Avoid This Scam

Hi, I currently feel that I was scam on May 6 2008 by a telemarketer this afternoon after I received a phone call around 5:38 PM from a company I believe called the National Magazine Company or Century Marketing (Phone # 1-866-457-8860) in Utah. First, a young woman told me I have been entered in Dreams Come true Sweepstakes, and that MC, Visa; American Express entered all their cardholders in this sweepstakes. Grand prize is 25,000, Diamond Watch and a trip. She asked me if I was a cardholder. I said yes, then gave me the confirmation code C208. Then she told me that she was transfer me to her supervisor and he said I would receive had 5 magazines for just $3.95 a week for 25 months. He also assured me that within 3 days I would receive a welcome package with a complete listing of magazines should I decide I wanted different ones in the mail. Plus, they said that I would be able to cancel the orders at that time if I wish. After a while, I got suspicious as the call went on so I hung up. He called right back however I did not pick up the first time but I picked up the second time and told him I want to cancel everything and he said I can’t and kept telling me to finish the process. He offered to lower the price but I told him I can’t because I have too much college expensive (I am a full-time college student in NYC) to pay and I am not working but he said I have to finish, it went on and on by him telling me I have to stay with it. So I decided to hang up again this time I didn’t pick up when he called again. Keep in mind I didn’t finish the so call process. However I did give him my debit card account number by mistake and expatriation date but I didn’t give him my security code on the back of one’s card or PIN or my SSN. I would really appreciate it if you can help me know what my statuses now of being scam and what should I do. P.S. Once I hang-up I cancel my debit card right away around 6:00 PM the same day also I just recently filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection around 10:30 PM about this particular company or organization. What else can I do?? Is there anything else I can do? Continue reading →