Got a call 10:25 a.m. with the Account Service name. But I have robo calls handled now so call was forwarded through this service. Only one ring and they are gone. Not that I would answer anyway but I don't have to listen to the rings or get a recorded message.
I find some of the remarks posted about these ‘faux telemarketer calls’ amusing. I put together a software program that has logged over 380 of these nuisance calls since 2012. Those of you that let the calls roll to your answering machine, voicemail or worse yet answered the call you have just ensured you will get another of these calls. Maybe not from the same number, but they’ve just identified your number as valid and passed it on. Most of the initial calls originate from software (aka; ‘robocalls’) – once your number is identified as active, then a person may be there on the follow up calls. If you have the capability to ‘block’ the number that called – that is the best action. If you don’t have a blocking option, keep a phone with caller ID close by and simply hit ‘talk’ and ‘off’ simultaneously. This will reduce the number of nuisance calls, but not stop them. If you really want to block them – there is software available that a layman can install. Of the 380 calls I’ve blocked, only 16 have been in the last 6 months. So the message is simple – blocking works….
PS: I think Call Notes should add a 'Call Type' for 'Spoof' or 'Scammer Calls'!
Just got a call from this number stating "account services"...One minute before another number 8176174340 had called my cell phone. It too was a fraud after checking it out. I block all unknown numbers on cell and land line. I even had a call come to my land line that showed my own home phone number on ID Caller. I had to block myself. I am so happy for the phone I have that blocks up to 250 on the landline and on iPhone...I block all I don't recognize.