Apparently this is from a call center in Chicago. The call I received was from someone calling for Premium Destinations (a rip-off) time-share company. BBB has a lot of complaints about them. They said they were from Ormond Beach, FL and had a prize if I showed up for an appointment (with a credit card, of course). Now I have to block their calls.
Got a' call from this number today about a "Lincoln Navigator giveaway." When I returned the call I was told I had to go to someplace and get a scratch ticket that would tell me which of the 4 prizes I would win. I asked if all 4 prizes would be given away, and they hung up. I asked if they were selling timeshares, and the guy claimed that they weren't selling anything.
One of the 4 was a "3 day 2 night" trip to Las Vegas, Orlando, or somewhere else. I imagine that everyone wins this, because it will take you to the place where they try to sell you the time-share, or worse.When they say you have won this, or this, or this, that doesn't mean that all those things will be given away. I can write this to you, or I can give you $1,000. That doesn't mean you get to choose which!
GOT A CALL FROM THIS NUMBER TODAY ON MY CELL PHONE OF ALL PLACES STATED THAT I WAS A FINALIST TO WIN SOMETHING AND I EXPLAINED THAT I HAD NOT ENTERED TO WIN ANY PRIZE AND SHE INSISTED THAT I HAD. AND THEN I EXPLAINED TO HER THAT THE INFORMATION SHE HAD ABOUT ME WAS MY LAST NAME FROM 2007 AND THAT I HAVE SINCE MARRIED AND HAVE A DIFFERENT NAME SHE THEN TRIED TO TELL ME AGAIN THAT I MUST HAVE ENTERED THIS CONTEST WITHIN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. I THEN EXPLAINED THAT I KNOW THIS IS A SCAM OF SOME SORT AND THAT SHE SHOULD REMOVE ME FROM THE CALLING LIST.
Bill left message that after being in a drawing for a Lincoln Navigator, my ap was on his desk, would I call him back at 800-301-3436, and congratulations. I think he called from Illinois 708-279-7412. When I called the 800 # and asked for Bill, was told he was in a meeting and asked if he could help. He said let me get your info. Then the phone "blinked". Said he would call back which he did on this 312 #. Said he was sorry, their phones were messed up. Said he was Tony Daniels, Gift Distribution Coordinator and I was a finalist and needed to verify info. 1. Still live in "State" 2. Between ages 25-70? 3. Marrital status 4. Working or retired? 5. Household income greater or lower than $50,000. Said would be notified by letter if the winner. During the ? I asked why that was it was necessary, he seemed huffy. They are surely up to no good!
This is a marketing company trying to get you to tour a timeshare. That's all there is to it. The prizes are vague and the chances of you getting a navigator is slim to none. They are a vendor for the timeshare developers and that's why they ask about your age and income (to see if it falls within the resorts demographic criteria). The timeshare developer is probably honest, but the vendor sounds less than credible.