I just spoke with an elderly woman in my building and she got caught by someone saying they were from Eatons Fireplace Service and were doing business in and the building so she fell for it even though she should have known that we get our fireplaces done every two years by a reliable company and it comes out of our maintenance fund.  Thanks God others in the building that were called told hem no as it ended up costing her over $800.00 by the time he was done because he told her that things needed replacing that most likely didn't.  

There are enough good companies around, never get caught by a phone solicitor.  Make sure that you tell them to take you of their list and tell them that they will be reported to the BBB and the police.

PGHS- progas is who has been calling. They have called before and they are a scam offering fireplace cleaning services. 1 google to the BBB will tell you this. In fact, during one of their phone calls that I actually answered, I told them that I was not interested and why (BBB reports) and the girl put me through to the office manger, who proceeded to give me the "what for" and pretty much tell me off, saying I am wrong to believe the BBB and that I should not trust them! I told him that if they are a good company and that if the BBB has it wrong he should follow up with them and straighten it out- NOT with me! He honestly went on for about 5 solid minutes! it was ridiculous!
Anyhow, I wouldn't trust them and would avoid answering their phone calls!

You can add (778) 565-4499 to the list of phone numbers from these guys.They just called with the old "Im in the area" etcI took down the name etc and said I might call them later then I checked right away on Google and found this thread.

I received a call from (778) 565-1042 caller ID as "PGHS", went to my voicemail.  The voicemessage consisted of some guy giving a gutteral scream.  Weird eh?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/sls/2197175046.html
Hey look theyre hiring to join their scam company, $15 an hour not bad


Telemarketers required for busy successful call center. If you are team orientated, love talking on the phone and you’re an achiever this position may be for you.

Applicants must have a clear speaking voice. No heavy accents. Applicants are immediately assessed on there phone voice and manor when calling.

Job close to bus route.

Full training provided

Fully computerized database

Headset with full PAX phone system



PAY: $10.00/HR for the first 2 weeks of training.


$15.00/HR after completion of 2 week training period.


Hours of work are:

Monday to Thursday 10 -6

Fridays 9-5

Please note: Group interviews are held week days 9:30 sharp. We do not interview applicants without resumes. Applicants arriving after 9:30 of the day of there interview will need to reschedule for another day.

*Special note: Please call between 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m weekdays. No calls after 5:00p.m or weekends.

*Special note: emails to this posting WILL NOT be considered. Phone calls only (we want to hear your voice)

*Special note: when calling to make an appointment immediately mention the word "BLUE".

Phone (778) 565-4499

Just received a call from "Travis" from PGHS. I shouldn't have answered. He made it seem like my husband was expecting his call. I wish I had seen this post before I took the call. Anyway, he wanted to set up appointment times for fireplace maintenance. Already informed my husband to ignore his message.