We recently received generic SPAM for marketing promotional products from Just Promotions.
FROM: no-reply info@mailjustpromotions.com.au
SUBJECT: Be In Front Of Your Customers
WEBSITE: justpromotions.com.au
The SPAM itself is pretty uninteresting but one thing did seem interesting.
AND ENJOY A “COMPLIMENTARY HOLIDAY” ON US!
Some more good news – for a short time , you’ll also get a COMPLIMENTARY AUSSIE HOLIDAY for two with every $1,000 you spend.
So if you bought $2,000 worth of “promotional products” from us, you’ll get 2 COMPLIMENTARY AUSSIE HOLIDAYS!
Fantastic, right? A complimentary holiday. Sounds too good to be true, right? Let’s look a little closer.
The website linked to about the holiday promotion is choosemylocation.com by a company called The Institute of Wow, who are a Sales Agent for redeemvactions.com
T’s & C’s available at choosemylocation.com
Reading the terms & conditions is pretty interesting. The are a lot of restrictions on how and when you can use your complimentary Aussie holiday, but a few things in particular stick out.
- You must register and pay a fee before you can login and search for locations and dates.
- Travel must be completed within 18 months after activation (not booking).
- You must select a location up front before you can check dates or availability.
- Booking & Service fees of $33 AUD apply per night. Friday and Saturday nights you will also get charged an additional surcharge.
Suddenly our “Complimentary Aussie Holiday” seems less complimentary and could border on false advertising.
Always read the terms and conditions and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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