I really like the bullhorn idea, maybe some high pitched scream as soon as they pick up. May not keep them from calling, but it will make me feel better. :-D
Recorded message about "lowering interest rates ... as it relates to the financial stimulus package" and "this is your 2nd & final" notice. "Press 1 to speak w/representative" NO option to be removed.
If 1 is pressed: connection remains for 60-90 seconds; no live person connects; actual caller or company is never identified; call then disconnects.
Area code appears to be NY city area – amazing since they’re still recovering from Superstorm Sandy!
If # is called back: recorded message saying 'Customer Management Platform' has been reached in response to call from rep; offers these options:
Press 1 to connect to representative: results in another recorded msg to "please wait while we connect you" on hold for 60-90 secs; then "sorry all reps are busy leave msg" then it hangs-up
Press 2 to be added in their DNC database — what a joke
Press 3 to leave a message - maybe we should all call it and tell them “thanks for letting us report this #"
Press 4 for details about FTC/FCC rules: it is a recorded msg that says unsolicited calls can be reported to the FTC (888-382-1222) and/or FCC (888-225-5322); numbers are legit; then it goes on to say certain types of calls (political, polls, surveys, non-profits) are not exempt from calls, even if on DNC list...makes it sound as if they could be a legit caller or that by providing this info it was ok for them to call! EXCEPT...fed rules also state even exempt callers must identify themselves, provide real phone number, and connect to a LIVE person within a really short amount of time.
Phone number: 718-416-6103 is located in Ridgewood, New York.
Its exchange 416 is managed by VERIZON NEW YORK, INC. - NY.
The number is currently on switch number NYCKNYFADS0.
Around 50% of people reported it as "Scammer/Fraudster"
To the employed Jack-Holes behind the "lower your rate" calls. For months I wasted time and energy complaining to DNC and the other agencies mentioned on this site. I finally made the choice to drop my land line, in doing so I am actually saving myself several dollars and hopefully will restore my peace of mind and maybe even eventually cost you a bonus or two. If it had not been for the constant interruptions in my home life I would never have actually made the umbilical cord cut for freedom so THANK YOU and here's praying all your numbers wined up in the company's robo-auto-dial-a-dex.
We never answer calls from numbers we don't recognize. This time old Rachal left the old "lower your credit card interest" they just keep changing numbers as I had not seen this one before. No matter how fast the government takes down these scum sucking people they pop up again.