Found this call in my voicemail claiming same as others. Googled the phone number I didn't recognize as they did not leave one, and found this page. Thanks!
Received partial voicemail. Only heard "social security number". Have received same message on numerous occasions from different numbers. What good is the 'Do not call Registry'?
Received a voice mail message from this number with a recording stating that there was a suit filed against my name and social secuirty number. They did not leave a phone number or name of the company. Blocked the number...this is a scam!
Just got the same call as above - didn't use word law suit but said complaint against my SSN. I want to know like the other person what good the do not call list is - lately I've been getting a lot of calls that should be blocked by that. After seeing others getting the same call will not call back and will block.
>> I want to know like the other person what good the do not call list is - lately I've been getting a lot of calls that should be blocked by that. <<
Yet another poster who signed up for a govt freebie, but was unable to understand what it really does, or why it was instituted. The Do Not Call Registry works well. It is your understanding of it that is faulty.
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Fact: The National Do Not Call list is NOT a call blocker!
The DNC list is a LIST, subscribed to / purchased by legitimate telemarketers, so they know who not to call. The FCC or FTC do not give or sell the list to unqualified recipients!
Fact: Telephone numbers on the Registry don’t expire. You do NOT have to re-register annually.
Fact: Scammers and spammers ignore the DNC list .
Many use "war dialers" to quickly dial phone numbers. After all, phone numbers are just numbers, and are no secret! (Arabic numbers were invented about 500 AD, so even stupid scammers know about them by now).
Fact: The DNC list does not apply to NON-sales calls , such as political calls, charities, surveys, debt collectors and businesses with which you have done business with during the previous 18 months.
Fact: Spam callers can be blocked by getting a real call blocker .
Google (or your favorite search engine) is your friend.
You may also read real answers to similar problem posts or rants about the DNC list or phone spammers/scammers here:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/faqs.html
More information about the Do Not Call Registry is at
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-na ... registry#basics
Want to learn how to "get even" with the spammer / scammer, and maybe make a few bucks while doing so?
Click_Here1. You can sue them! Learn about the TCPA - the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_Consumer_Protection_Act_of_1991
2. Complain to the appropriate authorities, see
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html~~~~~~~~
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