Today, the mailbox contained:
* October 2005 issue of [Servo](http://www.servomagazine.com) (Clash of The Titaniums?)
* October 2005 issue of [Nuts & Volts](http://www.nutsvolts.com) (Waxing Digital With Electronic Wicks)
* September 2005 issue of [JDJ](http://jdj.sys-con.com) (Are Portals the Magic Bullet of Web Application Development?)
* October 2005 issue of [Circuit Cellar](http://www.circuitcellar.com) (Analog Techniques)
* October 2005 issue of [Harper’s](http://www.harpers.org) (Why Experimental Fiction Threatens to Destroy Publishing, Jonathan Franzen, and Life As We Know It)
* October 2005 issue of [Dance Magazine](http://www.dancemagazine.com) (Leaping Into The Spotlight – NYCB’s Ashley Bouder)
* September/October 2005 issue of [imprint](http://www.nsna.org) (Back to School)
* October 2005 issue of [Southern Living](http://www.southernliving) (Seasonal Treats)
* A subscription offer for [The Week](http://www.theweekmagazine.com/)
* An offer from the [Library of America](http://www.loa.org)
* An advertisement from [Iron Mountain](http://www.ironmountain.com)
* An advertisement from [SAG Electronics](http://www.sagelec.com)
* A plea from the [ACLU](http://www.aclu.org)
* A plea from [Oxfam America](http://www.oxfamamerica.org)
* A plea from the [Cystic Fibrosis Foundation](http://www.cff.org)
* A plea from [Childreach](http://www.planusa.org/sponsorship)
* Another one of those [yellow postcards](http://stevejenkins.us/journal/magazine-postcard-scam/). This one said:
Message:
WE ARE TRYING TO REACH YOU. PLEASE CALL US AT THE NUMBER SHOWN ON THE REVERSE OF THIS CARD. THIS IS A FREE CALL. SINCERELY - PAT HAINES SALES REPRESENTATIVE |
The return address was:
N.M.E. 16120 U.S. 19 NORTH Clearwater, FL 33764 The phone number was 1-800-581-3316 |
I searched on the street address and city and found that this is apparently another magazine scam.
Edumacation has additional [information](http://edumacation.com/NationalMagazineExchange “Edumacation”) on National Magazine Exchange (N.M.E.) and its magazine scam.
I got the same thing but with no return address. . . .I searcehd the phone number and your blog popped up. . . . I’m sure it is some sort of scam; thanks for the research
I got the same thing but with no return address. . . .I searcehd the phone number and your blog popped up. . . . I’m sure it is some sort of scam; thanks for the research
I got the same thing, except the postcard was green. It had a return address on it to: N.M.E, 16120 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33764. Also I wanted info quick about this, so i googled the whole 800 number. Steve’s blog here is the only hit…thanks for the info.
I got the same thing, except the postcard was green. It had a return address on it to: N.M.E, 16120 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33764. Also I wanted info quick about this, so i googled the whole 800 number. Steve’s blog here is the only hit…thanks for the info.
I got the same thing but with no return address. I Googled her name and that phone number and, besides your blog, http://badbusinessbureau.com/ popped up. Sure enough, both National Magazine Exchange (N.M.E.) and their sweepstakes are scams.
I got the same thing but with no return address. I Googled her name and that phone number and, besides your blog, http://badbusinessbureau.com/ popped up. Sure enough, both National Magazine Exchange (N.M.E.) and their sweepstakes are scams.
This is incredible. I was thinking I would not find anything. I searched the complete phone number. Nothing came up. So then I took off the 1-. And that led me to you guys. I am very pleased to know first hand what this was about from this website. Like some of you. I got the green card. And I am not an illegal alien. N.M.E. address, phone number, and an ID code. On the back it says First Class, Postcard, and Zip Code are all Xed. As well as the name Pat Haines.
This is incredible. I was thinking I would not find anything. I searched the complete phone number. Nothing came up. So then I took off the 1-. And that led me to you guys. I am very pleased to know first hand what this was about from this website. Like some of you. I got the green card. And I am not an illegal alien. N.M.E. address, phone number, and an ID code. On the back it says First Class, Postcard, and Zip Code are all Xed. As well as the name Pat Haines.
I just got the same thing in the mail today. I called the 1-800 # and they said someone would be with me shortly. Then they started talking about some sweepstakes while I was holding. I googled the name N.M.E., but nothing came up. Then I googled the number and this website came up. Thank you so much!!
I just got the same thing in the mail today. I called the 1-800 # and they said someone would be with me shortly. Then they started talking about some sweepstakes while I was holding. I googled the name N.M.E., but nothing came up. Then I googled the number and this website came up. Thank you so much!!
I’ll second what others have posted… my mother’s name (not misspelled like many other solicitations) on a green postcard marked “Official Business.” I would have thought it something from the gov’t or IRS but when I saw SALES REPRESENTATIVE on the last line, I became suspicious. A Google of the phone number (you can search any number you want, I use it for want ads) brought me here. A Better Business Bureau info page is at
http://www.bbbwestflorida.org/commonreport.html?bid=10292
Mr. Jenkins thanks for your blog. Keep up the good work! 🙂
I’ll second what others have posted… my mother’s name (not misspelled like many other solicitations) on a green postcard marked “Official Business.” I would have thought it something from the gov’t or IRS but when I saw SALES REPRESENTATIVE on the last line, I became suspicious. A Google of the phone number (you can search any number you want, I use it for want ads) brought me here. A Better Business Bureau info page is at
http://www.bbbwestflorida.org/commonreport.html?bid=10292
Mr. Jenkins thanks for your blog. Keep up the good work! 🙂
Thanks for the information about the scam on the yellow card. I got one on a green card today and Googled the phone number along with “NME,” which brought me to your page. Gonna see if I can report these guys to the BBB or something.
Thanks for the information about the scam on the yellow card. I got one on a green card today and Googled the phone number along with “NME,” which brought me to your page. Gonna see if I can report these guys to the BBB or something.
Wow, it seems as most of these were sent out over a year ago. Well I’m here to let you know that this scam is still around. I just received the green card many of you have described.
Wow, it seems as most of these were sent out over a year ago. Well I’m here to let you know that this scam is still around. I just received the green card many of you have described.
Yes I just receved the same information with a TV Guide symbol on it here in KY. Same address but now the phone number is 1-800-581-3272
Yes I just receved the same information with a TV Guide symbol on it here in KY. Same address but now the phone number is 1-800-581-3272
Received the same mail……….With TV GUIDE symbol
N.M.E Second Notice
16129 U.S. 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33764
CALL 1-800-581-3272 (8005813272)
Dear Brian
We are trying to rach you regarding $2,100,000.00 sweepstakes ID # ——
Please call us at the above number. This is a free call.
Sincerely – Pat Haines, Sales Representative
Received the same mail……….With TV GUIDE symbol
N.M.E Second Notice
16129 U.S. 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33764
CALL 1-800-581-3272 (8005813272)
Dear Brian
We are trying to rach you regarding $2,100,000.00 sweepstakes ID # ——
Please call us at the above number. This is a free call.
Sincerely – Pat Haines, Sales Representative
I found this site by googling the phone number I recieved on the pink letter, I would like to thank you for informing me of this scam!
I found this site by googling the phone number I recieved on the pink letter, I would like to thank you for informing me of this scam!
Amaizing, I have lived here for about three months and have gone out of my way not to publish anything. Aside from utilities and insurance no one else knows. Yet i get this complete with name and address.?.?…
Amaizing, I have lived here for about three months and have gone out of my way not to publish anything. Aside from utilities and insurance no one else knows. Yet i get this complete with name and address.?.?…
hello, everyone, same here. I received a pink letter. I just wonder did anyone call the # and know what kind of scam is it?
hello, everyone, same here. I received a pink letter. I just wonder did anyone call the # and know what kind of scam is it?
Found this info as I was doing a background check on NME. Called # to no answer. Thank god. Probably cause I blocked my number, those bastards. Got the same pink paper with the oh so wonderful info. Wonder how these idiots keep getting away with this crap.
Found this info as I was doing a background check on NME. Called # to no answer. Thank god. Probably cause I blocked my number, those bastards. Got the same pink paper with the oh so wonderful info. Wonder how these idiots keep getting away with this crap.
Just got the same pink letter. It now includes “We are trying to reach you regarding your $2,100,000.00”.
I don’t need any magazine, so there’s no need for me to call.
Just got the same pink letter. It now includes “We are trying to reach you regarding your $2,100,000.00”.
I don’t need any magazine, so there’s no need for me to call.
I got the same pink letter it says OFFICAL NOTE ID AND CALL THIS PHONE NUMBER
We are trying to reach you regarding your $2,1000,000,000.Please call us the above number,Sincerly Pat Haines Sales representaive.
I got the same pink letter it says OFFICAL NOTE ID AND CALL THIS PHONE NUMBER
We are trying to reach you regarding your $2,1000,000,000.Please call us the above number,Sincerly Pat Haines Sales representaive.
I got the pink one… do not call.. it is a scam.. I called.. they want you to by magazines and then they say it is very cheap but it isn’t… they take your money away very fast and when you want a refund they say it takes a couple of days.. so we will see if i get my refund….
I got the pink one… do not call.. it is a scam.. I called.. they want you to by magazines and then they say it is very cheap but it isn’t… they take your money away very fast and when you want a refund they say it takes a couple of days.. so we will see if i get my refund….
Funny how N.M.E. is pronounced “ENEMY”. I got the same thing today, except mine was pink and said $25,000. It’s in the trash now. Poor tree. 🙁
Funny how N.M.E. is pronounced “ENEMY”. I got the same thing today, except mine was pink and said $25,000. It’s in the trash now. Poor tree. 🙁
wow i just received 210,000.000 offer and of course its scam 🙂
don’t have any hope and throw it away in garbage 😉
wow i just received 210,000.000 offer and of course its scam 🙂
don’t have any hope and throw it away in garbage 😉
i just got the pink one today regarding a “2,100,000.00” sweepstakes. i read the back and it said “Sweepstakes begins 12:01AM on 10/15/2005” and if im correct, that was 2 years ago! lol SCAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!
i just got the pink one today regarding a “2,100,000.00” sweepstakes. i read the back and it said “Sweepstakes begins 12:01AM on 10/15/2005” and if im correct, that was 2 years ago! lol SCAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!
Guys and gals,
Great work! I got one today saying all the same as above in a PINK envelope, hand written return address from Pat Hains, but printed on the inside.
Anyone called this number???
Guys and gals,
Great work! I got one today saying all the same as above in a PINK envelope, hand written return address from Pat Hains, but printed on the inside.
Anyone called this number???
I’ve received two of these. I did enter a bunch of sweepstakes through Good Housekeeping’s website, so I thought it might have something to do with that. Now I am not so sure.
I’ve received two of these. I did enter a bunch of sweepstakes through Good Housekeeping’s website, so I thought it might have something to do with that. Now I am not so sure.