I just closed on a new home and I just received a post card in the mail that says:

We have been trying to
reach you, we have a housewarming gift for
you.
Give us a Call @
813-864-0256
Crystal

Obviously this is a scam as there is no company name or information and there does not appear to be a post mark on it as well.

Your message is a very good one; but they are affiliated via Duke energy has been selling our numbers to them. Someone ought to put a stop to major companies selling off your number to off companies like this; instead of them doing what the Government says they are mandated to do if you are getting creamed with unusually high bills. So not only am I getting creamed every month by Duke, I'm also getting harrassed by a telemarketer.

These people are driving me nuts ! I get at least 1 or 2 calls every single day; and this has been going on for months.  Does anyone know how to stop this?  I am pretty sure someone from Duke energy sold them my number, because I called Duke for an energy audit from them, being told it was a service they do if you have unusually high electric bills; and now I get this. Pisses me off.

I have to wonder if Duke energy is selling your number. I just moved into an older home, and I asked Duke energy if " they" could do an energy audit; and low and behold I'm getting daily calls from this number ever since. So someone at Duke is selling phone numbers to this company.

If you really want to stop these people, complain OFFICIALLY to the Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. Contact Monica Brown of their Telemarketing Dept at Monica.Brown@freshfromflorida.com and/or go to the website www.800helpFLA.com and use the online complaint form. Be as specific as possible. Name Michael Hilgar and Elite Information Solutions and say that his company is making direct sales solicitations in violation of Florida law in addition to violating Federal law (you can make that complain to the FCC). Unbelievably when I spoke with Monica she told me NO ONE had yet made a formal complaint against this company. I did. Now YOU need to do as well so we can put these people behind bars. Michael Hilgar IS a criminal and known con artist. Just look up his record. He has gone from one scam (roofing and stucco) to another. WE need to stop him.

First, my shame: I worked for that company for 3 days as a caller. They use a dialer that hides their real number. The company name is elite information solutions and they're located on 436 in casselberry florida. They're trying to sneak a solar water heater salesman into your home to get you to spend 12 large. That's why they ask if you're a homeowner and your credit score.

The Guy was a total jerk, when we asked to speak to the super visor he said no and hung up.

These goofballs just called us too.  When told we are on the DNC list,  and asked to NOT be called again, the snied person on the other side said " your name is on the list and you will be called again."  I have complained to the feds and the state.

after telling them they've called a do not call number the moron actually said "I'm not soliciting anything."  I informed him he's an (expletive deleted) liar and mentioned that a complaint is being filed.  When will these people get it through their heads that there are those of us who block them and/or are on  a do not call list for a reason...BTW, it's currently 8:45pm...and I just hung up from this this this...never mind.  I despise phone solicitors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has called me 6 times according to my phone log:
Oct 19, 2011
Aug 22, 2011
Aug 20, 2011
Jul 11, 2011
Jul 03, 2011
May 23, 2011

I've been on do-no-call lists for years and always tell telemarketers to put me on their company do-not-call list. He knew my last name and said "Hello, Miz ______?". I answered in a suspicious tone "Okay", and he hung up.

A google search of the phone# shows a private investigator near Tampa FL however his company is dissolved and his PI license is expired. I'm unable to locate him to see if this is still his phone#.

If you call back the number on the caller ID (813-864-7691) it quickly changes to the fast-beep (not a busy signal but some other problem).

They called me at noon on a Saturday, asked for me by name, when I said "Yes" they hung up the phone.

Pick up phone when ringing and call disconnects. Irritating!

6.19 pm sunday, july 24th called by shelby insisted to come when couple is home, next day to check how to save energy- said where from  fl. energy program. googled 813 864 7691- number on my called ID- its' under investigation- as per  other customer report on this site. They actually told me their number was 407 574 55 17== All is a spam. Don't let them in. I"ll report them.

Repeated calls daily. Hang-up or disconnect every time I answer.
Called the number back and rings without pick-up until it automatically
disconnects the call.

These calls are harassing and I will investigate as to what options I have
to issue a cease on the harassment.

called (came up as UNKNOWN) on phone.  Same as previous entry (TPAHomeowner) - Wanted to show how thier company, "affiliated with the electrical company in our area", could show us how to save on electrical bill - if our bill was over $125 - ours isn't.  Stymied the caller when said we use gas.....didn't stop them however, said they were going to be in the area and wanted to have someone come over to show savings anyhow....said no - they thanked me and hung up.

This is a scam "energy company" that tries to prey on us to renovate our homes to save money on our power bills.  They are NOT affiliated with any power company.  Local papers and news organizations have indicated they are under investigation for the aggressive and possibly illegal sales tactics.  File a complaint here:

http://www.800helpfla.com/complnt.html

You can file a complaint here:

http://www.800helpfla.com/complnt.html

This is a scam company that is being investigated for posing as a legit energy company (alluding to partnership with local utilities/power company).  The goal is to arrange for a "free" audit and information meeting to help the homeowner lower power bills by doing all sorts of renovations that are instantly approved for credit.  They are NOT affiliated with any actual power companies and the sales tactics are high pressure and can be aggressive.  They have been robo calls for us and after repeat "hello's?" someone usually answers and talks over our requests to remove us from the calling list.  

We are on national and state do not call lists.  This number is a scam business and should be reported.  Best wishes and hope this helps...

Called and said they were doing energy audits.  They wanted to be sure we qualified and asked if our energy bill was more than $125 a month.  I said no, only $80.  Guy yawned then hung up on me.  Called the number back, it rang for 6 minutes with no answer.

He/she called many times and I ignored the call. He/she calls on bad times. I am on the DNC list as well.

I said hello three times and then the jerkoff finally asked for me by name and I said "Yes" and then he hung up on me. I am on the DNC list.

He/she called many times and I ignored the call. He/she calls on bad times. I am on the DNC list as well.

I said hello three times and then the jerkoff finally asked for me by name and I said "Yes" and then he hung up on me. I am on the DNC list.

He/she called many times and I ignored the call. He/she calls on bad times. I am on the DNC list as well.

I said hello three times and then the jerkoff finally asked for me by name and I said "Yes" and then he hung up on me. I am on the DNC list.

He/she called many times and I ignored the call. He/she calls on bad times. I am on the DNC list as well.

I said hello three times and then the jerkoff finally asked for me by name and I said "Yes" and then he hung up on me. I am on the DNC list.

33573, Sunday 5pm.  Likely auto warantee service for car is over seven years old.
6/05/2011
caller ID TAMPA FL
no message.

Thanks for this wonderful tip.  We didn't realize that this service was available.

We just blocked 'em.

Next up:  Sears, Merchandise Pic, 123-456-7890, . . .

Calls repeatedly.  Never leaves a message.

Caller ID says "TAMPA FL"

We are on the state and federal do-not-call lists.

Hey there,  this is a telemarketer .  If you have Brighthouse as a phone provider you can now BLOCK calls from ANYONE : )   About time huh? call 611 or visit their webpage