Reward Redemption Center

*ScamWatch Alert*

Consumers have reported receiving calls claiming they are being rewarded with a $100 rebate card for visiting the website of an unnamed affiliate of Reward Redemption Center. To obtain the card which supposedly can be used at various popular stores a fee must be paid by debit or credit card to cover shipping and handling. In reality there is no rebate or reward available. It is a scam to obtain personal and financial information to be used in other scams or to commit identity theft. 

Unsolicited telemarketing calls can be a hassle. To add to the problem scam artist use phony telemarketing calls and solicitations to scheme individuals out of money and their personal information. If you receive an unsolicited call claiming you have won a prize are being rewarded for visiting a website or similar claims be cautious and hang up. It is more than likely a scam.

Keep these tips in mind:

• If you receive an unsolicited call the caller should readily identify who they are the reason they are calling and if it is a telemarketer they need to identify that the call is a sales solicitation. If the caller is not forthcoming with any of this information hang up.
• Don’t agree to any offer for which you have to pay a “registration” or “shipping” fee to get a prize or a gift. If the offer is free you should not have to pay any fees. If you are required to pay for anything it is a purchase not a gift or prize.
• Do not give into pressure to act immediately. Most legitimate businesses will allow you time to consider the offer and provide written information before asking you to purchase anything.
• Keep your financial and personal information private. Never give your banking or credit card information or Social Security to anyone calling and asking for them. Even if they try to convince you to verify or confirm the information do not do so. It is a trick.
• Check out the offer by obtaining a BCA reliability report or use the Ask the Experts forum to request information on an offer you’re considering or that you are unsure of.
• Never send cash or transfer money to someone. If you use cash or a money transfer  you risk losing the money and you may lose your right to dispute fraudulent charges as you could with a credit card.
• If you receive a recorded message instead of a live person trying to sell you something it's a robocall. Robocalls are generally illegal unless you have given the company written permission to call you. Hang up the phone.

If you know of a scam alert Business Consumer Alliance so we can warn others. Provide as many details as you can so that others are aware of the scheme.