Great New NHRA record of the month scam

Tim Ellis · 06-09-2010, 10:13 PM

Nhra is trying the record of the month scam with their new DVD, only problem is, you dont even order the first one! I just got their 50th anniv dvd in the mail. Scam is that if you dont take the time, or forget to send it back, they charge you $12.95, Then keep shipping you MORE!

JRyan · 06-09-2010, 10:24 PM

Tim,

Here's what I could find on the general rules regarding unsolicited mail.

By way of general information, consumers or businesses that receive merchandise by mail which
they do not believe they ordered, should first double check to be sure it was not ordered by a
relative or co-worker. If it was not in fact ordered, the following are included in Federal Trade
Commission Rules relating to mail order: Generally it is only permissible to send unsolicited items
which are clearly marked free samples or sent in conjunction with a charitable solicitation. And,
recipients of unsolicited merchandise are under no obligation to pay for items received. In
addition, the recipient is not obligated to pay to return items if they were in fact not ordered.
The BBB suggests that a proper course of action is to write the sender and ask for verification
that the merchandise was ordered. Also notify the sender that unless the sender verifies that it
was ordered or makes arrangements to have the merchandise returned at their expense, you will
consider it as an unconditional gift.

If they don't show the proof upon your request but continue to send bills, contact the BBB and the Postmaster at your Post Office.

Hope that helps.

Jerry

Jim Wahl · 06-09-2010, 11:26 PM

Good information. I once had this happen with a book of the month club. I didn't order any books but they kept sending me and billing me for books. After many attempts to tell them they made a mistake and to stop sending me the books they threatened to sue. Long story short, I won. They paid me for mental anguish and my attorney fees.

You can also have your credit card company refuse payment to them. Jim

Jeff Lee · 06-10-2010, 12:38 AM

I knew a guy that got PO'd at somebody. So he went to his local newstand and ripped out the postage paid subscription cards from EVERY magazine and signed up the guy. Can you imagine the butt ache he caused?

Jack McCarthy · 06-10-2010, 07:26 PM

uspo says if it was mailed to you at your correct address and you did not order it you can keep it free....

jack

06-09-2010, 10:13 PM	#1
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 264 Likes: 22 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Great New NHRA record of the month scam Nhra is trying the record of the month scam with their new DVD, only problem is, you dont even order the first one! I just got their 50th anniv dvd in the mail. Scam is that if you dont take the time, or forget to send it back, they charge you $12.95, Then keep shipping you MORE!

06-09-2010, 10:24 PM	#2
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 643 Likes: 29 Liked 106 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Great New NHRA record of the month scam Tim, Here's what I could find on the general rules regarding unsolicited mail. By way of general information, consumers or businesses that receive merchandise by mail which they do not believe they ordered, should first double check to be sure it was not ordered by a relative or co-worker. If it was not in fact ordered, the following are included in Federal Trade Commission Rules relating to mail order: Generally it is only permissible to send unsolicited items which are clearly marked free samples or sent in conjunction with a charitable solicitation. And, recipients of unsolicited merchandise are under no obligation to pay for items received. In addition, the recipient is not obligated to pay to return items if they were in fact not ordered. The BBB suggests that a proper course of action is to write the sender and ask for verification that the merchandise was ordered. Also notify the sender that unless the sender verifies that it was ordered or makes arrangements to have the merchandise returned at their expense, you will consider it as an unconditional gift. If they don't show the proof upon your request but continue to send bills, contact the BBB and the Postmaster at your Post Office. Hope that helps. Jerry

06-09-2010, 11:26 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 636 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Great New NHRA record of the month scam Good information. I once had this happen with a book of the month club. I didn't order any books but they kept sending me and billing me for books. After many attempts to tell them they made a mistake and to stop sending me the books they threatened to sue. Long story short, I won. They paid me for mental anguish and my attorney fees. You can also have your credit card company refuse payment to them. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

06-10-2010, 12:38 AM	#4
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Great New NHRA record of the month scam I knew a guy that got PO'd at somebody. So he went to his local newstand and ripped out the postage paid subscription cards from EVERY magazine and signed up the guy. Can you imagine the butt ache he caused? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

06-10-2010, 07:26 PM	#5
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,297 Likes: 25 Liked 379 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Great New NHRA record of the month scam uspo says if it was mailed to you at your correct address and you did not order it you can keep it free.... jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"