This number called me early last year, and they had everything from my name to my debit card number. I asked them how they knew all those things then they hung up. I tried calling them back, but I got the "busy" signal. Checked my account and they stole over $200 from me. I went to the bank and we called the Fraud Department, and it turns out this number belongs to a fraud company. I got my money back and got a new card, but they keep contacting me! They actually just called and asked me if i wanted to pay with some special discount, and if I didn't they were going to have the credit bureaus call me or something like that.. This is freaking B.S.
After many calls where no one spoke when I answered, finally when I picked up someone spoke. I wanted to find out why these people keep pestering me. There is something very wrong going on here. It started out as something vague about magazines, but the information he gave had nothing to do with me, so I think it's some sort of fishing expedition. He kept pressing me for identifying information (he knew my name, but wanted to "verify" my date of birth, and was annoyed that I wouldn't just answer his questions). When I told him I chose not to give him my date of birth, he hung up while I was in mid-sentence.
SCAMMERS - BEWARE
They called tonight asking for me, and had my first name. The lady said her name was Marie and she said she was from the company that sends out my magazines. She said that she talked to someone earlier who said that they were me but sounded "much younger". She said she did not believe that I was really (my name) and asked for my date of birth. I asked her just why she needed that and what she was calling about. She started getting upset and rambled on again about talking to someone with my name earlier and not believing I was who I said I was. I told her I'm not giving out personal information unless I know who is calling and what they are calling about. She got flustered and said that it was obvious that it was not me and hung up.
This is an obvious scam, but I hope they don't have more than just my name and phone number. Thankfully I didn't give them anything they asked for. When they realize that they can't bully or trick info from you they will hang up.
At 11:02 am on 9/15/11 I got a call from 3218723210 asking if I was available (first name only). I said "yes, this is she how can I help you" and I could hear her hanging up the phone right after I confirmed that I was speaking. She did not ask any additional information. My husband suggested that instead of confirming that it is me on the phone, ask "may I ask who is calling" before confirming anything at all, even my first name. He also suggested that I contact my phone company and ensure that I will not be charged for the international call. I thought my husband's suggestions were great and that I should share them, I hope they help!