[Resolved]  Reader's Digest — READERS DIGEST SWEEPSTAKES

THE REPLY FOR SWEEPSTAKES WAS SENT IN SPE.ED POST IN 'no' COVER .TILL DATE NO RESULTS HAVE APPEARED IN DAILIES IN BANGALORE OR REPLY SENT BY READERS DIGEST. SBI CARDS SHOULD NOT ENCOURAGE SUCH FRAUDULENT MARKETING PRACTICES, PRACTISED BY READERS DIGEST WHICH IS OPEN FRAUD, WHERE LOT OF TIME AND PRODUCTIVE ENERGY IS WASTED IN READING THE FRAUDULENT MARKETING ADVERTISEMENT AND WASTING MONEY ON POSTAGE/COURIER ETC. CONCERNED CONSUMER FORUMS MAY TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO BOOK THESE READERS DIGEST PEOPLE IN COSUMER COURTS AND BAN SUCH MISCHEVEOUS FRAUDULENT ADVERTISEMENT. SBI CARDS ARE ALSO ADVISED NOT TO ENTERTAIN LOW CLASS MARKETING GIMMIKS IN FUTURE.
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Aug 14, 2020
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The subscrition part of RD is totally fraud. It is a mechanism which the fleece the people
this reader digest is cheating the public & shame for the reader digest company
now one can enter in this magic game
first they told me to
u dont pay any amount but they asking money now
this is very very cheating the piblic

Reader's Digest — Rupees 1 Crores Sweepstakes

Dear Sir

I have receieved a mail from P Gandhi, Marketing Director, Sweepstakes Committee about an entry into the Rupees 1 Crores Sweepstakes. I would like to know if it is genuine. Kindly send inthe reply to me.

Readers Digest Sweepstake — Readers Digest Sweepstake

Is the Readers Digest Sweepstake genuine. I received an email regarding my entry into 1crore sweepstake from one Mr. P Mohan
I Dinesh Prasan Beri totaly agree I have been playing these sweep stakes since the year 2001 and being a valued customer l have still to receive any prizes after spending thousands of Rupees on purchase of books music cds etcetera. etcetera. I think it is the biggest scam going around by Readers Digest. I have even received coupons for the sweepstakes but again its a scam my experience says please stay away from these sweepstakes scams.
Account No.[protected].

I am receiving many correspondences from RD on the above a/c no.

Some letters say that I have due to pay to RD. They make me wonder how? In the Sweepstake participation, I had been lured many a times to buy books, maps, music cds so on. But payment system for all of them, which is to be found under the flap of the 'YES ENVELOPE', do not give any room for post payment of the consignment. Payments, either by CC/Chq/DD/MO is required to be made while sending the 'YES ENVELOPE'. So, where is the room for non-payment by the subscribers? And, how the allegation thereof.

Are you charging for such items that you promised where free to the subscribers?

You even resort to extension of annual subscription through post office payments: in a way bullying into our accepting to be a subscriber.

I have been subscriber for more than three years hence. I like the magazine, which is one of the best. I liked the time-to-time offers. I even enjoyed participating in the sweepstak for last two years. But, the accusation of my having due to paid; and their reminders again and again, has dampened my interest in the magazine.

Of late, whilst my interest in the magazine has taken a dip, I must let you know that in place of one copy of RD, I am receiving two copies. Interesting, who must be doing it. Non-the-less, not funny!

I have received a bunch of sweepstak papers a few days back in the same a/c no. As usual it contains offers and FUND AUTHORIZATION and many. But, I am sorry I cannot fool myself any more.
I'm Maulik Shah from bangalore :[protected]@rediffmail.com

reader's digest!! u guys are amazing marketing people! so much so that u put the gods of marketing in bollywood away from the spot light!!! Despite complete lack of transparency and supremely convoluted language in your letters to poor unsuspecting customers you guys manage to lure them into buying your products which are most often than not supremely over priced! I[censored] ask me only a retarded would purchase the music collection cds ( 5000 bucks for an album of 10 audio cds when i can download the "commonly available" songs off the internet for free!) Agreed that many of your books i purchased were good.. but still they are over priced! Definately not worth the money i shell out for it. Wonder why it is so over priced? May be its because you guys are bankrupt out of INDIA and are siphoning out cash to run your company there or may be even pay your debts! I dont know! But With sweep stakes as bait you definately have got a lot of ppl falling into your trap. :-) Its really amazing how you manage to do that and still get away scott free. I was wondering i[censored] guys have a course for such marketing strategies or may be even a book! If you do.. i assure you that i'l be among those retards to buy that book/ enroll in that course!! :-D Rock on guys you are doing a great job fooling ppl! :-)

Reader's Digest — Got Prize Notification for Rs 18,00000

My name is Mr.james , i got a Readers Digest notice of 18 lakh or brand new honda accord , car prize claim assessment paper to my home address. I dont know what exactly this is. Can you please call me on[protected] or email me on [protected]@gmail.com.
Dear sir,
my name is Mary i have found your documentation about the information about my key .i have entered in the draw as a finalist. sir pls explain ur details in tamil. because i am not understand in english. pls contact me. my contact no [protected] pls give me the full details about this

yours customer,

Mary
i have got an letter informing me that i have won the prize of rupees 18 lakh cash prize or i can select HONDA ACCORD, i am not clear with this report, please give me the information's in my email id [protected]@gmail.com or contact me in mobile number [protected]... ... ...
Dear Readers digest team,
You have mentioned that daily draw for sept will be anounced on 7th of every month but still i have not recd any message pl look in to the matter
Regards
Yogamurthy
E-mail [protected]@yahoo.co.in
Pl inform Readers digest daily entry results for sept-2011
Regards
Yogamurthy
[protected]@yahoo.co.in

Reader's Digest — Uncalled for sending the monthly issues and renewal of annual subscription of Reader's Digest Magazine

I am surprised to see that a bill of Rs. 249/- (plus Rs.20/- as bank charges towards encashment of the cheque) as renewal of annual subscription of Reader's Digest (Product No.[protected] is sent to me; though no such renewal was requested from my end. It is uncalled for and deliberate gesture when I did not request for the same i.e., to renew the annual subscription for whatever terms it covers.
Still I have issued a cheque bearing no. [protected] dated 04.11.2011 amounting to Rs.269/- towards such payment; but I do not want to get it repeated; if not explicitly requested by me in future.
Thanks.
Sandip K. Dutta (Account No.[protected]
Sub-Divisional Officer
Bungalow Office,
Asansol - 713304
Dear sir,
i have found your documnets for telling me about the key. i have found the details about the draw.
pls sir contact me on my new number i.e. [protected]
my name is jiva i have receive a 150, 000 a car n finalist passport..actually what is that about?can u give your contact number or send me an e -mail to [protected]@yahoo.com

Reader's Digest Copy — Non receipt of Reader's Digest subscription copy

Dear sir ,

This is to inform you that I am not receiving my Reader's Digest subscribed copies due to me from Sept 2011 . My A/c no. is[protected]
I Have already submitted Rs. 269 /- as renewal fees vide cheque no. 621811 dtd. 19.09.2011. But my monthly copies are yet awaited. Pl. look into the matter and inform me on the my e-mail ID as mentioned below :
swati.[protected]@gmail.com

Reader's Digest - Sweeptakes — RE-Payement

Iam viji . Through SWEEPTAKES I have orderd some books. I payed for it. Ihave recieved the books too. But, now you are asking to re-pay for those books.

The books are:

*brain power work+ quiz master c
*Dictonary set+britannica wo
*select Edtions
*kq:ancient world& natural wo



we have cancelled the for ENG20 Hindi level1+2 &spice rack+salt&pepper shake. but your are asking me pay for it.
please don't do it next time

Reader's Digest — nonissual or purchase

Sir: My reader's Digest Subscription Number is RD[protected]. Since I started subscription, I have been getting sweepstakes from RD. I had made purchase/ordered along with the sweepstake entries for more than 3000 rs, except for one delivery, I have not received any other delivery. I had already complained to them, but still have not got any response to my complaint or got my purchase.
Res/ Sir,

Waiting from last week for your huge n attractive mega draw, , , of sweepstakes on 24 jan, 2011, still i have no information personally or no in any newspaper or through any media... With your regular correspondence I am sincerely response your letter within time or sending all entry payment on proper time, , , , , and give full confidence n respect to your correspondence / company, , , , , , and eager to know the final draw of your result, , , , , because your dozen of letters declares me one of rare to be finalist, , , , , , , so please consider this sentiments and acknowledge the result and maintain your country wide reputation and image, , , , , , thanks

sanjay kumar,
5, A.N.Road, Gaya -823001, bihar
A/C[protected]
H/C:[protected]
Email:[protected]@yahoo.com

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