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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    sarah
    they did the same to me just now, the guy has an accent...
    when he asked for my card number I thought that was kind of weird. This has happened to me before having to do with my card, Im not falling for  it again. When I told him I was going to check on line first before I give out my card number he said he would hold on the line because if I hang up it was a one time offer I had to get it now. I saw all the reviews Re it being a Scam, Dont Do It!
    anyhow, the guy had the NERVE to argue with me when I told him I refuse to do it.
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    A joke
    Call them up and bust their chops as much as you can ! I try to do it as much as I can for entertainment. Ive used names like Osama Bin Laden, George Bush, Thelma Andlouise - who live on S-e-s-a-m-e St.

    Piss them off.

    The scam is not the $2.95 for shipping. They will send you something - who knows what it is. But the real kicker is, is that you are now signed up to pay $39.95 per month to "subscribe" to this "service".  Probably all pretty legal - as I assume the package that they send you has small print somewhere...that you are signed up.
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    Keep Messing with Them
    I call them 3x a day and piss them off. They're all pretty entertaining using names like "Mary Hill", "Vic Jones" etc.

    Bust their chops. Use up their time.
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    Sucka
    You're an Indian. I know the words you use. I work with people from Bangalore every day. STAY HOME.

    Don't believe this fool
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    BARBARA
    I got the same msg: $20 gas, etc. I called out of curiosity and got the foreign rep. He said he didn't need c.c. #, just the code on back of card and expiration date. I didn't like that so I said I couldn't do business with him and I don't give info over the phone. I hope I got rid of him because I did give him my type of card and name. Hope that won't work.
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    kelsey
    what do i do now?. i already told them my information and then read this stuff now i dont wanna do it. how do i get them to stop??
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    Brittany Branch
    I did fall for this what can i do?!Help please
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    s.a.s.
    I received the same text messages assuming it had something to do with a $200 rebate for a washer and dryer I purchased. I called the number and the man who answered spoke really fast with a heavy accent, and I could hardly understand them. I asked him specifically if this "$200 gas voucher" had anything to do with the rebate being offered by my gas company, and he responded "yes." At that point I hadn't picked up that this was a scam yet, so I continued to answer his questions. He then told me I would direct me to the "verification line," and I literally heard him pass the phone to someone, as well as chuckling. A lady, also with an accent, told me she would direct me to this "verification line" so I continued with it. She told me to "appreciate the offers" and I was only to respond to the automated voice with "YES" or "OKAY" otherwise I'd have to start all over. I started to put the pieces together and realized this was a scam, so instead of saying "yes" or "okay", I hung up. Next thing I know, the same woman actually calls me back demanding me to finish the "verification line." I told her I wanted to cancel -- she said I couldn't until I finished. She was very persistent so I finished the verification line just to shut her up. I was given a cancellation number, only to find out it was fake, and a magazine company ended up answering. I also realized their "work ID" numbers they gave me and "Central Rewards" were completely fake.

    Bottom line, even though I thought it had SOME relation to the rebate I was awaiting... I was stupid enough to fall for this scam.

    My payback? I prank called the scammers back, spoke with a ridiculous accent, and asked for pizza delivery. I continued to call, but they stopped answering.
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    nicole
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    I just recieved a text for $200 gas card and $25 giftcard to walmart for only $3.95!!! Just like most of u, I knew it was a scam. So I asked them to send me the stuff first and then I would send them a cashiers check or a postal money order. They didn't really have to much to say about that other than they couldn't do that. I was looking them up as I was on the phone with them and told them about all the complaints that I was reading while talking to them!!! The original lady I was speaking to transferred me to some man and I told him that he ought to be ashamed of himself and that they were all criminals who should be locked up for taking advantage of people during a time like this!!! Then I told him that he was a loser and that they all needed to find real jobs and stop trying to screw ppl over! Apparently they thought that this was a good time to get off the phone with me...lol
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      Pod replies to nicole
      Good for you!
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    theyalmostgot me
    I got the text everyone above got, tonight. The number it came from was 877 792-0493.  The man used an Indian accent and said I won $300 in gas vouchers and a $50 WalMart card on a website where I probably bought something that Central Rewards sponsored. I've looked, but haven't bought anything on the internet in the last several months! I told him it sounded too good to be true, and I didn't have my card with me. I said I'd call back later - then I came online to check this out. Thanks all! I was pretty sure it was a scam - but the guy was really good at it!  I usually pay no attention to such stuff, but I was almost caught this time! THanks to all of you, I wasn't!
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    PAT HESSION
    I CALLED TOLD THE GUY HE IS COMING INTO BAD KARMA REALLY BAD KARMA HE SOUNDED SCARED KEP SAYING PLEASE I HUNG UP
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    scam
    | 1 reply
    i feel stupid
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      P'od replies to scam
      We all learn little lessons like this one. Now you are wiser. Don't feel stupid. ;)
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    Ha
    I jsu waisted 45 mintutes of their time, pretty funny
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    DB
    - 2011-01-31, m at 11.01hr, received TXT Msg from 51297: You have been chosen to receive a $200 Gas Card! To find out more call 877-695-1619 TXT STOP TO STOP

    - I called the number and a computer answers, “Thank you for calling the promotioanl hotline.  Your call is next in line.”  Then a guy with strong Indian accent (Steven) said he works for Central Rewards in New York, FL.  He asked me if I received a text message about a voucher for a $200 gas card.  He says there are no strings attached, they just need my mailing address, just a $2.95 processing fee from my credit or debit card.  They got my phone number from their “research department”, which got my number from one of their marketing partners.  He is not allowed to disclose any of their identities.
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    too close
    thanks for all the messages above. I actually was calling them back and before I could give them my address I googled their company name and found this site. Needless to say I hung up immediately. Thanks for all the messages above
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    victor
    I receved a teaxt msg from them and called up and they told me a 200
    dollar voucher for just 2.95. i was so stupid to fall for it.   i canceled my cc before they can charge me more
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    mike
    IF YOU LOOKING AT THIS, THEN YU ALREADY KNOW ITS A SCAM!!!!!  PLEASE DONT GIVE YOUR INFO OVER THE PHONE TO ANYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  THEY ARE SCAMMERS MAKING MONEY OFF OF ANYBODY THAY CAN.... SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!!
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    Muhammad K
    David stop lying i am pretty sure everyone in here realize now that they can not give free $200 to this many people.
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