Agave Mountain

Received the same scam in the mail today (11/16/07), only they are billing us $75.00. Since I handle ALL of our internet/website stuff I immediately knew it was a scam. I'm considering reporting it to my state's attorney general and the BBB.

thanks, you just saved me $75.00. I thought it was a scam but decided to check out the internet for feedback.. thanks again!
VRH

Thank you. I didn't realize by looking at it that it was a scam. i was going online to pay it when I saw this. Thanks for your help. (What goes around comes around you're due for some good karma now!)

Thank you as well...I was about to press click to pay and then backtracked to this post saving me $75.

I reported the company to the FTC also. Too bad these people can't be stopped.

I got one of these too. The proper place to complain about it is the postal service as this is mail fraud and they occasionally actually do something about it. You can submit a complain online and they even have a specific category for this kind of directory service fraud.

http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraudComplaint.aspx

Actually, I don't think this is illegal. They are doing exactly what they claim to be doing. Submitting the site to 25 search engines. You don't have to pay it. There is nothing that says you have to pay it... Just don't pay it! There is a part that states "This is not a bill. this is a solicitation. You are under no obligation to pay..."

If enough people would charge this to their CC and then issue a chargeback shortly after DLS caputres the charge it will result in a chargeback. After 6% chargebacks most merchant banks will review the company and most likely yank their cc processing merchant account, basically putting a company like this out of business.

NM I just looked at the one they sent me and looks like they want ya to send a check...Blah, god dam scammers.

Received a letter today (1/10/2008) for $75.00. Wasn't stupid enough to buy into it.

Just got same delivered asking for $75.00. Even if it technically is not illegal, it still stinks and is there to suck you in to make a quick buck.

Thanks for the warning. We received several of these fake invoices today. DLSCORP should be run out of business.

almost fell for this. My bill does not list any disclaimers, looks like the real deal. Marvelous scam...where is it from?

benfromtexas

I received one also - it may not be a scam (the disclaimer on the back) but it's a clear exploitation of people's naivete'.
I say burn him at the stake.

I just got one of these. I think that person has a great idea! It clearly states in capital letters it's a solicitation. I think people get mad because they don't pay attention (or read everything) and its their own dumb fault for sending this outfit money. More power to them! The fool and his money are soon parted LOL

thank you soooooo much! you saved me!

Hey there my fellow “almost scammed”. I too, have received the same letter as you (or one of the close variations of it).

I am encouraging any and all who have at one time or are currently receiving these letters to save all materials received, (the envelope with stamp, all documents enclosed, etc.) and get them to your local civic fraud department. If you are unsure as to how to reach them, just call your local police department and ask for their fraud department.

This kind of fraud is prolific and needs to be stopped. The perpetrators are of the lowest nature, however, they are getting very good at their trade. Lets all help to stop them in their tracks. That starts with each of us doing what we can locally. After a while, it will become harder and harder to pull off these scams.

Thanks for all of your posts… Change start with individuals like yourselves!!