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Hi everybody.
Had a strange call from a no name company wanting to sell me advertising in a local street magazine this morning.
All seemed ok,they said they got my name from Trading Standards Shipshape contractors list which they probably did and did I want four half page insertions over 12 months for £149.00 plus vat.
Sounded good or maybe too good as free artwork was included. I was told a company rep would be in touch and within minutes she was on the phone reading from a well prepared script telling me I was agreeing to advertise with them and which card would I be using to pay.
No card without seeing some proofs I replied. I was then told I would be sent a invoice to be paid within 14 days along with proofs etc etc and kept emphasising I was in a contract.I was also told artwork would be e-mailed to me within a hour for my approval…I`m still waiting for it.
Maybe it will fall on the doormat tomorrow all above board and I will feel a pratt but something does`nt feel right to me.I`m a nightmare to deal with over advertising( ask Yellow Pages) but I`m cute enough to smell a rat and I know Nobody gives card details over the phone unless your a 1000{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} sure and then probably not.
Beware guys and stay alert.
Chris.
Re: Scam or not
Scam or not I wouldn’t get involved .
There isn’t many a day that goes by whithout someone trying to sell me advertising of some sort, and its usually when i’ve got my head under a machine. grrrrrr
I would never buy advertising of a cold caller .I target my budget at where I think its effective ,not where they tell me.Re: Scam or not
ChrisR wrote:in a local street magazine
“Street magazine” 😕
Wot’s that when it’s home? The Big Issue?Mike.
Re: Scam or not
ChrisR wrote:they got my name from Trading Standards Shipshape contractors list
This year alone I’ve had companies phoning me “because they’ve seen my company listed on Trading Standards web site!” to advertise in….
“Police & Emergency Services Booklet delivered to 35,000 homes in your area”
“Berkshire Health Authority recommended services guide book”
“Full years advert placed in local Post Offices and the first 3 months are FREE!”
“Local Town Guide £375 for 2″ block advert (£420 full colour -free artwork) for 3 months advertising….”
….AD INFINITUM…….. 😥
Re: Scam or not
Martin wrote:
“Police & Emergency Services Booklet“Berkshire Health Authority
Shameful Martin that you refuse to support such wonderful institutions. 😛
Mike.Re: Scam or not
Had a load of very professional stuff thru` door today but it looks to good and very quick to arrive.
I`m still not sure,think I`ll play it along for a while and see what happens.
Need to find out a bit about these people.Can`t be bothered now.
Re: Scam or not
Like Martin, I to get a call once or twice a year from a guy by the name of Lloyd calling on behalf of the local police magazine. As soon as I ask for a copy of the magazine or sample of the advertising he becomes hostile then hangs up.
Na keep yer money in yer pocket Chris.
silverbroom
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