Is the website yourprizecenter.com a legitimate site? How can I find out?

Question

They said I won a prize, a free laptop. Is it really free? Will it really come? If they get my phone number and email, will I be sorry.

Answer 1

No. Don't count on it.

Answer 2

It may come, may be a scam. Either way all offers like this are the same. You get it the laptop after completing an assorment of expensive services and products.

Answer 3

No. It doesn't work. If you give them your email, they will unload emails on you every day! I tried it once and I recieded no laptop but instead I get 40 emails a day! DON'T TRUST THEM!

Answer 4

I won a laptop, all my friends and family have too... and none of use ever got one delivered

Answer 5

If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. Avoid.

Answer 6

Address lookup
canonical name yourprizecenter.com.
aliases
addresses 208.67.28.48


Domain Whois record
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Domain Name: YOURPRIZECENTER.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
Name Server: UDNS1.ULTRADNS.NET
Name Server: UDNS2.ULTRADNS.NET
Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
Updated Date: 23-oct-2006
Creation Date: 19-jul-2006
Expiration Date: 19-jul-2007


Network Whois record
Queried whois.arin.net with "208.67.28.48"...

OrgName: Netblue, Inc.
OrgID: NETBL-2
Address: 530 Showers Drive
Address: Suite 7245
City: Mountain View
StateProv: CA
PostalCode: 94040
Country: US

NetRange: 208.67.28.0 - 208.67.31.255
CIDR: 208.67.28.0/22
NetName: NETBLUE
NetHandle: NET-208-67-28-0-1
Parent: NET-208-0-0-0-0
NetType: Direct Assignment
NameServer: UDNS1.ULTRADNS.COM
NameServer: UDNS2.ULTRADNS.COM
Comment:
RegDate: 2006-05-10
Updated: 2006-06-07

RTechHandle: NOC2064-ARIN
RTechName: Network Operations Center
RTechPhone: [phone]
RTechEmail: [e-mail]

OrgNOCHandle: NOC2064-ARIN
OrgNOCName: Network Operations Center
OrgNOCPhone: [phone]
OrgNOCEmail: [e-mail]

OrgTechHandle: NOC2064-ARIN
OrgTechName: Network Operations Center
OrgTechPhone: [phone]
OrgTechEmail: [e-mail]

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Original Business Start Date: January 2002
Principal: Kathy King, Escalation Manager
Customer Contact: Kathy King, Escalation Manager - [phone]
Entity: Corporation
Incorporated: January 2002, CA
Employees: 68
TOB Classification: Internet Marketing Services
BBB Membership: This company is a member.


Additional DBA Names

YF Direct
YourGiftCards.com
AnyFreeGift.com
EveryFreeGift.com
MarketSurveyGroup.com


BBB Membership Status

This company has been a member of this Better Business Bureau since July 2004. This means it supports the Bureau's services to the public and meets our membership standards.


Customer Experience

Based on BBB files, this company has a satisfactory record
BBB Definition:

satisfactory record - A business identified in our report as satisfactory has, based on Bureau files, been in business for at least one year, and has voluntarily provided the Bureau with all information requested about the business and its product or service. If any complaints have been received about the business, their number has not been considered by the BBB to be extreme, given the nature of the company's business and the volume of business transacted. Complaints are also generally typical of what might be expected for this type of business. A business stated to be satisfactory has not been the subject of any recent law enforcement actions concerning its dealings with the public. If the business has been contacted by the BBB about its advertising or selling claims, it has modified or substantiated its practices to the Bureau's satisfaction. In addition, the BBB has a clear understanding of the company's business, and the business is not in an industry which has raised significant marketplace concerns.


with the Bureau. A satisfactory record
BBB Definition:

satisfactory record - A business identified in our report as satisfactory has, based on Bureau files, been in business for at least one year, and has voluntarily provided the Bureau with all information requested about the business and its product or service. If any complaints have been received about the business, their number has not been considered by the BBB to be extreme, given the nature of the company's business and the volume of business transacted. Complaints are also generally typical of what might be expected for this type of business. A business stated to be satisfactory has not been the subject of any recent law enforcement actions concerning its dealings with the public. If the business has been contacted by the BBB about its advertising or selling claims, it has modified or substantiated its practices to the Bureau's satisfaction. In addition, the BBB has a clear understanding of the company's business, and the business is not in an industry which has raised significant marketplace concerns.


means a company has been in business for at least 12 months, and properly addressed matters referred by the Bureau. The company does not have an unusual volume of complaints, or any government actions involving its marketplace conduct. The Bureau understands and has no concerns about the company's products, services and type of business.

When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

The Bureau processed a total of 660 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total of 660 complaints closed in 36 months, 151 were closed in the last year.

Advertising Issues
BBB Definition:

Advertising Issues - Claims alleging print or electronic media advertised claims or practices misrepresent the service or product offer.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



24 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
31 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.
2 - Company resolved the complaint issues, but not within the Bureau's timeframe.
Administratively Closed
BBB Definition:

Administratively Closed - The BBB determined the company made a good faith and reasonable effort to resolve the issues, although the complainant was not always satisfied with the outcome.



6 - BBB determined the company made a reasonable offer to resolve the issues, but the consumer did not accept the offer.

Contract Issues
BBB Definition:

Contract Issues - Claim of alleged failure to honor contract or agreement, work performed without authorization, or invalid contract.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



9 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
5 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Sales Practice Issues
BBB Definition:

Sales Practice Issues - Claims of alleged sales presentations made in person or by telephone that contain misrepresentations of the product or service, high pressure sales practices, failure to disclose key conditions of the offer, and verbal representations not consistent with written contractual terms or agreements.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



139 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
267 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.
20 - Company resolved the complaint issues, but not within the Bureau's timeframe.
Administratively Closed
BBB Definition:

Administratively Closed - The BBB determined the company made a good faith and reasonable effort to resolve the issues, although the complainant was not always satisfied with the outcome.



7 - BBB determined the company made a reasonable offer to resolve the issues, but the consumer did not accept the offer.

Delivery Issues
BBB Definition:

Delivery Issues - Claims alleging delayed delivery of ordered merchandise.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



37 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
31 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.
3 - Company resolved the complaint issues, but not within the Bureau's timeframe.

Service Issues
BBB Definition:

Service Issues - Claims of alleged delay in completing service, failure to provide promised service, inferior quality of provided service, or damaged merchandise as a result of delivery service.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



5 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
3 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Customer Service Issues
BBB Definition:

Service Issues - Claims of alleged delay in completing service, failure to provide promised service, inferior quality of provided service, or damaged merchandise as a result of delivery service.



BBB Definition:

Customer Service Issues - Claims alleging unsatisfactory customer service, including personnel's failure to provide assistance in a timely manner, failure to address or respond to customer dissatisfaction, unavailability for customer support, and/or inappropriate behavior or attitude exhibited by company staff.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



7 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
6 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.
Administratively Closed
BBB Definition:

Administratively Closed - The BBB determined the company made a good faith and reasonable effort to resolve the issues, although the complainant was not always satisfied with the outcome.



2 - BBB determined the company made a reasonable offer to resolve the issues, but the consumer did not accept the offer.

Guarantee or Warranty Issues
BBB Definition:

Guarantee or Warranty Issues - Claims alleging failure to honor the terms regarding guarantees or warranties.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



17 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
21 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.
6 - Company resolved the complaint issues, but not within the Bureau's timeframe.

Product Issues
BBB Definition:

Product Issues - Claim alleging a product does not meet the expectations of the complainant, including defective merchandise.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



5 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
2 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Refund or Exchange Issues
BBB Definition:

Refund or Exchange Issues - Claim of alleged failure to honor company policy or verbal commitment to provide refunds, exchanges, or credit for products or services.



Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



1 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Issue Not Defined
Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.



1 - Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.
3 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.



Competency Licensing

This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The Bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.


Company Management

Additional company management personnel include:

Doug Welch - Support Manager


Additional File Information

Netblue, Inc. is the parent company of several websites that provide various "free" items to consumers when they complete credit applications online. Most of the complaints are because the consumer failed to receive their "free" gift. In many instances consumers did not complete the appropriate number of applications to qualify for the item.


Additional DBA's, and Telephone Numbers

Additional DBA Names
OfferGift.Com
InternetOpinionGroup.com
OfferCash.com
BigWin.com
YourFreePSPs.com



Additional Phone Numbers
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