got scammed for $264 dollars by replying to a text that a mcdonalds purchase was valid.

I got what appeared to be junk texts a few weeks ago, and I responded "STOP" to one of them and deleted the rest. It seems that my response somehow allowed them to worm into my phone where my AT&T app is also logged on with my debit card information easily accessible. $410 in two days - RED UNIVERSAL MARKETING MADRID ES. Be sure to log out of all apps that have your account information each time you use.

The same happened to me this past weekend. They took $500 from my debit account.

Received text from 718-508-2568 wanted me to call 877-690-7090.  I researched the numbers with Google and found this site, and more. It's a SCAM SCAM SCAM! Same BS as everyone else. I won gift card for $50 in gas, and $20 at Walmart. Same BS code, RRV200. So many SCAM's out there nowadays. Sucks, poor people who buy into this Shi#t. Don't Call.

Dead air

I got the same text message today... I didn't bother to respond

SAME MESSAGE THAT I WON A WALMART CARD PLUSE $50 GAS CARD  GIFT CODE RRV200

Do any of you have a smart phone? Im thinking our information may have been scammed from an app that I downloaded...i called the number to ask how they got my number...i am changing my number tomorrow..tonight I also got a text from a guy wanting to chat and he sent his pic, when i asked how he got my number he said that someone was giving it out on live links...i dont give out my cell number to anyone and havent used any kind of chat for years!

Just got the same message.  The guy was very sketchy with his answers.  Clearly a scam.  Said his company was everyday shopper in Arizona, however there is no listing for this business in Arizona.

Multiple text messages from this number.

UNKNOWN - KEEPS TEXTING ME  877-690-7090

Please block my number or remove my number

I got a call from 877-690-7090. code RRV200.  Almost immediately they stripped all my bank account using my debit card.  Making numeerous purchases from RED UNIVERSAL MARKETING in Madrid, Spain.  More transaction with MUCHOVIAJE, also in Madrid.  Any advice or help me to catch them would be appreciated,  Tom

filed a complaint with the FTC

I recieved a text msg from 1-347-484-8949 saying that I had won a $20 gift certificate and a $50 gas card for visiting their site. They told me to call 1-877-690-7090 to provide the code and get my prize. I did NOT call any of the numbers but ran the first phone numbers (1-347-484-8949) in reverse phone look up and it comes up as a cell phone in NYC, NY. The second number (877-690-7090) is unpublished. Im glad I found your site to find it is a scam.

I got a text saying I would recieve a $20 walmart card and $50 gas card. When I called the number they at first said it was everydayshopper.com and they had got my number from a visit to walmart.com, then i called back and they said a totally different company name and wanted my cc number and didn't even ask for my address or name. total scam....

Yep, I got the text message too. Free $20 Wal Mart gift card plus $50 in gas. Glad I found this forum before I called the number.

I called the number 877-690-7090, a person, not from around here answered the call.  It was for a $200 walmart card and $50 gas card. Gift code RRV200.

As soon as I asked them the name of their business, they hung up on me! I was going to ask for the name of business; address; city; zip; employee name.

See what yawl can come up with!

Wife's phone just got spamed with this same info--thanks for posting all this info

ITS NOT FREE IF YOU HAVE TO PAY TO RECEIVE IT.

ITS NOT A PRIZE IF YOU HAVE TO PAY TO RECEIVE IT


Prize Offers: You Don?t Have to Pay to Play!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel17.shtm

A Dozen Ways to Protect Yourself

The next time you get a "personal" letter or telephone call telling you "it?s your lucky day," the Federal Trade Commission encourages you to remember that:

1.    Legitimate sweepstakes don?t require you to pay or buy something to enter or improve your chances of winning, or to pay "taxes" or "shipping and handling charges" to get your prize. If you have to pay to receive your "prize," it?s not a prize at all.

2.    Sponsors of legitimate contests identify themselves prominently; fraudulent promoters are more likely to downplay their identities. Legitimate promoters also provide you with an address or toll-free phone numbers so you can ask that your name be removed from their mailing list.

3.    Bona fide offers clearly disclose the terms and conditions of the promotion in plain English, including rules, entry procedures, and usually, the odds of winning.

4.    It?s highly unlikely that you?ve won a "big" prize if your notification was mailed by bulk rate. Check the postmark on the envelope or postcard. Also be suspicious of telemarketers who say you?ve won a contest you can?t remember entering.

5.    Fraudulent promoters might instruct you to send a check or money order by overnight delivery or courier to enter a contest or claim your "prize." This is a favorite ploy for con artists because it lets them take your money fast, before you realize you?ve been cheated.

6.    Disreputable companies sometimes use a variation of an official or nationally recognized name to give you confidence in their offers. Don?t be deceived by these "look-alikes." It?s illegal for a promoter to misrepresent an affiliation with ? or an endorsement by ? a government agency or other well-known organization.

7.    It?s important to read any written solicitation you receive carefully. Pay particularly close attention to the fine print. Remember the old adage that "the devil is in the details."

8.    Agreeing to attend a sales meeting just to win an "expensive" prize is likely to subject you to a high-pressure sales pitch.

9.    Signing up for a sweepstakes at a public location or event, through a publication or online might subject you to unscrupulous prize promotion tactics. You also might run the risk of having your personal information sold or shared with other marketers who later deluge you with offers and advertising.

10.    Some contest promoters use a toll-free "800" number that directs you to dial a pay-per-call "900" number. Charges for calls to "900" numbers may be very high.

11.    Disclosing your checking account or credit card account number over the phone in response to a sweepstakes promotion ? or for any reason other than to buy the product or service being sold ? is a sure-fire way to get scammed in the future.

12.    Your local Better Business Bureau and your state or local consumer protection office can help you check out a sweepstakes promoter?s reputation. Be aware, however, that many questionable prize promotion companies don?t stay in one place long enough to establish a track record, and the absence of complaints doesn?t necessarily mean the offer is legitimate.

Recieved the same text message at work, with the code: RRV200
Called and some Indian guy picked up the phone, keep in mind I automatically google'd the # before calling so I saw this post.
I asked what company he worked for, he responded US Financial or something about US, then asked where his company is located he gave me the Pheonix,AZ story.
I then proceeded to ask why on a forum everybody submitted that they got the same text with the same Gift  Code; he answered with the instructions on how to get the gift card totally disregarding my question.
He said I would not to pay $2, download 2 programs and review them.
I said no and to remove me from their calling/text list.
He said something too fast than hung up.

why call them back?  It's clearly a scam.

What a scam! After reading these posts I figured I call and ask them some questions. LOL! The phone was answered with a simple "hello". After I said I got a txt and asked where he was located, the guy said the company is in Phoenix, AZ and worked for BSP(?). He had a strong Indian accent. He rattled off a bunch of stuff I couldnt understand. But did say something about a $45 fee for the "free" gift cards. He asked if that was ok, I said "no its not" and hung up. hmm

Jason,

I just got the same text! With the same Gift code #- bogus! Love these forums for helping out!! Won't be calling to claim my $200 retail voucher!

Add me to the list of people that got the $200 scam

I also got the free 200$ gift card scam.

i got the same thing saying i won $200 dollars wen i didn even get on the computer today until rite now to check where this number came from before i called it bak.

Yeah thanks guys. I just got a text from that number, and before i called, i googled the number...and well i got you guys saying this stuff, so im not going to call...on my text; it also said that i had won $200 for visiting a site..well that is soooooooooo not possible because i dont put my number on sites, i infact use my Aunts...( sorry aunty). Gift Code RRV200

Ya its bogus. And he didnt say they couldnt speak english so they're stupid, he said they are STUPID PEOPLE who also DONT SPEAK ENGLISH

not being able to speak english does not justify stupidity ediot.
yea don't call back!!!!!!!!