National Gifting Center - Starlight Resort Group - GEO Holiday Group Avoid strangers bearing gifts! Washington Washington DC

SEE ALSO REPORTS #: 418277 and 169775

Received call 8/16/07 in Woodinville, WA. Very poor connection. Man calling himself "Angel" (?) with strong South Asian accent said I was eligible for 1 of 2 gifts, either (1) 5 days/4 nights hotel w/airfare to any major city in U.S. or (2) 7 days/6 nights Royal Carribean Cruise out of Miami, w/airfare. Claimed to represent Hilton Hotel/Ramada Inn. Asked me to attend a buffet for 25-30 people to receive gift; would not confirm this would be a sales pitch. Stated guaranteed to win a prize. He wanted to validate address, income (was incorrect), and probe marital status, and wanted me to produce 2 forms of ID (specifying driver's license)at the address below. Gave me a confirmation number for claiming the prize.

I actually did attempt to attend the meeting out of pure curiosity (alone, which I realize now was very reckless), but fortunately could not find the building with the incomplete info he gave me. It does conform, however, to that above: 1450 114th Ave SE, Suite 205, Bellefield Office Park, Conifer Building. In Bellevue, WA. I pressed caller repeatedly with questions (no purchase necessary, "gift" guaranteed, etc., etc.), requested callback # and was given 202-552-1557. I spoke to "Garcia" at the "National Gifting Center," and he stated they represented GEO Holiday Group (their "sponsor"). Other sights have indicated that this address is associated with Starlight Resort Group (see http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-202-552-1557#p9GCBUnb60wCCLgjJsPKQfA). Today, 8/18, was called and asked why I did not show on 8/17, Full court press. I have placed an initial fraud alert with the 3 credit bureaus.

Daniel
Woodinville, Washington
U.S.A.