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Dear Ms. [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted].
We have already been in contact with Ms. [redacted] via email, and this issue has been resolved. Ms. [redacted] was opted out of our service, and her information will no...
longer come up in any search. We’d like to thank Ms. [redacted] for getting in contact with us.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.Which credit card number? It was canceled and changed three separate times to three different numbers. I am no longer in possession of these cards because I had to cancel them due to fraudulent charges by Instant Checkmate. I have already called the company MULTIPLE times and had given them this information each and every time over the phone and they would say they would cancel the account and each and every time I would have an additional charge to my card the next day. This company is completely illegal and fraudulent. They changed their merchant ID multiple times to gain access to my new credit card numbers after my bank had issued a "block payment" to this company for all future transactions. That is completely illegal and a misrepresentation of their business. Currently in discussions with my attorney to establish a strategy for next steps and future actions against Instant Checkmate.
Regards,
[redacted]
pre-wrap;">Dear [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that [redacted] please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom.
Our records show that [redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering her personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
2) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three standard Membership Plans. All Membership Plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
Standard Membership Plan with a 6-Month Term: For a standard 6-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
Standard Membership Plan with a 3-Month Term: For a standard 3-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
Standard Membership Plan with a 1-Month Term: For a standard 1-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments based on the monthly rates associated with the Membership Plan you selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If you select a trial Membership Plan (“Trial Membership Plan”), you will be able to try a Membership Plan and its accompanying services for five (5) days from the date of purchase for only $1.00. If you select a Trial Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment, and you will have five (5) days from the time of enrollment to try out Instant Checkmate’s Services under the Membership Plan. If you do not cancel your Trial Membership Plan before the expiration of the 5-day trial period, on the 6th day after you enroll, you will automatically be enrolled in a monthly Membership Plan and the card you provided at the time of enrollment in the Trial Membership Plan will be charged $29.63 immediately and $29.63 approximately every thirty (30) days thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers or the opportunity to purchase a single report or several reports for an identified price with no further obligation. If you enroll in a nonstandard Membership Plan, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill you at the identified price and based on the terms disclosed at the time of you enroll.
d) Negative Option
BY SIGNING UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, YOU AUTHORIZE INSTANT CHECKMATE (AND ITS PARTNERS, AFFILIATES AND/OR AGENTS) TO CHARGE YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEMBERSHIP PLAN’S TERM, AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE WILL NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FROM YOU FOR EACH RECURRING FEE CHARGED TO YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT. IN ADDITION, YOU AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY OVERDRAFT CHARGES OR FEES WHICH YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAN. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF YOU PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, THIS CONSUMER TRANSACTION INVOLVES A NEGATIVE OPTION, AND YOU MAY BE LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF FUTURE GOODS AND SERVICES UNDER THESE TERMS IF YOU FAIL TO NOTIFY INSTANT CHECKMATE NOT TO SUPPLY THE GOODS OR SERVICES DESCRIBED
e) Current Pricing and Price Modification
For the most up-to-date pricing and Membership Plan descriptions, please go to http://www.instantcheckmate.com. We reserve the right to modify the prices charged for the Membership Plans, or to add or remove any Membership Plans, from the Site at any time without prior notice to you. Price quotes provided to you prior to any price modification shall be honored.
f) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel any Membership Plan at any time by going to http://www.instantcheckmate.com/cancel or by calling our customer support line at 1-800-222-8985 to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. We're open 24/7 (Holiday hours may vary). Any cancellation request will ensure you are not billed further.
g) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our Membership Plan and/or Services, feel free to call one of our customer support staff at 1-800-222-8985, and we will work to resolve your issue. We're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (Holiday hours may vary). Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
h) Taxes
All orders are subject to applicable taxes in the states where the member resides.
i) Discounts and Promotions
Any applicable discounts or promotional prices will be noted at the time of purchase on the checkout page for your order.
j) Billing Errors
If you believe that you have been erroneously billed, please notify our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-222-8985 immediately to notify us of such error.
k) Reversals and Chargebacks
Instant Checkmate considers charge backs and reversals as potential cases of fraudulent use of our Membership Plans and/or theft of Membership Plans and will be treated as such. Instant Checkmate reserves the right of filing a complaint with the appropriate local and federal authorities to investigate. Be advised that all activity and IP address information is being monitored and that this information may be used in a civil and/or criminal case(s) against a customer if there is fraudulent use and or theft of Membership Plans.
We apologize that [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. [redacted] has been fully refunded in the amount of $19.45, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
June 30, 2014
Revdex.com
4747 Viewridge Ave. Suite 200
San Diego CA 92123
Re: Revdex.com...
Complaint Case # [redacted]
Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted], submitted on June 27, 2014.
We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services and that she was not provided with the information for which she was searching. InstantCheckmate.com compiles reports from millions of public records, including information provided by state and local governments. All of the information contained in our reports is part of what is referred to as "public record."
Our records show that, on June 27, 2014, Ms. [redacted] accessed Instant Checkmate’s website, www.instantcheckmate.com, and enrolled in Instant Checkmate’s one month membership program by entering her personal information, entering her credit card information, and agreeing to Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
Standard Membership PlansInstant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.For a standard 1-month membership, you will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line at ###-###-#### twenty-four hours a day (holiday hours vary) to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel your upcoming bill. Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff twenty-four hours a day (holiday hours vary), and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We regret that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. On June 27, 2014, Ms. [redacted] contacted Instant Checkmate to cancel her membership and was issued a refund in the amount of $22.86, which represents a full refund of the total amount paid by Ms. [redacted]. Ms. [redacted] will not incur any future charges from Instant Checkmate.
Although she agreed to Instant Checkmate’s billing terms, Instant Checkmate has nonetheless provided Ms. [redacted] a full refund and we therefore consider this matter closed. If
you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Support
Team at ###-###-#### or via e-mail at: [email protected]. We are
available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to assist you.
Sincerely,
[redacted]Customer Support
Dear [redacted],...
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that [redacted] please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom.
Our records show that [redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering his personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
2) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three standard Membership Plans. All Membership Plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
Standard Membership Plan with a 6-Month Term: For a standard 6-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
Standard Membership Plan with a 3-Month Term: For a standard 3-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
Standard Membership Plan with a 1-Month Term: For a standard 1-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments based on the monthly rates associated with the Membership Plan you selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If you select a trial Membership Plan (“Trial Membership Plan”), you will be able to try a Membership Plan and its accompanying services for five (5) days from the date of purchase for only $1.00. If you select a Trial Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment, and you will have five (5) days from the time of enrollment to try out Instant Checkmate’s Services under the Membership Plan. If you do not cancel your Trial Membership Plan before the expiration of the 5-day trial period, on the 6th day after you enroll, you will automatically be enrolled in a monthly Membership Plan and the card you provided at the time of enrollment in the Trial Membership Plan will be charged $29.63 immediately and $29.63 approximately every thirty (30) days thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers or the opportunity to purchase a single report or several reports for an identified price with no further obligation. If you enroll in a nonstandard Membership Plan, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill you at the identified price and based on the terms disclosed at the time of you enroll.
d) Negative Option
BY SIGNING UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, YOU AUTHORIZE INSTANT CHECKMATE (AND ITS PARTNERS, AFFILIATES AND/OR AGENTS) TO CHARGE YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEMBERSHIP PLAN’S TERM, AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE WILL NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FROM YOU FOR EACH RECURRING FEE CHARGED TO YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT. IN ADDITION, YOU AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY OVERDRAFT CHARGES OR FEES WHICH YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAN. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF YOU PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, THIS CONSUMER TRANSACTION INVOLVES A NEGATIVE OPTION, AND YOU MAY BE LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF FUTURE GOODS AND SERVICES UNDER THESE TERMS IF YOU FAIL TO NOTIFY INSTANT CHECKMATE NOT TO SUPPLY THE GOODS OR SERVICES DESCRIBED
e) Current Pricing and Price Modification
For the most up-to-date pricing and Membership Plan descriptions, please go to http://www.instantcheckmate.com. We reserve the right to modify the prices charged for the Membership Plans, or to add or remove any Membership Plans, from the Site at any time without prior notice to you. Price quotes provided to you prior to any price modification shall be honored.
f) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel any Membership Plan at any time by going to http://www.instantcheckmate.com/cancel or by calling our customer support line at 1-800-222-8985 to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. We're open 24/7 (Holiday hours may vary). Any cancellation request will ensure you are not billed further.
g) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our Membership Plan and/or Services, feel free to call one of our customer support staff at 1-800-222-8985, and we will work to resolve your issue. We're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (Holiday hours may vary). Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
h) Taxes
All orders are subject to applicable taxes in the states where the member resides.
i) Discounts and Promotions
Any applicable discounts or promotional prices will be noted at the time of purchase on the checkout page for your order.
j) Billing Errors
If you believe that you have been erroneously billed, please notify our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-222-8985 immediately to notify us of such error.
k) Reversals and Chargebacks
Instant Checkmate considers charge backs and reversals as potential cases of fraudulent use of our Membership Plans and/or theft of Membership Plans and will be treated as such. Instant Checkmate reserves the right of filing a complaint with the appropriate local and federal authorities to investigate. Be advised that all activity and IP address information is being monitored and that this information may be used in a civil and/or criminal case(s) against a customer if there is fraudulent use and or theft of Membership Plans.
We apologize that [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, [redacted] has been issued a refund in the amount of $131.85, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
I checked my account and Instant Checkmate did not refund me the $44.84 I asked for. They even took back the $11.43 they originally credited back to me in addition to another $21.98 so now, they owe me a total of $66.82.
Note: Check the dates 12/10 and 12/17. You will see all the charges on my account from Instant Checkmate.
Regards,
[redacted]
May 3, 2014
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Revdex.com
4747 Viewridge Ave. Suite 200
San Diego CA 92123
Re: Revdex.com Complaint Case #[redacted]
Dear [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]t dated May 2, 2014; reference #[redacted]
We have received the complaint via the RevDex.com regarding cancellation of [redacted] account with Instant Checkmate.
After further investigation, we were unable to locate any
potential accounts with the information provided in
the complaint received. The e-mail address [redacted]@gmail.com is not in our system matching an account.
Please provide the email address used to create the account, as well as the
first 4 and last 4 numbers off the card being charged as a response
through the Revdex.com so that we can proceed with
resolving this matter.
Instant Checkmate apologizes for any confusion that may have
been encountered regarding our policies and billing plan. If you have any
questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer
Support at 1-866-490-5980.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
I have been waiting to see the credit applied to my credit card and as of tonight it has not been. That is what I was waiting for. So, as of right now. The issue is NOT resolved.
I wish you had waited to close this complaint.
Regards,
[redacted]
Dear Ms. [redacted] This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that Ms. [redacted] please read this response in its entirety, as we have included important refund information at the bottom. Instant Checkmate.com compiles reports...
from millions of public records including information provided by state and local governments. All of the information contained in our reports is part of what is referred to as the "public record." We do apologize for any confusion Ms. [redacted] may have experienced regarding our services. Some customers are under the impression that when you purchase a membership with our company you are paying for records; unfortunately, this is not the case. The service that is provided is actually the compiling of all the public records data and the sorting of the data into an easy to read format. When a customer pays for a public records search, we do guarantee that we will search every database available to us, however, we cannot guarantee which records will or will not show up in the final report since we are not in control of the records themselves. We simply display records as they are provided to us.In addition, premium databases are also more expensive for us to access, so in an effort to keep our monthly membership costs down, we must charge a small, one-time access fee to compile premium reports for our customers.A premium upgrade is not required to view basic information. However, if the customer chooses to upgrade, their premium report may include:Civil Judgments Old Phone Numbers ForeclosuresCorporate Affiliations Email Addresses Issued SSNWater Crafts OwnedUCC FilingsPhone NumbersProperties OwnedVoter RegistrationFlorida Accidents Professional LicensesHunting/Fishing PermitsWeapons Permits Aircraft OwnedSexual OffensesNeighborsBusiness Associates And Much MoreIn order to complete the Premium Upgrade process, all users must agree to the $19.99 charge by clicking the button on the bottom of the page which says, “Continue, yes I want the premium report.”The text directly to the right of this “Continue” button clearly and conspicuously reads:A one-time charge of $19.99 will be applied to the credit card on file. You will have access to the available premium data on the PERSON searched as soon as you click the “Continue” button. You will be able to view this data as long as you are an active member.We get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus. This information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from. There is a possibility that some information may not show on a given individual because some state and local laws restrict us from accessing certain records which may not be considered “public” in that jurisdiction. There also exists the possibility of false positives, and more than one individual with the same name and basic information may initially match up with many other records. For these reasons, search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." The following disclaimer is also posted on every page of our website:DISCLAIMER: It is PROHIBITED by law to use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq. Instant Checkmate does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency. The information available on our website may not be 100% accurate, complete, or up to date, so do not use this information as a substitute for your own due diligence, especially if you have concerns about a person’s criminal history. Instant Checkmate does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information available through our website or about the character or integrity of the person about whom you inquire. For more information, please review Instant Checkmate Terms of Use. Disclaimer of Warranties.a) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.b) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. Instant Checkmate IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.c) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE Instant Checkmate MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT Instant Checkmate. Instant Checkmate UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.d) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.e) Instant Checkmate EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, she has been issued a refund in the amount of $22.86, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred. Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.Sincerely,Customer SupportInstant Checkmate
pre-wrap;">Dear [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted].; reference #[redacted]. We request that [redacted]. please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom.
Our records show that [redacted]. signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering his personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
2) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three standard Membership Plans. All Membership Plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
Standard Membership Plan with a 6-Month Term: For a standard 6-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
Standard Membership Plan with a 3-Month Term: For a standard 3-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
Standard Membership Plan with a 1-Month Term: For a standard 1-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments based on the monthly rates associated with the Membership Plan you selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If you select a trial Membership Plan (“Trial Membership Plan”), you will be able to try a Membership Plan and its accompanying services for five (5) days from the date of purchase for only $1.00. If you select a Trial Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment, and you will have five (5) days from the time of enrollment to try out Instant Checkmate’s Services under the Membership Plan. If you do not cancel your Trial Membership Plan before the expiration of the 5-day trial period, on the 6th day after you enroll, you will automatically be enrolled in a monthly Membership Plan and the card you provided at the time of enrollment in the Trial Membership Plan will be charged $29.63 immediately and $29.63 approximately every thirty (30) days thereafter, unless and until you cancel.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers or the opportunity to purchase a single report or several reports for an identified price with no further obligation. If you enroll in a nonstandard Membership Plan, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill you at the identified price and based on the terms disclosed at the time of you enroll.
d) Negative Option
BY SIGNING UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, YOU AUTHORIZE INSTANT CHECKMATE (AND ITS PARTNERS, AFFILIATES AND/OR AGENTS) TO CHARGE YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEMBERSHIP PLAN’S TERM, AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE WILL NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FROM YOU FOR EACH RECURRING FEE CHARGED TO YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT. IN ADDITION, YOU AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY OVERDRAFT CHARGES OR FEES WHICH YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAN. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF YOU PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, THIS CONSUMER TRANSACTION INVOLVES A NEGATIVE OPTION, AND YOU MAY BE LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF FUTURE GOODS AND SERVICES UNDER THESE TERMS IF YOU FAIL TO NOTIFY INSTANT CHECKMATE NOT TO SUPPLY THE GOODS OR SERVICES DESCRIBED
e) Current Pricing and Price Modification
For the most up-to-date pricing and Membership Plan descriptions, please go to http://www.instantcheckmate.com. We reserve the right to modify the prices charged for the Membership Plans, or to add or remove any Membership Plans, from the Site at any time without prior notice to you. Price quotes provided to you prior to any price modification shall be honored.
f) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel any Membership Plan at any time by going to http://www.instantcheckmate.com/cancel or by calling our customer support line at 1-800-222-8985 to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. We're open 24/7 (Holiday hours may vary). Any cancellation request will ensure you are not billed further.
g) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our Membership Plan and/or Services, feel free to call one of our customer support staff at 1-800-222-8985, and we will work to resolve your issue. We're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (Holiday hours may vary). Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
h) Taxes
All orders are subject to applicable taxes in the states where the member resides.
i) Discounts and Promotions
Any applicable discounts or promotional prices will be noted at the time of purchase on the checkout page for your order.
j) Billing Errors
If you believe that you have been erroneously billed, please notify our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-222-8985 immediately to notify us of such error.
k) Reversals and Chargebacks
Instant Checkmate considers charge backs and reversals as potential cases of fraudulent use of our Membership Plans and/or theft of Membership Plans and will be treated as such. Instant Checkmate reserves the right of filing a complaint with the appropriate local and federal authorities to investigate. Be advised that all activity and IP address information is being monitored and that this information may be used in a civil and/or criminal case(s) against a customer if there is fraudulent use and or theft of Membership Plans.
We apologize that [redacted]. was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, [redacted]. has been issued a full refund in the amount of $137.16, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Dear Ms. [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Mr. [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that Mr. [redacted] please read this response in its entirety, as we have included important refund information at the bottom.
Instant Checkmate.com compiles reports...
from millions of public records including information provided by state and local governments. All of the information contained in our reports is part of what is referred to as the "public record."
We do apologize for any confusion Mr. [redacted] may have experienced regarding our services. Some customers are under the impression that when you purchase a membership with our company you are paying for records; unfortunately, this is not the case. The service that is provided is actually the compiling of all the public records data and the sorting of the data into an easy to read format. When a customer pays for a public records search, we do guarantee that we will search every database available to us, however, we cannot guarantee which records will or will not show up in the final report since we are not in control of the records themselves. We simply display records as they are provided to us.
We get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus. This information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from. There is a possibility that some information may not show on a given individual because some state and local laws restrict us from accessing certain records which may not be considered “public” in that jurisdiction. There also exists the possibility of false positives, and more than one individual with the same name and basic information may match up with many other records. For these reasons, search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." The following disclaimer is also posted on every page of our website:
DISCLAIMER: It is PROHIBITED by law to use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq. Instant Checkmate does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency. The information available on our website may not be 100% accurate, complete, or up to date, so do not use this information as a substitute for your own due diligence, especially if you have concerns about a person’s criminal history. Instant Checkmate does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information available through our website or about the character or integrity of the person about whom you inquire. For more information, please review Instant Checkmate Terms of Use.
Disclaimer of Warranties.
a) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
b) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. Instant Checkmate IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.
c) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE Instant Checkmate MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT Instant Checkmate. Instant Checkmate UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.
d) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
e) Instant Checkmate EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We apologize that Mr. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services, and he has been issued a refund in the amount of $24.85. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
When I submitted the name of the person I was getting information on, the search results had shown the most information than any other site I had tried so far. Since I already had the basic info like address, I found this company to be the best for me. So after I entered my credit card to get the recovered results, 75% of the results no longer existed. Only a phone number and address that where both incorrect! So, out of fairness, I searched for information I already know to confirm my suspicions. NOT ONE RESULT, OF JUST BASIC INFORMATION WAS ACCURATE. NOT ONE!!!
I strongly suggest picking up a phone book, because that information is more accurate than what these people try to give you.
Dear Ms. [redacted]...
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This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference #[redacted] We request that Mr. [redacted] please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom.
Our records show that Mr. [redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering his personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
1) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
For a standard 6-month membership, You will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 3-month membership, You will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 1-month membership, You will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at the rate You selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If You selected a trial membership, You will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, You will be automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time including during the trial period. See Section 1(d) below.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers. If You enroll in a nonstandard membership, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill You, at the rate and frequency disclosed at the time of You enroll.
d) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel Your upcoming bill.
e) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We apologize that Mr. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, he has been issued a full refund in the amount of $340.04, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer rejection from Mr. [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that Mr. [redacted] please read this response in full.
Our records show that Mr. [redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering his personal information and credit card information. We apologize that a membership was not what Mr. [redacted] wanted, however, in order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
1) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
For a standard 6-month membership, You will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 3-month membership, You will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 1-month membership, You will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at the rate You selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If You selected a trial membership, You will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, You will be automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time including during the trial period. See Section 1(d) below.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers. If You enroll in a nonstandard membership, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill You, at the rate and frequency disclosed at the time of You enroll.
d) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel Your upcoming bill.
e) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We do apologize for any confusion Mr. [redacted] experienced regarding our billing process. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
pre-wrap;">Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that Ms. [redacted] please read this response in its entirety, as we have included important refund information at the bottom.
Instant Checkmate.com compiles reports from millions of public records including information provided by state and local governments. All of the information contained in our reports is part of what is referred to as the "public record."
We do apologize for any confusion Ms. [redacted] may have experienced regarding our services. Some customers are under the impression that when you purchase a membership with our company you are paying for records; unfortunately, this is not the case. The service that is provided is actually the compiling of all the public records data and the sorting of the data into an easy to read format. When a customer pays for a public records search, we do guarantee that we will search every database available to us, however, we cannot guarantee which records will or will not show up in the final report since we are not in control of the records themselves. We simply display records as they are provided to us.
In addition, premium databases are also more expensive for us to access, so in an effort to keep our monthly membership costs down, we must charge a small, one-time access fee to compile premium reports for our customers.
A premium upgrade is not required to view basic information. However, if the customer chooses to upgrade, their premium report may include:
Civil Judgments
Old Phone Numbers
Foreclosures
Corporate Affiliations
Email Addresses
SSN Issuance Date/Location
Water Crafts Owned
UCC Filings
Phone Numbers
Properties Owned
Voter Registration
Florida Accidents
Professional Licenses
Hunting/Fishing Permits
Weapons Permits
Aircraft Owned
Sexual Offenses
Neighbors
Business Associates
And Much More
In order to complete the Premium Upgrade process, all users must agree to the $19.99 charge by clicking the button on the bottom of the page which says, “Continue, yes I want the premium report.”
The text directly to the right of this “Continue” button clearly and conspicuously reads:
A one-time charge of $19.99 will be applied to the credit card on file. You will have access to the available premium data on the PERSON searched as soon as you click the “Continue” button. You will be able to view this data as long as you are an active member.
We get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus. This information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from. There is a possibility that some information may not show on a given individual because some state and local laws restrict us from accessing certain records which may not be considered “public” in that jurisdiction. There also exists the possibility of false positives, and more than one individual with the same name and basic information may match up with many other records. For these reasons, search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." The following disclaimer is also posted on every page of our website:
DISCLAIMER: It is PROHIBITED by law to use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq. Instant Checkmate does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency. The information available on our website may not be 100% accurate, complete, or up to date, so do not use this information as a substitute for your own due diligence, especially if you have concerns about a person’s criminal history. Instant Checkmate does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information available through our website or about the character or integrity of the person about whom you inquire. For more information, please review Instant Checkmate Terms of Use.
Disclaimer of Warranties.
a) INSTANT CHECKMATE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
b) INSTANT CHECKMATE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. INSTANT CHECKMATE IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.
c) INSTANT CHECKMATE DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE INSTANT CHECKMATE MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE. INSTANT CHECKMATE UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.
d) INSTANT CHECKMATE DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
e) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE OBTAINS ITS DATA PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SERVICES FROM THIRD-PARTY SOURCES, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY THOROUGH AND ACCURATE, AND THAT YOU SHALL NOT RELY ON INSTANT CHECKMATE FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SERVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE CRIMINAL RECORD DATA THAT MAY BE PROVIDED BY INSTANT CHECKMATE IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SERVICES MAY INCLUDE RECORDS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPUNGED, SEALED, OR OTHERWISE HAVE BECOME INACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC SINCE THE DATE ON WHICH THE DATA WAS LAST UPDATED OR COLLECTED. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY BE RESTRICTED FROM ACCESSING CERTAIN INFORMATION AND MATERIALS WHICH MAY BE OTHERWISE AVAILABLE. INSTANT CHECKMATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD MATERIALS AND FEATURES TO, AND TO DISCONTINUE OFFERING ANY OF THE MATERIALS AND FEATURES THAT ARE CURRENTLY A PART OF ITS SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH A MEMBERSHIP PLAN.
f) INSTANT CHECKMATE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, Ms. [redacted] has been issued a refund in the amount of $22.86, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Dear Ms. [redacted] This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference # [redacted]. We request that Ms. [redacted] please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom. Our records show that Ms. [redacted] signed up...
for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering her personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe: The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:1) Billing and Servicesa) Standard Membership Plans Instant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.For a standard 6-month membership, You will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless you cancel.For a standard 3-month membership, You will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless you cancel.For a standard 1-month membership, You will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at the rate You selected.b) $1.00 Trial MembershipIf You selected a trial membership, You will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, You will be automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time including during the trial period. See Section 1(d) below.c) Nonstandard Membership PlansInstant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers. If You enroll in a nonstandard membership, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill You, at the rate and frequency disclosed at the time of You enroll.d) Cancellation PolicyYou may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel Your upcoming bill.e) Refund PolicyOur number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, Ms. [redacted] has been issued a refund in the amount of $456.78, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred. Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.Sincerely,Customer SupportInstant Checkmate
Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
Re: ID [redacted]
I've had difficulty in getting your email correctly and been getting bouncebacks. I don't know what you received from me so I have copies the prior email.
I did get some credit earlier this month from this company. But there are still a number more.
I don't even know how I may have registered and with what email. It would be either [redacted] or [redacted].
It was probably on 8/4/13.The debit card I used ended in 5235 with expiration 06/15. I no longer have it. The total amount of $645.85 this company has taken is frankly overwhelming to me. Both my wife and I are 70 and we live on social security. My wife has multiple sclerosis and myself am a brain tumor survivor. This situation is just so wrong.
Thank you in advance for your help
[redacted]
Below is the list of debits to my checking account by Instant Checkmate:8/4/13 $1.008/4/13 1.998/8/13 29.639/8/13 29.6310/8/13 29.6311/6/13 29.6312/6/13 29.632/4/14 29.633/4/14 29.634/5/14 29.635/6/14 29.636/5/14 29,637/4/14 29.638/3/14 29.639/2/14 29.6310/2/14 20.6310/30/14 29.6311/30/14 29.6312/29/14 29.631/28/15 29.632/27/15 29.633/29/15 29.634/28/15 29.63
Total $654.85
Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
[redacted]
Dear Ms. [redacted],
6pt;">This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that Ms. [redacted] please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom.
Our records show that Ms. [redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering her personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, Ms. [redacted] had to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
1) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
For a standard 6-month membership, You will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 3-month membership, You will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 1-month membership, You will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at the rate You selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If You selected a trial membership, You will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, You will be automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time including during the trial period. See Section 1(d) below.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers. If You enroll in a nonstandard membership, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill You, at the rate and frequency disclosed at the time of You enroll.
d) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel Your upcoming bill.
e) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, she has been issued a refund in the amount of $22.86 as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Dear Ms. [redacted],...
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted].
Our records show that Ms. [redacted] signed up for Instant Checkmate's service by entering her personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, Ms. [redacted] had to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
1) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
For a standard 6-month membership, You will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 3-month membership, You will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless you cancel.
For a standard 1-month membership, You will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.
If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at the rate You selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If You selected a trial membership, You will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, You will be automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time including during the trial period. See Section 1(d) below.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers. If You enroll in a nonstandard membership, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill You, at the rate and frequency disclosed at the time of You enroll.
d) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line at ###-###-#### between 5am - 10pm Pacific Standard Time (7 days a week) to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel Your upcoming bill.
e) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff at ###-###-#### between the hours of 5am and 10pm PST (7 days a week), or between 6am and 2pm PST on holidays, and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, she has been issued a full refund in the amount of $207.73 as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Instant Checkmate apologizes for any inconveniences Ms. [redacted] has experienced, and we have issued a full refund per the original request, and since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate