SCAM ALERT!!!!
It seems there is yet another suspicious-sounding telephone solicitation which
may be an attempt to elicit personal and financial information from people. This
one was brought to our attention by Natick Fire Chief, James Sheridan.
According to the Chief the script for the phone call goes like this:
For Medical Emergencies, Fires, Burglaries or even a Simple Fall, the American Heart
Association and the American Diabetes Foundation are urging all senior citizens to get
a personal life saving emergency alert system for their home. For the first time the
Senior Medical Advisory is providing senior citizens with this life saving emergency
medical alert equipment at no charge to seniors. Press 1 now to find out how with just 1
push of a button you could have a live certified Emergency Medical Technician on the
line to help you in just seconds. Again press 1 now and you will never have to feel
helpless, worried or by yourself in an emergency situation. Press 5 now to be eliminated
from our senior benefits calling list.
There are many reputable companies providing personal emergency response systems,
but this does not appear to be one of them. As far as we have been able to determine
there is no organization called the Senior Medical Advisory. This may be another
attempt to get information such as social security numbers or bank account numbers
from people. Natick Human Services & Council on Aging has information about
personal emergency response system companies if you or family members are
interested in such a system. Also, Natick fire and emergency personnel can be reached
in an emergency by dialing 9-1-1.
Remember: Do not give out any personal or financial information to anyone
over the phone on a call you did not initiate yourself.
They are using a spoof telephone number. They also employ 1-646-490-2387 and probably others too. They could be calling from anywhere. Best not to answer such unknown numbers which do not have a valid caller ID. If you have the means just block the number . This outfit is just another of a series of low life scum trying to con vulnerable people.
Hello neighbors to the south. Just wanted you all to know, I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and these shysters have been calling my number twice a day since late March, as both the (412) 307-3889 and the V4011.... number. Their filthy arms are apparently quite long and resistant to cold. I'm glad I found this webpage and found out what the shizzle is. Gotta go get my canoe ready now, the flood's coming, please keep Devil's Lake closed ha-ha!
They've used 4 different numbers so far over the last week and a half or so. The last few times I press the one and wait for someone to answer. When they do, I put the phone down and walk away. Hopefully this messes up their line for a bit at least.
I'm also in Winnipeg. Seems that yes, they are far reaching. Preying upon and scaring the elderly that do happen to pick up the phone. If you have any older relatives that are vulnerable and live on their own, make sure they know about this. Don't let these [***] scam them.
They're calling several times a day to BC phone numbers too. Very annoying!! and if I hang up and pick up a minute later (timed it) they are still yammering away!! so I can't use my phone til their schpeel finishes!
From Canada - I get this number about 2 to 3 times a day. Very annoying. I never lift the receiver to answer.
The funny part is its an unusual ring - I long ring followed by 2 short bursts of rings.This can go on for up to 20 times. Very persistant. Anybody else with this problem?