this isn't a scam, is it?

Jon34 · #1 08-20-2005, 07:50 PM

I have been getting tons of junk credit card offers lately, and one recently had an opt-out phone number. The number gave a choice between a website or a long automated phone menu. Here is the link to the website. https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t
This isn't a scam, is it? it looks legit, but I'm weary given the amount of info they require.

#2 08-20-2005, 07:55 PM

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I have been getting tons of junk credit card offers lately, and one recently had an opt-out phone number. The number gave a choice between a website or a long automated phone menu. Here is the link to the website. https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t
This isn't a scam, is it? it looks legit, but I'm weary given the amount of info they require.

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Of course not, my friend. I advise you to call the number.

Jon34 · #3 08-20-2005, 08:07 PM

I did call the number, that is how I got the website url. it is an https site, and since the only way I to the site was through the 888 number on the credit card offer, it is hard to see this as a phishing scam. you think it is?

Alobar · #4 08-20-2005, 08:08 PM

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I did call the number, that is how I got the website url. it is an https site, and since the only way I to the site was through the 888 number on the credit card offer, it is hard to see this as a phishing scam. you think it is?

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no way, would a scam go through all the trouble of getting an 800 number and setting up a secure server. Its definately legit.

newfant · #5 08-20-2005, 08:14 PM

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I did call the number, that is how I got the website url. it is an https site, and since the only way I to the site was through the 888 number on the credit card offer, it is hard to see this as a phishing scam. you think it is?

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Excellent sincere response to Idi.

bwana devil · #6 08-20-2005, 08:19 PM

it actually is legit. no sarcasm.

lu_hawk · #7 08-20-2005, 08:27 PM

as a rule, anything on the internet that offers to provide a service for free or to assist you in any way is not a scam and they are just trying to help.

Jon34 · #8 08-20-2005, 08:38 PM

I'm 3 tabling, watching tv and wasn't paying attention to people's usernames.
Why does everyone have to be a wiseass? Now I know why I don't post here much anymore.

bwana devil · #9 08-20-2005, 08:46 PM

"it actually is legit. no sarcasm."

the wiseasses are wrong

Alobar · #10 08-20-2005, 09:33 PM

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I'm 3 tabling, watching tv and wasn't paying attention to people's usernames.
Why does everyone have to be a wiseass? Now I know why I don't post here much anymore.

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just remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Just stupid people that ask questions.