Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

babeyblu16 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:22 PM

Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

From 21st Century Concept saying that you were a prize winner and listing about 6 different things that you won. Saying all you had to do was come pick it up with your FH. Not sure if its a scam. I have gotten a lot of calls that I know are scams, but I wasnt so sure about this one.

shamma Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:24 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

girl run, its a scam, I hope you did not give them your CC# or any information about yourself

curly2003 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:24 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

Trust me, IT'S A SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

groovypeg Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:33 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

SCAM!!!!!!!

Sweetie2004 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:33 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

It's a scam....I was stupid enough to go and I spent 4 hours listening to a lecture on the dangers of nonstick cookware. He had me so convinced I needed $900 pots until FH grabbed me AND my credit card and got me out of there. I did get the vacation, but not the camera, but we were the only couple (out of 10) who didn't fall for his line and buy his $900 pots and he was really MAD...If you can go, and don't mind wasting the time and you are able to resist his line its not a bad deal (quick test: are you tempted by EVERY infomercial you see....if so I don't recommend going )

Colleen

Sunny Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:37 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

They call me all the time- thanks for the info!

Helene718 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:39 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

Scam! There have been several posts about this in the past and everyone has agreed it is a scam. Don't waste your time!

shamma Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:39 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

You should have asked them which competitionyou entered to win something. They come up with different things to get people to sign up or buy things they do not want

WithThisRing Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:40 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

Thank god for caller ID. If I dont recognize the phone number or the name I let the machine pick it up

Sweetpea Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:59 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

I went to the place. They do give you the prizes but they want you to sit through a demonstration. They try to sell you cookware, china, and knives.
We did not buy anything. Don't bother going. You do get a vacation (hotel only), but you have to send $75 in fees. It is really just a waste of time. Hope this is a help

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Apr 23, 2003 10:09 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

It is technically not a scam they are a real company and they do give some sort of vacation but I hear it is usu BUT RUN...they company is run under various names. I read an article on something either channel 7 or 4 did on them a while back. Apparently there were multiple complaints about sales tactics and they making false claims about their products. I would avoid them altogether it is just easier

princess99 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 10:11 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

SCAM!!! FH and I went to go check it out, nothing u win u should have to pay for. It was so boring, my Fh looked sleepy and the man was obnoxious to us, we just wanted to get out of there. Do NOT waste your time.

MelTodd604 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 10:12 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

YES!! I did a while ago, but I never found the time to go there with my FH and pick them up...ThankGod I didn't! I was sure it was a scam.

saccotobe Posted: Apr 23, 2003 10:45 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

i just got that message thought about it for a second and then thought it was some kind of scam... glad to hear i was right thanks for sharing with all

taraalissa Posted: Apr 23, 2003 10:51 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

big time scam!

Latina511 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 11:31 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

SCAM

jennbaby Posted: Apr 23, 2003 11:36 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

hang up on these loozers!

Pam Posted: Apr 23, 2003 11:48 PM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

And to think I was special!!

Thanks for the heads up!

IrishTracy Posted: Apr 24, 2003 08:12 AM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

Total scam!!! First I won a trip...then AMAZINGLY 2 weeks later I won $1000.00 Give me a break. My FH told the to Feck off. And they haven't called since!

itsbouttime Posted: Apr 24, 2003 08:29 AM

Re: Did anyone get a phonecall like this...

yup! same here. i still see there name on my called ID months later. the cowards aren't leaving messages but just keep calling! leave me alone already!