888-465-0877

Same card as described above except it is post marked EAST TEXAS P&DC 75708 April 6th
Under the 28 cent stamp is the number
2694
170
I'm from MI and I'm not a senior. I will not be calling the number. Thanks to all that have posted above.

Still at it on 4-9-10
Green postcard, Polar Bear Stamp, Tyler TX postmark to Michigan.

Into the wastebin.

Thanks again WhoCalledMe!

Got a postcard too. Number 111-8147-4530 but I'm not gonna call the number.  But mine has a postmark from Tyler, Texas.  Glad I found all your comments on this site.

Just the same.  Reported to postal authorities one like it awhile back.  Thanks.

Got the same card, polar bear stamp, canceled from tyler, tx. From Michigan too. They will try anything now a days!

Got the same card today as everyone else.  My stamp was cancelled but the ink rubbed off the stamp itself...probably because its high gloss.  We are in Michigan, not seniors.  This is the second card I have received.  The first one was back in Jan,  I thought my sister sent late xmas gifts to my kids maybe but I didnt call anyway because I knew better...that it was a scam.  

Special thanks to "whocallsmecom".

Just got postcard with 888-465-0877 to call about pickup notice. Package number was 1111-1347-7609. Called number but now am afraid that someone may be trying to clone phone number.

I'm in Michigan and I received this card too (not a senior), mine has the polar bear stamp which was canceled and the postmark was from Tyler Texas. I'm not calling it as it's probably a scam.

GOT POST CARD 4-12-2010***TYLER TX POST MARK ***POLAR BEAR STAMP***BAR CODE ON BOTTOM OF CARD***PICKUP NOTICE IN RED INK***SORRY WE MISSED YOU IN RED INK***CALL TO SCHEDULE PICKUP IN BLACK INK***TIMES TO CALL IN SMALL PRINT WITH EASTERN STANDARD TIMES***DUH*WHAT ABOUT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ?????*** I AM NOT CALLING BUT WILL NOTIFY POST OFFICE AND MAYBE OTHERS WHO MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS***THANKYOU FOR ALLOWING MY IMPUT.

Hi Cindy. My parents received the same post card. They are seniors, but in Illinois.

I'm a senior.  My number was different than all others listed.  It was postmarked April 12 from Tyler, TX.  The ZIP Code is unreadable.

hello what ?

it's a scam!!! please read article! replies to Stan W., Orlando
24 Mar 2010
News CenterPress Release

News CenterExpress Package Delivery (EPD) Sending Deceptive Postcards Saying "Sorry we missed you!"Express Package Delivery (EPD) Sending Deceptive Postcards Saying "Sorry we missed you!"
1/12/2010


BBB Western PA warns about deceptive mailings that are being sent to consumers in the form of a postcard. The postcard claims that a package could not be delivered to you and states, “Sorry we missed you!!!”

The postcard is from:

Express Package Delivery (EPD)
P.O. Box 131690
Tyler TX 75713-1690
Phone: 888.472.5335 or 903.839.1500

The postcard instructs you to “Call to schedule pickup”. After calling the number, consumers are asked for the twelve-digit pickup number and then told that they have a free vacation package. Consumers are then asked for a credit card number to pay for a “…nominal delivery fee,” which must be paid in advance. CONSIDER THIS ACTIVITY TO BE A RED FLAG.

On calling the number, the consumer is specifically:

· asked for 12 digit pickup number on card

· asked for credit card number to pay for a “nominal” delivery fee which must be paid in advance

· consumers state EPD is using deceptive marketing tactics, since there was no attempted delivery

· EPD has the BBB's lowest rating.

BBB ADVICE

This is a questionable selling tactic to attempt to sell vacation certificates and to gain access to credit card information.

We encourage consumers with unresolved issues to file complaints at www.bbb.org. As always, check every unknown offer or company with BBB or by checking online at www.bbb.org.
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got the card post marked Tyler, TX with a USA polar bare stamp. here is what it said.

Please call to schedule pickup: (888) 465-0877

Package Number: 4digets - 4digets - 4digets

Hours: M-F 9:AM-6:PM  (EST)
Sat   8:AM-1:PM  (EST)


and a bar code on the bottom.

I called first an automated voice come on and asked for the code. Then asked for the zip code. then said it found the package and then transferred me to a lady who started to talk about a vacation package I hung up.

I just read what evensaid typed and he is right.

I'm from Michigan and not a senior but I live in a condo so maybe they think I am.  It's got a 28 cent polar bear stamp and the post mark is Tyler TX.  I'm not going to call the number...but not sure what else to do.

Received it from Tyler TX with the 28 cent polar bear stamp. I don't know what their about. Very strange.

Received the same postcard today. Certainly is a scam.

HAD A GENTLEMEN BRING ONE TO THE POLICE STATION.  CANCELLED OUT OF TYLER TEXAS APRIL 16, 2010

Please read below.  Or you can follow this link:  http://westernmichigan.bbb.org/article/consum ... -michigan-14179
(It's for the Western Michigan Better Business Bureau).  The phone number has changed, but the details are still the same.

Consumer Alert

Scam “Delivery” Package Offer Hits West Michigan

The BBB of Western Michigan warns ALL regional residents that a SCAM OFFER has been mailed to hundreds of consumers. The “postcard” claims to be a “package” that could not be delivered to you during the Christmas season and claims, “Sorry we missed you!!!”

Scam offer is from:

Express Package Delivery
P.O. Box 131690
Tyler TX 75713-1690
Phone: (888) 4-PAK-DEL
or (903) 839-1500

Instructions are to “Call to schedule pickup”. After calling the number, consumers are asked for the twelve-digit pickup number and then told that they have a free vacation package. Consumers are then asked for a credit card number to pay for a, “…nominal delivery fee,” which must be paid in advance.

Consumer complaints allege the company is sending out a card by mail, which claims in red letters, “SORRY WE MISSED YOU”, and also in bold letters, “CALL TO SCHEDULE PICKUP”.

On calling the number, the consumer is:

•asked for 12 digit pickup number on card
•asked for credit card number to pay for a “nominal” delivery fee which must be paid in advance
•consumers state EPD is using deceptive marketing tactics, since there was no attempted delivery
•also calling the EPD number reveals your home phone number to them, even if the number is on the DO NOT CALL list
•EPD has 4 unanswered complaints (3 in Michigan) and an “F” rating already at the BBB. As this offer just arrived in west Michigan, it appears our region was the first targeted.

Ken Vander Meeden, BBB of Western Michigan President, stated:

“I received this offer at my own home and immediately checked it out at www.bbb.org as it looks, acts, and certainly is very deceptive and misleading. As many people expect package deliveries during the holidays, it certainly garners attention immediately. This is a flat out scam to sell vacation certificates and gain access to credit card information. Our alert needs to be publicized in all 38 counties in west Michigan before significant losses are incurred. As law enforcement is difficult for false advertising, we encourage all consumers to file complaints at www.bbb.org. While they have an “F” BBB Business Rating, more research is being done to assist law enforcement in getting involved in this offer.”