Caller ID showed OHIO CALL. Didn't leave message. I think this number is "spoofed" I've received several phone calls w/n message left Caller ID may or may not show CUSTOMER RELAT.. a bogus phone number or my phone number! No message but background noise suggests the caller is outside or internet static; recording lasts for 8-13 seconds b4 disconnect.
Got a call from this number...got a voice mail from an automated person saying they want place a sign in my yard and to install a new security system at no cost to me for the system or installation. Such a scam!
I received an IRS scam call recently and followed up with the Milwaukie (that is the correct spelling), Oregon Police Department. They have received a few other calls about this number and everyone is mentioning the same information mentioned above. The officer and I talked for a few minutes we agreed that these are the best steps for handling this situation.
Here are the steps:
1) If possible, enter you phone carrier's trace code (Comcast is *57)
2) Keep a log of who, what, where, why, when
3) Call your local police department (especially if it is an IRS scandal). Note: Please only contact your local police department if its an important issue like an IRS scam. If you want to stop these unwanted calls, please use the links I have provided.
REMEMBER: THE MORE COMPLAINTS THE FTC GETS ABOUT A PHONE NUMBER/ORGANIZATION, THE BETTER CHANCE AN INVESTIGATION WILL TAKE PLACE. THERE IS POWER IN NUMBERS.
Here are few more links that will be helpful
1) FTC Home Page: http://www.ftc.gov/
A) I would highly recommend that everyone sign up for the updates from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC sends out updates about cases they have worked on and the final results of their investigations such as scammers, telemarketers, etc.
3) National Do Not Call Registry (you can log complaints on this site) https://www.donotcall.gov/
4) FCC Complaint Center https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
5) Direct IRS Scam Reporting Sites (I took the time make sure these are legitimate sites)
A) Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (Home) http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/index.shtml
B) IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml
C) Report Phishing and Online Scams http://www.irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing
I highly encourage everyone to cut and paste this information into a text file so you can post the information for other people to see.
Remember, the more people that complain about a number, the better chance WE have of getting the Federal government and local authorities to do something.
They call a few times a day. I finally answered. They want to put a security sign inmy yard. I let me get connected to a person. He refused to give the name of the company after i would not give my name. He said he would call back. Good luck