My apologies for the multiple posts, but isn't "Robert Bretl" (the name that now comes up on Google as the one belonging to this number), the same "Robert Bretl" who started this thread in the first place? I'm not sure, exactly, what the story is here, but it appears either "Robert Bretl," or someone masquerading as "Robert Bretl," is trying to make people believe he is associated with Imperial Cruise Lines. For what purposes, I cannot even begin to imagine, perhaps this is just a lonely guy wanting lots of people to call him, or maybe there is something a bit more nefarious going on here (?). Either way, I would use great care in returning any call from this number.
I got a call from 404-449-7586 Saying it was automated, and I would receive a free cruise for 2 if I answered some questions They said I would receive a follow up call within 72 hours. An operator came on
line and asked my name, and phone number and city. Then they, put me
back to an automated response, asking if I wanted free in home security
which I press no to and an automated voice, said they had received my
response, and I could hang up now. Is this some type of Scam????
Are they just trying to find out, if I have security at my home?
When the operator, came on she asked what hours I could be reached at my home. I told her from 9 am to 2 pm which I now regret, is it possible they are going to break into my home.... This is really scarry.....
Sandi, do not worry. The callers really are from a known company, it is just that they outsource the calls and the company they use will sometimes take advantage of having you on the line and will try to interest you in several of their clients at one time. The information you will want about the company associated with both 404-449-7586 and 209-852-0120 is the following:
(Please note: If you go to this website and sign up for the "free cruise drawing," you will almost assuredly "win." What you "win" will inevitably be the exact same two-day certificate offered free to all people who get called by the same phone number that brought you here today. You will then not only get their phone calls, but will also begin getting their emails, as well. So do not register for this "contest" unless you are okay with getting deluged with email messages.)
If you find yourself interested, but are still uncertain, I recommend going to the "Cruise Critic: Cruise Reviews & News" website's forum. There you can see what people who have actually taken one of these cruises are saying about their experiences with this company. Go down the list and you will find a folder for Imperial Cruise:
My apologies for the multiple posts, but it now seems that an actual name is attached to this number. According to Google Phonebooks, it is registered to one "Robert Bretl." A "Robert Bretl" is known to actually visit these websites, even started a thread on the 800Notes website concerning this number, stating that is was associated with the Imperial Majesty Company. So far as I can now discern, Imperial Majesty has no known association with this number. It is, indeed, a true scam. To what end, I cannot even begin to imagine, but identity fraud is what first comes to mind. Whatever you do, do not give out any private information to this guy!
Robert got a call to do a survey of 10 questions and he could win a trip. And to go to a web site www.yoursurvey.com. so this is what I am doing I do not thing this is for real!!!!!!