My answering machine picked up before I could answer the call and so the system disconnected. Called the number back and it was a Telemarketing Firm. Computer answered and I pressed 1 for them not to call again. But the problem is I 'm on both Federal and State do not call lists.
Like Yeah Right I say this is a BIG SCAM
Caller ID shows 971-373-2998 and Portland OR. Answered the phone and recorded message said something about reducing my credit card payments. Like Yeah Right, they said they've sent me many notice by mail and phone. Pressed 1 and the woman said I understand you are interested in reducing your credit card debt. I asked her the name of the company offering this service and she hung up on me....Don't get ripped off by these jerks!
Thank you for your post. This number has called repeatedly and never left a message, so I just searched the number. I saw your post and followed suit, pressing 1 for them not to call back. I also am on both the Federal and State "do not call" lists.
I received several (5 or more) calls from this number advising me that they could lower the interest rate on my credit card and since I had not responded, this would be my LAST CHANCE. I answered each time, pressed #1 to speak to a "friendly" customer service representative and requested they remove my number from their calling list. Each time, they hung up in my ear. Then yesterday (5/4/12) when they called yet again, I pressed #1 and I got a "friendly" customer service representative named Laura. When I told her I wasn't interested and told her I had requested more than once that they remove my number from their calling list, she told me to shut up. I then advised her that I had recorded their telephone number and would be reporting them to the Consumer Protection Bureau at the Federal Trade Commission and I hung up on her!
These people are relentless. All they want is your credit card information. Please know that they are NOT legitimate.
I'm getting calls from this number quite often. I finally looked up the number on 800notes and was directed to this page. I either don't answer the calls or answer and then hang up right away. I wish there was some way to fight back and get these people investigated. I'm worried about the people that really do need help and succumb to their pitch :(