I was offered by a telemarketer a homestead on the planet Mars. He went on and on about global warming and the idea that we might have to leave this planet someday... I think its a cool idea. My exclusive offer allows me to pick any spot, anywhere as long as I payed 50% cash upfront. He told me that most investments sell for $2,500 but recomenned that I get the most property that I could afford now because its going fast. In fact, he said that if I gave him my debit card over the phone he could lock it in right on the spot.
I couldn't do it because my wallet was in the car and he said that he would call back.
Whats your take... is this sound right?
Thanks
2007-07-23 11:45:40 · 12 answers · asked by John G 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Wait a second, you can't buy ocean front property in Arizona? That DAMM!!! guy scammed me AGAIN!!!!!!! UGGGG!!!!!
2007-07-23 11:56:42 · update #1
Scam, are you freakin' kidding me it's obviously a scam i mean come on!!!
2007-07-23 11:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by wildcatsbac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had better be very thankful that you left your wallet in the car. This is a huge SCAM if I ever heard of one. Yes, I have heard of "buying property" on other planets, like the Moon or Mars, but this is simply a novelty item only, not for REAL! IF (big IF) we EVER get to the point in the future of actually being able to colonize another planet, i.e., Mars, that will be so far into the future that you won't be able to use your "property". Maybe your great-great grandchild. Whenever anyone asks for your debit card, as opposed to a credit card, RUN FOR THE HILLS! Unlike with credit cards, where if you have a problem, you won't have to pay, with debit cards, regardless of whether you are taken in by a scam or not, you WILL have had the money taken out of your account and you will not get it back, plus you may not have any money left in your checking account at all! Another indication that something isn't really legit is when you are pressured to act immediately, like this guy did with you when he said that spots were "going fast". I doubt very seriously that enough people are shelling out $2,500 a pop so quickly, although I'm sure this guy wishes that were the case. I can see spending up to, maybe, $100, for the novelty of saying you "own" property on Mars. But $2,500??? Absolutely NOT! If you have that much money that you are able to basically flush down the toilet, I would recommend that you donate it to a worthwhile charity, of which there are tons to choose from.
2007-07-23 12:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by WhoMe? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run! It's a scam! But maybe you'd like to buy some prime Saturn real estate from me. The view of the rings is breathtaking, and you can get in on the ground floor.
2007-07-23 11:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fool and his money are soon parted.
I got some swamp land in Antarctica I would like to sell you.
NO ONE CAN BUY A PLANET!
2007-07-23 11:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by Q 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have nearly 800,000 acres on Mars that I bought previously. I'll sell it to you for half of what that other guy was selling it for.
Do you have your wallet right now?
2007-07-23 11:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who is dumb enough to buy land on another planet deserves what he/she gets. And I mean that honestly and seriously.
2007-07-23 11:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scam. Scam. Scam.
2007-07-23 11:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a scam, for one we all will be dead by the time global warming disasters happens. its our kids we have to think about global warming will hit them not us.
2007-07-23 11:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by Trisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a great idea...Where can I sign up?
2007-07-23 11:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by Lilly L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is right up there with oceanfront property in Arizona. AND NEVER GIVE PAYMENT INFORMATION TO SOMEONE WHO CALLS YOU.
2007-07-23 11:53:05 · answer #10 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋