I received a call from this number purporting to be from The Economist, saying I hadn't paid my subscription. The idiot on the phone hung up on me after I told him I already paid for it.
Scam. Claimed to be The Economist and said they were not a subscription agency. Pulling a name out of a hat, I asked if they were in Ames, Iowa (Yes) and were employed by The Economist (again, a YES answer). Wanted credit card information. They left me a number in case I had an issue: 800-259-7323. Yes, I have an issue: it is a scam!
I just got a call from some guy who asked for me by my name and said he had a renewal card for tv guide magazine with no payment attached. I told him I didn't renew and he asked who filled out the card. I yelled that I didn't know and when he said I didn't have to yell I hung up on the idiot. I only suffer fools for the shortest of times! LOL!
I had subscribed to tv guide mag in 2012, but didn't renew and had gotten the subscription through READ FOR A CURE. I have contacted RFAC to let them know what has happened. Have yet to hear back. It's definitely a scam, but since my subscription was processed through RFAC, I'm curious to know how was my info obtained! Is this a bad subscription renewal tactic or has someone hacked their computers to get subscribers' info or is it someone connected to the organization? Will post more when I find out anything new!