I got the "hard sell" immediately after booking my hotel. I was asked to listen to their promotion which has already been described perfectly in this post. I was transferred to the telemarketing company after the hotel was booked. I'd be 99.9./. sure this is legit. They ASSURED me this was my one time only offer so it's hysterical that they're calling. I could see how this might be a good way to travel but I wouldn't put the money upfront not knowing when I could get away or if this would be where I'd want to stay.
My husband received a call from this number this morning, with no message left. He answered it this afternoon and it was someone claiming to be from Choice Hotels. They referenced our recent stay by city and state. He was also told that, because of our recent stay, that he was eligible for a 4 day stay for $250 at some point in the next six months, and would receive a $50 Visa gift card. We just had to pay the $250 right now. When he declined, they lowered the rate to $199 and offered a $100 gift card. They would not let him call them back. It sounds very much like a scam, but if it is, I'm wondering how they got his phone number and knew the specifics of our stay. We have contacted Choice Hotels, but have not heard back yet.
Have been calling twice a day since Monday, April 20th and leave no message. If legit, they would leave a message. Put on my Call Block list .... moving on :)
Same experience as abqcurzn except that I was offered points instead of a gift card. Very likely scammers (they had the city and date of my last stay with Choice Hotels).
Been trying to contact me for 3 days. Glad this site is available to check out these numbers before answering the phone. Seems alot more of this is happening on these types of calls.