Seek action against phone scams like Card Services. Sign Resa's petition.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/see ... rvices/XSmmhlSc
The FTC is having Robocall Summit on October 18th. For more info go to:
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/10/robocalls.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
What To Do When You Get an Illegal Robocall; http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
1. Hang Up. Do not press 1 or any other numbers to get off the list.
2. Consider blocking the number
3. Report it at http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
4. Report it at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Register your phone numbers online at http://www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222 (must call from # you want removed).
When I receive a call from a new number I put it in my contacts list under Scum Suckers and assign it NO ring tone so at least after the first call they don't bother me anymore (I have filled all of the numbers in each and am up to Scum Sucker 47 now). Some phone companies will allow you to block a limited amount of numbers, however this is only a whack-a-mole solution but the only one I can offer.
Automated message discussing last chance to reduce interest rate on credit card. Pressed 1 for operator, answering as 'Card Services'. Asked which card they were referring to, she stated 'Your Visa or Mastercard'. Which bank? "Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, or Wells Fargo".
Do you work for a bank or third party marketer? "Bank"
Which one? "Chase. Stop asking questions now"
Is your supervisor available? "Yes"
May I speak with them? "No" and hung up