 holds leased small office space that changes lessors VERY frequently. HedgeLender LIC, Master Matchmakers, various lawyers, even a charity group. In fact, I can rent my own office space there for $30/hour, right down the hall from Anacott Financial! How cool is that?!

Check out the floor plan: http://www.americanexecutivecenters.com/ Uploads/FileManager/phila%20floorplan.pd f

By: joel4283

joel4283 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:49:11 +0000

Ok…update from me…

As mentioned a few posts above, I received a card that gave me access to $2100 in credit counciling.

I wrote them a stern but clear e-mail that I expected a full refund. But otherwise, I too will be pressing charges.

By: MadassHell

MadassHell — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:20:50 +0000

I recently applied for the same card and they told me that I too was approved for $ 2100.00 and that it was not no shopping card nor prepaid. I sent them my money of $ 99.00 and all my personal information and on Oct. 21, 2010, I received a plastic card with No Logo or (3)digit code on the back. Nothing. I am requesting a Refund and we all need to press charges.

By: bbbd

bbbd — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:46:23 +0000

Hello Everyone….I received my card today…but….the real news is that it is NOT a credit card you can use. I applied 9-13 and like many of you did some research and did not find negative input at all so went forward with it…what a mistake. Upon receiving the card, the letter says to activate it on the website which I did. The card itself is very strange…it’s durable plastic, but there are no raised numbers or letters (your name) it’s all flat. There is nothing written on the back, just the black swipe line. So right off the bat, I wondered how could I use this card if it does not tell me what type (MC, Visa etc.) it is and also there is no 3 digit code number on the back which is always asked for. So I thought I would go through a MacDonalds drive thru to see if it worked…ha ha. The lady kept swiping and finally said, “Ma’am I don’t know what’s wrong with this card, but it doesn’t register anything on my screen. It’s like I’m not swiping anything.” As I figured…but I kept saying to myself…they already have had my $99.00, why go through the trouble of printing a card and sending it in the mail using a .44 cent stamp?? The envelope was sent from West Palm Beach, FL. I re-read the letter that came with it and it says “this card will allow you access to our professional credit consultants that will help you rebuild your financial future”. On the back it says more under the terms and conditions that you may or may not receive the card you originally inquired about. You may be issued an unsecured card or a credit consulting credit card with different terms and conditions, which is exactly what I must have been given. So there is no need for a MC or Visa backing or raised numbers, or the 3 digit code…I cannot use the darn thing except to use them for credit information!!! I only hope I can get my money back and like many of you..I should have known better that it sounded too easy.

By: moncheretta

moncheretta — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:15:51 +0000

Greeting everyone i also was taken for this ride. i applied sept 8th was approved then by sept 17 the card was supposed to be mailed. a 10-14 day mailing time frame called last week they said card went out you will receive it in a day or two. its a week later no card still. later this morning i will be contacting them for a refund. can someone post the number to allied wallet pls. will also contact bank about this scram that is going on to dispute the $99 fee. When i first considered anacott financial i checked for blogs nothing was up negative about the company beginning of sept. wow they may pack up & split since all these blogs are exposing them. They will reap what they sow. good luck everyone seeking a refund.

By: moncheretta

moncheretta — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:15:42 +0000

By: joel4283

joel4283 — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:23:30 +0000

I too am playing the “waiting” game…we’ll see. Honestly, after reading this…I kind of feel sick. I’m normally not this naive, and I was even skeptical saying “this is too good to be true”. Uuuggg…

This is from TODAY (10/13/10)

Dear Mr or Mrs, RXXXX

Your application has been setup and completed. Expect to receive your new card within 10-14 business days.

Thanks,
Underwriter 10227
Anacott Financial LLC
Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-268-7663 phone
support@anacottfinancial.com
http://www.anacottfinancial.com

By: bfailla

bfailla — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:34:16 +0000

Hmm… I thought this might be too good to be true, I was emailed this I am going to wait out the 10-14 days, if it does not arrive it looks like people are getting there money back though Allied Wallet, however I can allays call my Credit card company, I would have never given them access to my checking account. Too bad I liked the terms and the offer, we shall see if I get anything or if I get a refund!

show details Oct 9 (3 days ago)

Dear Mr or Mrs, FaiXXXX

Your application has been setup and completed. Expect to receive your new card within 10-14 business days.

Thanks,
Underwriter 10227
Anacott Financial LLC
Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-268-7663 phone
support@anacottfinancial.com
http://www.anacottfinancial.com

By: edmarqu

edmarqu — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:50:32 +0000

Hi Felix:

For your information “Brand Protection” seems to be another scam. When you try to “Report Fraud” at their website, it gives you “error 1″ message. I tried calling their Charlotte, NC number (704.998.5359) and the number is disconnected. I tried sending then an email at “info@brandprotection.org” and it was returned.

I was scammed by Anacott Financial and I called AlliedWallet and they promised to issue a refund within 7 to 10 days. I’ll keep you informed.

By: sdb779

sdb779 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:34:31 +0000

I too, applied for this card. As soon as I did, I started to have a sick feeling in my stomach. I Googled “Anacott Financial”, and came across many, many complaints. Eventually, I contacted my bank, and requested that the fees be charged back to my account (which they were).

The kicker?

When I called the bank, I was told that my debit card number had been “compromised”, and that I would be issued a new card.

Go figure.

By: Mistangelique

Mistangelique — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:06:42 +0000

I fell for this out of sheer desperation. I even did preliminary research, and thought it looked good. Don’t I feel the moron now. Anyhoo, since this fell through, my family of 6 will be evicted at the end of the month. I called and had no trouble getting through to AlliedWallet, and they gave me no trouble finding the charge and returning it. I have a feeling they’ve been getting such calls a lot. Too bad $99 won’t pay my rent.

By: Katagain

Katagain — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:05:05 +0000

I just came across this article while doing some research on credit cards…… I was bored, so on a whim went to their site and wanted to let you know that Joe Dumbass, of 666 Devils Way has been approved for a $1600 credit limit! Way to go Joe!

By: FelixSalmon

FelixSalmon — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:04:02 +0000

Ha! Well done mstacey. I’ll leave those typos in, just for you. And let this be a lesson: never accept a credit card from Felix Salmon!

By: mstacey

mstacey — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:54:54 +0000

I noticed some spelling errors in this article. It’s Experian, not Expirian. Also, there is a typo, “socres”. Those are just the ones i noticed. I am not claiming to be a perfect speller, but if it’s going to be one of the reasons you say not to trust a website i would think you would at least take the time to check your own spelling.

By: ratface

ratface — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:26:42 +0000

Dodgy to the extreme
I submitted my rat and it generated an excellent FICO Score