Definately scammers. They left me VM this morning about cable contracts needing to be signed for my building. My secretary said they could fax them to her for me to sign as the landlord. They just need my fax number. Just a couple of problems with this. I'm not the owner/landlord of the building I work in. It's a commercial office building. Why do I need cable tv? Also I dont have a secretary.
I got a phone call rom 314-515-2000 at my office and did not recognize the number on the display so I did not answer it. No message was left on my voicemail. Within five seconds my personal cell phone rang displaying the same telephone number. Again I did not answer the call and no message was left. When I googled the number I discovered it is from the St. Louis area and connected to Edward Jones Investments. A couple of weeks earlier I received a call from a man in Arizona who identified himself as someone who was with Edward Jones and working in conjunction with my local Edward Jones Rep. He seemed to know somethings about me. I agreed to gather some information regarding my 401K plan and discuss it with him on a specific date and time one evening after work. I waited for the call for over 30 minutes and the phone never rang. Whether it is a scam or not, I will not entertain any further telephone solicitations of this nature from Edward Jones Investments or any other firm.
Never transact financial business over the phone, unless you initiate it with a company that you do business. If they call you, hang up. If it's legit you'll get documents in the mail.
Received a call 2/13/12. No message left. If it was a legitimate business, the caller would have left a message. My number is registered on the Do Not Call registry. Phishing is getting more and more pervasive. Be ware.
I have done some business with Edward Jones. This guy called and said that he was working with my local agent. He kept trying to get me to divulge information about my retirement. Hmmmmm, if he was really working with my agent, he would know all that now wouldn't he? Refused to give him any info. Will be calling my agent in the AM. Here is some interesting info from the BBB:
http://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business-reviews/i ... is-mo-301210800
Lots and lots of complaints. I am thinking I am going to add mine...