Free HD Receiver from Bell TV!/// scam ///

[slowdsl]

Thanks for the link. This came at a good time since they recently added HBO and I hope they will have a HD version of it.

[BlackWalnut]

FYI
From another Forum

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Scam of the Week: Beware of the "Free HD PVR" Bell Ambassador Program
This warning goes out to all member of a phishing attack by trying to sell you a Free BELL HD PVR or something called the Bell Ambassador Program.

It is a scam. On Multiple occasions, new members have signed up and have posted on Digital Home trying to sell this scam. It often encourages the users to fill out a questionnaire. Do NOT fill out the questionnaire .

Normally we delete this junk but these guys have been over the top and some of their posts have gotten through our filters.

We have notified Bell Canada.

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[kingy]

bell was giving away free boxes about a year ago but of course, you have to sign up on a contract. its no different than getting a free cell phone with every 3 year contract.

[sampler]

Someone needs to delete this thread ..or change the title to SCAM

[Rockin' Kitty]

FYI
From another Forum

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Scam of the Week: Beware of the "Free HD PVR" Bell Ambassador Program
This warning goes out to all member of a phishing attack by trying to sell you a Free BELL HD PVR or something called the Bell Ambassador Program.

It is a scam. On Multiple occasions, new members have signed up and have posted on Digital Home trying to sell this scam. It often encourages the users to fill out a questionnaire. Do NOT fill out the questionnaire .

Normally we delete this junk but these guys have been over the top and some of their posts have gotten through our filters.

We have notified Bell Canada.

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What forum did you get this from?

[Rockin' Kitty]

If anyone is curious, give the survey company a call or email:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Megan at [email protected] OR you can contact Charlene at 1-888-735-9777

[SCRawl]

I signed up for the deal in the OP, and I can say that it's not a scam. It's different from the PVR one, since, well, it doesn't include a PVR. But the hardware is mine, and there's nothing more than a gentleman's agreement to subscribe to the (roughly) $50/month package for six months. After that I can cut it down to the basics, or tell them to zark off if I want, and the hardware is still mine. No contract at all.

[couponkristin]

If you want a free bell HD receiver do this:
1. Call Bell
2. Tell them Rogers offered you a free HD receiver
3. Get it free

Couldn't be easier. I did the same but with Rogers. Technically I'm renting it for 2 years free but they said all I have to do in 2 years is call back and ask them to renew the promotion.... although in 2 years it will be obsolete and I'll want something better. It's not a contract either.