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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands select editions

I also received a condense book in the mail with a cheap toy. When I last Dec 09 I was told my account was deliquent so I just paid up. Now I received another of these condensed "select books" with an invoice for $30.56. I read all the complaints that I just found & going to call in the morning & cancel this. I never return the sweepstakes info since which I know is major rip off. It is sad because I do like reading the monthly magazine & if they continue to do this I will have no choice but to cancel my suscription.

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Ralph Kelley
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Jun 28, 2019 3:49 pm EDT

Select Books my a** - never asked for them and never wanted them.

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Nov 04, 2008 10:28 am EST

contest to win ipod
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Dennis B
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Jun 05, 2014 3:49 am EDT

The first Select Edition which I received was titled the Black Box.I did not enjoy reading the novels and it flatly failed to impressed me. In fact I literally stop reading and abandoned the book. And for the price of Singapore Dollars Fifty Six (S$56) it is overpriced. I was shocked when I received the second Select Edition titled the Rosie Project .

I expressed my strong dissatisfaction and told them that the novels are not appetising to me at all. I unwillingly paid for this because they kept sending me multiple overdue invoices with a clause stating that a collecting agency will confront me if I fail to pay! They did not have the decency to reply to my gross discontentment which I highlighted in my earlier correspondence. I did mentioned that I am a totally dissatisfied customer.

A third set was again sent to my letter box! This really sent me up the roof. I now expect further "Overdue Bill" invoices...

Firstly, the reason why I subscribed was because I thought it would be a good read. I was not clear that there would be subsequent volumes. I did ask for clarification about the frequency of this subscription but they were tight lipped. I receive no reply at all! I fell that this method of doing business is dishonest, unscrupulous and unprofessional.

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luckymom1
reading, US
Feb 12, 2012 5:22 am EST
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I received the first book, and immediately sent a letter telling them not to send anymore, and that I would not pay for them if they did.
sure enough, a few weeks later, another one arrived, with two pieces of junk, but no paperwork of any kind either on the outside or inside of the box.
a week later, I got a bill for 30.71...which included a sweepstakes entry that I would be required to sign. I believe that if i signed the entry, I would also be signing that I agree to continue getting these unwanted books.
I also feel that I will be forced to cancel my magazine subscription and all future dealings with this company.
they scared my mother into paying for numerous books while she was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Now I'm old and they're trying to get money from me too. Seems to me that there has to be some consumer agency that should be looking into this practice.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands Unsolicited VPP & Recipt of unordered book on 15-02-2010

Sub:Regd.V.P.P. packet (for Rs 449 only)SRT Nagar
P.O.VPP, P-06641,
09-RDRE09-RD09000078516/1-1001

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The CEO/MD/PRO/CS Manager,

I the customer of RD, am experiencing immense grief to bring it to your notice that i have been duped by RD .

The India Today group has my knowledge goes is renowned for over many years now.
Iam sure you realise that a foul word of mouth by its customer can leave a deep scar or a black mark on its reputation built over the years. This unfortunate morning [protected]) at 11:30 A.M. a packet has been delivered to my residence with the name Sub:Regd.V.P.P. packet (for Rs 449 only)SRT Nagar on it from RD.

I regret to say it was delivered to my residence in my absence.My family unaware of what it was asked the delivery man a sbout it.He in turn collected Rs.472 saying that "she is supposed to pay him to collect the VPP, for the order placed by me".(which obviously i haven't).

I would like to know from you why you want to dupe me in this way.I hereby bring it your attention that i have not placed any order as such for any printed book what so ever with you.So i will not tolerate any such inconvenience caused by you.Like i said i am reputed customer of RD who has enjoyed reading its past issues but hereafter i would regret the inconvenience caused by RD to me.Strangely i find no reason why i should subscribe to RD in future.
I have been deeply hurt by the inconvenience caused.Your kind jesture to return my hard earned money will do me a favour & gain my confidence in RD.
My wife has paid the delivery man Rs 472 under the impression that i have actually placed this order, on the basis of what the delivery man said.After the delivery man left, she has opened the package to see what was in it.Alas!, she found a printed book in it (which is of no worth to us) and which was unordered.Moreover on the innercover of the book it says, "NOT FOR SALE, A FREE COPY ISSUED TO RD CUSTOMERS" I regret to say I AM ONE.
So i hereby request you to make arrangements to take this unsolicited VPP (unordered book)back and pay back the amount of Rs472 to the address mentioned as below.
Prashant Shenoy
#1285, 2nd floor
6th main, 2nd stage
A Block, Rajajinagar,
Blore-560010.
Mob:[protected].

A week has already gone by after i'v sent a complaint via email to and i'v had no response from you.You are only continuing to add to my agony.

I believe it is your utmost priority to take back this unordred parcel and let me get my hard earned money back.
Please oblige.

Awaiting a quick response.

Prashant Shenoy
#1285, 2nd floor
6th main, 2nd stage
A Block, Rajajinagar,
Blore-560010.
Mob:[protected].

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands 3 free gifts

See the readers digest complaint reports, of which there are many.
We receive a post card from Readers Digest with the BOLD offer "3 FREE GIFTS are waiting for you!" .
When I try to access this site I see a host of complaints but no direction.
What a SCAM.

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Sault Ste. Marie, CA
Jan 31, 2009 4:17 pm EST

No site exists! If you are going place these contests for people to register, then you need to have a site to go to. We have been with Readers Digest for many years, and lately it has been more of a problem than it is worth. We may need to re-think our status with this company for magazines, books and entering contests. You need to make this fair for everyone and not a select few.

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Norma Filppula
Dollar Bay, US
Sep 22, 2011 8:40 pm EDT
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I don't want the small Reader's Digest and please stop sending me the bills for one. I read only the large type and it seems when you send the request for a Reader's Digest by mail it will get you every time. It is frustrating and confusing. Refrain from sending them again and remove me from the small Reader's Digest list. To say the least I am a bit disappointed with this company. I only get the large type. What do I do with the small type. Can I return them or throw them away? Sincerely Norma F. RDA0319293469/2#

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echo's Mom
New Port Richey, US
Sep 06, 2011 3:59 pm EDT

i received a post card that said to go to readersdigest.com/myfreegifts-went to the site(it is really there but it was to get you to agree to join their book club. THEN you will get the three gifts. the post card does not say that anywhere AND it says 3 FREE(means no strings attached) waiting for you. I was very dissappionted in Readers digest for that. I just recently started getting their magazine again. This card was mis-leading-I guess I am not "special subscriber "afterall. When my subscription is up I will not renew because of this. A business like them should know FREE means free not if you sign up or try out or what ever. Free means free no strings attached.
sorry nothing free in this post card.

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Sandy08965
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Aug 12, 2011 10:14 pm EDT

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH READERS DIGEST! THEY CONSTANTLY SEND OUT LETTERS SAYING YOU NEED TO RENEW. YOU GET A SUBSCRIPTION, AND THEY BUG AND HOUND YOU AFTER THE VERY FIRST MONTH. I HAVE NOW DECIDED TO AVOID THIS MAGAZINE AS THEY SEEM SHADY AND SEND OUT CARDS LIKE THE ONE I GOT THAT PROMISED FREE GIFTS- WHICH IS A SCAM. I HATE THEIR TACTICS OF TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO PAY FOR MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS! BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THESE PEOPLE. WHEN I WAS DONE WITH MINE THEY THREATENED TO SEND MY NAME TO A COLLECTION AGENCY BECAUSE I DID NOT RENEW MINE- I IGNORED THEM AS THERE WAS NO WAY THEY WERE GONNA BULLY ME!

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S. Stanek
Ludlow, US
Jul 25, 2011 12:32 am EDT

I wholeheartedly agree with all of you. I got the postcard too and tried to find it - what a ripoff. I thought Readers Digest was the one thing I could trust. Another bubble burst. What is America coming to?

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janice stonoha
Derby, US
Mar 05, 2011 6:07 pm EST

false advertisement will not resubscribe

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janice stonoha
Derby, US
Mar 05, 2011 6:05 pm EST

wonderful reading material

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janice stonoha
Derby, US
Mar 05, 2011 6:05 pm EST

great magizine

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greatbuys4less
Tallahassee, US
Feb 14, 2011 9:07 pm EST
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www.readersdigest.com/myfreegifts

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larry anderson
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Feb 14, 2011 8:15 pm EST
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Where are the free gifts posted ! What a scam.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands no answer at phone #

Got letter that I won 65, 000 3rd Place in Readers Digest. I was told to deposit check for 3, 048 to cover taxes and other fees. I was told to call Monday . The phone number says the mailbox is full.The check for 3048 was cashed & is in my account . I will not spend it incase its a rubber check. A in Pa

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chester nowaczyk
Wausau, US
Mar 07, 2011 6:27 pm EST

just got a letter fromm readers didest with a check say I won but I should call [protected] and ask for Mr floyd Brown to activate my claim Reference No. r458-d522 is this a scan?

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Kevlynn
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May 04, 2010 11:02 am EDT
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The number for customer service to cancel your magazine subscription: [protected]
The number for the Select Editions to cancel your "free" books/gifts and get your bill taken off if you are billed for recieving the "free" products is: [protected]

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preacherab
Winter Haven, US
Apr 26, 2010 5:10 pm EDT
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I am not interested in other individuals complaint. I received in the mail a free copy of a Reader's Digest book(thank you) along with notification that I had been entered in to your sweepstake. I am not interested in sweepstake nor do I want to receive any books. There was no phone number, email address or any other way to contact Reader's Digest regarding the books. I do not wish to receive further shipments of books. I would appreciate the phone number and/or an email address so this issue can be addressed to the correct individual.

Thanks
Winter Haven, Florida

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands 1,000,000 fraud

yep ah receipt that one millon dollar check giveaway too. whata hoot, A envelope from canada, from a auto sales business and bank in wetumpka, al. tha dont excist. pretti funny huh. soes i go on the net and end on this complaints board. and read what all you good peoples write. an now ah feels better. but what what bothers me is as i look at this web sight. i sees al this abvertizing about all thees sweepstakes and giveaways. makes me wonder how i got to this sight. must be a big conspearacy. ya think?
thank ya, thank ya, very much

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands non-receipt of regular copy of reader digest

Sir, this is in reference to your letter dated 27.09.2009. My subscription No. is RD09000112876 and customer ID No. LMI606100. I have only received till date two issues i.e. for Sept, 2009 and Oct., 2009. Please check my subscription date and send the previous issues, if any and also ensure proper supply of further issues till the subscription ends.

Dr S D Kashyap
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Mobile [protected]

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands fraudulent sweepstakes

I am SOOOO grateful that I trusted my instincts and decided to check to see if this was a scam. Bless all of you out there that wanted to make sure that you were protecting other innocent, law abiding citizens who wanted to believe in a miracle that was a fraud!
I just recieved a Reader's Digest sweepstakes winner letter today [protected]) and my family is in a desperate financial situation and I wanted to believe so much that this could help us out...then I read all of the other complaints that have been posted and it probably saved my family from becoming even more destitute. There is NO WAY I could ever believe that Reader's Digest does not know about this scam! My check was actually sent from AIG Annuity Ins. Co. from Amarillo, TX ("A member of American International Group Inc.") but there is also another financial firms name on it; BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware of Newark, Delaware!
The letter, however, is from Reader's Digest. If someone had stolen their letterhead, they would have surely known by now what was happening--unless they are involved at a silent partner money laundering level. I will take this to the state legislature and beyond if I have to! I am tenacious.

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Niles, US
Oct 12, 2010 12:38 pm EDT
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I received my letter and check October 9, 2010. After researching and calling the number I knew it was a scam. If you look up the listed phone number it is a cell phone in British Columbia, Canada. I e-mailed AIG per a request on the internet, awaiting a response. I will also report this to the post office, attorney general of my state, and the BBB.

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donna fowler
harrisburg, US
Apr 09, 2010 2:59 am EDT

i recieved a check just like the one u described, from AIG insurance and annuity for almost 5000.00 I am so shocked that people can do this. im still confused about how they would profit from this scam but it doesnt matter anyway.GOD knows about this and shame on them.
DONNA FOWLER Harrisburg, AR.

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mrsdrasek
Joliet, US
Mar 10, 2010 8:23 am EST

I recieved the same "certified claim" check in the mail from AIG Annuity Ins. Co. from Amarillo, TX ("A member of American International Group Inc.") but there is also another financial firms name on it; BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware of Newark, Delaware mine arrived yesterday 3/10/10 so this has been going on a while since the scam has been listed all over the internet. People I hope know better, thats why I checked out the companies first.

Mine did not come from Readers Digest, which I know would not be involved in a scam anyway. Mine came on AIG letter head, a poor copy I admit but the outer envelope (where the return address isn't even on the correct side of the envelope) is congratulations canada.

Your 3rd clue that its fake, is if you do call the number your not talking to Kevin or Allison or even Lewis out of Washington, your talking to a foriegner whos name is probably Abdula lol get a grip people, nothing is free not even guareenteed money with your name on it.

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taylor-p.i
Yankton, US
Oct 27, 2009 8:07 pm EDT

I'm A Private Investigator in South Dakota. I also got a letter from Readers Digest. But i know better than that. I'm not happy with these people. its not cool and just wrong. So what i would like for is people to get a hold of me. i'm putting a case together and i'm not going to stop until i find these people and put them behind bars.

contact info:
Taylor Investigative Services
[protected]

The more people that help me out the better chance we can stop these people...

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ddasilva
Pleasantville, US
Oct 08, 2009 11:16 am EDT

My name is Day. I work for Reader's Digest.

The letter and check you reference is not affiliated with our company and has no connection with our Sweepstakes. It is fraudulent. Please be aware that there are many “scam artists” out there who prey on unsuspecting individuals. Unfortunately, they are very tough to track down because many of them are international or close up shop and change their names to avoid being caught.

Please let me reassure you that Reader’s Digest has always - and will always - encourage and follow reputable practices that make our Sweepstakes honest and real, as well as exciting and fun for our customers. No purchase is ever required for entry. Reader’s Digest never charges an entry fee or a fee for winning. Our Sweepstakes is conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. A list of winners is printed annually, and is available by written request.

All our winners are selected through a series of random drawings by InfoUSA, an independent judging agency. Winners are notified by mail within thirty days after the drawing date. Our winners are never notified by telephone. After each Sweepstakes effort, we file a list of winners with the State of New York and verify that all prizes have been awarded.

We also work closely with law enforcement organizations to alert consumers to Sweepstakes scams, including publishing public service announcements and listing information about Sweepstakes on our website (www.rd.com). If you have any further questions, you can contact our Customer Service toll-free number at [protected].

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bobtheman
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Oct 05, 2009 11:40 pm EDT

What are you talking about? How do you propose Reader's Digest stop criminals from using letterhead that can easily be created on any computer in the world?
These are scammers. There is no contest. There never was a contest. Criminals are trying to get your money. They use stolen checks from business accounts, and create phony letters on their computers.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands readers digest scam

I received a letter from readers digest, and the letter stated i won Rs 100, 000 in the lottery. They wanted me to pay for government tax and the amount was for Rs 10, 000. They want you to deposit the amount in their account and then they will send you a certified check for the Rs 1, 00, 000.

I didnt fall into thier scam i did some surfing and contacted readers digest and they confirmed it was a scam. so if any one get a letter like this all the info you need to make sure its not a scam you can find online and both readers digest and publishers clearing house are happy to help any way they can.

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Nov 06, 2009 10:32 pm EST

Generally readers digest is a big fraud by itself. I ve been watching them almost for 30 years now and i know how they operate to extract money from people. Its the most disgusting way of doing business.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands Billing me for something I did not order

I received a PAST DUE BILL Dated September 1, 2009. The letter states that they sent me a bill for VOL 4-09 SILKS that I ordered which was shipped on 07/09 which I know for a fact I have no clue what this is. I do not order from RDigest. They say that the payment is due Sep. 22, 2009. I have searched for a customer service number on the bill and to no avail. Only a web site and could not get to that site. So, I am here with this complaint and for fear that I will have credit problems with RDigest for not paying $29.93.

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Brookings, US
Sep 20, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

I am overseeing my 89 year old mothers activities and she had received the exact same letter, with identical dates listed and the same dollar amount due. She did get something in the mail and returned it to the sender on September 8th, 2009. I have not gone any further with the follow-up at this time, but I do find this deception very disappointing. (as a side note... I thought that I read that RD is or has just filed for bankruptcy). I will be checking up on this and will remember this complaint history when it comes time to renew the subscription... and not renew at all! Sturdyinsd

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands web contest for ipod touch

i received a card in my last magazine to enter a contest to win a free ipod. when i tried to find the site it did not exist. i have been a subscriber for over 10 years and it upsets me to think that this is not a authentic contest.
if the company is not going to honor this contest they should say so when you enter their site. they try to get you to subscribe to their magazine several time on the site, but no mention of the non existance of their contest site.

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L. Di Fabio
Roxboro, CA
Aug 30, 2009 11:56 am EDT

I received this rd.ca/ipodtouch black card with the access code 94735 from Reader's Digest. I'm very dissatisfied with for running this scam.
If I can't trust what Reader's Digest sends me, I will terminate my subscription.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands Unusual problem

I have a very unusual problem, usually it happened that you order for the magazine and pay for it but never receive the magazine, here the things are different I have never ordered for this magazine the so called Readers Digest, but every month without fail I receive one and I send it back and have even emailed on their address that I don't want the magazine but still every month the magazine is back. I am a very upset with this. I have been receiving the Reader's Digest and I did not order or pay for a subscription. At 82 years old with very little income, I am not in the position to pay for the magazine which I never wanted and over all due to my age I have a big problem with my eye sight. It's a humble request to this company to take me off your mailing list.

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Aug 23, 2009 12:37 pm EDT

I have a very unusual problem, usually it happened that you order for the magazine and pay for it but never receive the magazine, here the things are different I have never ordered for this magazine the so called Readers Digest, but every month without fail I receive one and I send it back and have even emailed on their address that I don't want the magazine but still every month the magazine is back. I am a very upset with this. I have been receiving the Reader's Digest and I did not order or pay for a subscription. At 82 years old with very little income, I am not in the position to pay for the magazine which I never wanted and over all due to my age I have a big problem with my eye sight. It's a humble request to this company to take me off your mailing list.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands contest to win ipod touch

I received a card in the latest Reader's Digest magazine. inviting me to enter to win an "ipod".
I was told to go to "re.ca/ipodtouch" where I was to type in the access code to register for the draw for a chance to win one of five "ipod touches 32GB" and draw closes Sept 30, 2009.
I could not fine any place to type my access code.
Why not?
Peter
(I wasted a lot of time trying to find it)

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Diane Kuiper
Kamloops, CA
Jun 29, 2011 4:44 am EDT

Hi I have received, winning a complete Apple prize package, how ever there isn"t any place to enter the access code that is on the card so I'm just going to enter it here (42288) Thank you for the chance to enter.
Diane Kuiper
742 Windsor, Kamloops B.C.
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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands www.rd.ca/ipodtouch is not available

Black Card enclosed with September 2009 issue of the Reader's Digest says"Go online to rd.ca/ipodtouch and type in access code {94735] to register for a draw fo i of 5 ipod touches 32GB! HURRY ENTER NOW "
entry does noe work and web sight seem to be a sham.

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Oct 28, 2008 5:28 pm EDT

Received a card from Readers Digest listing site as www.rd.ca/ipodtouch and could not find the site to enter my access code.

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Laura Masters
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May 12, 2008 12:02 pm EDT

I recieved an entry code for a "contest" to win an ipodtouch through Reader's Digest, and no such contest exists.

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Elizabeth Clark
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Apr 19, 2008 4:56 am EDT

I received details from Readers Digest, on how to enter website to win an ipod - but the website doesn't exist!

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RR 2, CA
Aug 29, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

Once again, Readers Digest issue Access codes & then leave us with no site to enter the the 'winning' numbers?

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Jannie Nyland
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Apr 29, 2008 5:59 pm EDT

Cannot access web site for ipodtouch contest.

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sharizma
saskatoon, CA
Oct 30, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

I entered ipod touch contest a number of times and had no problems.

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joyce70
Chesterville, CA
Oct 04, 2009 12:23 pm EDT

is this stil good done nov30 65977 to win ipod

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joyce70
Chesterville, CA
Oct 04, 2009 12:20 pm EDT

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Rozie
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Sep 23, 2009 11:03 am EDT

Just tried the site rd.ca/ipodtouch and it worked. Went through the whole thing fine.

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Calgary, CA
Sep 21, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

I was able to get into the site this morning and populate all requested information. I hit submit and nothing happened.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands sweepstakes fraud

I had received a lottery check that was claiming I won $152, 000.00 in a cash credited to a file reference number k756-38-09rd. They sent a notice to me because they don't deal with the public and sent me a check from a licensed bonded insurance company for the amount of $2, 921.91 which was part of my winnings to pay insurance and processing charges on my winnings that will be deducted from the so-called winnings I would receive. I was to contact terrance brown at [protected] or [protected] before I deposit my check. This letter came from thomas williams ceo of reader's digest. Now I couldn't get in contact with them so I deposited the check I was happy I got the money considering the state of my financial situation. My bank cleared the check and I started to use the money. I go to make a witdrawl and I got the insuficient funds notice. I call my bank and they tell me the check is no good and all billsand purchases I made will have to be paid back and right now, my account has been frozen even my own money is locked because of this check. I have been trying all morning to call all the numbers to get them to give me an explanation and make things right with me and my bank but I only got this phone is not receiving calls at this time. I am sure myself and the many others these people have done this to would love for some sort of legal action be taken I would prefer my money they supposedly said I won plus the inconveience that have to go through

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands unsolicited books

This company is truly appalling.
Notwithstanding an order issued against them by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in 2003/5 and an undertaking that they would not make payment demands for unsolicited goods...they are again up to their old tricks
My 85 year old mother ( recently deceased) has payment demands for a plethora of unsolicited items including childrens books.
The excuse no doubt this time is the same as the last ...a breakdown in their 'systems' as they argued before the tribunal

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands scam

i was all for it... i ge a check in th mail, $4275.00 all i had to do was call the man, jerry smith ph [protected], which i did and deposit it. after this was done i withdrew the money and was instructed to send it via money gram. so i did, i figured it couldnt hurt, it was their money in the first place. i did this yesterday. my mother-in-law, who i get along with, sent an email to my wife with this website and another complaint on readers digest lottery. needless to say another man wrote all the info about his letter, the date of the check, july 8 2009, the amount 4275.00, the name of te law firm, greenwood international. i think i owe my wif and her mother a thank you... anyway, i am putting this out for all those who dought the winnings. i got my money back, i guess there money, and i am not complaining, take their money if you can, make sure the check clears, then leave it alone. i will write in a few days and let you know if the funds stay.

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands readers digest scam

I receive a lettler from readers degest lotto drew held on february 3rd 2009
they said i have won 194, 000.00. and receive a check os $3, 642.40 to pay tax and insuraces fee
well please dont belive this letters a not true. I call Jasmes Owen At [protected] to active my claim then he told me
to deposit the check and to call him in 2 days. So i go deposit the check but i waited 3 day to call when i check my back account on the 3 day there was no money there from that check so i call the back to ask what hapend with the money and they told me the check was no good. Know i call Jasmes Owen to ask him way the check has no money and he just said they only have a period of time for me to ask for that money the time its takes for people to send money and not get nothing back so be reary wend you get one of this checks and lettler dont. belive james wated me to paid the fee from my money because they could not send me anothere check! come one be very carefold

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Harsh Realities
A Beach City, US
Jul 19, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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wake up and smell the formaldehyde

and visit

419eater.com

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for instructions on how to properly 'play' lottories by email you never entered

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands Scam letters

i have been sent a letter informing me of a place of winning a quarter of a million pounds among millions in the UK- which i personally think is bizarre. so the reader's digest people tell me that many others have also been lucky enough to win the large amounts of money.

is this too good to be true! in addition they have given a 72 hour
limit for entrees. i mean why would they possibly give 250'000 away for non-customers. we are not even loyal customers- we hav not even spent a penny on a reader's digest.. so why! is this a scam?

they also have a picture of a woman named helen and many others claiming they have won! yeah surely there is some catch!

HELP! in addition there isn't a fixed name from the person, all we are told is

your sincerely

a mysterious squiggle which looks like jeremy jacob but can possibly be any other!

and then ends with Finance director...

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Independence, US
Jul 20, 2009 9:44 pm EDT

I also received the same letter. The check seems to be legit but I've heard about people cashing checks from an unknown person and once you've deposited the check then the person who sent the check in the first place has all your bank account info. i'm very curious to see if this is for real or not... I think I will be contacting Reader's Digest to find out what's really going on

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SJGraham
Oklahoma City, US
Jul 20, 2009 12:43 pm EDT

Yes I recived a letter with a cashier's check from bank USBANK for 4275.00 from a reader's digest sweepstakes the letter was from a company called. GWI -Greenwood International a Law firm serving global clients, 31st floor commokity exchange tower 360 Main strrt Winnipeg, Nanitoba, Canada r3c 4g1. Ph# [protected] The Attorney's name is Jerry Smith PH# is [protected]. And he sent his photo and signature. I would like to know if this check is for real or a scam by readers digest I can not afford to be taken by any company that says I Won money. If this is lagit I would like conformation from READER'S DIGEST CONFIRMING THIS MY EMAIL IS SGHARLEY@aol.com Please investigate and get back to me ASAP Thank you

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands sweepstakes

i recieved a check in mail from PCH readers digest . says i wont 255, 000.00 and in this letter was an actual check for 4800.00 for costs ..
i am not sure if ths is real. i had to call the phone number there.. i told gentleman i will contact BBB to make sure this is legit. he says it wont be on that site. he wanted me to deposit this check, the letter is from georgia, the check is from canada..
i do know you guys have sweepstakes, i am trying to figure out if this is real or not.. how can i tell?
natalie

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binder
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Jun 18, 2009 5:10 am EDT

I say go cash it & let us know the results. Nothin' suspicious about winning a sweepstakes you didn't enter.

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Chiki Li
Calgary, CA
Jun 17, 2009 2:55 pm EDT

As we say in Canada, "Jeez Buddy", "What's wrong with you?"

Take it to your bank and deposit the cheque (that's how we spell 'check' here). If it is not a real cheque/check your bank will let you know.

yours

Practical Guy

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Reader's Digest / Trusted Media Brands www.besthealthmag.ca/wii

My name is Sylvie Robert and I work for Reader's Digest Canada Customer Care.

If you are trying to get to this URL - www.besthealthmag.ca/wii - to enter the contest, please don't use Google, Yahoo or any other search engine.

Just type the address in the address bar at the top of your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.). This will take you straight to the page and you will be able to enter.

Good luck !

Sylvie Robert
customer.[protected]@readersdigest.ca

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Jun 25, 2009 1:40 pm EDT

Try cliquing on "File" then on "Open".
Type in the URL (www.besthealthmag.ca/wii) in the box.
Click on OK.

If that doesn't work, I would suggest that you try with a different web browser.

The site is up and the contest ends August 31, 2009.

Sylvie
for Reader's Digest Canada

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New-Liskeard, CA
Mar 09, 2010 10:21 am EST

Allo...I'm Dianne...I'm receiving your books besthealtmag...trying to put in my Access Code;;27639...its not working...could you help to put it in...thanks a million...bye bye Dianne..Bellemare...New-Liskeard Ont..

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wasaga beach, CA
Jun 24, 2009 10:20 am EDT

i tried that and it still didn't work!

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Jun 10, 2009 12:15 pm EDT
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I like shop at Kmart...just hire more associates for asisting customers at the floor.

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