Incentive Reward Center Free 40GB iPod Ripoff Delay Tactics - 90 Day Deadline Delray Beach Florida

Yesterday (2 May 2005), I received a check for $399 from The Useful.com (Incentive Reward Center) and a letter saying they were unable to send the 40GB iPod and to use the check to purchase an iPod.

Well, I guess this solves the problems I've been having with Incentive Rewards.

I will not participate in another promotional offer like this. Yes, Incentive Rewards finally came through with their side of the agreement, but it required way too much invested time on my part.

If you think about it, these promotions are truely deceptive and intentionally difficult to complete. Incentive Rewards could not stay in business if everyone completing the offers got an iPod. The referal fees just wouldn't cover the cost of every iPod.

Rip-off Reports.com is an excellent resource that exposes the true nature of these type of promotions. It is obvious that Incentive Rewards responds to the pressure of people filing complaints on Rip-off Reports.

If you want to participate in these types of offers, be prepared to file complaints with state consumer agencies. Unfortunately, this places a huge burden on these agencies. But, if enough complaints are filed maybe this type of promotion will be shut down.

Cheers to Rip-off Reports. Keep up the good work. A portion of my "iPod Check" will be headed your way as a donation.

Regards,

Almost identical to your situation. AFter getting the email that they couldn't get me an Ipod they sent me a check for almost 350 dollars. Its a real hassle dealing with these people but in the end it all worked out. almost 4 months of staying on top of it but it paid off. Forget the Ipod I'm just taking the money and calling it quits with online promotions. The first and the last one I'll ever sign up for.

Peace!!!

Good number to call if needed..

1-866-301-7260

My situation is almost identical to yours. I however just received an email a few days ago stating they were sending a check b/c they were out of stock for the original product.

This is good news and bad news. The voucher was overrun, so I didn't have an opportunity to submit my upcoming change of address. Hopefully they'll respond to my customer service inquiries to get that address changed...

Good luck!

I received an e-mail today from Incentive Reward saying:

"Thank you for sending us your confirmation email, you are now qualified for a Apple(r) iPod 40 GB. The Security Verification Process has now been waived, so you will not have to mail us your Gift Redemption Voucher. Also, a Shipping Request has now been issued."

This sounds very positive. Hopefully, we're in the home stretch.

Once I get the iPod in hand, I'll send another update.

Right after submitting my complaint to Rip-off Reports, Antonio, from customer service left me a voice mail requesting I FAX in proof of purchase for the two offers that were still listed as NOT REPORTED.

OK, at least they're addressing the problem now. Let's see how quickly they act on the information I FAXed to them.

Will there be more delays?? Check back for more updates.