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Mish mash => Open Forum => Topic started by: Jaxter on May 16, 2013, 09:20:34 PM

Title: magazine scam
Post by: Jaxter on May 16, 2013, 09:20:34 PM
It seems that magazines have developed a new scam...they send out reminders that your subscription is about to expire along with an offer to renew the subscription. This month I have recieved 3 bills from magazines stating thank you for your recent renewal order...but I did not send in a renewal request. (I know from previous experience that if I let the subscription lapse that I will recieve a cheaper renewal offer). On the first one I thought maybe my wife accidentally sent it back so I paid it. On the last 2 I have had to call them and cancel the subscription...anyway just something to watch out for.
Title: Re: magazine scam
Post by: Nosmo on May 16, 2013, 11:32:19 PM
Not really new.  I've been getting that crap for years now.  I know when my subs expire and I never deal with any third party subscription service, if the mail didn't come directly for the magazine, I toss it.
Title: Re: magazine scam
Post by: Outback_Jon on May 17, 2013, 03:00:23 AM
The magazine scams I like are from unaffiliated companies that try to charge more than what a year costs if you order direct through the magazine.  I subscribe to Rider and get at least two or three of those a year.  Trying to get $21 or so for a years subscription.  I think Rider offers their subscriptions for $12.  And with some online searching, I usually renew at half of that.
Title: Re: magazine scam
Post by: Conrad on May 17, 2013, 04:38:12 AM
I've seen this a couple of times myself. The first time it was from the type of mag that my wife likes and I asked her about it. She didn't subscribe to the mag and in the recycle bin the letter went.
Title: Re: magazine scam
Post by: stevewfl on May 17, 2013, 07:34:48 AM
The internet is killing the print business anyway.
Title: Re: magazine scam
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 17, 2013, 01:43:46 PM
It sure is killing my productivity..