LOL! I kind of crack up at these stories-nothing is ever really free!
My sister pulled a good one. Her credit score was in the tank and she had no money and REALLY needed to get away. She got a call from some time share place. They told her up front she'd have to listen to the pitch but if she listened she'd get a free weekend away. Knowing that once they ran her credit she'd be off the hook she went, listened to the spiel, feigned interest, filled out an app and then sat back and waited. She got her free weekend away, including air fare and hotel. Wasn't a high quality place but it was safe-and free. Sometimes ya just gotta have some fun.