Telemarketer offering Walmart gift card?

I got the same call today.. They used a different number, 347-614-1048, targeting victims in NY. Just don't do it.. When anyone calls YOU to give you anything free, hang up!! If they give you a website, google it!!
I got a call on my house phone about a month ago from someone claiming to be from my ISP, saying that they've noticed some slowness with my internet connection [LIE] They then wanted me to download a program where they would be able to access my desktop remotely.. Just hang up people!!

My wife just got a call from a "Walmart employee" saying she could receive a hotel card and visa card for $500
And all she had to pay was $99. He said he got her info when she used her card at Walmart...
When she asked to speak to a supervisor... he hung up...

They keep calling me too. One lady that I talked to insisted that this was a good deal, because all I had to do was to pay for the postage to get a gift card that I can use anywhere.
I don't have any credit card, so I asked her to go ahead and charge my gift card for the postage and send me the card with remaining balance.
She said she can't, then suggested borrowing someone else's card....
So I asked her to borrow me her card, and she said she can't.
I knew it was a scam and I was just so mad at people who are trying to cheat us out of our hard earned money...
I just wasted little of their time, I am sure they will keep doing this to everyone.
Be careful.

I got a call this morning telling me id won a hundred dollar Walmart  card....I figured it was BS so.I allpwed them to get through the name and address part....but I knew what was coming. As soon as she said and now I need to know what credit card you will be paying for the shipping and handling with I went a bit psycho and used some choice bartender language then hung up. I informed.her before.I hung up that they had my address and to feel free to come by and "discuss" it in person. She hasnt called back.

survey companies are usually based in India. this company is in India. the lady agent silvia davis told me she's from there.

Just the facts!!!

http://corporate.walmart.com/privacy-security/fraud-alerts

http://corporate.walmart.com/privacy-security/fraud-alerts/text-message-scams

"There has been a sudden increase in scam text messages referring people to a site where they can "claim a Walmart Gift Card" by entering certain private personal information. These attacks that take place through SMS text message technologies to personal mobile phones are scams and are in no way sponsored by or affiliated with Walmart. This type of scam has come to be known as "Smishing" because of the use of SMS text technology. Similar to the way scam web sites send "Phishing" emails, scam artists have been sending text messages offering free Walmart gift cards to consumers in exchange for entering information on a mobile website. The most popular website being used recently is called "walmartgift.mobi". This site is not owned, operated by, or affiliated with Walmart. Any site can be used for this scam and users are often asked for private personal information including credit card numbers or social security numbers. Providing this type of information is very likely to lead to identity theft or credit card fraud.

These text messages and the sites being used are not from Walmart and Walmart is not associated with parties promoting this activity. Walmart will never initiate a text message where we ask for sensitive personal data like credit card information or social security numbers. Learn how to report text message SPAM."

http://corporate.walmart.com/privacy-security ... raudulent-email

"A fraudulent e-mail encouraging consumers to "Click Here to Claim Your $1,000 Walmart Gift Card!" has been making the rounds the last few days. This communication is not from Walmart.

Walmart does not offer $1,000 gift cards for completing surveys or merely clicking on a link.

In addition, Walmart will never ask you to e-mail personal information such as:

   * Passwords
   * Social security numbers
   * Bank account details
   * Credit card numbers
   * Other financial information.

Walmart will never make unsolicited phone calls asking for such information."

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/walmart.asp

"Walmart Gift Card
Claim:   Walmart is distributing free $100 or $1,000 gift cards to users who click an online link.

    FALSE"

[also check out the examples on this page as well]

"Origins:   In mid-November 2011, a survey scam purporting to offer free $100 Walmart gift cards to those who followed particular links then did as told once there spread via e-mail and Facebook.

....

In March 2012 another "free Walmart gift card" scam appeared, that one spread by e-mail or cell phone text message which promised $1,000 Walmart gift cards to recipients.

It too was a fraud. Walmart posted a security alert on its web site alerting consumers that:
In the last few days there has been a sudden increase in scam text messages referring people to a site where they can "claim a Walmart Gift Card" by entering certain private personal information. These attacks that take place through SMS Text message technologies to personal mobile phones are scams and are in no way sponsored by or affiliated with Walmart. This type of scam has come to be known as "Smishing" because of the use of SMS text technology. Similar to the way scam web sites send "Phishing" emails, scam artists have been sending text messages offering free Walmart gift cards to consumers in exchange for entering information on a mobile website. The most popular website being used recently is called "walmartgift.mobi". This site is not owned, operated by, or affiliated with Walmart. Any site can be used for this scam and users are often asked for private personal information including credit card numbers or social security numbers. Providing this type of information is very likely to lead to identity theft or credit card fraud.

These text messages and the sites being used are not from Walmart and Walmart is not associated with parties promoting this activity. Walmart will never initiate a text message where we ask for sensitive personal data like credit card information or social security numbers."

Still think these junk text scams are real? I sure as hell don't ... and never did!!!
1. If I didn't enter anything from Walmart (and they don't do this sort of thing to begin with), it's simple really! I won't win something out of the blue like that! Period!!!
2. The links that usually accompany these scam text aren't anything like Walmart [walmart.om (except for fraudulantly including Walmart name in it somehow)!
3. The email is either gmail or something not connected to Walmart (which is @walmart.com)
3. Putting 1, 2 and 3 (above) together tells me quite clearly that it's a bs scam and to just delete the junk text!!!

they are scamming everyone. i got a toll free number 877 332 1490 and you will reach someone that you can talk to.  all the other numbers wont allow you to call back

They duped me to so i called my bank found out who they were and they tild me i was not a memver and that they would refund my dollar in 24 hours we will see if they do SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got scammed yesterday and I, too, would like to know what to do to get out of it.

If you gave the scammer your bank account number or credit card number call your bank.  They might be able to reverse the scam charge.  And they can keep the scammer from taking even more money from you.

He also called me but fortunately I did not give him my card info, but as I was a new comer to USA, I gave him my address because I did  not know about such fraud here!! i am wondering whether anything bad would happen to me or not. Did you finally receive your reward card?

Evelyn Smith did not get a reward card. No one got a reward card.

If you gave them your street address you'll get more junk mail. If you gave them your email address you'll get more spam email. But thats all that will happen. If you didn't give them your bank account number or credit card number your money is safe.

just had a man name mark wilson tell me i had been choosen for a 1000.dollar gift card at walmart and target stores he even gave me a badge number. he then with through the whole line of bull then had never to ask me to pay a 39 dollar activation fee with my bank card. when i said no give it to some one else he hung up. even new my address and knew i shopped at walmart with my debit card. but still wanted me to give him the number and expression date on it. some fools never learn. they cant even make an honest living instead they just want to live off other people also would think they would learn the englsh language better than they speak it  lol

It's a scam!!!

What Walmart says about it:

http://corporate.walmart.com/privacy-security/fraud-alerts

"The following fraud and scams are not from Walmart. We are listing them here in an effort to educate you about these activities.

If you feel that you have been defrauded, you may want to contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov or at 1-877-FTC-HELP, or the Consumer Fraud Division of your state's Attorney General's office.

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http://corporate.walmart.com/privacy-security/fraud-alerts/text-message-scams

"March 9, 2012 -- There has been a sudden increase in scam text messages referring people to a site where they can "claim a Walmart Gift Card" by entering certain private personal information. These attacks that take place through SMS text message technologies to personal mobile phones are scams and are in no way sponsored by or affiliated with Walmart. This type of scam has come to be known as "Smishing" because of the use of SMS text technology. Similar to the way scam web sites send "Phishing" emails, scam artists have been sending text messages offering free Walmart gift cards to consumers in exchange for entering information on a mobile website. The most popular website being used recently is called "walmartgift.mobi". This site is not owned, operated by, or affiliated with Walmart. Any site can be used for this scam and users are often asked for private personal information including credit card numbers or social security numbers. Providing this type of information is very likely to lead to identity theft or credit card fraud.
These text messages and the sites being used are not from Walmart and Walmart is not associated with parties promoting this activity. Walmart will never initiate a text message where we ask for sensitive personal data like credit card information or social security numbers. Learn how to report text message SPAM."

Plus:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/walmart.asp

"Origins:   In mid-November 2011, a survey scam purporting to offer free $100 Walmart gift cards to those who followed particular links then did as told once there spread via e-mail and Facebook. 


Those links led to web pages (which were not operated or sponsored by Walmart) that asked the unwary to click what appeared to be Facebook "share" buttons and post comments to the scammer's site (which was really a ruse to dupe users into spreading the scam by sharing it with all of their Facebook friends). Those who followed such instructions were then led into a set of pages prompting them to input a fair amount of personal information (including name, age, address, and phone numbers), complete a lengthy series of surveys, and finally sign up (and commit to paying) for at least two "Reward Offers" (e.g., Netflix subscriptions, credit report monitoring services, prepaid credit cards):

"In March 2012 another "free Walmart gift card" scam appeared, that one spread by e-mail or cell phone text message which promised $1,000 Walmart gift cards to recipients. 

It too was a fraud. Walmart posted a security alert on its web site alerting consumers that:

...

'These text messages and the sites being used are not from Walmart and Walmart is not associated with parties promoting this activity. Walmart will never initiate a text message where we ask for sensitive personal data like credit card information or social security numbers.'

On previous occasions Walmart has addressed others scams of similar nature, including other gift card sponsor offer scams, saying of them:

'Walmart does not solicit online for individuals to complete online surveys for gift cards, nor do we send unsolicited emails asking individuals to participate in our surveys.'

Walmart does not endorse and is not affiliated with any "sponsor offer" related program or survey. Walmart will never send you e-mails or surveys that are contingent on your making purchases, subscriptions, or fulfilling other financial requirements. Drawings for the receipt survey occur four times a year. Winners of the register receipt gift card are notified by certified mail, never via email.' "

Thank you for having this information on here....when they called and told me to type in walkanetwork.com the first thing that popped up was this site with all of your comments...so I hung up immediately!!  Saved me some hassle!  Thanks!!