I got the same call a few minutes ago. The guy was very pleasant as I listened to him over our answering machine recorder. It was obvious to me that is was a scam - I hadn't entered any contests, and I've heard about such scams on TV. Don't waste the time calling the numbers. My guy used the name Robert York. He also worked for Chicago based "Prize Distribution Center." The caller ID gave the number as: 312-239-6579. But the number he gave us to call was: 1-866-313-0311, Ext. 224.
Robert York. Coordinator. Prize distribution dept of NC. Grand sweep 6 giveaway. Claiming that I won 2010 Lincoln Navigator. Gave me the number 1 866 313 0311 ext. 224 to call, even tho he called from 312 239 6579. Don't waste your time...
I just received the same call but he gave the name Jim. The caller id said 863-348-3148.Claiming I won Lincoln Navigator. Told me to call 866-313-0311. I am glad I looked up both numbers .... TY everyone
We received a call from 312-239-6579 ("ILLINOIS CALL") during the early afternoon of June 6, 2011. The caller claimed to be "Bonnie" from "home healthcare agencies" who insisted on speaking to my elderly mother. She asked if I was her (I did not answer) and asked if she had Medicaid or Medicare. Bonnie claimed that her company was a "liaison" to home healthcare agencies and helped to get "free services" via Medicaid/Medicare. (Yeah, right, "free.") I asked Bonnie if her company was a not-for-profit and she couldn't answer. I asked her if we had done business with her company in the past (we hadn't) and she couldn't answer. I then told her she should add our number to their do not call list. I also told her not to call back and that, since she was in violation of the government's do not call list, her call would be reported.
Apparently the prize distribution scammers who previously used this number have found a new scam. All I can tell you is that you should never give out your personal information to anyone who calls you like this offering you something for nothing. Nothing is free and there's always a catch. They may be trying to steal your identity or worse. Be careful!