Sep 22, 2008
So I received the same call. Spoke to an elderly gentlemen who said as "A Preferred Visa Card customer" they would like to offer me a $50 gas card if I would hold the line someone would verify my current address. Instead, that person tried to sell me a bunch of crap - but of course - she spoke faster than an auctioneer. When I slowed her down and asked how much the "shipping" was she told me $3.99 for this item and $4.99 for that item. (it was for discount airline tickets/discounts at Best Buy/some facial product...etc.) When I told her I did not want it. She continued with ...it will be billed to your account and if you want to call to cancel the membership you can but you still get the extra $50 gas card - now equaling $100 in gas....I repeated myself very slowly and said I DO NOT WANT IT. She snapped back that she heard me and that I do not need to talk to her like she is a child. I laughed and hung up. However, after giving it some thought, I called my credit card company and we are monitoring my charges. I also had written down one of the numbers she rattled off (I speak fast too!) it was to Direct Discount Club. I googled them and called - found their website www.savingsdiscount.com and than called at 877-807-2392 - when I waited on the line it disconnected so I called back and pressed 1. I actually got a girl named Jen. I told her that I did not have a membership number however, I received a call and wanted to ensure that I would not be billed for these items. She asked when I was called and I told her 10 minutes ago. She said I would have to wait 3 days before anything would hit her computer..........So that is where I am........hopefully this helps someone else!!!