if you can't leave a message, don't call me

Don't call me anymore!!!!!

Caller claimed to be Damian from TVC(?), said to call about the SUV/flat screen contest I entered and ask for Kelly.  Then he said "congratulations".

A call came in to my home yesterday and ended up in voice mail. The caller, a man, said that he was calling on behalf of "QVC" (or "TVC" - it was mumbled) regarding an SUV we had won. He said, "Congratulations" at one point and "Good Luck" at another. He said to call the number (815) 630-4982 and ask for Kelly. I called late last night and got Kelly's voice mail saying she was from "Verifications". All of this tipped me off and I checked the web. LOTS of references to these turkeys; looks like a scam to me.

I got a message about an SUV or vacation -too much static - that I'd signed up for.  I was told to call this number and talk to Kelly.  The message ended with "Congratulations! Call us."

A man left a message about a contest I signed up for at the movie theater or online for either a SUV, a flat screen TV, or a trip. The message says to call back a Kelly Blessing for more information. When you call it goes directly to her voice mail and asks you to leave a name, number, and state.

Rcv'd call Aug. 15th 08 @ 10:12am same message as before she is now named Kelley Janseen

Just recived a call from this Kelly person and yes it was a male voice and the recording said the samething.I thought this is funny I dont put my info on any type of drawings, ect. As I am a recluse and don't go out. Thank God for computers. Thanks to my sister who did do the time share scam gave them my number and this was 2 years ago and they still call. No matter what you tell them.

I was told I won an SUV or Flat screen TV. I'm glad to hear I am not the only one. Thanks

I pushed "2" to get to a representative, because they called my WORK number!  I told Ms. Kelly Blessing that I have not entered ANY type of contest and I most certainly did NOT include my work phone number!!  She said "well, something happened somewhere".  Yeah, I'm sure it did!  I asked her if she was just calling off of some list and she replied with "absolutely not".  I told her to remove my work phone number from her list.  We'll see if that happens!

I too received a call with same message from an automated male voice saying something about a prize, but didn't actually say I won anything it just said "congratulations" must be the way they cover themselves legally. Anyway, I did a reverse phone look up in the Whitepages and this name and address came up for this number:

Ping Zhio
1331 Pioneer Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403-8337
(815) 630-4982

Hmmm...interesting, no one named "Kelly"  Kelly Janssen according to my caller id.

Got a call on 2/21/09. Said her name was Kelly Blessing. Called really early in the morning...woke up the baby, definately not a blessing for our house.

For people receiving calls from this number - this is likely from a vacation/timeshare ownership company.  They will tell you that in order to claim your prize, you must go to some sales meeting but they will put you up at one of their condos for free for a weekend.

DON'T GO!

They use hardball tactics to try to do anything possible, any sort of financing arrangements to get you to purchase.  If you don't, they will hound you with phone calls for months until you finally change your number.  And even if you do purchase, they will make you give referrals for friends and will then call their numbers over and over and over.

No one actually wins the big prize like a car or a flat-screen TV.  Instead, you "win" a vacation that has such restrictions (such as short-notice only mid-week trip to some caribbean location) that you will likely never go.  They know you won't, which is why they give it to you as a "prize".  

They recoup their costs in people who do purchase a timeshare or in reselling people's personal information (address and phone number) to other marketing companies.  Be smart, don't answer your phone from people you don't know and don't return phone calls for something you don't physically remember doing.

IF YOU ENTER A CONTEST FOR SOMETHING VIA AN ENTRY FORM, THEY DO NOT CALL YOU AND LEAVE A MESSAGE!  THEY MAIL YOU A CERTIFIED LETTER!

"A man left a message about a contest I signed up for at the movie theater or online for either a SUV, a flat screen TV, or a trip."
Same for me; but through an email. Here is the email:

From: RCC Kelly <kelly@rewardclaimscenter.com>
To:
Subject: Please Call
High Priority
Date:Friday, January 18, 2008 10:58:43 AM    View Source
Dear #######,

Please call us at 815-630-4982 as we have previously tried to reach you via email or at ##########  This is in reference to an entry you filled out online, at a major mall or movie theatre within the last 12 months.
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We actually have some decent news regarding a suv, some form
of a trip or a flat screen tv.  We have your claim #, the address to claim your prize and further details for you.  Since all prizes are
over $500 we will need a few moments of your time to explain the prizes, how to claim and to verify your entry.
We do look forward to hearing from you at the earliest possible convenience and are available CST from 9a-6p Monday thru Friday & 9a-3p Saturdays.
***Please be advised there is no purchase necessary or cost or fees to claim your prize.
Sincerely,
Kelly Blessing
Claim Coordinator
Reward Claim Center
phone: 815 630-4982
***If necessary to reply please use email address below as responding to this email directly goes to an unmonitored inbox***
kellypvc@aol.com
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I emailed the address above and got this reply:

From: Kellypvc@aol.com
To: ############@bellsouth.net

Subject: Re: FW: Please Call

Date:Friday, January 18, 2008 7:59:43 PM    View Source


Mr ########,

We have an entry with your name on it that has been drawn for the Lincoln Navigator contest. We are independent 3rd party verifiers and we need to validate your entry, explain the prizes and provide you with your claim code.  I will be available Saturday from 9a-3p CST and I will look forward
to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Thanks,
Kelly Blessing
815-630-4982

I wonder if it is legit; but you know the saying "If it sounds too good to be true, then it is too good to be ture".

Calls my cell again and again.  If I answer, there is no one there.  If I miss the call, there is never a message.

Call my cell phone on Dec 13, 2007 at 1:59pm.  Left no message.

The caller left a message, it was a recording saying I've won a prize or something.