Call from Dell offering "offline offers"

[DnetMHZ]

I just got a call from somebody claiming to be from dell (no caller ID available)
First he asked how my new dimension purchase was working (this part is correct, I did buy a dimension)

I say fine.

Then he goes into "You have been qualified for special offline savings offers on LCD monitors, TVs, printers, projectors, etc. with prices much better than can be found on Dell.com"

Anybody else get these calls?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ
I just got a call from somebody claiming to be from dell (no caller ID available)
First he asked how my new dimension purchase was working (this part is correct, I did buy a dimension)

I say fine.

Then he goes into "You have been qualified for special offline savings offers on LCD monitors, TVs, printers, projectors, etc. with prices much better than can be found on Dell.com"

Anybody else get these calls?

"I'll have to consider this for a moment. May I have your phone number, (other identifying info)?"

Then call Dell's actual line and ask them if it's legit.

- M4H

 

[Colt45]

sounds like BS to me.

how did he know you bought a dimension though?

 

[OverVolt]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ
I just got a call from somebody claiming to be from dell (no caller ID available)
First he asked how my new dimension purchase was working (this part is correct, I did buy a dimension)

I say fine.

Then he goes into "You have been qualified for special offline savings offers on LCD monitors, TVs, printers, projectors, etc. with prices much better than can be found on Dell.com"

Anybody else get these calls?

"I'll have to consider this for a moment. May I have your phone number, (other identifying info)?"

Then call Dell's actual line and ask them if it's legit.

- M4H

:thumbsup:

i wouldn't have thought of that on the spot if i got that call though.

maybe your neighbor saw the dell dimensions cardboard box in your trash.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: OverVolt

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ
I just got a call from somebody claiming to be from dell (no caller ID available)
First he asked how my new dimension purchase was working (this part is correct, I did buy a dimension)

I say fine.

Then he goes into "You have been qualified for special offline savings offers on LCD monitors, TVs, printers, projectors, etc. with prices much better than can be found on Dell.com"

Anybody else get these calls?

"I'll have to consider this for a moment. May I have your phone number, (other identifying info)?"

Then call Dell's actual line and ask them if it's legit.

- M4H

:thumbsup:

i wouldn't have thought of that on the spot if i got that call though.

maybe your neighbor saw the dell dimensions cardboard box in your trash.

got the call at my office.

 

[everman]

I'd be somewhat concerned, since they do know your recent purchase history...

 

[RossMAN]

Common sense: Ask for their name, extension/badge ID number and phone number. Call them back.