Could be. Whether you get the extra bonus or not, I know first hand they will send the CJO without telling you about it whatsoever. That's why I'm assuming that's how he felt he was nearly tricked.

Also, this extra bonus is in experimental phase. It was not meant to be offered to many, from what I understand. That's why it's not being advertised. Perhaps they simply reached their quota for the testing phase so he didn't get it.