False Advertising

Today, with our utility bill, we got a note saying that they were implementing some Identity Theft Protection Plan and that we needed to return this form, in person, and bring a photo ID.  In return for taking the time to do that, they would give us an energy conservation kit.  How exciting!!

So I filled out the form and Brian and I went to the utility company-thinking that they might only have  limited numbers of the kits and we really wanted to make sure we got ours.  They verified all our information and then the receptionist said, "As a thank you for coming in and doing this, here are some light bulbs."

Okay, so they were the energy saving kind, but where is this kit that was mentioned in the letter!?!?!  We were definitely not expecting light bulbs.  Why couldn't they just put: for taking the time to return this form, we will give you a pack of light bulbs.?  

I am not REALLY complaining, because after all, they were FREE light bulbs and not much is free anymore.  But the false advertising made us hurry up and get everything filled out and turning in to the utility company before Brian left for work.

So, if a utility company ever says they are going to give you an energy conservation kit, ask yourself:  Could it just be light bulbs?