Just got this certificate in the mail that said if your scratch off code maches this code you win 1 of 4 prizes. I won, so I went down to best buy used cars (where the flyer was from) and this guy guy asked me for my name, ss#. I aked why, he said it was ok. I ended up getting vacation getaway. It looks legit. But now I think I might have messed up. Please help, and what can I do to fix this?
2006-07-13 03:52:50 · 11 answers · asked by mermer7@sbcglobal.net 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
They are going to try to sell you a timeshare.
2006-07-13 03:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by rahkokwee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like they are trying to sell you a timeshare. Your vacation is probably real, but watch out for the pressure to buy something, they can be very convincing and you will have signed away lot of money before you know it. I was able to get a $90 outlet store certificate and a weekend vacation from one and didn't buy (although, if I had had a job at the time, I probably would have bought the timeshare). It may be hard to take your vacation. For the one I got, I had to register after waiting 45 days. Then when I did finally register I reserved my vacation and they told me that I had to wait 6 months before I could even reserve a vacation. On top of all of that, the vacation has to be used 1 year after the day I received the vacation. So, that leaves a small window, and after all that time, I don't ever think about it. So, I probably won't ever use my free vacation.
2006-07-13 11:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Icy U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the vacation is no bargain because they provide free hotel but you have to buy airfare from them (at a much higher price than normal airfare). If you are wanting credit to buy a car from a used car place, they will need your SSN. Otherwise how can they check your credit to see what car you can qualify to get a loan on?
They could be stealing your identity, but probably not. They are just trying to sell you a car and the vacation giveaway is their gimmick.
try to actually use the vacation and you will probably find the catch.
2006-07-13 11:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO--DO THE TRIP--the clearest indicator that there will be some kind of sales thing at the other end of this trip deal is if they've stipulated that you have to bring your wife if you are married---(you can't make any business decisions in many states without your spouse's approval) But there's no one going to FORCE YOU TO BUY anything that you don't want---go and enjoy--even if this was one of those time-share gigs they do put on a show and they do lay out the extras--nothing says you can't enjoy some of that ---huh ??----post in some way after wards and let us know how it goes--I'll be interested to hear
2006-07-13 11:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just check the fine print and make sure you know what youre getting into. Make sure there are no hidden fees etc for this vacation...Read the fine print of any literature you have been given and ask for the legal agreement detailing the vacation, and also their privacy policy, detailing what they are going to do with your personal information, including your ss no.
If it is genuine, then go ahead and have fun on your vacation.
2006-07-13 10:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by DEvLZ_advoc8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, Rah is right, they send you away, and you have to sit through this exhausting sale pitch thing. You probably have to pay transportation to get there. Did you ever stop to think that everyone might have qualified for this 'great getaway?'
2006-07-13 10:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your get away...will only be cheap airfare and a cheap hotel...you will have to pay for everything else...then when you or if you go, you'll have to sit through a speech about how wonderful it is to have a timeshare in the location and all the benefits...I'd say don't go...why waist your time
2006-07-13 10:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Jessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its a timeshare scam, since they give u this for free, but u have to spend about 8 hours in presentations etc.. and they keep howding you to buy there timeshares, or special deals for holidays.
2006-07-13 10:57:12 · answer #8 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not "had", but I suspect that the vacation won't be as good as it's been represented to you....
good luck
2006-07-13 10:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by Adios 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a scam. If it is too good to be true, it probably is.
2006-07-13 10:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋