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Ran
06-02-2006, 12:37 PM
So I got a call saying that I won a prize from one of the many forms I filled out at Formula D. Apparently I won 4 airline tickets to damn near anywhere I want to go. I can use the tickets in any fashion and at anytime within the next two years after the claim date. However, as with anything, there is a hitch.

To claim my prize, I have to attend a 30min seminar in Dunwoody about some hotel group and the services they offer. I'm told that I'm under no obligation to sign up for anything there or to even go to their hotels. So it seems like I would go there, sit on my ass for half an hour, claim my tickets and leave.

Think I should do it? What kind of scams should I be looking out for? If this is legit, it's a damned good way for me to cut down on the cost of my Japan trip next year. :)

The Golden Child
06-02-2006, 12:39 PM
dont sign into anything and just sit there and take those tickets to japan ..
then for the other 3 bring some hoes back so i can get a 4 some going and video it ..

imbosile
06-02-2006, 12:40 PM
sounds like a good deal, might as well just go and see what happens.

SniperJoe
06-02-2006, 12:43 PM
Heh, they're going to sell you a timeshare.

GARRETT
06-02-2006, 12:43 PM
I WOULD DO IT. and plus nate. you know that i am def. comin with you. so SHOTGUN on whatever the hell we are riding in.

Ran
06-02-2006, 12:44 PM
Heh, they're going to sell you a timeshare.That's what I was thinking too, but they said that I don't have to sign up for anything like that. I'm just trying not to get my hopes up.

Nemesis
06-02-2006, 12:53 PM
Contact Fred Chang at Formula D to double check validity. I have his cell number if you need it.

IntegraXTR
06-02-2006, 12:55 PM
you should go for it

man
06-02-2006, 12:56 PM
do it, and take me to japan with you

Nemesis
06-02-2006, 12:57 PM
Id be careful Nate, trust me, I have not heard any of this contest. Like I said talk to the head of Formula D events, Fred Chang before you do anything.

sixfifty
06-02-2006, 12:58 PM
Brain washing thats what they want. You go in normal and come out "krishna krishna krishna"

civic95
06-02-2006, 01:54 PM
They want you to buy into some discount hotel rate program thats X$ amount a month, but when you signup your probably commited for x yrs.

It will be a high pressure sales pitch. Just tell them you credit score is 500, and you just want the airline tickets.

Ran
06-02-2006, 02:10 PM
Just tell them you credit score is 500, and you just want the airline tickets. :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: +1

down_shift
06-02-2006, 02:17 PM
They'll probably talk your ear off and try really hard to make a sale but they can't make you do anything. Just be smart about it.

Brett
06-02-2006, 03:04 PM
Its a time share seminar they suck you into.

Nismo
06-02-2006, 07:24 PM
credit score of 300 ftw!!

1439/2000
06-02-2006, 09:57 PM
credit score of 300 ftw!!

If fico scores went that low it would be a good deal.

If it sounds to good to be true, it is.

Think about it. Plane tickets arent cheap.

Ran
06-13-2006, 11:33 AM
Update

Just got a call and no timeshare purchase or anything is required. They just want word-of-mouth if anything. Going to the presentation on Sunday. :)