877-616-7330

I also had this happen. I called and spoke to someone who offered me 40.00 back. I refused and our conversation ended. I immediately contacted my bank and started a claim against them. The bank immediately credited the money back into my account, but did not guarantee me that they could recover all of it. They told me that most of the time in these circumstances they are able to recover the money. They said that disputing the charge with the bank is definitely the correct way to go about it, and that most of the time, their offer of some of the money back is just their way of negotiating how much they take from you. If they can get you to agree, they have made their money.

Call your bank and start a dispute of internet fraud. That is your best first step to get your money back. It is sad that these scumbags are preying on people that are typically looking for an honest way to make some money from home, especially in this economy. I hope they rot!

hey so i jus siqned up for this bs n i read ur story n i want to cancel mine NOWW!
howw do i do it? can u plz help me i will appreciate it so much

I signed up for what I thought was a no strings attached work from home internet link for $2.95 and 5 days later, today, they debited my account for $139.95! I called them and they told me that there was a 5 day trial period clearly started on the electronic info I read and signed and I said I do not remember seeing anything like that I would have certainly remembered seeing that you were going to charge me $139.95 after 5 days. Basically she said too bad. Sorry. She stated they will not charge me future charges, but could not reimbursed me for the $139.95.  I contacted my bank and put a stop payment on the transaction.  I hope they don't get away with my money.  I got a confirmation of cancellation email with account #  and contact # to 877-875-6080.  I contact the BBB and file a complaint with them.
Business ID: 0915-0090017371
Name: Direct Commerce Academy
Address: https://www.thedirectcommerceacademy.com/Login.aspx 
City: Houston
State/County: TX
Zip/Postal Code: 77095

This sure seems like a scam.  I read through the site to make sure there weren't any future charges.  I was told it was only .99 and you can get more information.  Then I see 139.95 out of my account.  They said I didn't read the terms and conditons but I try to be careful of these things.  They said they can only give me $40 back.  What can we do about this?  I spoke to a supervisor as well.  Sounded like she was 12.

Thanks to all of you I have avoided this SCAM. I was on the website last week looking for work/job,
came across this site. I started to fill out the info but when I got to the credit card spot I stopped, went to the BBB site and I was surprised to find out what I did. EVERYONE SHOULD GO THERE AND READ THIER TIPS AND WARNINGS ABOUT THESE SO CALLED COMPANIES..I've been had before

You Used your CHILD SUPPORT card for this, lol, then i guess you got what you deserved. I hope your kid doesnt go hungry over your bad parental decisions!

On line job offered on 9/7/10. Wanting to charge 3.99 then not let me get out of page and continued with pop ups offer of job for less .99. I Said okay but then when i saw they wanted to charge more for another screen i said no and it would not let me get out of the page as before it continued to pop up. i received a call from my bank todey saying i was being charged 139.99 and wanted to know if i authorized amount. i said no. i called direct commerce academy at 800-422-1949 and Castady and Shakira could only reimburse me 40.00. i said no and the supervisor, Chris, i then spoke with said they do not do refunds.i then called direct commerce academy at 877-875-6080 Lindsey said my account is closed and can not refund the 139.99 I am requesting. I have not used their service and they should reimburse me the 139.99 on 9/13/10 charged to my visa on 9/12/10. Please assist with refund. if no respond by the company please send this complain to state department of consumer affairs.

EVERYONE CALL THE FBI AND SECRET SERVICE ON THIS ONE.  CALL THE FBI AT 1-973-792-3000 AND SECRET SERVICES AT 1-973-971-3100

DCA did not mail me any materials and still charged the 139.95. Why??

I was also cahrged 139.95 by these people. I don't know how they obtained My information but they had it and it was correct.I had never heard of them until I called the number On my bank statement .I have canceled My debit card so they cannot charge anymore .They absoulutly refuse to beleive I did not sign up for there service whatever it is and refuse to give me any kind of refund.Something has to be done they are obtainting personal information some how and using it to STEAL FROM PEOPLE!

Hey I just got out of it.The first thing I done was call my credit card company and got a new acct. number. Then I called their customer support help line at 877-304-1475 and cancelled my acct. with them.One person said I had three days and another said I had five days to cancel. good luck!!

I fell for this too, however, as soon as I saw the screen to set up website and to authorize monthly billing I stopped, not quick enough though.  I did give my card # out for the $2.97 as soon as I did it I knew I'd been had.  So I googled and sure enough.  So I quickly called my card company and cancelled the card # (debit) thank goodness...they won't even get the $2.97 from me.  My bank will be informed tomorrow as well.  Thank goodness I saw all your posts...never ever thought I'd fall for this.

same thing happened to me. just ordered this about 2 hours ago! thank God i ran into this discussion forum. i immediately called and cancelled. the told me i should be receiving an confirmation email, so wish me luck.

and NEVER will i fall for this again!!

What happened?  Am in the same position with DCA?

I just did the same thing cancel my card getting a new one and cancel my account with these BS company giving us hope that we will get paid like we want to... never again

I back you up with a law suit.   I got scammed yesterday October 9, 2010.   I have some paperwork and phone numbers if that will help.

File your claim with the FBI Bureau and the Consumer Protection Agency as soon as possible.   That is what I did.   I hope more people file their claims and stop these people.

I have filed a claim with the FBI Bureau www.IC3.gov and also Consumer Protection Agency.    Don't wait and file your complaint.

File a claim with the FBI Bureau www.IC3.gov and Consumer Protection Agency today.   I filed many claims about this company today.    DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT.

File a report with the FBI www.IC3.gov now and also the Consumer Protection Agency.   I too was scammed for only $29.95 and won't let them get away with it.

I too was scammed.    For the last three hours I called the customer service department and got a name of Stephanie the supervisor in Utah.    These people were laughing at me at first but were very upset with me and my calls after three hours.  I also emailed Dr. Jay Schrader over 20 emails at drjay@epowerpros.com, about my refund, he attached his name welcoming me to the company.  I hope it makes him happy.   I know that the money will be deposited back to my account by my bank but the nerve of them taking more money out of my account.   Next time I will buy a credit card with Wal*Mart and deposit only the money needed when giving out my credit account number.    THAT WILL SOLVE THAT PROBLEM.    EMAIL FBI BUREAU AT www.IC3.GOV and the Consumer Protection Agency with a complaint.    Every one do the same.  The FBI will not do anything with one complaint.