This business is involved in mail fraud. I rented a car from Budget in San Diego airport, and they sent me a letter 3 months later charging me $50 service fee stating that I had a toll violation in Orange County, which was over 70 miles away from San Diego. I had gone nowhere near Orange County, and I got the details of my rental from Budget that showed that I had only done 27 miles in my entire trip. I called up VMS regarding this. They did not acknowledge their mistake, but refunded the $50, and below is the email I got in response.
I am reporting them to USPS for mail fraud, and I suggest that others who are scammed similarly and can show similar proof do the same. Such predatory companies need to be shut down!
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Dear ### #####,
Thank you for contacting Violation Management Solutions.
Violation Management Solutions (VMS) is a company retained by Budget of San Diego to process and present the initial billing for toll fees their vehicles receive while on rent. The processing fee of $50 is automatically charged to the card used to rent the vehicle in accordance with the terms of your rental agreement. This process included the research to determine the responsible renter, the mailing and notification of the toll fee to the responsible renter, the mailing and notification of the responsible party information to the issuing agency, customer service support, and the follow-up to ensure the toll is settled.
As we stated in our letter, we have supplied the issuing authority with the documentation they require giving them your contact information, therefore transferring full liability for this violation to you. We have not paid the fine amount that was incurred for the violation. This allows you to dispute this violation if you feel warranted. It is your responsibility to contact the issuing authority regarding payment of any fines, penalties, and interest related to the violation. You can contact The Toll Roads at (949)727-4800.
As a one-time courtesy, I have refunded the service fee. However if we receive any additional parking, traffic, or toll charges we may be unable to waive future service fees agreed to in the rental agreement.
Once again, thank you for contacting VMS.
#### ##,
Customer Service Specialist
####@violationmanagement.com
866-426-4040 - Voice Ext:###
406-453-7221 - Fax
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