I went to the International Women's Show in Toronto, Canada and since then this company has been calling me incessantly using several numbers. I vaguely remember leaving my phone # for a gift basket draw at one of the booths but I can't remember which, but I wouldn't have left it with a company that didn't seem trustworthy. Just goes to show that you never know who is going to sell your info to scammers as soon as they get it. Now how do I get these guys to quit calling me? Telling them "NO" over and over doesn't seem to be working thus far.   :(

I signed up for a chance to win a trip at the family circus when it came to town.... that must be what this is from. what a scam. simply ridiculous.

"The Discover the Dinosaurs" show promoter for this event should be ashamed to have this scam running in a family event. Obviously they are making money off misleading people. I read a post of someone who is nearly homeless that made a purchase with this company because they never ""win"" anything and felt this was a dream come true. After being told that they would only have to pay the hotel taxes their card was charged $698.00 dollars.(Saw other posts online that their selling it for as low as $198.00 dollars) They called to get the money back so they could pay their rent and were told the day after purchase they couldn't get a refund. That is a shame. I did let that person know they can call their Credit Card company to initiate a Charge back dispute and they will get their money back easily being that it is an over the phone transaction. I'd like to start a petition to contact the event promoter of this scam and hopefully stop this company from practicing deceptive trade practices. More information on the company Universal Getaways is not the legal name, it is Magical Dream Escapes 1025 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., #11, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009-4478. Which has an F rating with the South Florida BBB reason for name change I'm sure. The main number I believe is (954) 587-0595. The Show promoter of ""Discover The Dinosaurs"" needs to shut this booth down at their event so future hard working families wont fall victim to this shameless practice. And with enough complaints I'm sure it will happen for the sake of the integrity of the show."" Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision"" We can not make a difference in the world if action is not taken.The contact information from the show promoter for this event is:

""Blue Star Productions""
4660 Churchill Street
Shoreview, MN 55126
651-766-2800
651-766-8870 fax

Customer Service: customer1st@bluestarshows.com""

I received phone calls from a similar number, same company, similar pitch.  Their website
http://www.universalgetaways.com/?q=
shows the address of
1025 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Suite 11,  Hallandale, FL 33009

http://www.bbb.org/south-east-florida/busines ... ach-fl-26003020

the name they gave me is universal getaways
I went to a event and signed up for a free trip

They have a few numbers that are similar. Basically I thought signed up to "win a trip" to Orlando at an exhibit, they then call you and say that you have been chosen for an exclusive offer for a bunch of trips. They wanted me to pay $500 for like a cruise and Orlando trip, plus like a Mexico thing (not including any taxes or port fees.) Two other people I know also happened to get chosen for this "exclusive" offer. I think it ends up being time-share pitch, they have like C+ rating with the BBB. I didn't bite. The guy didn't sound to happy when I started asking for specific company info. They used a different name and website when they called me, but their actual company name is Magical Dream Escapes, Inc. I guess they do that so if you Google the name they give you, you wont see all the complaints lodged against them. Wish I could remember it, but I can't.