Text message promising a $200 gas voucher

ComplaintsGet Rich Scams$200 Gas Voucher - Central Rewards

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Sarah
Country: United States
Today I received a text msg asking me if I would like a $200 Gas Voucher. It provided a toll free number to call for details: 877-764-7978. I have received 6 different text messages this year, with similar promises. I called the number, the person on the other end with a foreign accent, claimed to work for "Central Rewards" and proceeds to tell me for a one-time fee of $2.95 I would get a $200 gas voucher, good anywhere. Sarcastically, I said that it sounds too good to be true! I asked him how I pay the $2.95 fee to get my voucher... Of course, he was willing to accept any major credit card. Unfortunately, when I reply STOP to opt out of these things, it does no good. Each time, the text msg with an amazing offer comes from a different number. All of them lead back to "Central Rewards"
BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE

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    anon
    I donno how people get in this scam
    That's. Nt good
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    bella
    omgg i did it and i dont know how to stop it they keep charging my bank card :(
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    C39
    I received a call saying it was from my credit card company - they already had my info (not sure how) - I didn't give it to them. This happened to me too - I saw charges on my credit card and had to cancel the cards and file fraud claims to get my funds back from the bank. My credit card co. told me they don't call with offers like this and I was told to shut off the cards.  Scammers often test the cards with small amounts before charging larger amounts (the give-away was an international banking fee charge).

    A few days later I received a packet in the mail saying I signed up for 8 magazines for $50/month in charges. I called 877-652-2168 and there was an automated cancellation option in the service menu (because I was still in the "trial" period).  I am still trying to confirm its cancellation.

    I also received a second package with fitness DVDs.  There was a different #800-390-7660 to cancel subscription - this line had a live person to speak with to cancel the subscription.  They cancelled the account, gave me a cancellation # to confirm.

    What a royal pain.  I've added all my phone numbers to the FCC "DO NOT CALL" registry -888-382-1222.

    All I can say is take immediate action if this happens to you!
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    stupid
    you are so stupid
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    sean
    Read this again....... You all are big fools who think that this is a scam.
    Probably three weeks ago i called them and listened to all the info they were trying to give patiently (which you dont have)  For your information I received my package yesterday and yes I am using the gas voucher and the reason why they are giving this is that along with the gas voucher you would receive a free trial for their discounting service. You can try out the service if you dont like it call up the customer care no. and cancel the trial and all you would be charged is 2.95 however if you dont cancel there would some monthly fees for the service. But regardless of your decision your gas v is yours to use.
    Dont you think its a fair business?
    They are giving the gift to check out their services.
    And guess what you are under no obligation.
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    Bob
    I also was stupid and gave them all my card information and come to find out they are a scam for other companys, My card was charged $1.00 for magazines, and i was only suppose to be charged $2.95 well let them send me stuff now and its there lost, I cancelled my card and they can charge all they want to, Also i try'd calling the number they gave me and it is not in service. so beware if it sounds to good to be true it's to good to be true so beware
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    B
    You must work for the scam company and trying to cover up for them.
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    dense3740@gmail.com
    What exactly happen they just called me and i did not except What is this company selling is this  scam? Please email me and let me know thanks Denise
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    TINA
    IGOT T SAME CARD AND WAS CHARGE 49.95 TWICE SO PLEASE BECAREFUL I SPOKE TO A TINA AFTER A 45 MIN ON THE PHONE I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD RECORD ALL INFORMATION I AM CALLING BY CREDIT CARD AND THE CREDIT COMPANY I FEEL THIS IS ALS A SCAN
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    singguy
    Guys...like it or not, we are a multi-national country now, so get a clue.

    In my city, I've now run into the same (white American) guy twice who's gig is asking someone to "help" (i.e., pay for) him to get a can of Fix-a-Flat - and it has to be a special kind of Fix-a-Flat because he has "special" rims on his truck (maybe he spent all his money on the rims and now he can't afford the Fix-a-Flat!). These 2 encounters were more than 2 weeks apart, but the story remained the same. Seems like a long time to have a flat tire if you ask me - especially if you have "special" rims - you can't show them off!

    And don't get me started on what another particular ethnic group in my city will ask you for (you're familiar with the fillings out of your teeth?) Come to think of it, they often have gold teeth - wonder how they afford those? Hmmm...

    Bottom line is that if you think people of ALL races, nationalities and cultures won't try to scam you, YOU indeed are the fool! Don't get caught up in the ethnic (or similar) non-essentials - focus on and deal with the issue. And while you're at it, learn to spell!
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    Laura
    Phoenix, AZ, is where the initial telemarketers are suppose to be, but the real company is in Pembrook Pines, FL. I just filed a complaint with the FTC and next to the Consumer Protection Agency. I can't believe I fell for this...what was I thinking??? I tried to cancel on the 6th BUSINESS DAY and they had already charged my card $75, and I have received absolutely nothing for it...
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    primitivo
    I receive a card in the mail when i call a lady name nancy shomas answered and she told that becouse i was one of the firs twenty five perso to call i would receive $200.00 in free gas that the only sharge was goint to be $2.95  so i agree gave my credit card no  then she said that she was goint to tranfer my to his boss to give me the verification no for the gas rewards he stard telling me that i have to answer to all the things that they repeat to say yes if i said no they will disconnect my and i would loose my reward i said yes to a fee thinngs then they keep asking me for my credit card nunber several times finaly i said no they disconect me then the boss came said to me that he has told me not to said no to said yess to everything he said try again then they hanged up i bolieve this is a repof to get your money and charge you for things you do not need
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    freddy
    thank you guys so much i just got a call today and googled the company when i was on the phone with them lol. i almost gave them all my information thank god i read this.
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    JoAnn
    I got a phone call and it sounded like my bank calling so I listened to the guy about my $200 gas card etc...He verified that the address he had for me was correct so he could send it to me.  Funny thing is, he NEVER asked for my account # so obviously he already had it, which made it seem even more like it would be my bank. I never would have given it out! Next thing I know I get a letter telling me about all the magazines I'm going to be getting, and how much per month this is going to cost me! There are two $4.95 charges on my account, and two more big ones pending. My bank is helping me dispute these and I've closed my account.  I'm also getting emails from other companies about my "Welcome package" and how much THEY'RE going to cost! All started with a stuped phone call. UGH!!!!!
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    Brandon
    Hey tried call dominion gave a prepaid card# refused it asked for other card told them I didnt have one and they hung up on me
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    Cherfan
    Hello Everyone,

    Every one of you are correct. Central Rewards, Inc. is the biggest "Scam" ever!!!!  I want to say "Sorry" to everyone who fell for this B.S. I began working for them in Jan '11.  I had just gotten off unemployment and needed the job.  At first it wasn't bad but became worse. I just walked off the job today.  I have put in a formal complaint to the BBB in Florida. They are sending me my packet today.  I have never walked off a job ever . . . but not sleeping at night . . . has taken it's toll.  I will do everything I can to stop what is going on!!!! OH, and just for the record, they are not located in Florida . . . They are located in Antioch, CA and Cynthia Adams doesn't exist.
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    Chelsea
    Yes that is them!
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    kat
    this literally just happened to me like 2 minutes ago. i could barely understand anything he was saying and every time i questioned him he got very defensive and didnt seem to know what to say.
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    Kathy
    It was a night mare. I was calling Vists for my debit balance and they (central reward) answered the call and I thought they were Visa. So, I fell for the trap but canceled my credit card immediatlely.
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    Dreamer
    These guys intercepted my call to a legitimate business & had a whie girl-bot tell me the business I was trying to call had a new service. I thought they meant a new phone number so "pressed 1" to get "it" & then I got sucked into telephone pirate hell with the $200 (not quite 4 tanks) of gasbait.
    They must be psychic. I remember thinkin' if they ask me for my soc sec # I'm hangin' up. They never did, but I gave them my card # so I do have a new card now. I gave them my phone # wondering why & the next day the first call they said they wanted to give me a tracking # for my package. I told them I didn't WANT to track the package that they could feel free to if they liked, but if they called me again I would consider it harassment. They called back 4 more times.
    I'd like to give them a virus.
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