Shopping Essentials Scam

This company is associated with at least 2 companies; Vista Print and Back in the Saddle. Don't use these vendors.

This "shopping essentials" addon scam will charge increasing small amounts to your credit card until you notice it. You get nothing in return.

Supposedly when you submit your credit card for a purchase on the retail site, you are 'automatically' enrolled in Shopping Essentials or you get a discount on your current purchase as a 'reward' for trying it. You will receive no value, nothing of substance and no membership value at all!

Watch your credit card statements this is a huge fraud!

Comments (14)

1. Written by Kelly Thomson, on 02-11-2009 16:42 I was billed for something I didn't even purchase or set up. I didn't even know about this account. I just clicked on something and I was automatically put on their membership. I don't recall giving them my card number either. What a rip off! Report

2. Written by someone, on 15-10-2009 18:39 www.thestitchery.com the website exists...maybe you just can't spell....and if your that out of it you probably did sign up without knowing it....that doesn't mean a person with a normal iq wouldn't notice though Report

3. Written by someone, on 15-10-2009 18:37 www.thestitchery.com the website exists...maybe you just can't spell....and if your that out of it you probably did sign up without knowing it....that doesn't mean a person with a normal iq wouldn't notice though Report

4. Written by Sandi, on 10-10-2009 14:27 We have been charged by this bogus, slime sucking company for many months to the tune of $19.95 per!!!! How does one get involved w/the Class Action Suit? Report

5. Written by what a scam!, on 14-09-2009 07:46 I was charge six times since april. I called and was told they would cancle and refund for one month. I asked them where I signed up for the account and they said thestichery.com. IT DOESN'T EXIST! I got off the phone and called back. I said the website doesn't exist, I don't understand why I can't get my money back when I never signed up for it, that I was scared of who the *** has my credit card information 'cause I NEVER gave it to this company. The associate taalked to a supervisor and they said they will refund all 6 charges of $11.95. Hopefully they will. But for all of you out there being ripped off, don't give up. Keep calling. They'll cave and give you ALL your money back! Report

6. Written by Shell, on 12-09-2009 00:22 I was billed 19.95 twice and i even called and cancelled it after the first charge. Go to the website and cancel there. Then print a copy of the cancellation and sue!!!!! Report

7. Written by Angry!, on 03-09-2009 17:30 I can't believe I have been charged a total of 39.95 on my credit card over the past two months from this scam site. I didn't notice it until this month, when my credit card bill was more than I expected. I think someone should file a lawsuit and we should get not only our money back but damages for any inconvenience or hardship caused. They are basically thieves - is there any difference?? Report

8. Written by Jim, on 03-08-2009 15:38 I got charged $14.95 exactly one month after purchasing something from Restaurant.com. The description said "Retail Savings Prg". I called Restaurant.com and they said that since the description of the charge didn't say Restaurant.com in it, it must not have been from their site. They were wrong because Shopping Essentials Plus confirmed it was. If you call Shopping Essentials Plus at (877)442-5774 and ask to cancel your membership, they'll supposedly give you a refund. I just did it today so I need to wait a couple of days to see. Report

9. Written by Ilyssa, on 10-10-2008 22:48 I had this happen to me after ordering something from Catalog Favorites. Over the next three months after making the purchase, I had $11.95 debited from my checking account. Because the amount was so small, I didn't notice it until the third month, when my account balance was noticeably smaller than it should have been. Thankfully, my bank has been cooperative, and I'm going to get my money back, as well as get a new debit card. I've also filed a complaint against Catalog Favorites and Shopping Essentials with my bank, the Better Business Bureau, and every place else I can think to report them to. Report

10. Written by ang, on 26-05-2008 00:40 bull ***. charge and charge you. does anyone have the numer to call and cancel?????????!?!? Report

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