FRESNO, California -- Consumers can receive up to $500 dollars per robocall in a class action lawsuit settled by Caribbean Cruise Lines.
The telemarketing campaign offered a free two-day cruise for taking a 30 second political survey between August 2011 and August 2012. Upon answering the questions from a company claiming to be by Political Opinions of America, participants were transferred to a live telemarketer who sold cruises, travel packages, timeshares and room upgrades.
Lawyers say not only was the free cruise not actually free, Political Opinions Of America was not a real company.
Consumers have until February first to sign up for the class action settlement. A database has been set up so people can check to see if their phone number was on the call list.