Got a call from "Paul" from Prize Managment promotions telling me I'm a finalist for one of 4 Grand Prizes

I got a phone message instucting me to call this number and ask for "Paul B." The caller didn't state the nature of his business.

Got a message from "Paul Seed" - apparently I am a finalist for a Ford Navigator base on an entry ticket I submitted.  FRAUD, FRAUD, FRAUD! I make it a point never to submit any raffle tickets to avoid scams like this.

Missed the call on the cellphone. Voice mail had a partial message that it is "imperative I call 877-844-2964 extension 0 to speak with Paul Seed (?). Message was twice more while I was checking my voice mail !

Caller ID showd 708-389-3396

Got a call from "Paul" from Prize Managment promotions telling me I'm a finalist for one of 4 Grand Prizes -- YAHOOOO.
I'm reporting them to the Attorney General for violation of the state's Do Not Call" statute.

What is our world coming too. These people should be stopped. What they are doing is so wrong especially today when people are working so hard and trying to keep on top of things, the thought of winning something is so appealing. I wish I had been able to record the telephone conversation that I just had. Please beware

GOT MESSAGE ON MY PHONE MACHINE FROM BRUCE STEVENS THAT SAID I WAS DEFINITE WINNER OF ONE OF 4 WONDERFUL PRIZES BUT I MUST CALL BACK WITHIN 48 HRS. THE NUMBER IS 877-548-3960. THAT WAS ON MON 3-8-10. I PHONED NUMBER ON 3-9 TO SEE WHAT THE DEAL WAS BUT I ALSO GOT VOICEMAIL. HAVENT HEARD BACK LOL    I TOO WAS TOLD ON THE MESSAGE THAT I HAD SUBMITTED SOME ENTRY BUT I NEVER DID. BEWARE,DONT KNOW WHT THESE GUYS ARE UP TO  WILL TRY TO GET MORE INFO IF THEY CALL BACK  CAME UP ON MY CALLER ID AS 708-396-7364 WITH "GIFT PROMOTION' HEADER.

877-548-3960 has called repeatedly for months now and leaves message from Bob Stevens saying we won a prize.  I call number back and speak to Charmaine who take my name and number and will call back.  They are selling time share or trips. Charmaine hung up on me when I told her I was not interested.  I called her back every 15 mins and talked to her about proper phone use and manners.  THEY ARE SELLING STUFF YOU DIDNT WIN JACK

Bruce...again!  Good ole' "Bruce" gave me a robo call tonight, Christmas Eve (using a different phone number this time....) This, even after I talked to him (actually got him on the phone the other day) to let him know
I knew he was a scammer.  I guess my next step will be to call the FTC and
perhaps 60 Minutes might be interested in shining a spotlight on "Bruce" and his Prize Management Services' activities.  The internet is certainly full of "Bruce" complaints!

Similar call to the above.  Told I was a winner of a new car, etc.
Called a contact at a State official's office and found this to be a scam.  Called Mr. Steven's back at the number he gave me and told him I was informed he was running a scam.  Now he knows....I know.

Got the following call yesterday:  "Hi Folks, This is Bruce Stevens at Prize Management Services, the Gifting Department, calling again. This is our second attempt at trying to reach you, with regards to an entry form submitted with your telephone number with the hopes of winning a car.  You guys are actually guaranteed recipients of one of our top four major gifts.  You must give us a call back. We do have great news for you.  You have a 48-hour period to respond back,  I have good news for you, so call back toll-free at 877-548-3960."

Have voice id and did not pick up strange number from prize management. Called at 8 pm tonight. "He" left a recording saying he has called now twice in the past two weeks, that I had 48 hours to call him back at 877-548-3960 or I would lose my prize.  Said someone had entered our phone number for winning a new car or one of four top prizes. The man said he was Bruce Stevens. I immediately googled the phone number. I am so grateful for this site. Can't the police do something about these crooks!!

I received a call from 18775484960. Bruce Steven from Prize management, that i have won 1 of the 4 prizes. 1st prize is Lincoln 2009 2nd is trip for 2 bahamas, 3 $2500 cash or 32 inch flat screen tv. He gave me a confirmation # ITCLMT. He also gave me his personal ph # 7083967256. He asked me if i have a total house hold income of $50000 or more and if i am married. He said both conditions are true then I qualify. He asked me to come at 6400 N. Andrews Ave. Suite # 530 Ft. Lauderdale. FL. I can come 11am or 1pm or 3pm. Cant be late other wise i would be disqualified. So please be aware of this scam phone call.

Got a call from Bruce Stevens as well. Read these posts and did not call back.

Been getting calls from a Bruce Steven from Prize Management Services from a different number 877-548-3960.  Both calls have been on my voice mail.   The same line of being one of the top 4 winners.  New it sounded like a scam.  Have not returned the calls...

I spoke to someone named Marsel at 708-396-1586 from prize management services and he congratulated me that I was guaranteed to win 1 of the 4 possible prizes: 2009 Lincoln Navigator, $2500, 2 round-trip tickets anywhere in US for next 18 months, or 32" Sony TV.  He said I signed up for an annual giveaway within the last 18 months.  He claimed they could fax me information that this was a state registered giveaway and that there is no purchase obligation.  The only potential cost would be if the gift is > $3K for tax purposes.  But if the prize is < $3K, then there would be absolutely no out of pocket expense from me.  My only requirement was to attend a 90min session on savings options (promotion) and that my ticket would determine the prize I won.  I told him I would think about it.  He called back 2 weeks later and left voicemessage about scheduling that appointment.  When I tried to call back, the recording said "the number... is being checked for trouble".  These people are very convincing that this is a legitimate giveaway program, state registered, can fax documentation, etc... be careful!

I just spoke to charmaine, she said that someone would call back. milt hampton called back and gave me his cell so that one of my parents can claim the prize since im too young. i won one of 4 top prizes. he says no purchase required.. has anyone actually sat thru the whole 90 min travel thingy? did you get a prize? if thats all u have to do to win 45k.. im there.

Hey, yea these ppl are wasting time to you, but they are helping a lot of other ppl from avoiding scams, so shut the f*** up and mind ya business. to be honest you are wasting time reading it motherf***er

877-548-3960 Ditto on getting a call from prize services.

I have received 8 calls from people who were called by PMS about a car. They had my home phone number on their caller ids and called me to complain. I tried to get more info from the last person who received the call and was told about pms and the above number. I called to complain and was told it would be taken care of. I've already reported this to my phone company and the local authorities as it is an harassment. These people were rightfully livid and it took two days to try to figure out how they got my home phone number and why they were using it. Apparently, the correct number they wanted people to call was708-389-3203. This is thoroughly screwed up.

Got a message from "Paul" telling me that I won a brand new SUV.  And that this was positively, absolutely his last attempt to contact me.  I sure hope so.  What a scam.  I will be reporting them.

RECIEVED CALL FROM PAUL  708-389-3297 WHO LIVES IN APT 4 IN IL. SAID I WON A CAR.  Told me to call him back however on 877-844-couldn't make out the last four number..ending with 64.

I am glad I researched what's going on before actually speaking with them.  Paul has called 3 times and left voicemails in the last 2 weeks stating I have won an SUV. I returned their call and left a message with the operator, and a Milt Hampton from Prize Management Services called back and left a voicemail to call his cell phone (219) 545-8052. After reading this thread, I'm definitely not going to call them back.

Other numbers registered to PMS (Prize Management Services) on Caller ID:
708-396-1581
708-389-3078

Missed the call by a second. Caller ID showed 708-389-3396. Moments later I had a voice mail. Partial message that it is imperative I call "Paul Seed" (?) at 877-844-2964 extension 0. While listening to that message again they left another message, and a third one while I listened to the second recording.

Got the same call from Charmaine. She gave me an 708 number and a 773 number. Glad I saw this because now I know it is a scam. She also told me I was to young to claim my prize.

I got that call from Charmain, but didn't answer.  The message said that I won 1 of 4 prizes and two of the prizes were $45,000 or a "fully loaded lincoln navigator" ha This seemed fishy and so immediately googled "prize management services" and found this page.  I had a feeling this was a scam!!...would someone please catch these people.  I have stopped answering wierd numbers like these because they waste my cell phone minutes and my time!  She said to call her back at either 708-385-2899 or 773-658-3925...needless to say I didn't call her back

Message that I submitted entry form to win brand new Lincoln Navigator and was one of their finalists.  "in my best interests to return call, imperative I call immediately."  left this number with name of Paul Seeb and extension number of zero.

Awesome info. I too received a call from "Paul", brand new SUV..last attempt to reach me, yada yada... Funny thing is I don't enter contest, period.
I actually live a few towns away from Plymouth, maybe I'll pay 'em a visit and ask "where the %*#! my brand new SUV is" - Have a couple buddies rent police Halloween costumes to accompany me - scam the scammers. lol.
Thanks for the great post "smarter than them", much appreciated.

CONSUMER ALERT!!!

We have received a number of calls from people telling us they got a call informing them they might have won a free trip sponsored by The Only Way to Travel. The Only Way to Travel, Inc. located in Columbus, OH has nothing to do with this "give away" or the company which is promoting it.

After some digging I think I have found the source of these calls.  It is from a company in Plymouth Massachusetts, Only Way 2 Go Travel. The business is located at 225 Water Street, Bldg C, Suite 103, Plymouth, MA 02360. (Outrigger Vacation Club Plymouth Massachusetts also is listed at the same address.) The phone number is 508-830-0800, fax number is 508-830-0802, and the e-mail address is onlyway2gotravel@yahoo.com.PMS is the company Managing the contest. You get a call from someone named Paul at this number, 877-844-2964 who tells you that you have won a prize. When you call that number you will speak to Charmaine who will fill you in on the details and determine whether or not you are gainfully employed. Then it will be off to some timeshare presentation where you will waste more of your precious time.

Someone who had attended the presentation at the address of Only Way 2 Go Travel, told me that it is a time share presentation for Outrigger Vacation Club.  The cost of joining this vacation club is $10,000 and that there are other fees that go along with the membership.  I have no idea if this is correct information or not, I am just passing along the information that was shared with me.

I also found out that Outrigger Vacation Club is located at 1611 South Utica Ave., Ste. 219, Tulsa, OK 74101. The phone number is 877-572-0204, fax number is 877-572-0205.  I did talk to a person at that office who confirmed that Outrigger Vacation Club Plymouth is affilliated with them. The bottom line is that The Only Way to Travel, Inc. located in Columbus, Ohio is in no way affilliated with Only Way 2 Go Travel or Outrigger Vacation Club.

Remember, just like there is no such thing as a free lunch, there is no such thing as a free vacation, there is always a catch.

Just got a recorded call from "Paul".  Said I won an SUV in a drawing recently entered.  I don't remember entering any contests.  It sounded bogus and obviously it was, it would be nice to stop this garbage.  Thanks for the posts!