Q: If a company that you think is a scam has taking money out of your account can u demand the money back if within 30 days
I got a call for a free crusie that i filled out online and i got a call back that says i won but i had to pay $118 to take the trip. i fell for it and gave them my card number and they took the money. after i did my research, i discovered that this was a scam and i would like my money back. They money was taken out of my account yesterday and i just want to know if its true that according to Florida state law they have to refund my money within 30days right?
A: I have never heard of a law which requires someone/company to refund money within 30 days. However, you can call your bank and tell them you want to contest the withdrawal because you did not get what you were promised. I hope you used a credit or debit card. Make sure you monitor your account to make sure they do not withdraw any more money. You might want to think about changing your account information.
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