Got a call from this number today. Get several of these a week. Have asked to have my name and number taken off but it hasn't worked. my ph number is also on the national do not call list. So much for governmental help!
I have received several recordings from an "unknown number" about lowering the interest on my current credit card account. Then I got a call with this number showing and the identical recording. I answered to see who was calling with this scam. When I asked who I was calling, they hung up. I dialed the number back to see if someone answered, and it was "out of service."
When you get calls like these here's what I do. Press 1 (like youre interested in what they are offering) Pressing 2 says you will be removed from their call list-- yeah right! When the person answers, play along like you really want their service. In the case of this number, they were offering to reduce you credit card rates. I told them I have 5 thousand in credit card debt at 20%.This got him interested. Then see how long you can keep the poor [***] on the line. It worked for only 5 minutes befor he caught on and hung up. It wastes their time & makes it less effective for them to do this "cold calling crap". My personal record was for 18 minutes before I told them to eat Sh*t & die. The whole time I'm also doing somthing else like working on the computer or making dinner. Also never give them any real info, just make crap up. If everyone starts wasting their time maybe it will cost them more than its worth. Incidentally the phone company was of no help & suggested that I file a complaint with the states Attorney General. I'm sure THAT would help! Good Luck & have fun! R
Caller said he was from consumer protection. Wanted my credit card info to see if he can lower my interest rate. When I asked for his company web site, he hung up on me. Sounds like a scam to me.