Scam Alert

[Richard]

Dear (me): Tracking Number: xxxxxxxxx

Thank you for your rebate inquiry. Our records indicate that your rebate
submission was invalid because we did not receive proof of previous
ownership for the (anti-virus software package).

The proof of previous ownership could be any of the following:

- The previous product's CD
- The previous product?s diskette
- A copy of or the original title page from the old software manual
- An e-mail confirmation from download purchases
- A print screen of the "About" screen from the Help menu.

However, you are a valued (name deleted) customer, so we are pleased to inform you
that we have updated your record. Your rebate submission is now valid. The
rebate prepaid card should be mailed in the next 4-6 weeks.

We appreciate your participation in this promotion. If there is anything
else we can do to assist you, please contact us at
(deleted). We are always happy to help.

You can also track the status of your rebate, using the Tracking number
above, at (deleted).

(name deleted)
Rebates Customer Service
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Yeah, sure.

 

[murphey]

I don't understand why you believe this is a scam - unless, of course, you've never bought/installed/registered a Symantec product....

 

[CJones]

How is this a 'scam'? They aren't asking for any information. They're telling you that they are sending you a rebate card.

 

[Trapper John]

Help! The paranoids are after me!


Trapper John

 

[pmanton]

Is the link a valid symantec link or is it a phishing link???

Paul
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[flyersfan31]

Help! The paranoids are after me!


Trapper John

And how! This is a scam??? Hmm. Ok.

 

[poadeleted20]

Is the link a valid symantec link or is it a phishing link???

Why don't you click on it and let us know what happens?

 

[flyersfan31]

Why don't you click on it and let us know what happens?

It's legit.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/symantec-norton-internet-security-c4486.html

I have decided to discount all purchases by the amount of any rebates offered,....because you usually do not get them!
If I want an item, I will simply accept that I am paying full price and the rebate is actually 're-bait'.
I don't expect it, and when it doesn't come, I am not disappointed.

 

[poadeleted20]

I'd like to know what makes Richard think this is a "scam," commonly described as "obtaining money by means of deception including fake personalities, fake photos, fake template letters, non-existent addresses and phone numbers." If not, perhaps he should withdraw his charge against a pretty-well known and respected company.

 

[SkyHog]

Most scams follow this formula:

1. Give us personal information
2. Profit

This one follows this formula:

1. Thank you
2. Here's some money

I don't get it.