BEWARE!!!  My husband and I filled out a ballot at a harbour front show and received a call from these guys saying we won one of five prizes. Only this time their name was cachet  partners group inc. they sent us an email with the following content:You are invited on: Thursday May 29th 2014 at 7:00 pm

We are thrilled to advise you that you have been selected as FINALISTS for our Show and Draw. Each selected finalist is GUARANTEED to receive one of the five high valued prizes. Our Finalists Show and Draw is NOT available to the general public and is for selected finalists ONLY! The entire SHOW and DRAW will take approximately 90 minutes in total, so once again CONGRATULATIONS!

We thought let's check out how legit this is and we went. 90 mins was turned into 3 hours. They want you to buy a membership to receive discounts for mortgages, furniture anything you can think of ..to the tune of $8,000. When we wouldn't budge they kept decreasing the prize to 2500. When that didn't work they finally took us to another room to draw a 2 night getaway that has so many restrictions it's useless. Plus I've since gone online and everyone wins the damn getaway . Since I said I needed to check them out before giving them any cent... They have sinc been calling me from different numbers... This number was tonight's. Don't waste your time or money.

Two friends of mine who filled out ballots for a draw at Canada Blooms got these calls too....who are these scammers??  Maybe everyone's just better off NOT putting any personal information out there...if it seems too good to be true it probably is!

These guys called me twice saying I filled out a ballot at the international womans show and then 15 mins later another company called saying I also won a prize and asked a bunch of personal questions about my marital status ect. Most def data collectors and a scam. Wanted me to go last minute to a presentation in order to win a prize from a draw even though my name was chosen from a draw to begin with. Sounds sketchy. When I started asking questions the woman got all weird. Don't pay any money or give personal info out or you get spammed.

ScaM!!

I received a call from this number as well. They mentioned that I won a prize and they would email me a claim number once I had made a reservation to go to the Quality Suites in Mississauga at 7pm on a couple of chosen dates to pick up my prize which would be selected by hand.
Private questions were asked, such as 'are you a home owner' 'are you under age 35' 'are you single or married' 'do you have a boyfriend' 'what do you do for a living' and more private questions like this followed.
I promptly told the girl on the phone I didn't trust their company and needed some emailed information, which was not sent. She said that the company name was Cachet, and they were a company that (on the first call said they sold insurance and stuff for homes) (on the second call said that they were a wholesale company selling appliances and warehouse items and I was under no financial obligation in order to claim my prize).
Furthermore, after I said email me information, and left the phone call after enduring 14 minutes of chatter, I said firmly email me the information and if I feel comfortable I will call you back and have a good night and hung up politely.
Then I received a phone number from their phone line (which I can't call back ... here's the number 647-854-3650) from this girl who whispered 'you stupid bi***, you f****ng stupid bi***' and then hung up the phone on me.
I called back their main line which accepts calls (647-702-7032).

THESE GUYS ARE DATA COLLECTORS. DON'T ANSWER THEM.

I have a really good memory and want to share my experience of how I came to this site.  I received a call from an unknown number at 6pm. Similar stories as above. They said my name was drawn from a ballot I entered at an event (think I heard Ribfest?). I recall filling something out in the summer perhaps. Anyway, I listened to hear it out as I had the time.  Was told I was guaranteed to win 1 of 5 prizes, which included 17" Toshiba Laptop, 42" Flat Screen LCD TV, $1500 in Cash, 7 days in Florida, $1000 your choice in furniture.  They wanted to verify my postal code, they read it to me and I said it was mine (may have been an old one?).  Then they needed my name, surprised they wouldn't have had it.  I said my name. They wanted to know if my household had over $50k income. I said sure, yes. Then they needed a partner's name to join. And a 2nd phone number to be reached at.  And then my email address.  Was now REALLY surprised they wouldn't have already had all this from the ballot.  I have an email address I use for newsletters coupons and junk so I provided that. They said a confirmation email would be sent along with my Winning Claim # just in case I didn't believe what they were telling me.  They said it included a cold buffet dinner, and I had to sit through a 90min presentation to sell me something; they also mentioned there would be absolutely no obligation to sign-up or buy anything. I said great.  I asked what food would be provided but they didn't have specifics.  I asked whether each of the 5 prizes had an equal chance of being won, and couldn't get a concrete answer.  I then had to speak to a manager to confirm I understood everything the person told me about the event.  I confirmed and asked the question of the 5 prizes again.  This person told me that someone won $1500 the other day, but that there was more chances to win the Florida trip.  I didn't like my chances at winning cash or a laptop or TV, which were what I wanted.  I recall winning a Florida trip in the past but it had too many restrictions and I had to actually pay a decent amount of money to go the trip...how is that winning a free trip?  I also asked if my gift could be shipped to me but they said no I had to do the draw and pick it up myself.  Oh, and this had to be done the next evening. I was free anyway and continued the conversation.

A few hours later, I got the confirmation email.... It said:
2012 Finalists Show & Draw
Congratulation
VIP and preferred guest
Claim # WIN <>
We?re thrilled to advise you that you and your family have been selected as FINALISTS for our BUFFET, SHOW & DRAW. Each selected finalist is guaranteed to receive one of five high valued prizes. Remember that our Finalist Show &Draw is not available to the general public and is for selected finalists only. You?re entitled to receive ONE of  FIVE High Valued Prizes GUARANTEED. The entire BUFFET SHOW and DRAW takes approximately 70 minutes; so once again CONGRATULATIONS!
?YOU?RE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE ONE OF THE FIVE PRIZES?
All winners and selected finalists are required to bring two pieces of ID and their claim #, as proof of their identification.  This is your entitlement to the finalist draw and guaranteed prize.  To claim your prize, you must have a combined family income of $50,000/year; and be accompanied by your spouse.  Anyone who has participated in this promotion within the last calandar year does not qaulify.
Awards Centre: 6175 Hwy 7, Unit 6, Woodbridge ON L4H 0P6

The whole look-and-feel of the email and 2 spelling mistakes of "calendar" and "qualify" in the last paragraph made me question the fun of attending to just check it out and potentially win a prize of my liking.  I then proceeded to search online for others experiences.  Came across a number of listings similar to this one. The actual website I was given didn't seem real or legit either: http://www.pbcdiscounts.com

The next day I was called again to confirm I would attend and to be given my table number. The number wasn't blocked this time - it was from 905-264-2890.  I was in a meeting and couldn't answer, but a voicemail was left.  They wanted to confirm I was attending tonight, and to call back 647-702-7032.  When I searched online, I came across this thread.

Another similar thread which helped me steer away: http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-905-258-9204
I then called them back to say I couldn't attend.

Thank you, people of the free internet who share experiences.

I just wonder though, has anyone actually gone and won the cash, or laptop, or TV?

I just got a call an hour ago from 647-702-7032 & told me that we won a FREE dinner for two for tomorrow at 7:00PM at 6175 Hwy 7 Unit # 6(Hwy427 & 7). Her name is Lyn the promotion manager. Also, eligible to win $1500 cash, vacation, Flat Screen TV etc..

Did anyone been there? Is this for real or another telemarketer scam. Please post any experience about this scheme. Thanks

Also received call about 1 hour ago.  No message left.

I got a call from this phone number (647-702-7032) and I was told that I won a prize because I filled out a ballot in National Home show. One of the following prizes. I contacted them again and they were very fishy in their responses. Nobody knew where I won the prize,...etc. It's scam. Don't believe them if they say you won a prize or something and come for a free buffet dinner to get your prize.

List of prizes:
1 - 42" TV
or 2 - $1000 cash
or 3 - $1000 furniture
or 4 - 17" Toshiba laptop
or 5 - 7 days vacation for two.

Got a call today from Harveen after being at the Zoomer Show Toronto,
confirmation from Lyn the reservation manager  and then this  email from   pbcverify@pbcinc.ca :   to go to 6175 Highway # w, Unit 6, Woodbridge

2012 Finalists Show & Draw ?Congratulations!
Ms. Holtzman  Nov 13th 7:00 pm?VIP and preferred guest    
We?re thrilled to advise you that you and your family have been selected as FINALISTS for our BUFFET, SHOW & DRAW. Each selected finalist is guaranteed to receive one of five high valued prizes. Remember that our Finalist Show &Draw is not available to the general public and is for selected finalists only. You?re entitled to receive ONE of  FIVE High Valued Prizes GUARANTEED. The entire BUFFET SHOW and DRAW takes approximately 70 minutes; so once again CONGRATULATIONS!???YOU?RE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE ONE OF THE FIVE PRIZES?

Got a call today from Harveen after being at the Zoomer Show Toronto,
confirmation from Lyn the reservation manager  and then this  email from   pbcverify@pbcinc.ca :   to go to 6175 Highway # w, Unit 6, Woodbridge

2012 Finalists Show & Draw ?Congratulations! 
Ms. Holtzman  Nov 13th 7:00 pm?VIP and preferred guest    
We?re thrilled to advise you that you and your family have been selected as FINALISTS for our BUFFET, SHOW & DRAW. Each selected finalist is guaranteed to receive one of five high valued prizes. Remember that our Finalist Show &Draw is not available to the general public and is for selected finalists only. You?re entitled to receive ONE of  FIVE High Valued Prizes GUARANTEED. The entire BUFFET SHOW and DRAW takes approximately 70 minutes; so once again CONGRATULATIONS!???YOU?RE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE ONE OF THE FIVE PRIZES?

I think it is a scam

This number called me 4 times tonight. I didnt have my phone so I don't know why they called me. I called back and it sounds like a little old woman on the answering machine :S a little confused and annoyed.

Look at the 17 pages of comments for 416-548-5984 !

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/4165485984

Hi, yesterday i received that call, they tell that we won $1500 or $1000 in furniture or travel to Miami. Is it true?, do you know how does it work?.
Thanks !

It's a telemarketing scam.  Don't bother answering!

It's a scam.  They try to pull you in with a "prize" vacation.  The manager is Anthony Donato. Googled his name and apparently he has been in the scamming business in the area for years!! Hang up! Asking the not to call doesn't work!!!