A man name James Williams came to my apartment posing as an employee of an Ohio Electric Company. On his nametag was the name James Williams. He called a number and then a woman called from the (210) 418-8995 number. When I called the number back I got a pe-recorded message.
I called on behalf of an elderly family member to set up long distance services with Suddenlink. After the services were set up, and the call ended then these people (210)418-8995 immediately called back saying that they had to do 3rd party verification for services to be installed by Suddenlink. They asked for my personal information, and I told them that I didn't want any services, the service was for a family member who was too elderly to set up services on their own. I then handed the phone to the family member, who handed it back to me, and the lady making the call insisted that she didn't want her information, she wanted my information. I said, "Lady, I don't even live here. I'm just visiting, and she asked me to help her make this call. This has absolutely nothing to do with me." She told me that if I didn't give her my date of birth then Suddenlink wouldn't install the service, and that I would have to go through all the same process over again, if I ever wanted service. I told her "Good luck with that ever happening." She hung up, and I didn't call the number she gave me, I called the number in the phone book. The supervisor at Suddenlink told me that they didn't need any of that information, and that services would be installed as planned. I was relieved, until the same exact lady called again, after my second conversation with Suddenlink. She said that she was sorry that we had gotten disconnected earlier? I told her that the supervisor at Suddenlink said that the information she was asking was unneeded. I don't know who they are. Perhaps they are someone trying to undermine Suddenlinks business, or maybe they are just trying to steal ID's. There is nothing on their caller ID except the number.
A scum bag posing as an AEP employee tried to get account information from me this afternoon. He asked to see a bill because of something or other. He was talking so fast and with my dogs barking - it was hard to tell. His badge/emblems all looked legit but next thing I knew he was trying to get my signature on his tablet and to answer a phone call verifying that I consented. That's when it all clicked. Please do not entertain these idiots, I can't believe they almost got me!
NEED HELP! Did stupid thing! 2 guys came to my house 7/14/16. Supposedly from Alpha Gas & Electric. Joined by 2 females. Asked for and received my utility bills! (Gets "better"). I temporarily lose my mind and sign up for their deal! Received call from this# to "verify info".Then I don't even jot down the 800# at the end!! Have no idea what I signed! Freaking the HELL out! Anyone know what harm they can do with my gas/elec info?? SOMEONE please respond.Thanks.