"Cindy" is back in business at the same number.  Same "good news."  Same message.  Same scam, on 27 March 2013.  Wonder why can't the FTC  shut these jerks down?

Received call from Heidi. Left message saying they pulled our name and we won a 2013 Dodge Durango. She left this scam number 888-301-4263 x220 for us to call her back. Why don't these people get a real job.

STUPID CALL IN MIDDLE OF LUNCH

800-454-0018 is the Direct Buy telly number

Same call....this time from "June" who was also very happy to share the good news. New phone # also 888-648-2508-same scam.

Scam disguised as a $50K home makeover award winner.  Main number identifies itself as "verification center".  Extension 696 is "Cindy".

Apparently my friend referred me to Direct Buy which is how I got this call and yes, a big makeover.  My friend is no longer my friend.

Exact same message from Cindy.

A telemarketing call.  In violation of the do not call rules.  Turn them in!

Cindy is still at it!

Got a call from "Cindy" from the "verification center" that we had won a home makeover from one of our entries at the mall or one of their movie theaters. I do enter raffles and such, but I'm glad I looked this up first before I called back because sometimes I know once you call them back and they have your # they can reverse the charges and you have to pay for the call.

I too got a message from "Cindy". Caller ID shows 888-300-5761, but she said to call her back on 888-303-0232, ext. 696 (Same exact message as everyone else here.) I have not filled out ANY of those scam contests at malls, etc., because they are all telemarketing ploys, so I immediately knew it was a big lie.

wow got the same message as everyone else!! $50,000 home makeover, been getting them for a while, we are never home when they call. would like to try and answer one day just to see what they say but you can tell it's a recording, did try and call back , no answer. this is the first time i thought about looking on computer for help, thank all of you for the replies, GOD BLESS and shame on these callers!!

It isn't only the elderly who might buy the scam. There are gullible people of all ages.

I strongly suggest that each of us file a report with the Do Not Call registry. If they have enough complaints, perhaps they will be moved to action.

I, too, received a call from 1-888-300-5761 and the oh-so-mysterious Cindy, congratulating me about my win and asking me to call back immediately to 1-888-303-0232, Ext. 696.

I won't bother calling back, and I have already filed a report with the FTC.

Also got a call from Cindy.  I goggled the number to find out if this was some kind of trick....it is.  Sure appreciate your comments.

They said I won a 50k home makeover-tried calling them back, no answer. Said  her name was Cindy.

Tim said it best. www.directbuy.com/  "The organization is Direct Buy. They want you to sign up and spend your money on their products. They entice you with a "free" trip, then torture you to sign up."

I just joined the club.  Cindy called me too.  LOL

New it was too good to be true. I never win anything legit! Received Cindy's message today!

Hi,

You can add me to the unfortunate list.  Cindy just called me.
She spoke speedy fast ,never addressed me, or told me what contest I entered , but that I won 50,000 home makeover.  The name was pulled last night.   That would have made my husband and I very happy. I called him at work, but he said he did not enter any such contest.
The number is  1-888-303-0232 Ext. 696

I filed a complaint with the donotcall.gov as my number is on the do not call registry.  I figure if enough people complain the Direct Buy will start racking up some hefty fines as I have never filled out anything for them

Yep, I got the call from Cindy today saying I had won a $50,000 home makeover.  Thought...what the heck, let me see if this number pops up online.  Wow, lots of winners!!!  Again, she didn't mention my name.  I figured it was a hoax.  If it is Direct Buy, they need to be turned over to the BBB for making these type calls!!!

We too got a call from CINDY. She said we won 50k home makeover, but we hadn't entered any contests. They didn't addressed us by name so a computer must be randomly dialing phone numbers. We are not that lucky either. It's a SCAM!

Thank you all!!! So glad the internet provides a place to vent... I agree with everyone... just feel sorry for the elderly who might buy the scam

Silly Cindy called us too! We won a 50,000 house make over. I am calling back to let her know she can just send a certified bank check and I will handle the make over myself. I am so excited.

Ugh...Cindy called me too.  Guess I'm not the home makover winner :)

Thats the same thing the buzzard said to me when I started laughing in his face!!!They'd call my house 3 time in two months and I'm like how is  it that you keep pulling my name last night and I still haven't gotten anything!!!

Boy Cindy must be busy because she is the only person telling people that they won. :)  Same message was everyone else....50K home makeover ...my name was chosen...call her back.  I just deleted the message.

I got a call from Cindy this afternoon saying, "Congratulations! Your name was drawn last night and you have won a $50,000 home makeover."  I decided to look this phone number up on the web, and here I am, grateful you all have educated me. I feel preyed upon in the sense that I have been disabled and am financially struggling. I have lived in the same 70 year old house, for over 25 years, and have not been able to afford desperately needed basic upgrades. Shame on these people for killing Santa Claus!

Got a call from Cindy. Had VERY good news. Left phone number 88830300232 x696. Called them twice, no answer, wierd sound on phone....no answer so I googled. Darn it. I could seriously use a home makeover!