Submitted:
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Macon,
Georgia
I received an Important Delivery from NME/Pat Haines, which stated that it was my second notice. I opened the mail to notice Family Circle in large letters, and in a light colored ink 'We have been trying to reach you regarding your $1,000,000.00 Sweepstakes ID # 725717909.' They also listed a number in which I called to find out they wanted my credit card number.
The mailing was mailed to the name I only use on the internet, so I automatically new, this company had purchased my info from something on the internet. After informing them that I was not going to give that information and that the name they have on file is not my real name and not to send me any magazines, they lady then informed that I would receive a bill. Ok I continued to read the mail and on the back it mentions the three major credit bureaus and an opt out number where they still asked for my credit card number.
If this isn't a scam, I don't know what is. I called the three credit bureaus and informed them that I told them I didn't want the magazines and to date I have not received any magazines. Right now there is nothing I can do, but sit and wait for them to send this to credit bureuas. I hope anyone reading this make sure you have a third party on the phone if you chose to call these people, I had a police officer on the phone, so I feel better knowing that I thought ahead before calling them, an officer came out afterward and I filed a police report. This is mail fraud.
Lastacia
Macon, Georgia