It's always an Indian accent with loud noise in the back ground which is fake because this time they accidentally shut it off. They've called from other numbers before saying I was to get a $100 gas card and had something to do with my American Express card. I agreed one time and got a paper gift card in the mail FAKE! After that I noticed I was receiving magazine subscriptions and see $1.95 and $3.95 charges on my credit card that I did not authorize. I was able to contact those that did the charges and the were very rude. Thankfull Amex was able to get rid of the charges.
When answering the call no one is there, loud noise in the background. Several calls like this in one evening. I had no conversation but receiving so many calls tonight with no one there made me suspicious. We've recently had a rash of telemarketer calls. Thought this may be another one.
It's always an Indian accent with loud noise in the back ground which is fake because this time they accidentally shut it off. They've called from other numbers before saying I was to get a $100 gas card and had something to do with my American Express card. I agreed one time and got a paper gift card in the mail FAKE! After that I noticed I was receiving magazine subscriptions and see $1.95 and $3.95 charges on my credit card that I did not authorize. I was able to contact those that did the charges and the were very rude. Thankfull Amex was able to get rid of the charges.
I received SEVERAL of these phone calls. I told them I was not interested EVERY time. On October 2, 2008 I received another call claiming they were rewarding me for using my VISA card for so long and being in good standing. I decided to hear them out this time.
After offering me a $150 gas card, two round trip tickets to the destination of my choice, and hotel accommodations I began to "verify my info". I thought it couldn't hurt to receive so-called free gifts for being a responsible consumer. I asked if there was any obligation or membership involved. They said yes I would have to call and cancel before the trial period expired and that they would call me the day before to remind me to cancel. I was then informed that even if I canceled right away, I would still receive the gifts. It is now Oct 27, 2008 and nothing ever arrived in the mail. However I did receive another call today trying to "verify my info" for the same thing. The gifts were a little different, there was no airline tickets or vacatiion but they were giving me a $140 gas card.
I asked if they were the same company from Oct.2 that called and the "Indian" lady didn't know what I was talking about and couldn't give an answer; all she was able to do is read from the script like a robot. I asked to speak to a supervisor and a lady who sounded EXACTLY the same came on the line and gave me some more BS!
I put the lady on hold and never returned. Meanwhile I found this page and it all clicked! SCAM, SCAM, SCAM, SCAM! The lady called back and I informed her of the reports I discovered about this 323.429.7514 phone# and so-called Platinum Rewards company. After which I told her to stop contacting me as there is an on-going investigation on her company. I hung up not to be bothered again. We'll see what happens next. Hopefully I will not be a victim of idenity theft or fraudulent charges to my bank account.
same as above - scam calls, been getting these from a variety of numbers; just today from: 3234287514, 5622238837 -- robo-dialed, waiting for an answer.