What action can I take if a merchant unlawfully takes money out of my account without permisson?

Well, the first question is how they got your banking or credit card information and if there were any agreements on them withdrawing money from your account...so, a discussion with an attorney of your choice will be necessary. By Grace... Shawn Jackson ESQ. (707) 584-4529  Business Development Attorney EMAIL: Attorneys@CaliforniaBusinessDevelopment.com www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentAttorneys.com www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentCenter.com www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentPlans.com www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentIncubator.com                 No communication resulting herein shall create an attorney-client relationship unless a separate retainer agreement is signed by attorney and client. The information provided neither is  legal advice nor is it conveyed in the course of an attorney-client relationship, but is intended merely as a general overview with regard to the subject matter covered. You should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel such as any attorney in this office in a subsequent email communication (agreement) and the formation of an attorney client relationship.