Female voice called and mentioned my real full name and asked for my SSN.
Obviously, I did not answer it and hang up. I have saved this number on my black list.
I wonder what she would say if you had called her and asked for her ssn and maybe cc number....I just don't talk to any strangers anymore. I am debt free and if I don't know them or have a definite reason to talk to them, it goes unanswered.
Although I am, unfortunately, NOT debt free I certainly agree with your approach in handling calls of this nature. As I have indicated in several posts relative to other "scumbag" callers with various numbers, the best approach in dealing with them is NEVER, EVER talk with them about past debts you may or may not owe. You can NEVER be subjected to their harassment and/or demeaning conversations, which lead to unnecessary anxiety and worry if you follow this advice of NEVER, EVER answering the phone from an obvious debt collector or any other degenerate caller. Block the number or simply do not answer their call.Believe me, it can be very comforting!
How can I get them to stop?? They call from other numbers, no message left and I think they are calling my work but they use all sorts of numbers there also. It is annoying and it's called harrassment. I have been paying my bills on time for years and have no reason not to but if this is truly a debt then why dont I get something in the mail. I know what is on my credit report and it is stuff from 6 years ago.