Called to activate credit card from an account I already had - the activation phone number was answered by Assist 123. Offered me a $100 shopping voucher for a mailing fee of $3.95. Sounded suspicious that I would have to pay anything to get money. Asked many question of phone rep, she answered most but said it was only her second week and I could speak to a supervisor. Supervisor came on and quickly tried to get my mailing address to finish the transaction. I asked more questions about how the voucher could be used and if I was signing up for a service and details about that, and actually considered accepting the voucher but went to get a different card to put the transaction fee on. Fortunately my other cards were by my computer, I was connected to the internet, and searched "Assist 123 scams" quickly. Many instances came up. I went back to the phone to tell the manager I'd changed my mind, but he must have been psychic and was gone.
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