I make answering calls from unknown numbers simple. I answer the phone in a VERY abrupt manner and demand to know who is calling and why. Even the most seasoned con-artist is taken aback, giving me control of the situation. Then, in a VERY forceful tone I tell whichever fool it is calling that I don't give a damn as to the purpose for their call and that they'd best never call again. If someone is stupid enough to call back, I file the FTC complaint form. It's about the only tool one can use to stop these types of calls. (not that it helps all that much)
This number came up on caller ID as Secure ID. Your ID is secure why isn't mine? Hey, 401-354-7976 stop calling here, I didn't ask you to call me, I don't know your number and you know that if you left a message and I heard what you wanted I could decide whether to pick up next time. But you must think that I probably don't want to hear from you, right?
It appears that this is one particular gang working under a variety of names. Among them:
ID Crime Watch
ID Protect
ID Watch
Protect Senior ID
Secure ID
Secure ID Service
Senior Crime Watch
These are/were web sites associated with this gang:
http://www.idcrimewatch.com - ID Crime Watch (site no longer on line)
http://www.kmrmedical.com - KMR Medical (clone of idcrimewatch.com site - no longer on line)
http://www.protectseniorid.com - Protect Senior ID or Senior Crime Watch (clone of idcrimewatch.com site)
http://www.secureidservice.com - Secure ID Service (clone of idcrimewatch.com site)
http://www.uslifecare.com - US Lifecare
http://www.westernmedicalgroup.com - Western Medical Group
Other possible sites:
http://www.seniorfirstmedical.com - Senior First Medical
http://www.actionmedicalgroup.com - Action Medical Group (Clone of seniorfirstmedical.com web site)
All 8 sites are hosted at 192.41.94.149 and all have domain registrations through GoDaddy using the Domains by Proxy service to conceal the name and address of the domain owner(s). Most show a street address of 831 East 340 South, American Fork, UT 84003 with differing "suite" numbers (130, 150 and 200).
They call from many phone numbers, which are probably spoofed in order to conceal their identity and location and to deliberately deceive call recipients into thinking it's a local call (local area code), so they're likely violating the Truth in Caller ID law as well.
I got a call from this number, but it showed up on caller ID as name not found. The number was listed as 11-401-354-7976. I didn't answer, and they did not leave a message. I think 011 is the country code for New Zealand? I don't know much about international calls.