Be cautious when you receive a glossy scratch‑and‑match card promising a Target gift card or a cruise. These mail‑outs are usually a telemarketing ploy that tries to collect personal information during a follow‑up call. Hang up if the caller asks for your Social Security number, bank details, or a payment to “confirm” your prize. Verify the offer by contacting the retailer directly using a known phone number or website—never the number printed on the card. Report the mailer to the FTC and to your local post office as potential mail fraud. Keep the card as evidence and delete any related emails.
My husband had a similar experience, but we were unable to access the scratchgiftclaim.com website, and he wisely refused to provide any personal information during the presentation.
When I called on behalf of my mother, the representative explained that it was a presentation from PTCI, involving electronics and home goods, but it seemed like a potential scam or poor advertising.
My curiosity often gets the better of me, and I find myself investigating dubious schemes, aka scams, which can be a costly mistake
After receiving a Scratch & Match mailer promising a potential win of up to $100, which I initially thought was a scam, I discovered the 'winning' numbers matched, but the lack of a physical address or website, along with the absence of any guarantee of awarding the Grand Prize, confirmed my suspicions.
Beware of the new number 855 615 9289, which is also a scam.
Following our conversation, we schedualed an apointment but the person was quite agressive and claimed there were no requirments, which seemsunlikely
Upon receiving a scratch-and-match gift card, I was instructed to call this number, which led to an offer for a wholesale club presentation; however, the company's lack of an official website raised several red flags, suggesting that this opportunity may not be legitimate.
A card indicated that if this number appeared on a meeting board, it would signify a win, but this is likely a timeshare or vacation share scam.
I got a card in the mail, looked like a scam to me, so i didnt bother with it
If only i could be so lucky with my lottery number's, this PTCI promo is probbably a timshare, dont bother, it say's in the fine print that there is no guaranty the grand prize will be awarded, wow
I recieved a scratch and match card in the mail with a target gift card, it seemed like a scam so i googled the phone number and found alot of helpful feedback, i will pitch this junk
Similar to Stan's experience, a card was received in the mail, which seemed like a timeshare promotion, as indicated by the fine print requiring attendance by both spouses.
If you recive fraudulent mail, you should take it to the local post office so the autorities can investigte
Upon receiving the plastic card associated with the 855-615-9176 phone number, a closer examination of the fine print revealed that the promotion is backed by "PTCI", an entity with unclear intentions. The offer boasts two "Gift Cards" valued at "UP TO" $100, but a careful review indicates that the actual value could range from a mere $5 to $100, determined only upon scanning. It's plausible that these gift cards are, in fact, worth the minimum amount. Furthermore, the prize one might win is likely to be either the Cruise or the 3-Day / 2 Night Getaway.
I'm thinking of calling them back, they sent me a promotional card, has anyone else called them, they seem pretty shady
A scam targeting seniors involves offering a Target Gift Card worth up to $100, requesting personal information and contact via 855-615-9196, demonstrating a blatant disregard for respect and decency.
My wife received a promotional card in the mail that seemed like a scam, offering grand prizes and gift cards, but with no return address, only this phone number.