773-891-5629

I got the same call, when I called back, "Jerrod" took my call. I was told I had entered their sweepstakes at a sporting event, concert, or festival in Philadelphia in the last 12-18 months. (I haven't been to any, and I don't enter sweepstakes).

WHEN 'JERROD' INFORMED ME THAT HE WAS RECORDING THE CALL, I TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAY THAT I WAS ALSO RECORDING, AND THAT I WORK FOR THE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.

He took my fax number to send me notification of my prize, but first he had to verify that I was married and make a salary of $45,000 annually, which is what my "entry form" said. Neither are even remotely correct.

I explained that a fraud had obviously been perpetrated (either someone was putting my phone number on ficticious applications or they were making up the fact that I had filled one out).

I was suddenly told that I would not be getting a fax since I my information didn't match the entry and I could not collect my prize.

After some back and forth he put the phone down and I heard "giving me a bad time" in the background before the "owner" Tony Mitchell picked up (the owner just happened to be standing next to him on a Saturday morning).

Mitchell says the company is an Illinois corporation with headquarters at 1727 E 71st St, Chicago, 60649. He was nasty and aggressive throughout the call, challenging me repeatedly. He ultimately hung up on me after I told him the AG's office would be in contact with our counterparts in Illinois.

Caller type: Telemarketer
Caller: ChristopherJerrodTony Mitchell who identifies himself as the owner
Company: Vandell Communications
Number: 773-891-5629

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On Nov. 12, I received a voice mail from Christopher at Vandell Communications. The message says: “Hi this is Christopher calling from Vandell Communications, I've made numerous attempts to reach you regarding an entry form that was filled out in your name in the last 12-18 months to win a new car. This will be my final attempt to notify that your name was pulled as a winner and we are going to award you one of our top four major prizes. It will be in your best interest to give me a call back as soon as possible. My number is toll free at 1-866-312-9553, ext. 109. We're not a telemarketing agency or timeshare; this is not a cold call so please do not ignore this message.” This number was a different number than the caller showed. The caller ID said “Prize Crd Srvc” with the number 773-891-5629. If you Google the original number, you will see that it is registered to a Khamraj Mookhram in Chicago.
I called the toll free number and dialed Christopher’s extension. Christopher wasn’t available but Paul (x135) was could help me. They did not know my name even though they said that I had entered this contest. After giving my name and my husband’s name they asked if we were between was 25 and 72 years old, married, and had a combined income of over $45,000. Then Paul explained the prizes. Then he said that we would be asked to attend a travel related presentation for 90minutes and that I would receive a “gift package”. We would need two forms of identification. A driver’s license and a major credit card, no debit cards or checkbooks. We would also need to bring the confirmation letter, which was emailed to me later. Then Paul said that the presentation was on Saturday, November 13 and I could attend at either 10am or 12 noon and asked me which was most convenient. This was the grand opening of World Class Travel in Tucson, AZ and they wanted to make a good impression.
Later I Googled “World Class Travel” and they are a travel club that offers discounts on their travel for participating. End of game for me.

Caller: Christopher
Company: Vandell Communications
Number: 773-891-5629

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