888-287-5525

this is another one of those postcard promotions from Leslie Fashenberg (google it) in Tyler, TX... apparently now 'giving away' $250 Exxon gas and 2-night stays at Holiday Inn in exchange for sitting through a 90 minute vacation club presentation.  The other posts on 800Notes about Leslie Fashenberg are not good.  Stay away from this one!  You will just get a big run around.  Some guy even sued them and got $1000 in small claims court.  I'm ripping up this postcard as we speak.

I received one of those post cards. I figured it was a timeshare solitation with an offer of two nights at a Holiday Inn or $250 gas card.

I googled the number and this site came up. I am tossing the card without calling.

The better business bureau knows about this company.  Name: J Marketing & Research
Phone: (888) 287-5525
Address: 1910 Ese 323 Loop Ste 294

Tyler, TX 75701-8337
File Open Date: June 2008
TOB Classification: Vacation Certificates & Vouchers
BBB Accreditation: This organization is not a BBB Accredited business.


BBB develops a full report  BBB Definition:

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on a firm based on inquiry or complaint activity. This company first came to our attention in June 2008. We are attempting to develop more information on the company. At the present time we do not have enough information to issue a full report  BBB Definition:

report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB Accreditation information, and BBB complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by the BBB.
. BBB suggests you read and understand company promotional materials and contracts and check company references and licensing, where applicable.

So far, no action taken with the BBB but, they are looking into this company.

I received a postcard from this company as well.  However, no where on the card does it mention anything about a 90-minute presentation.  It states the following:

THOMAS THE DOUBTER, SIMPLY FOR CALLING AND PARTICIPATING IN A TWO MINUTE LIFE-STYLE SURVEY YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE HOLIDAY INN OR HOLIDAY INN SELECT OF YOUR CHOICE.  CALL IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS AND RECEIVE $250 IN EXXON GASOLINE.

So, which is it:  two minutes of talking or 90 minutes of talking?!!  And how does this outfit know when calling within the "next 48 hours" regarding the offer of $250 of free gas begins and expires?

I'm glad I found this website and was able to offer my two-minutes worth!

T.O.D.

With sites like this and the speed of the internet, how does this stuff even work anymore?  First thing I do is google a solicitation like this, and bam... All the information I need to keep from getting scammed!  I love the internet!

Thanks

Out of curiosity I called the number.  I entered my claim number, they spelled my last name, and then looped me back to the prompt to enter my claim number.  I did this three times!

Not only is the promotion suspect (given the other posts here), but they can't even make their system work right.

Scary.  Thanks for the info.  I'm ripping it up right now.

Where are the government watchdogs to prosecute these rascals?  Where are the buddings district atty's?

Hmmm, I received my post card today in the mail as well. I didn't call it tho; instead, I used mine to light my grill to make supper for myself and my four friends.

I called the number and got through to someone.  They asked me a few questions and gave me a code to write on the postcard to mail back to claim my "prize".  I was then offered to go to a timeshare presentation where I could get more stuff...an extra $300 in Exxon and Round Trip Airfare to Orlando, Vegas or Reno along with Hotel Accomodations.  I told them my wife wasn't home and she'd be out of town for a week or so.  They said, no problem, mail the card back for my initial gift and call back when she is available to see her schedule.

We'll see if anything actually comes.  Only cost about 5 minutes of my time and $.42, so worth the risk, but not counting on it.

I am glad i googled and found this website: my experience with J. Marketing? I called the number 3-4 times, got routed back and forth trying to give the magic "claim number" to the system, and then the system finally hung up on me. They can't even get the phone calls and information routed correctly. This IS A SCAM! They don't intend to honor the postcard with the gifts stated; if so, they would have a working phone solicitation working correctly with operators who actually respond. Don't even bother to call this one...see all the comments noted below and you will get the drift. I hope J. Marketing sees all of this; they should be investigated by the Attorneys-general of the various states before this goes too far.

I received a post card in the mail from J. Marketing & RE claiming that all I had to do was "simply for calling and participating in a two minute life-style survey you will receive 2 Nights accomodations at the Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Select of your choice.  Call in the next 48 hours and receive $250 in Exxon Gasoline."  I called the number and after entering my Claim # it speeled my last name and then put me on hold for the next operator.  When the operator finally answered they would only say that if I put a 3-digit code next to my name on the post card and mailed the post card back, then they would send me something.  They would not say that it was the free gifts.

Received the card today 8/7/08. Called and finally talked to some dude. He wanted to know if I was married and I stated that I was getting a divorce, which is not true. I know they are looking for married stupid people with money. Then he told me that If I mail the card with the HHG written on it I will receive the gifts. I am going to save my 42 cents.

I received the card today. I called the number .I answered a few question .Then they put me through to a so called rep. She immediately went into her sale pitch. I cut in a few times .Telling her I wasn't interested in buying anything. I read on the card you sent me .Telling me that I would get $250 gas gift card and 2 night stay in a hotel . I told her I did what the card said . That I wanted my free gifts. There was a short pause .Then she said ohhh my God what do I do now ! and she hung up. What an outfit. Don't call .

If they come up with a class action suit. Let me know , I want my gifts!!!! Fat chance uh?

just had some fun with this. Called in and gave the survey it's allotted time, and when the operator came on, I answered one question truthfully, but not to her requirements.
Since I or my wife do not carry a major credit card, she did not even invite us to go to the timeshare or whatever seminar. I will however be keeping track on the 6-8 weeks for processing (I did ask about processing times) and will start harassment procedures if I do not get the promised items.

I called, answered the questions (tape recorded the conversation), sent in the card. I arranged the time share appointment (tape recorded the conversation), attended and rec'd my "gifts". I have kept a copy of everything and will hold them to the deals. If not, all of it gets presented to the Attorney General in the state they do business in. Never had a company refuse once they are involved.

I received post card in the mai, offering 250.00 exxon card and 2 nite stay at holiday inn if I took there survey. I did so and when they got to the last question about global vacation network, vacation club  I told them Iam already a member they asked if so where is there office? I told them ann arbor michigan. they were surprised and gave me a 3 letter code and said once card was returned they would send gifts.....still waiting that was 6-26-08

-Ditto- over 6 weeks... Have all the proofs, return receipts etc. time to get BBB and AG for TX involved to get paid back for attending the presentation... wish I had seen this before...

Ditto here.  Received the postcard in June and called right away.  Listened to the short four question survey, received/wrote down the three letter code (HHG) and sent the card back as instructed.  I refused their request to talk at greater length.  I only wanted my promised free gifts of the $250 gas card and two nights stay at any Holiday Inn.  This was June 16, 2008.  Still waiting.  Luckily, I made a copy of the postcard that I returned.

How do we get the Texas AG involved and how do we get our promised gifts?  That's all I want!