Relative got the call while I'm at work. They didn't leave anything more than a first name and this number. Looks like I can just ignore it.

Why this is a scam:

1) although they say you get one of 5 prizes, the only prize they actually have is the 2 days getaway in a few places in the states and Canada. Interesting enough, we knew someone who had won this "prize" with the same prize company and they ended up never going because apparently, they never had any spaces. Moreover, you have to pay 50 USD in advance and oh, right, that money was never given back

2) they get you there with a prize for a ballot you didn't enter. The guy on the phone actually said that we entered it from dec 17 - 31 last year in one of 75 malls. What he didn't know was that in that period, we were not even in north america.

3) when you go, you learn quickly it has nothing to do with winning a prize, it is about you paying a lot of money for some club that provide you apparent financial benefits, but the paper they want you to sign only states you membership of the club, not the actual services provided

4) they want you to pay *the night you are there*. (lots of money btw, initially about 10000, when you kept saying no, it went down to 3000) When I told them, I'll think about it, go home and do some research, they were not interested anymore. In other words, they probably don't really offer anything as long as they get your money.

5) aggressive sales people, wow. No kidding. Slick like hell, like trying to be your friend and all that

I recommend anyone who actually went to the place to keep an eye on credit ratings. This is a primary scheme for identity theft

Going this afternoon. Will post back afterwards and let you know what the deal is....

hey all!
i totally just got the same call you all did.  the woman had a heavy indian accent and when it came time to give me the claim number she transfered me to a "manager" who did actually speak better english.  i guess their pitch is getting better b/c the guy gave my a number to call back and did give me a confirmation number.  same address (6175 hw 7 woodbridge) and company (premium inc) as everyone else. i googled the company and got jack all.  i was also a bit confused when they said not to bring friends or kids seeing as he claimed they are trying to "expand their business", why wouldnt they want exposure if this was the case.  i was also told that i would "draw" for 1 of 5 prizes and there will be 4 other people there.  he told me they are not trying to sell anything or get you to sign up, they are simply a US company trying to expand their business and trying too get their name out there.  he gave me the info that i would have to fill in the info, my income age etc, and gave me a rough guideline of what my info was.   im curious, do that actually have access to your income, age, marital status etc?  i was excited until i found this site and realized the call was crap.  i couldnt say i didnt fill anything out b/c i fill out ballots all the time,  i rarely give out my address though and they had it.  is there any way to block these people from getting my info?  im fully creeped out right now. especially since i told the guy id come by (tonight) since at the time i thought it was legit.
i feel for you all, i am now a little wiser.

I posted this earlier in the wrong place, but here goes again.

Just got back from our trip to Grand Ontario International. I got the same call everyone here got, spoke with Mr. Stevens and all. At first, I read the entries here, but decided to go check it out. I sat through a short presentation about the company and the future plans they have for furniture sales. I picked my prize- a Toshiba 42 inch plasma screen. I am very happy and will only say good things about them.

Eveyone here asumes it is a scam, and didn't go. We did and it was ok! Let's just say, we are very pleased to have taken advantage of this promotion.

Paul