Similar experience to others. Called just now (6:23 pm CST) here in Illinois. Caller ID reads 718-559-4072 and DWS Scudder. I didn't answer, they didn't leave a message. Googled them immediately, and found this site and posted. Since it is long distance, I will NOT call them back. If they call again I will answer and see what they say, and post it here. I'm not sure who or what they are, so I put their info into the Caller ID field, and left the others blank.
I forgot to mention: did a reverse phone check on 411.com. It came up as a land line phone number out of NY, NY handled by MCI. Interestingly, NO name was listed with the number. I wonder why???
I am a representative of DWS Scudder, and I recently received an inquiry about the calls some of you have been receiving from 718-559-4072 (callerID: DWS Scudder). After reviewing the matter internally, I can confirm that these calls are from a proxy solicitation firm acting on behalf of DWS Scudder. These are not sales calls. If you are receiving these calls, it is because our records indicate you owned shares in one or more DWS Scudder mutual funds as of January 3. I hope this answers any questions you may have, but If you have any further questions relating to this matter, please feel free to contact shareholder services at 1-800-714-3305.