ChristopherJerrodTony Mitchell who identifies himself as the owner
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Michael Hart -
12-18-2010
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.
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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