Originally posted by sillyme:
Talking about holidays.
Received a phone call yesterday. Told me I've been selected for an advertisement for a new product launch. Gave me 14 days free accomodation in Europe and Pan Asia. On top of that, a free videocam worth $1000, plus a $1000 travel voucher. Sounded very suspicious. They reassured me that it is not a time-share thing, nor required to purchase anything. One of the three local mobile phone service provider also involved.
I agreed to go down. I will resist all temptation to commit to any purchase. Get the free stuff and run
Anyone got this phonecall?
Wish you all the best.... sounds like a con-job to me.
I've also received such phone calls, my first and only reaction is - I am not interested - usually the caller is stunned for a moment, seems that they do not know how to handle people who is simply not interested in a "bait".
If you have to listen to a talk (the sales-pitch) make sure that you can leave anytime you want, and that they allow you to leave your mobile phone on. Also note for any loud music being played when the sales-pitch is on.
If something is too good to be true, it probably is.