Scammer - The way I get them to stop calling is I use a Google voice number, and simply block the number. It's a shame that someone would scam the elderly. More likely they are scamming medicare.
Got a call at 7:35 pm on Tuesday, 7/2/2013 with no answer from 401-288-3663 ... I see from Google that this number is used to sell "free" fake Life Alert system.
Usually don't answer "Unknown Name" but was expecting an important call and it had RI area code (401).
Same story - Shipping department - has medical alert system to deliver - tried to interrupt but caller bulled himself through - yelled at him and told him to not call back.
The info from Carol above is helpful information -
Here it is again in case you missed it.
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AG Kilmartin is warning Rhode Islanders not to be fooled by this scam.
In some cases, consumers receive a recorded message saying that a family member has ordered a medical alert system, but more information is needed before the product can be shipped. The messages are a scam to get personal identifying information from the consumer - including credit card numbers, bank account information or Medicare card numbers.
"While medical alert systems do save lives, this scam does nothing more than harm unsuspecting consumers, especially seniors," said AG Kilmartin. "It is a constant battle to stay ahead of scam artists, who often live outside the U.S. and outside the reach of law enforcement. Consumer education is the best defense we have against these types of scams."
Repeated and numerous calls from this number about fraudulent Life Alert System installation. Annoying and illicit. NOT a "prank", but a SCAM and a HOAX.