MAZUMAH, MiPayments.biz, GreenZap are Markers of Internet Fraud
Online Scam
GreenZap was initially an online payment processor that was created somewhere between 2005 and 2006. It was to work similar to the payment processor, Paypal. GreenZap users could transfer money to each other or to other businesses that also accepted GreenZap as their payment. Users could then use their webcash at the participating websites such as Ebay.
Earlier this year, users who have said not to be active for awhile, started to begin noticing different amounts being subtracted from their banking accounts but unknown to what the payments were for. When individuals got their bank statements back, these checks were deducted from a business called MiPayments.biz with the name from "MAZUMAH."
According to the website, RipoffReport.com, there are many unhappy users who were once part of the website, GreenZap.com. They are reported that such amounts like $59.80, $19.95, and $39.90 have been being deducted from their checking accounts. For those who don't watch their accounts closely on a daily basis, this has lead to overdrafts, and even some fees such as for putting stop payments on these checks. The bank that these checks are being deposited into is called the New Dominion Bank. Under the title, there was a customer service phone number that people could call should they have questions concerning these payments. On some accounts, the phone number would be unavailable or disconnected. The website MiPayments is sometimes online, and also offline. It has been hard for those who have been victimized to get help because of the on and off again available customer service.
When those who do get through, they have been told that refunds will be processed and checks will be mailed to them. Some still are waiting for refund checks when they were told it would be 3-5 business days. Others have received them, but are in fear of depositing them into their accounts; for fear that their checking account information will be picked up again. Because of the constant withdraws from their accounts, past users have been forced into closing their current bank accounts and opening up new ones.
According to RipOffReport.com, MAZUMAH and MiPayment.biz are affecting people across the United States. Anywhere from the Midwest such as Illinois or Idaho, or even in New Jersey and Colorado.
On the internet, there is an ongoing blog, Strong Bucks Scam, where users can email their current stories about being affected by the MAZUMAH and Mipayments.biz. For those who get through to customer service, some have stated that they have received refund checks.
Also, there is a survey listed on the website asking for those who have ever had a GreenZap money account. So far there is 87% who have answered yes.
If you have been noticing unauthorized withdraws from your bank account, or are a member of GreenZap.com, you might want to start checking your bank daily for any unusual activity. If you have been a victim, contact your bank to see how you can gain your credit back.
Published by Ariana R. Cherry-Shearer
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20 Comments
Post a CommentPoint being, once your information is 'out there', be it with an existing company, one that was sold, one that went bankrupt... whatever - your account info is still there sitting in someones data bank - be it the company itself or a process agent they use.
Both of these companies speak for themselves - claiming to provide international 'service', while hiding their true identity and any reals means of contacting them. Check archive.org or a WhoIs search.
Do yourself a favor and have some peace of mind in the future, if you EVER gave GreenZap your info, or if DebitCard123 has shown up anywhere on you statements, change your account ASAP...
signature area said 'Authorization on File'). I looked up the website, tried a WhoIs search, and called the number thinking maybe it was a honest mistake and easily fixed... wrong.
The following month another 2 bogus checks were submitted - one for just under 10.00 and another for 129.97. The smaller one cleared, but was able to stop the larger one just because the bank knew something was going on from my previous contact with them and they called me.
Another interesting angle is the same day this account was closed DebitCard123.com tried doing ACH (electronic) transactions. One was for a deposit of .13 and then a withdraw of 1.25. It seems this is common practice for fraud people to see if the account is still open.
Point being, once your information is 'out there', be it with an existing company, one that was sold, one that went bankrupt... whatever - your account info is still there sitting in someones data bank - be it the company itself or a process agent they use.
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If DebitCard123.com or GreenZap.com sounds familiar in any way and you ever gave Greenzap your account info- change you bank account now!!!
I KNOW these companies are connected in some way. I had a checking account that was mainly used as a savings account as it had a great interest rate. I wrote three checks a year from that account to the same people for the last 10 years, so the account info itself was not out there much to begin with.
The one and only time I ever gave the account info out was to register with GreenZap - back in 2005 or 2006. The more I learned of the company the more it just didn't sound right, so I never used their 'service'. No transactions were authorized, no transactions took place, and I basically forgot about the company until recently.
At the end of 2008, a withdraw of 119.95 showed up on my statement. After getting more info from my bank, it was in the form of a check made payable to DebitCard123.com (memo area said Inquiries call 888-384-4823, sig
I contacted my local FBI field office. They had no records, so I asked them to forward everything to San Diego -- which means that a chain of escalation has been established for anyone else in my region who might not know about San Diego.
Call your local FBI office to report "Internet Related White Collar Fraud" -- ask them to forward everything out to the San Diego FBI office. This will likewise establish a local chain of escalation if no one in your region has reported it yet.
Get paper copies of the machine drafted checks from your own bank -- the FBI will need these.
If the photocopy of the back of the check(s) indicates it was deposited through NewDominion Bank, call there and ask Pete Norman to flag your numbers so that no future checks can be deposited on your account, and let him know that the previous checks were fraudulent and you demand a refund but can't find a real-live-person contact phone number. Also tell Mr. Norman that you have already contacted the FBI re
I signed an affidavit last year and it was 10 months later they withdrew another payment of $59.80. They did not have our names correct and withdrew from another bank that our bank if affiliated with so they try every fraudulet way to get the money. We are being refunded the money but have lost a larger amount to this company. We need to stop such a ruthless scam. I will report it to the FBI hoping for some conclusion to such behavior.
I found out about my withdrawls when I got an overdraft notice from my bank. They are actually the ones that investigated and found it was fraud. I had to close the acct., but not before they had withdrawn $19.90 and $39.90. I got on the website they said you could request info. and it asks for the account number of your checking acct. I wrote "Not on your life" and told them I was reporting them to the police. I immediately got an email back that they would credit my acct., however, I never gave them my acct.
My partner and I have also been scammed by Mazumah. My partner Nancy about 2 or three years ago and myself just last week. They take unauthorized money out of our checking accounts. Now we have to shut down these accounts.
I want to expose this fraud by collecting evidence of their scamming and submitting that evidence to the FBI, The Federal Trade Commission, The Federal Attorney General and the Attorney Generals of every State.
I need evidence from folks who have been scammed in the form of a sworn, notarized affidavit of what and when this place and what the damages were.
If we can get enough certified evidence maybe we can file a RICO suit for damages and also put this company out of business.
Please mail this to my forwarding address
Dr Robert Towers
606 S Main St
PMB 427
Crestview, FL 32536
I have also experienced unauthorized withdrawls from my account in the amount of $19.95 or $59.80.
Called New Dominion Bank (a legitimate FDIC insured bank) and spoke to Peter Norman. He stopped all future withdrawls on their end AND issued a refund check.
ALso filed online complaint with IC3
http://www.corp.ca.gov/enf/info/dr/07pdf/greenzap.pdf
Also, the BBB has notified me as of last week, that mail was returned from: MAZUMAH INTERNATIONAL, 3525 DEL MAR HEIGHTS #213, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130