Never EVER, EVER, provide full social security over the phone. You have that RIGHT. No matter what state you live in, in the United States you do NOT have to provide your full social over the phone. Especially do not provide your social to callers who CALL YOU from unidentified numbers.
If it is a legitimate debt collector, they will have your information on file. Also, legitimate debt collectors will leave a message and HAVE appropriate caller ID's.
By law, after first initial contact with ANY debt collector, they must mail you a validation of debt (VOD) letter verifying the amount, who they are, who the debt is from, and the account number with their information as well as your mailing address.
Please folks record and document the calls. Depending on the state you live in, you must state that you are recording the calls. There isnt a LAWYER in America, honesty just go through the phone book and pick ANYONE, that wouldnt want to represent you for FREE. YES FREE, if these so call or any debt collector is violating Do not Call laws or FDCPA laws (google for more information).
If you feel that boundaries have been crossed, please contact a lawyer and state your claim. I promise you, it will be rewarding for you! $$$$
I called this number back because they call everyday. The female, with a heavy accent, wanted to know my name and number. I said you called me so what is the name of your company and what are you calling me for. She said she works for many companies. Again, I asked why did she call me, and she said she wanted my name and phone number! I am so sick of these calls. The no-call list does absolutely nothing! I have never received so many calls like this until this last 6 months. I am old and I don't understand why I am now getting these unidentifiable calls!
Because scammers, criminals and illegal callers break laws. The DNC isn't a call blocker, its a database for honest business's to use. Do consider maybe getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $60.00 or so.
They call us because we are old and they think we are also stupid enough to do as they ask. Have caller ID and never answer calls that you do not recognize, or if your machine is on the do not leave a message. I check caller ID, block some, and have the machine set for greeting only.