Consumer reported aggressive loan call that ended in vulgarity, followed by 34 call backs. Block the number and report to the FTC (they handle scams/frauds). 877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov
What options does one have to defend against intrusive callers?
• The Do Not Call list (Federal or State)
Works, but is effective against ONLY "legitimate" telemarketers. Charities, political callers, surveys and some other callers are exempt. Scammers, spammers and criminals ignore the DNC list.
• Shouting, screaming, swearing at the caller
Nope. Does not stop calls. May make you hoarse, and will disturb nearby people.
• Call blocker app, device or service
Could be a good choice (even though the scammers can use fake phone numbers), and some apps are free!
Google "call blocker" for more information, or check your favorite online sales site for a list.
* Your phone provider may also offer blocking services. Check their web page for information.
If you cannot use any of the above defenses, then:
• Do not answer calls from unknown numbers ... let them go to voicemail or answering service
• Do NOT return calls from unknown numbers! All that does is verify your phone number! And, in some cases, those return calls may cost $20 or more to complete.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/one-ring-cel ... ing-your-wallet
• If you have a "dumb" cell phone, assign the scammer's number to a group named "scammers" (or similar). Then, assign a silent ringtone to that group.
If you want to report potential fraudulent or scam calls, here are two pages of links to (mostly government) sites in Canada and the USA were you can report those scams, or learn more about them.
Look here first:
http://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime
If the reporting site you wanted is not in the above list, try this one:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html
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I answered a call from the above number and was told it as Am Loan Corp. When I said I was not interested he asked if I wanted to be put on the do not call list - I told him yes. He didn't seem upset or anything - we'll see if they quite calling. I've received several calls from different telemarkerters - normally I just ignore.
This number has called me several times. Some man answers laughing saying he will cut my p&@$) cat. I promise I'm not lying so freaking weird. Creeps me out! I blocked the number!
This number was calling me trying to solicit gay butt $ex. I am mildly scared as this has never been offered to me over the phone, and I don't know if this Indian man on the other end of the phone can carry through with this offer.