Financial tales of horror
By Sheyna Steiner • Bankrate.com

The scariest stories are true, as you will soon see. In this dark corner of the world exorbitant interest rates lurk around every corner and refinancing a mortgage isn't always what it seems.

Though the names have been changed, these tales of true-life horror were sent in by Bankrate readers. Cringe in terror at the customer service department designed for disservice. Shriek in fright at the lies told by salesmen to sell their nefarious wares. The Bankrate chamber of financial horrors is waiting for you, if you dare.

Chamber of financial horrors

Mortgage and real estate mayhem   Shiver in fright at the real-life stories about mortgage and real estate mishaps. Banking frights   Shriek in terror at these real-life tales of horror at the hands of bankers. Cell phone scares   Hang on in horror at these real-life tales of mischief at the hands of cell phone companies. Credit card horrors   Scream and panic at these real-life tales of horror at the hands of credit card companies. Creepy customer service   Quake in your boots at these real-life tales of horror from unwitting consumers. Chilling lies and devious scams   Run screaming in terror at the lies and scams pulled on these unsuspecting souls. Terrible time shares   Cringe in fear of these real-life terrifying tales from buyers of time shares.

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-- Posted: Oct. 31, 2006