Some weeks ago I received an unsolicited phone call asking me to participate in a 15 minute telephone computer-related survey.  If I participated, I was told, they would send me $50.  I agreed, and took the survey, which ended up taking 20 minutes.  I asked, “So you will send a check?”  They said yes, and I hung up.

Shortly after hanging up, I felt very foolish.  I realized they had not even asked for my address.  I felt very gullible and was sure I had been had.

Much to my surprise, the check showed up today, from Innovative Processing, Inc., a company that (according to their website) offers “Quality personalized fulfillment including Sweepstakes Management, Contests, Internet Promotions, Premium and Refund Programs” (kind of a neat market niche, I think.)  So if you get a call like this, there is at least the possibility that it is legitimate.

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 13:37:13 +0000
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