Is this a phone scam?
- 02.09.12
- Cruise Companies, phone, scam, this
- 4 Comments
Question by trinilim: Is this a phone scam?
I just got a solicitation phone call from “Premier marketing” at 1-800-920-4701 saying I had been randomly selected to go on a cruise for two to Cozumel, Mexico. The automated woman gave me a confirmation code, and I called back to see if it was a scam or not. Apparently this “company” is randomly giving away cruises in a publicity stunt for advertising purposes, and the only catch that I can tell from the phone is that I’d have to attend a 1.5 hour “Look at all our fancy products!” bit, but do not have to buy anything.
So, have any of you gotten this same phone call? Is it a scam? It sure sounds like one, but they’re not asking for anything financial, and the only catch is going to that seminar, which is odd.
Best answer:
Answer by teresathegreat
It’s not necessarily a scam – you probably will really get a trip to Mexico. But once
Be careful if you do go – these people are very highly skilled at cleverly pressuring you into buying. And don’t think it’s just the seminar – they will stalk you during your whole trip and use “casual chats” to continue their pitch. And any information you give them, even just your address, will put you on all sorts of mailing lists for similar marketers and scammers. Also, they decide when you travel – you won’t have much flexibility in the schedule.
If you think you can resist, go ahead and get your free trip. But cruises are pretty affordable nowadays, so it might be easier to spend a little dough and treat yourself to a hassle-free vacation with no pressure or residual complications.
What do you think? Answer below!
Sounds really like a scammy sales pitch. Or, if you are wanted an any charges, this may be a way to get you to their location so that they can arrest you (saw it on the news once).
And I’ve been to Cozumel, MX. It’s not all that exciting. Plus, think of the extra money that you’d be spending on getting a passport, buying souvenirs, drinks while on the boat, etc, etc, etc…
Just say “NO”.
Its a HIGH pressure Time Share sales pitch… Their job is to book folks that might buy into a time share in Mexico… Go if you don’t want to buy… And stick to your guns!
It’s a time-share sales pitch, or something along those lines – chances are that you have to go to their pitch before you are eligible for anything, and you’ll only get the cruise if you buy a bunch of whatever it is they’re selling. Your time – and money – would be better spent at home.
you should be on the do not call list.it is free and if scammers call you,report them and they pay a huge fine