It appears as though even spammers are realizing the value in the HP TouchPad and have begun using the recently popular tablet as bait in their spam campaigns.
Be on the lookout for any “special offers” that advertise a free HP TouchPad – likely to be delivered via spam email or maybe even through a social networking site:
Subject: Can you qualify for a HP TouchPad? Yes you can! Participation required, see offer details
From: GlobalSweeptakes (info@tophotels-in-the-city.net)
For a Limited Time
HP Touch Pad
Get it, Complimentary
99 USD Value
Check your Zip Code for Availability
Claim Right Away
Participation Required. See offer details.
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*Summary of Program Requirements: (1) Meet the eligibility requirements, (2) complete the survey, and (3) complete the required number of Sponsor Offers. Visit our website to read the complete Terms & Conditions.
As stated in the fine print, you’re not getting anything for free.In fact, you will be forced to complete a number of “reward offers” that often require you to sign-up for a paid monthly service or apply for a credit card/loan. You are then forced to keep your account active for a minimum of 1 month of service to qualify for the prize – that’s if they actually keep their word to award it.
Seeing how the HP TouchPad has been a popular topic since it was discontinued a few months ago and promptly followed by a fire sale that sent the public into a feeding frenzy, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to see more scams offering the coveted tablet as a prize.
If you were hoping to get your hands on a HP TouchPad, you’re better off heading over to Best Buy to take advantage of their special deal to get the 32GB HP TouchPad for just $149 – but even that feels like a scam once you’ve read the terms.
Sorry folks, it seems like the fire sale was the one & only chance to nab the HP TouchPad for under 150 bucks without having to watch out for any fine print.
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