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volante · 09-01-2004, 07:22 AM

Came across this site while goofing around (done all my work for the day and I'm bored) - is it for real?

Apparently all you have to do is sign up for a free offer (free AOL trial, free Blockbuster rental trial etc), refer 8 people who must also sign up for a free offer and they give you a flatscreen of your choice (15" LCD TV, 17" LCD monitor, 27" TV or 24" TVD/DVD combo).

As I'm not opposed to the odd bit of refwhoring, here's the link :

http://www.FreeFlatScreens.com/defau...eferer=8557117

I signed up for the free Blockbuster trial (lies! They charged my $1!

) - they accept Epassporte virtual visa's! And yes, I was on the genuine Blockbuster site so I don't think it's some sort of phishing scam.

I don't hold out much hope of me actually getting anything - has anyone tried this and actually got a free TV, or know anyone who has?

Theo · 09-01-2004, 07:24 AM

word on the street wants the co. to have problems to deliver the large # of ipods...now you get the idea for flatscreens etc

cayne · 09-01-2004, 07:26 AM

Dunno, but I think the chance to win in the lottery is bigger than to get such a flatscreen.

jacked · 09-01-2004, 07:27 AM

i doubt it's real seams like it's just like that freeipod bullshite

Basic_man · 09-01-2004, 07:28 AM

Probably someone who collect a BIG email list!

Veterans Day · 09-01-2004, 07:30 AM

yes everyone is handing out free flatscreens, didnt you know?

johnbosh · 09-01-2004, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cayne
Dunno, but I think the chance to win in the lottery is bigger than to get such a flatscreen.

hahaha

arg · 09-01-2004, 08:26 AM

After you get the referrals, 3 days for them to review the referrals, 3 weeks for them to ship it, 2 weeks for the shipper to deliver it.

"If there is suspicion that one of your referrals is not a unique user, we reserve the right to place your account on hold. Accounts are on hold indefinitely."

They'll send out a few screens, the way a Ponzi scheme pays out the initial dupes, to lure more dupes into the con. But I wouldn't start clearing space on your entertainment center before the box arrives.

lilspup · 09-01-2004, 08:29 AM

Its legit. My brother got his and I got my ipod. They are not plasmas or anything, just smaller flatscreen pc monitors and like 27" Sony Wegas. If you follow the rules and cancel the "trial" offers correctly, you can get one too.

Ar3s · 09-01-2004, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cayne
Dunno, but I think the chance to win in the lottery is bigger than to get such a flatscreen.

Vitasoy · 09-01-2004, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Veterans Day
yes everyone is handing out free flatscreens, didnt you know?

They were doing the same for Ipods ;)

volante · 09-01-2004, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lilspup
Its legit. My brother got his and I got my ipod. They are not plasmas or anything, just smaller flatscreen pc monitors and like 27" Sony Wegas. If you follow the rules and cancel the "trial" offers correctly, you can get one too.

How long did it take to get them?

Oh, if anyone signs up, be SURE to use a diposable email address. I just checked mine, and I've had four spams in the last two hours

Platinumpimp · 09-01-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basic_man
Probably someone who collect a BIG email list!

Yea that must be the main reason. Fucking scamming assholes

Platinumpimp · 09-01-2004, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by volante
How long did it take to get them?

Oh, if anyone signs up, be SURE to use a diposable email address. I just checked mine, and I've had four spams in the last two hours

Yea once you write in, your e-mail adress goes right in bulletbroof mailer

TheWildcard · 09-01-2004, 09:40 AM

its bullshit, just buy your stuff

Mike Panic · 09-01-2004, 10:05 AM

its very real - check out this wired.com article on free ipods, run by the same company that does the flat screens and now desktops.

if you didnt sign up for the ipod yet... here ya go: http://www.mikepanic.com/ipod

if you want a free computer, click here: http://www.FreeDesktopPC.com/default...eferer=8553977

Michael O · 09-01-2004, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jacked
i doubt it's real seams like it's just like that freeipod bullshite

Uses the same company to hide the whois info

Jace · 09-01-2004, 10:11 AM

it is for real, wired did a big article on it

dropped9 · 09-01-2004, 10:13 AM

Free PC?

http://www.FreeDesktopPC.com/default...eferer=8563227

NICE!

Manowar · 09-01-2004, 10:14 AM

just like freeipods, they are creating a massive information database by getting intial signups and sending out the stuff - i doubt it will last long

lilspup · 09-01-2004, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by volante
How long did it take to get them?

Oh, if anyone signs up, be SURE to use a diposable email address. I just checked mine, and I've had four spams in the last two hours

My ipod took a little over a month (they are backordered now) but the Wega was here in like 3 weeks (he signed up the first day they started).

You are right about the spam thing. Get a "spam" e-mail addy

09-01-2004, 07:22 AM	#1
volante Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LAX Immigration Posts: 2,940	FreeFlatScreens.com - is this shit for real? Came across this site while goofing around (done all my work for the day and I'm bored) - is it for real? Apparently all you have to do is sign up for a free offer (free AOL trial, free Blockbuster rental trial etc), refer 8 people who must also sign up for a free offer and they give you a flatscreen of your choice (15" LCD TV, 17" LCD monitor, 27" TV or 24" TVD/DVD combo). As I'm not opposed to the odd bit of refwhoring, here's the link : http://www.FreeFlatScreens.com/defau...eferer=8557117 I signed up for the free Blockbuster trial (lies! They charged my $1! ) - they accept Epassporte virtual visa's! And yes, I was on the genuine Blockbuster site so I don't think it's some sort of phishing scam. I don't hold out much hope of me actually getting anything - has anyone tried this and actually got a free TV, or know anyone who has?

09-01-2004, 07:24 AM	#2
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09-01-2004, 08:26 AM	#8
arg Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,164	After you get the referrals, 3 days for them to review the referrals, 3 weeks for them to ship it, 2 weeks for the shipper to deliver it. "If there is suspicion that one of your referrals is not a unique user, we reserve the right to place your account on hold. Accounts are on hold indefinitely." They'll send out a few screens, the way a Ponzi scheme pays out the initial dupes, to lure more dupes into the con. But I wouldn't start clearing space on your entertainment center before the box arrives.

09-01-2004, 08:29 AM	#9
lilspup Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 716	Its legit. My brother got his and I got my ipod. They are not plasmas or anything, just smaller flatscreen pc monitors and like 27" Sony Wegas. If you follow the rules and cancel the "trial" offers correctly, you can get one too.

09-01-2004, 09:40 AM	#15
TheWildcard So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,759	its bullshit, just buy your stuff

09-01-2004, 10:05 AM	#16
Mike Panic Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: pa Posts: 425	its very real - check out this wired.com article on free ipods, run by the same company that does the flat screens and now desktops. if you didnt sign up for the ipod yet... here ya go: http://www.mikepanic.com/ipod if you want a free computer, click here: http://www.FreeDesktopPC.com/default...eferer=8553977 __________________ hire me

09-01-2004, 10:11 AM	#18
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	it is for real, wired did a big article on it

09-01-2004, 10:13 AM	#19
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09-01-2004, 10:14 AM	#20
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	just like freeipods, they are creating a massive information database by getting intial signups and sending out the stuff - i doubt it will last long