Jan
Rotherham,#2Consumer Comment
Wed, March 10, 2004
Sadly this is an all too common rip-off! The clue is in "or other merchandise item (confirmed; see inventory document, below)." If you read the list it will ALWAYS contain at least one of the following: Holiday vouchers to the 'value' of $$$$$$ Jewellery 'valued' at $$$$$ ebook(s) 'worth' $$$$$ A 'mystery gift worth' $$$$$ Get the picture? So, what will you get for your $31.95? Most probably a 'diamond' (industrial, uncut) on a solid gold (plated) chain of about 16" length with a RSP of $2.50! No-one EVER gets the cheque or tv. Here, in the UK such 'offers' are now unlawful and the persons running the scam can easily find themselves incarcerated for a decent 'stretch' plus confiscation of assets. Do not waste your money.
David
Sydney,#3Consumer Comment
Thu, February 26, 2004
I would like to alert others that there is a new twist to this tale: They are now asking for a credit card payment to "release" the goods, as shown below: "You have been pre-assigned a parcel containing a SONY 61" PROJECTION TV or a bank cheque for USD $2,741.88 made payable to you, or other merchandise item (confirmed; see inventory document, below). All shipping and tariff charges will be paid by the sponsor. But you must remit a Release Fee of USD $31.95, payable by credit card. Include this USD $31.95 fee with your completed Warehouse Release & Shipping Request." So now they not only generate the interest on the deposited money, they also get you to pay them to NOT deliver your prize!!! Good luck everyone