Hey FTC! Ever think to make "marketing companies" do a background check on their potential clients? Or maybe shutting THEM down? They seem to provide robo-dialing services to a LOT of "companies", none of which seem to be legitimate. I haven't answered my phone in a dog's age because most of the callers are complete strangers to me! They even spoof legitimate numbers! I just wait for my answering machine to pick up. If a friend/family member speaks up I answer. Otherwise, F*#% OFF!
Caller id says unknown. I did answer and the lady with a foreign accent said her name is Jesse and she was calling about senior benefits in my area. She wanted to sell me life insurance for burial benefits. She asked if I was interested and I said no. I also told her I was on the do not call list and she apologized and said she would put me on their do not call list. Really? There already IS a do not call list which they are disregarding.
This is a flat-out scam. They either tell you they're the DEA busting you for buying meds over the internet and they will leave you alone if you pay a hefty "fine," or they claim to be selling some kind of senior benefits. Of course you have to give your name, social security number,and birthdate to prove you're eligible for the "benefits."
Don't answer these calls. Get a call-blocker and block them.