This was a legitimate call from the subscription department at the New York Times. My credit card number was recently stolen, so I had to cancel that card. I had forgotten that my NY Times subscription is automatically charged to my credit card, so I assume a payment didn't go through. The call I received had a terrible connection, and all I could hear was the word "credit card" before they gave up, but my phone showed the caller's number, so I Googled the number, found this Web site, and saw the comment that mentioned the NY Times. It's nice when a suspicious call turns out to be perfectly innocuous!
Received a call from this number. Caller hung up right after I answered. I DO subscribe to the NYT, but currently only for a limited time special. I would really appreciate knowing who is calling me! THANK YOU!
I can always tell if it is a telemarketing call by the several second delay when I answer. I just say "wrong number" when they get on the line. Found out from this site it was the NY Times, which I do subscribe to.