I happened to be on my laptop and cell phone at the same time. As I heard their automated message, I googled 'Political Opinions of America.' I saw this blog and didn't go any further. They ran through the initial message just twice and then cut off. I got my call from 503-457-1194. I could have really used a free cruise, but I'm thankful people here stepped up-I've got a honeymoon to plan in about five months.
I am a 65 yr old bedridden, disabled senior on the do not call list. It causes me significant discomfort to get to and answer the phone and more pain playing their games.
They quickly identify themselves as " http://www.politicalopinionsofamerica.org " but they LIE!
They say a private individual has donated money to give me a free cruise to the Bahamas if I answer their insipid questions. (Q. are, rate Democrats, Republicans and the Pres on a 1-5 scale. that's it! the "SURVEY" IS AN OBVIOUS LIE. Then they make you wait for a person to SELL you a FREE 2 day cruise.
"Carlos" states he is a "licensed, certified, registered travel agent" in Fla.
I ask him who certified you., He says the Fla government.I ask him his license #. He doesn't have one. I ask again who certified him, he says his company. What company? My travel agency, but won't say who. Who certified you. "My company."
I ask him about "survey" and "Political Opinions of America.org, he states he knows nothing, "we have no relationship to them."
He attempts to engage me in a long conversation. I ask him to skip the pitch and get to the free cruise. He wants the name of the person I will take.He wants a credit card #, for the free cruise to reserve it. He tells me how great the food is. I ask him to stop selling me and give me direct information. He says the law requires him to give me "travel information" (his sales pitch about food.) I ask him what law. State law he says. I ask the name of the law & he puts me on hold, then hangs up.
I'm going to, http://www.fcc.gov/complaints & to, https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx, and try and get the Fla./Oregon, BBB to actually accept a complaint. Please do the same! THIS IS AN ILLEGAL SCAM. PLEASE HELP SHUT THEM DOWN, BEFORE THEY CHEAT YOUR GRANDPARENTS!
these scammers also use phone# 503-468-5012