Ferrum Technology Services falls victim to credit card scam with persons/company using our brand and published toll free number
Gilberts, IL October 13, 2009 (UPDATED November 5, 2009) – Ferrum Technology Services, an information technology (IT) consulting company serving the Midwest, announced today that it has fallen victim to a credit card scam involving the fraudulent use of it's corporate brand and toll free numbers.
Ferrum Technology Services recently become aware of a scam involving the use of our company name in addition to the use of our toll free number. Please be aware, Ferrum Software also appearing as FERRUM-SOFTWARE BAKU on bank statements, is in no relation to Ferrum Technology Services' corporate entity and is fraudulently using its information for credit card transactions. Victim's locations vary and to date include the United States, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the Netherlands and have reported charges to their credit card accounts ranging from $49 US to $99 US.
Victim's who received a charge to their credit card account, are instructed to dispute the charge by contacting the bank that issued the Visa or MasterCard and report the charge as fraudulent. The issuing bank will be able to assist in identifing the party associated with the fraudulant charges. Ferrum Technology Services has been in close contact with its merchant processing company and has advised them of this activity; however, there is nothing Ferrum's processor can do as Ferrum Technology Services' merchant processing account is not being used for the transactions posted to the victim's accounts.
About Ferrum Technology Services
Ferrum Technology Services (www.ferrumit.com) provides a suite of managed IT service plans for small- to mid-sized businesses allowing for end user support, network management, and strategic growth. Ferrum delivers the same level of complete technical support found at large companies but at an affordable cost, charging clients a flat monthly fee per desktop. Ferrum is continually improving the value of its services and focuses on making its customers more efficient, productive, and satisfied with their technology investments. Located in Gilberts, Illinois, US, Ferrum Technology Services provides services throughout the Midwest to a wide range of clients ranging from healthcare, non-profit organizations, professional service firms and consumer companies.
Contact
Ferrum Technology Services
US Local 847.697.3282
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