Amongst the pile of supermarket circulars and credit card applications, I came across an envelope that look suspiciouisly like a jury duty notification. It turns out that as a globe trotting American, I've been targeted as a victim of the Man. It was scientifically proven in a court of law that during the decade that spanned 1996 - 2006, banks were screwing unassuming consumers to the wall with outrageous fees. I had always assumed that those $10 foreign ATM fees were a bit excessive. If a class action lawsuit isn't enough proof that I've been wicked duped, well, then I don't know what is.
It turns out that if you bought a candy bar in Canada with a debit card during this time, you're entitled to $25. If you travelled or lived abroad for a significant period of time, you stand to earn a bit more. Should you happen to be one of those people who saves all their bank statements (1996....that was like 4 mergers ago, right?) then you be potentially owed zillions, or maybe even a couple hundred.
Greedy lawyers, PIRG's, and Ralph Nader: pahkcah02 thanks you from the bottom of her cold, Republican heart.
If you think that you were victimized by the evil banking empire, go to www.ccfsettlement.com to see if you qualify.
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3 comments:
I got that same letter - it's very important looking. I was impressed.
So, have you bought any candy bars on any of your Montreal visits?? If so, your 25$ can get you a ton more Dimetapp!
Dude - I lived in Bahrain during those times...boo yah!
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