Beware Of Those Congratulations Phone Calls

The ones which come from robots

Some phone calls are annoying scams

If you have a phone (and who doesn’t), you have probably received your share of those calls which start out with: “Congratulations!” Then they tell you you are a lucky person. There are all kinds of offers being touted by phone robots (recordings) which come on as soon as you answer your phone. Then they go on with the pitch.

“Congratulations! You have been selected by XXXX Cruise Lines to receive a free eight day seven-night cruise. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. All you need to do is click to be given all the details.”

“Congratulations! Your phone number has been chosen for a free stay at XXXX Hotels and Resorts. Just press one to accept.”

“Congratulations! You are one of only a few people who have been selected for this opportunity to sign up for this program to earn thousands of dollars a week.”

“Congratulations! It’s your lucky day. You are the winner of a luxury vacation.”

“Congratulations! You have been chosen to receive a …”

Most people probably hang up before they hear more than a sentence from the phone call. They know it is some type of deal (maybe not really a scam, although it could be) that will ask you for money.

Does it sound too good to be true? It probably is just that. Although some may definitely be scams that are trying to take your money through dishonest means, some of them might be legitimate “deals” which could be okay. Most times, the companies making the calls have something to sell which will bring money to them with an offer that sounds very good. Lots of people may buy into them and find that they cannot or never use the item they purchased. It sounded good, but it did not pay off. It was money lost.

Life is full of challenges and problems. Phone calls can be some of them.

Those calls which start with “Congratulations” are ones to which you should not listen. Hanging up would be the best option. Listening to them may mean losing money.