tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post1509138420546486758..comments2024-03-16T07:40:45.216-04:00Comments on Southwest Florida Online News: Scam Alert - Insurance Benefit InformationDon Brownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03406935288146655615noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-32965476232460303832021-08-18T23:45:05.989-04:002021-08-18T23:45:05.989-04:00I received on in Arizona. Threw it in the trash! I received on in Arizona. Threw it in the trash! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-21519053313629882152021-08-17T17:20:00.865-04:002021-08-17T17:20:00.865-04:00I just got one and I live in California.I just got one and I live in California.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864153739785340464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-18724405293845711512021-04-17T15:27:05.106-04:002021-04-17T15:27:05.106-04:00My husband pastaway 2wks ago I got one today in Fl...My husband pastaway 2wks ago I got one today in Florida... SCAM SCAM SCAM PLEASE DONT FALL FOR IT. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-31739267192030355832021-04-13T11:46:39.031-04:002021-04-13T11:46:39.031-04:00Just received one from Kennesaw Georgia.Just received one from Kennesaw Georgia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594157428115700425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-71536586363502456662020-06-11T08:07:40.973-04:002020-06-11T08:07:40.973-04:00I just received one. I’m in Ky but the return addr...I just received one. I’m in Ky but the return address is Thomasville GA....smh...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-44946920439510177832020-01-05T09:53:02.070-05:002020-01-05T09:53:02.070-05:00Got one in vA w/Walmart-like envelope writing '...Got one in vA w/Walmart-like envelope writing 'Free Walmart gift certificate to senior citizens ages 50 to 85'...Scam from Thomasville,NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-91292833618141340832019-12-24T18:52:55.262-05:002019-12-24T18:52:55.262-05:00Wow!I just opened the envelope ...very suspiciousWow!I just opened the envelope ...very suspiciousSeaShorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724347291291673135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-47390183821999182822019-12-22T17:19:19.292-05:002019-12-22T17:19:19.292-05:00What I find funny , as in odd , they're asking...What I find funny , as in odd , they're asking for my name , it is on the envelope , with my address , that also was on the envelope , they want phone number , email , and age . All those things are in the postcard with envelope , they sent me to return to them . I know it is a scam , but I can see why others might fall for it ~ sad , really ~ Pasha's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273335667316846899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-90036593665543139912019-10-05T19:01:10.434-04:002019-10-05T19:01:10.434-04:00Mine came to Alabama today from Processing Center,...Mine came to Alabama today from Processing Center, POB 2968, Thomasville, GA. Thanks to the person who said to look at the last line which says: "NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR ENDORSED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, FEDERAL MEDICARE PROGRAM, NOR ANY STATE AGENCY. LIFE INSURANCE UNDERWRITTEN BY SENIOR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THOMASVILLE GEORGIA.<br />This tells you everything you need to know about who this is any why.Frankly, I am tired of the TV adds ad nauseaum for SENIOR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-52725960395033007662019-10-05T17:42:04.283-04:002019-10-05T17:42:04.283-04:00The insurance may not be a SCAM but the solicitati...The insurance may not be a SCAM but the solicitation format certainly IS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-28508786700379468422019-09-28T17:01:33.713-04:002019-09-28T17:01:33.713-04:00From NJ. Received mine today. Recognized it imme...From NJ. Received mine today. Recognized it immediately as a scam sent from Direct Processing Center in Boise, Idaho. I marked it up with blue marker saying, "SCAM" and sent it back. This crap needs to stop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-85573915869747672882019-06-11T11:57:31.674-04:002019-06-11T11:57:31.674-04:00Version received in Virginia, the mailing address ...Version received in Virginia, the mailing address for the return envelope is in Kennesaw GA and addressed to "Direct Mail Processing, LLC". All the other cues about this really being and attempt to grab your information for marketing are still there but instead of a phone number to opt out of future mailings a web site is now provided and a 9 digit code. If you call a number to have you removed from future mailings then the company might honor that request (they might not, how would you know?) but that only applies to that company. If they sell or share your information the receiving company isn't obligated by that opt-out request. Also, the nine digit code to enter on a web site would work the same way. By simply responding (whether via phone or web) you are verifying that a person opened the junk mail and read it and the name and/or address is correct. This will enable the marketer to flag this as a good prospect and be worth more when selling the information.<br /><br />I also subscribe with the envelope stuffing tactic, business reply mail has weight limits and an envelope weighing more than one ounce will cost more in postage. The barcode along the bottom of the envelope on the front also earns the marketer a discount so if the machines at the post office cannot read it it will cost more. However, I don't know if the post office will charge more if the barcode is scribbled out so I think subtle alterations to make it invalid are a better idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-9562207071871760802019-03-23T12:39:58.429-04:002019-03-23T12:39:58.429-04:00It's not a scam. If you're interested in ...It's not a scam. If you're interested in burial insurance, then it's exactly what it is. They are licensed brokers and field underwriters in the state you're in. Nothing illegal about it. Broker (not a scary word) means they represent all of the insurance carriers you would be searching for anyways. They're actually doing you a favor by shopping quotes for you. If you go through one carrier, they are captive and can only offer you their product.<br /><br />These cards are more beneficial to you. Sure, the excess amount of calls sucks, but that's the only downside to it.<br /><br />The people contacting you have all of their credentials and can easily show you their completed, and continuing education. They are also LOCAL. They will be there if you need them for anything else.<br /><br />Remember why you would have filled it out in the first place. To not burden your family with $5000 to $25,000 in funeral expenses.Arianna Salazarhttp://facebook.com/arianna.salazar.16noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-75019106750135214262019-01-14T15:57:52.365-05:002019-01-14T15:57:52.365-05:00Just received a similar card in today's mail. ...Just received a similar card in today's mail. This one goes back to a Response Processing Center, PO Box in Indianapolis, IN. I am resident of KY.<br /><br />Thanks for the heads-up about this scam.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313837794162664545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-1281480726585390382018-11-18T18:57:01.755-05:002018-11-18T18:57:01.755-05:00Just received one in CA. they are expending to th...Just received one in CA. they are expending to the west coast.<br />I live in SoCal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522891321005324249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-70621146196142848772018-10-02T19:33:35.530-04:002018-10-02T19:33:35.530-04:00Having been getting these off and on for the last ...Having been getting these off and on for the last 4 years. Always shred this. Mine comes from Kennesaw, GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-79090575197125402332018-09-12T15:58:08.729-04:002018-09-12T15:58:08.729-04:00BTW.. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio.BTW.. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio.Hot Red Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535056993527936140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-77214818734219017922018-09-12T15:55:21.811-04:002018-09-12T15:55:21.811-04:00Hi all. I just received this 'state regulated...Hi all. I just received this 'state regulated program' in the mail today. So, once again, I got on the net and filtered it to here! Wow, they would of got all my info. had I sent it in. thanks for the warning everyone!<br />Hot Red Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535056993527936140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-37361483842209481732018-08-09T12:37:46.366-04:002018-08-09T12:37:46.366-04:00Just received one in Florida and became suspicious...Just received one in Florida and became suspicious. Glad I googled it first!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247923494000812293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-55321561620109648012018-07-25T08:47:19.395-04:002018-07-25T08:47:19.395-04:00Got one here in Ashland,Ky. Thank God for the inte...Got one here in Ashland,Ky. Thank God for the internet!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-58740977728306736292018-05-01T02:57:00.827-04:002018-05-01T02:57:00.827-04:00It is sad that people trying to help are doing har...It is sad that people trying to help are doing harm. The individuals who receive the filled out card are licensed professionals. The average cost of a funeral is $8000 to $12000. If you wanted to go the cremation way it is $700 - $3000. Purchasing a policy that relieves your loved ones, normally children that are grieving with the death of their parents sends a strong message. It says from birth until death I took care of everything. Don't worry, you don't have to find the funds or ask the church because I purchased a policy that left $xXxX so you don't have to worry. Definitley not a scam. All individuals that sell Life Insurance adhere to strict state guidelines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-65529142439963072822018-04-30T10:32:13.221-04:002018-04-30T10:32:13.221-04:00Just seal the empty return envelope and mail back ...Just seal the empty return envelope and mail back to them. No need to enclose the notice with your name on it. At least they will have to pay the pennies for postage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-21068717050650448162018-04-30T10:19:26.356-04:002018-04-30T10:19:26.356-04:00HAHAHHAHA, now that everyone is aware of who it is...HAHAHHAHA, now that everyone is aware of who it is,,,, sell info to other scammers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-78217090558093813982018-04-13T00:14:01.820-04:002018-04-13T00:14:01.820-04:00My neighbour and I just received "2018 Benefi...My neighbour and I just received "2018 Benefit Information for Oregon Citizens Only" asking for name, address, phone, age, spouse's name and age. Very fine print at bottom "Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government authority". Code in bottom right corner: DE-76-OR. Return postage-free business envelope: Direct Processing Center, POB 4453, Boise, ID 83711-9977. Postmark on envelope: zip 83709 [Boise ID], code 0801 1053365 "Standard Auto Data-Pac". Markings on envelope: "Second Notice - Time Sensitive - Important Document Enclosed" "2018 Benefit Information For State Residents Only" "Personal and Confidential - to be opened by addressee only". No return address, no institutional identification of any kind, no phone number, email address, or website.<br /><br />As others have noted, this is at best data mining, at worst a way to target those who return the card with advertising for funeral/death insurance and who can say what else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999078.post-118824079325217732018-04-05T13:10:56.759-04:002018-04-05T13:10:56.759-04:00Just received one of many of these notices. I hav...Just received one of many of these notices. I have received at least 3 or 4 of them. It reads New 2018 Benefit Notice For Pa Citizens Only. Since I have worked in a District Office for a Pa. State Representative for 17 years I went online to check this out. As a, now, retired senior it sounded good to be true. Thank goodness I did. Is there any way too put a stop to this? Hopefully, people will not be hurt by this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com