Saerenzea Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 During my last visit I filled out one of those cards where you win some four wheeled vehicle. I did it jokingly as I have never won anything in my life. I didn't win it. But I did get a call saying I won a cruise. It was a live person who called and it was a local phone number to me (Indiana) which I thought was odd for a thing I tried to win in Ohio. It sounded legit until he asked my FICO score. I don't know what mine is but I knew it was lower than the requirement for the cruise. So I am pretty sure it's a scam or they used my information to try and get a sale of some sort. I just wanted to see if any one else has had this happen to them. If I really did win something great (well not really). If it is a scam or aggressive sales tactic I would warn everyone to avoid putting their information in these things. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 These sorts of marketing calls usually aren't scams, but they're never good deals either. A "free" cruise or hotel stay might require paying fees and/or attending high-pressure sales pitches (eg. for a timeshare). If you jump through all the hoops, the cruise or stay you get probably wouldn't be worth much. I've fielded plenty of these calls, though I hang up immediately. I never enter contests unless I've read the rules and am okay with receiving marketing from the sponsoring company. Are you sure this call was in response to the contest you entered from the display at Kings Island? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I was always taught there is "No such thing as a free lunch"Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saerenzea Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thank you for the replies. He specifically said it was from Kings Island. And I haven't been getting any marketing calls other than this one time. I admit I did not read the rules so that's on me. Live and (sometimes) learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I switch to my native language when I receive marketing calls, (Klingon) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saerenzea Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 That is hilarious. Ever get someone who speaks it too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yippee Skippee Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 http://wishtv.com/2017/08/17/did-you-receive-free-cruise-robocalls-you-could-get-up-to-900/ I have seen articles pop up in the past week about a Class action law suit for the free cruise calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Yippee Skippee said: http://wishtv.com/2017/08/17/did-you-receive-free-cruise-robocalls-you-could-get-up-to-900/ I have seen articles pop up in the past week about a Class action law suit for the free cruise calls. Yep. Our home number was in the database, so my dad filed a claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMann1979 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I remember once sitting through a long winded catalogue sales pitch when I was 20 just so I could get a 20 dollar gift card to Regal Cinemas. Wouldn't do that again. On the bright side I saw Chicken Run and The Perfect Storm for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifetimecoaster Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 99% of the time those prize drawing give aways are data mining operations. With the no call lists becoming so popular, they get you to freely give your info. It's a loophole in the clause of no call, if you've freely given your info, you've asked to be contacted in the future for "possible other giveaways". It's the old time share sales pitch routine. We'll give you this free cruise if you submit to a 1 hour seminar about how owning (insert good or service here) can change your life forever!! Can't blame them for trying, everybody is just trying to make a living. But it's annoying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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