Promotional
Literature
Sent to Consumers by Union Workers Credit Services
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE: June 21, 2005
CONTACT:
JOHN RIGGINS
PUBLIC LINE: 817-332-7585
MEDIA ONLY: 817-882-0557
Since April 28, 2005 Union Workers Credit Services, a third party
credit card offering, was the source of 20 complaints and 2,173
inquiries from the public. Subject firm states in its promotional
literature “Good things happen to good people like
you” you are “Pre-Approval for a $10,000 credit
limit”. According to the firm over 5 million pieces of mail
were sent.
After paying the advanced fee, $37, consumers contacting this BBB
state, I received “a paper card and a
magazine to order from,” “I would like my fee
refunded to me”. On May 27, 2005, a temporary
Restraining Order was filed by the United States Postal Service.
Pending an administrative proceeding the order directs the United
States Postal Service to detain the Defendant (Union Workers Credit
services, Inc.'s) incoming mail. When evaluating a credit
card solicitation, determine whether the offer is from a bank
that actually issues regular credit cards such as Visa or MasterCard,
or from a company that will only assist you in applying for a credit
card. Some card offers provide you with a list of banks that offer
secured credit cards if you agree to open a savings account
with the bank issuing the card. Other offers provide you with a card
which can be used only to order merchandise from the company's catalog.
If you purchase a
certain amount from the catalog, the company The Bureau
advises caution when considering any credit card offer that requires
you to pay a fee before you can learn all the details of the
offer.
For more information go to www.fwbbb.org and click on our local alerts
and news section and or click on our company and charity reports
section put in Union Workers Credit Services, Inc. and read
our full public report.
Two persons who have complained to the BBB that will speak to the media
are: Stanley Warrior 11 Briarwood Dr Hampton, VA 23666 (757)667-4048 or
Jack Cox 517 Cayuse St#304 Walla Walla , WA 99362 (509)
200-0549.
