So I got this postcard in the mail yesterday… It was yellow and looked like something you’d get from the government — it even said “Offical Business” at the top. The telegram-style message read:<\/p>\n
WE ARE TRYING TO REACH YOU. PLEASE CALL US AT THE NUMBER SHOWN ON THE REVERSE OF THIS CARD. THIS IS A FREE CALL.
\nSINCERELY — PAT HAINES, SALES REPRESENTATIVE<\/p>\n
(The return address on the card was “N.M.E. \/ 16120 U.S. 19 North \/ Clearwater, FL 33764” and the phone number was 1-800-693-9206.)<\/p>\n
Obviously, the moment I got this, my scam sensors went to overload. When I first saw NME, I thought of the music magazine (especially since this site used to focus on music reviews), but clearly they would not have send me a ludicrous postcard like this one. And, they are located in the UK, not Florida.<\/p>\n
So anyhoo, I did some research and found out that N.M.E. is the National Magazine Exchange and when you call they try to scam you into buying a bunch of magazines. The more crappy subscriptions you buy, the better your chance will be to win some GREAT PRIZES!<\/p>\n
Obviously if you have come to this site looking for information on Pat Haines or N.M.E., you’re probably already hip to the fact that this is total BS. Here’s your confirmation. <\/p>\n
Of course, if you like, go ahead and give “Pat” a call and screw with her. Have fun!<\/p>\n