Simple Escapes

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It's a little hard to say just what Simple Escapes is, although it is apparently connected with the infamous MemberWorks. AOL subscribers are particularly susceptible to finding mysterious Simple Escapes charges on their credit card bills, as are Classmates.com members.

Here are just a few of the 256 complaints we've received about Simple Escapes as of May 9, 2006.

Daniel of Troy, MI March 14, 2009

Daniel of Troy MI (03/14/09)
Today we received our monthly Master Charge credit card statement from Bank of America. On it was a 169.95 charge from a company we didn't recognize - Simple Escapes from Connecticut, which we did not authorize. I searched my Quicken financial software and found the same amount charged previously in March 2008 on the same account which we overlooked.

This fraud will be reported today. We have had to go to a lot of time and angry trouble because of this.

Anna of Rapid City, SD January 28, 2009

Anna of Rapid City SD (01/28/09)
A charge on a credit card bill from Simple Escapes, a company I've never heard of, prompted me to call my credit provider and the company. Wanita at Simple Escapes described the company as an online discount shopping service and said she would credit my account for the total charge of 169.95. Credit provider can't confirm this has happened yet.

Mardi of Salt Lake City, UT January 10, 2009

Mardi of Salt Lake City UT (01/10/09)
My American Express was billed for 169. 90 by Simpleescapes, although I did not sign ou or give them any information. I did not have contact with them until after I was billed and called to cancel my membership.

Both Simpleescapes and American express agreeed to make sure this bill was removed

Joseph of Clearfield, PA January 3, 2009

Joseph of Clearfield PA (01/03/09)
While reviewing my credit card statement, I discovered I was wrongfully billed by Simple Escapes on 12/4/08 for 249.95. Upon researching what exactly Simple Escapes is, I discovered numerous consumer complaints documented against them. I apparently am just another victim. How in the world they could be allowed to continue to operate this type of bogus and false service is beyond me.

Kimberly of New York, NY November 12, 2008

Kimberly of New York NY (11/12/08)
I saw a charge for 219.95 on my Citibank Mastercard bill -- an account I very rarely use. I didn't remember the name and googled Simple Escapes and saw numerous postings about fraud and scams. I called Citibank, was reassured that I would not be liable if it was an unauthorized charge, then called Simple Escapes. They say they'll refund amt in two days -- we'll see. Make sure you get the cancellation code number and name of individual you spoke with -- then check all future statements carefully!

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