I just got this call and the guy kept saying the same thing, that he's with AMEX and that he wanted to verify the company's info. I used to be in sales and when the person on the other line asks you a question that does not follow the script it's obvious there is a script when they just repeat their question. A company like AMEX would have a much better script than just "I'm calling to verify the company's information". I'm labeling it as a scam because my gut tells me so.
3 tells are
1. Vague intro and request
2. Using a 201 area code that I could call back. (usually it's a menu based 1800 number that they call from)
3. He didn't give his name and answered as soon as I called the number back.
AMEX is too big for all of these little mistakes. This is someone who is getting paid to get info from new businesses for a database or scam. Don't be too gullable and give out info.
Same people called as on my report above for 28 January. This time I did not pick up, and I let my answering machine take it. Here is the curious part, which I got on my machine: The first few words were their automated recording, interrupted by a human voice saying "Hello"; it took me only a few seconds to realize that that human voice was my own, seemingly recorded by them when I picked up on the 28 January call. These people are weird, and I have blocked their number permanently.
I recieved the call to my office and the Indian man said I am calling from American Express to update our info. (wheneve I hear that I know its a scam), but I went on to give the idiot stupid information. He asked what type of American Express Card do you have (not so smart, if your from american express you should now what type of card i have) I told him a have a black card with a neon box. The caller (which never gave his name) tells me "great", then he continues to ask the name of our account dept manager, my response "his name is Jesse James". Caller says "can I speack to Mr. Jesse James". my response "he has gone to a summer vacation in Russia and should be back by July". caller says what is a good time to call back so I can update our file. my response "no need to call Jesse James he is a wanted man a very busy guy, I will telll him to call you, what is your home phone number and address" at that point all i herd was the beep...beep...beep... sound of there recording device (im sure they want to record the real card holder and use it for a calling scam). the caller then asks me again can I call back in the afternoon. my response "No one will be here the whole office is going out to make snowman with our bikini next to the pool". the caller then said I have updated you information thank you and have a nice day. ALL OF US IN THE OFFICE ARE STILL CRACKING UP FROM THIS IDIOT... LOL
Same as everyone else: multiple calls, no messages were left, and when I called the number back, I was on hold for 20 minutes before I hung up. I will block them from my phone too.
I received call from this number and woman said that it is from American Express wanting to update their contact information for my business. It can't be American Express because I don't accept this credit card in my business. Obviously it is a scam.
I double verified that they were AMEX or operating in conjuction with AMEX and they said no we are AMEX and we just need to update our information..so i said - if we're a client then why do we need to update for you.....this is obviously a fishing scam ! And since theyre Debt collectors - we are reporting this to the FTC ! You should to...