[emtpixie2]

Does anyone know anything about an organization called "Union Workers Credit Services"? I got an unsolicited letter from them stating that my husband qualifies automatically for a "guaranteed" Platinum card from them. I think it's fishy because there is no bank affiliation, the letter states "guaranteed $10,000 credit limit and no bank affiliation". There is a one time $37 fee and it just smells fishy. Any info. would help. And BTW...our credit is nowhere near being platinum worthy!

[finsfan13]

That sounds a lot like one of those catalog cards. I've gotten offers from a couple of different companies from time to time, they usually call them platinum cards.

[john]

emtpixie2, beware of such offers! If possible, mark such mails as SPAM in your mailbox.

No loan company will ask for any money upfront. Besides, if such contracts exist, they should be solicited in writing with a legal basis. These companies are just making their way to run away with your money. Be careful.

[oh2benc2]

That's one of those catalog/shopping cards. I get one for $7500 and I tell them I'm not interested when they call then they say will you signed up for one so? I signed up for one thinking it was a regular credit card then comes the phone call...duh how was I to know it was a shopping catalog card?

[emtpixie2]

Thank you. I thought something was really wrong with that letter. I think I will call the VA Atty. General's office and report it. I'm sure nothing will come of it, but at least it will be on file.

I got one of those pre approved credit card letters in the mail I thought too that it was fishy why in the world would anyone send in $37 for this and it not even real common now enough is enough

[john]

Hi darkshadow83, good to hear that you are aware of such scams. These offers try to put people in some kind of trap so that you send some money to bag a big offer. Just ignore it!

such a spam this is. i thank god that i didn't send anything to these guys.i just got the in the mail and was blown away with the 5% interest rate. but stopped to think and decided to look them up first and locate you guys. thank you and god very much. sweetee!

Yes, I know exactly what you received, because I received the same thing and applied for it. They made me believe it was for a master card or visa. It winds up that you have to purchase the items from a catalog which are three times higher than what you could buy it for. I'm ripping mad, and I'm going to ask for my 37.00 back.
Personal info removed for your safety - Mike

I RECIEVED THE SAME LETTER, A LIMIT OF $10,000 FOR MY SELF! I WAS SURPRISED BUT I WILL BE OING A SEARCH ON THIS, TILL NOW I CANT PULL UP THERE PAGE YET...DOES ANYBODY KNOW ABOUT THIS "ISSUE"?

[justin.hi5]

It`s a scam.Here`s the information i found in Scam alert center

Union Workers Credit Services: Local residents have recently been approached by a company called Union Workers Credit Services with a pre-approved credit offer. This letter states that a credit limit has been set and requests a check or money order for $37.00 to accept the offer. This company has received numerous complaints of fraud. Please be cautious about any pre-approved credit offer and check out all terms, conditions, and fees associated with the offer.

[mobile0311]

Thanks for the helpful info justinhi5 .

thank you all for the info my husband just recieved one of those letters in the mail today and this what i did i first looked for the web site then tried to get a phone# for them then i came across this site and it really helped my yes this is a scam please let more people know before getting taken in by then thank yopu and keep up the good work
from ms glad to know

someone needs to take this company down for 1 reason & 1 reason only our older people & the ones that are in need and thank that this is a answer to a prayer and not do any reseach on the matter 7 THEN GET TAKEN FOR A RIDE WITH WHAT LITTLE MONEY that they may have please keep up the good work and keep the word out on this site thank you and good luck trying get this scam away from people

[mobile0311]

Its only a matter of time before the Federal Trade Commission will shut them down.

I was aware that this is a catalog offer but was still considering it. I was just trying to find some more info and happened to come across this first.