Kay Stones

This company runs third party pop up ads on other websites such as Kohl's or Amazon offering faux diamond jewelry items for only a $5.99 shipping and handling charge. Customers complain that two weeks later they incur an unexpected charge or debit of their credit or debit card in the amount of $98.00. ~~With this marketing method products and services are sent to consumers unsolicited and unauthorized charges appear on credit cards. Usually materials sent with the product or service will allow a specified time period for cancellation and return without penalty or obligation. However many overlook the advisory and are unaware of the charge until their next monthly credit card statement. In some cases consumers find they are unable to contact the company to arrange returns or ask for credit. Most credit card issuers will allow the cardholder 60 days to dispute an unauthorized or inaccurate charge. Review your monthly statement carefully. If you discover a charge which is unfamiliar investigate and dispute the amount with your card issuer as soon as possible to protect yourself from making unwanted purchases.~~Often you can unknowingly join a plan simply by accepting an introductory offer of merchandise or services. Continuity plans may offer an introductory "free trial period" to let you check out the merchandise or service and decide whether to join the plan. If you keep the merchandise beyond the free trial period or fail to cancel the service within the free trial period not only must you pay you automatically become a plan member. Joining a continuity plan means you agree to the plan's sales method as long as you're a member. You'll automatically get periodic shipments of merchandise or delivery of services. You won't get any announcements or rejection forms before each shipment or service period. The shipments or services continue until you cancel your membership.~~Sellers must give you information about the plan's terms and conditions clearly and conspicuously in their promotional materials. These terms may include; that you become a member if you accept the introductory merchandise or initial round of services unless you cancel; or that periodic delivery of merchandise or services will occur - with no further action on your part; and will continue until cancellation is received. It also must disclose a description of the merchandise or services you agree to buy say whether there's a minimum purchase and how often you'll receive the products or services. An explanation of the plan's billing procedure for each shipment or period of service must also be provided as well as the terms of the plan's refund or return policy; how and when you can cancel your membership; and the price of the goods or services if you fail to cancel including shipping and handling if applicable.~