CID indicated "ALERT." I picked up the phone but did not say anything. After a few seconds the robo call started to deliver info about a Medicare supplementary plan. This caller's approach is really deceptive. Using "ALERT" suggests an imminent threat of some kind, especially if you have signed up for alerts from a local government entity or an alert from you home security provider. I would never sign up for any Medicare program that uses this approach.
I have gotten this call two days in a row now. I think I may just talk to someone next time, after all since it's paid for, and I don't want it, I think they should send a refund to the person who "paid for it". I may even ask for the persons name, I should really send them a nice thank you for thinking of my safety. I did this once before, they hung up on me!
Called yesterday but left no message. The word "Alert," in my humble opinion, is an attempt to make individuals think a disaster is imminent in their area. In these obvious cases people are more inclined to answer their phones. Does AARP sell member info including name, DOB and phone #s?