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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    greeneyez01
    I received the same [***] text messages, didnt fall for it, read up on them, then called back and told them im furious about someone trying to scam me, and they quickly hung up!!!!!!!
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    Dena
    Hey I fell for it too. And it sucked because things are tight and that $39.95 would've helped me get the perfect gift for my husband this Christmas so it was really crappy when I came up short for the electric impact wrench. However, I did get it refunded to me so there is hope people! I was so scared over the weekend cause I was calling like crazy trying to get my money back but no one was picking up, but I guess they are closed on the weekends; the automated prompt for cancellation was also hanging up on me so it made things worse. But basically long story short...I called the 18776522168 phone number and the lady on the other line was AMERICAN which was a good sign already lol, no offense, I am not American either. She told me that she will send me a confirmation email with my cancellation code and that my money should be back in my account in 3-5 business days. So there is a way to get your money back people! Just stay on the line I know it takes a while and I hung up once or twice cause I thought I was getting the run around with a fake number, but definitely get your money back!
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    marty
    Same thing happened to me I called gave my info then i read all your guys message and thanks to you guys I said no or I will get my Lawyer on them They told me that I won and They texted me because I shopped at Wal mart or some Store Then there a new company promoting and stuff. did any of you guys get this same stuff that they said they said it not a scam and stuff i said I read Something Which Is this and he said that is not True he does not want bad things about his company and stuff He said it started couple days ago or a week ago Then I Said People wrote messages about The text of getting 200 dollars of gas vouchere in November He said you sure it not from a different company I Said Yea Thanks again
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    Ava-CO
    Oh boy, I know you really can't trust crap like this, but I fell for it. I'm just so strapped for money and it sounded great. Who couldn't use $200 in gas? Why is it always people from other countries tring to scam Americans? Are we really that stupid? Well, I guess I answered my own question, because I fell for it. SO many scams EVERYWHERE!! So if it sounds too good to be true, then it is. ALWAYS!!
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    RICH
    I JUST WENT THROUGH IT A FEW MINUTES AGO. HAD TO CALL THE BANK TO CANCEL MY BANK CARD. $200 GAS CARD PLUS $20.00 GIFT CARD NOOOOO GOODDDD!!!!!!!!
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    Jessica
    I have call them over and over again just like they do to me I hope they liked it lol. I have called them every name in the book. Also called them theifing foreigners.. haha The have not got one cent out of me if you get the text message keep calling them and messing with them...
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    n8
    I agree with HarryH - FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE FCC.

    I have been getting these SMS spams for about a month.
    I called last month and asked them to stop and she promised they would take me off their list.  I got another one today, so I filled out the FCC complaint form.  They should be able to disconnect all of their 800 #s and effectively shut these guys down if enough people complain.

    Here's a direct link:
    http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm

    Select "Telemarketing"

    n8
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    Suckafree
    Being naive will get you scammed. ALMOST got me. The number that called me is 1-630-869-6835. The caller says I won a $500 Wal Mart Voucher. Now let me remind you he's Indian but says his name is Ricky Williams. Ok he says he from Central Rewards, his employee id # is 10536 and that they are located in Phoenix, Arizona. He tells me lies about himself to get valid information from me. He says I will receive the voucher in the mail in 5-7 days and I that I can began using it like cash in the hand when it arrives. He says I'll have to pay a one time processing fee of 4.95. Suprisingly he already has my name , address, zip, city and state. So Indian Ricky says my package number is FX1035 and wanted to know if I used Visa or Master card. He says he needs to make sure the card is a valid one. He just knew he had me. Boldly he asked what was my expiration date on my card and card number. So I say who gives $500 for $4.95 and he hangs up.
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    Renee
    Why do all these guys who call have names like Brad Smith and sound like their are calling from India?  Since when is Brad a common name over there?
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    RV+ No Scam for U - 1-6-2011
    Today I received a call from Minneapolis, MN 612-808-9591 number, asking me if I would like a $200 Gas Voucher. And a $50.00 Walmart gift card.
    It was said to try their product it cost $2.95, but they would not say what was the product. I asked if they had a web site, so I could check them out,they said it was under construction.
    CENTRAL REWARDS = BIG FAT SCAM.
    Is there some way to stop these SCAMS.
    Don't believe that you can get something for nothing.
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    Illegal at its fullest! READ IMMEDIATELY
    i too just received the same thing. the caller id said mineapolis. I gave him my wife card number, then my phone started dying, so i had him call on my cell phone. The number then came up an atlanta prefix. so i asked where are they calling from, he said pheonix, So then i started to wonder. Next i asked for his company name. then looked it up while talking to him. Finally when i seen these post, i told him he would have to cancel the card because i am not the card holder and can not authorize any monies to be withdrawn, that i would have to give him a different card. he said it has already been proccessed. I said, you have to cancel, because i cannot give authorization. he says, isnt the card your friends or family, i say yes, he siad well im sure they won't mind????? WOW! now if that ain't illegal! I said it don't matter I'm not the card holder and you have to stop any and all transactions. he tells me that it has already been done. I said well if you do not cancel the transaction i will call the better business brueau and have him reported because what you just did is illegal. He says have nice day and hung up.
    Of course my wife was right there, so i immediately call the card and explain the situation to the lady. And of course the lady says, are you the card holder? I say no, she says well i have to speak to the card holder.(which is what that guy was supposed to do) So I give my wife the phone and she verifies her self, then the lady says there was no transactions as of yet, if there is one she will call immediately to verify the transaction.
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    MrsG
    I received a text from 12092046139, shortly after taking a survey online.
    Here is EXACTLY what the text said:

    Congratulations! You've been chosen to receive a $200 Gas Voucher & $20 gift card to ur favorite stores!

    Call 877-556-2938

    Code: F20XD

    I told her no thanks, I don't have a credit card. And she said she would call me back!! lol She had a foreign accent. Don't fall for it, I'm sure it was a scam!!
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    SCUM SUCK
    I just got a phone call couple minutes ago. The guy talked with weird accent could not reach at me. And then he tranfered to another guy with nam something. They asked me fo my name, addressed and credit card number. i said back why do u want my credit card number they replied no but they did want my 16 numbers and expriration date. I think i had fallen in their trap after i read these comment. SUCK. Unfortunately, i gave him my gift card number and expriration date on it with my name (pretending my name). Can i ask a question if i give him my name, address and gift card number, So will they affect to me??
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    Not getting screwed N E More
    I received a call in GA from a man with a heavy Indian accent stating to be representing central rewards in Phoenix, AZ.
    He told me I had used my debit or visa/ to buy gas and they are sending me a $200 gas card and a $50. WalMart gift card for A $1.00 - today on my debit card and then they mail me my  gift cards in 3-5 days and I pay $1.95 upon delivery ,  I said how foolish do I sound!???
    The numbers on caller ID; 714-551-9610 (Orange Co. Area )
    then the next FIVE CALLS from; 404-891-6861
                                                      **Unpublished/ or a cell when I searched White Pages
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    David
    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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    Rita
    I also received a text yesterday with a number to call to receive my reward for a gas voucher & a 50 dollar Walmart girt card. I called and had a man answer with an accent like he was from India. I asked what this was about and he went through his spiel, all i had to pay was 2.00 for shipping. I asked what company was this from and he replied Central Reward out of Phoenix,Az. I said let me look into this & i would get back to them (which i knew it was a scam & i was already thinking it was before i called) but i figured i give it a shot! After i said let me look into this, the man hung up on me! Hmmm! I get text like this often. But unfortunately there are many people that will be scammed by things like these!
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    Dar
    I am SO GRATEFUL for the internet, I kept getting these txts and just called, and no disrespect, the foreign accent speaking rep. was really hard to understand, but this I did hear" Central Rewards" free 200. gas/20. gift card. I asked how they got my number, she said I don't know, I asked...do they buy lists? she said I don't know, then she asked me for my name, I told her, i had another call and hung up to investigate. Thanks everyone who uses the internet for GOOD REASONS!!!!!!
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    dar
    did you do it??????
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    dar
    REALLY...glad it worked for you..pay my fee without fear of additional charges and I'll do it too.
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    marie whit
    i also recived the same text last night when i called this morning & asked what the catch was the foregin man said no catch just 1 life time fee of $2.95  i asked what i had to purchase he said nothing , i asked no this has to be a scam for the name of the company , so i could google it after giving me the name of the company i then told him what i was going to do 1 st and then i would call back he hung up on me .
       he, he, ha, ha.
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