This number calls my cell phone every 30 minutes. The first few times I answered it and no one said anything and the call was disconnected. I called it back and a recording said it was not in service but yet they keep calling from this number. I have now blocked it and they continue to call. I don't think reporting it will solve the issue from the amount of people complaining it looks like nothing is being done to stop it.
Called on landline..unknown caller so did not answer and no message left. However search
revealed the following: Caller ID said Hayward, CA.
Its exchange 785 is managed by PACIFIC BELL - CA. The number is currently on switch number HYWRCA11DS0
RESIDENT HISTORY
for 24370 Calaveras Rd, Hayward CA
Who has lived here
Resident Name Phone More Info
Abinendra Maharaj
I FOR SURE, DON'T KNOW THIS PERSON.
If you dont recognize the name/number, DO NOT ANSWER. If you happen to answer, DO NOT RESPOND IN ANY WAY; NOT BY VOICE, SELECTED NUMBER OR CALL BACK! If it is in the form of text or email, DO NOT SELECT A LINK. After all, they are scammers and you dont really know what you answered or consented to do, give or buy, for which your number may be billed.
And don't waste your time with cute answers...there's no satisfaction and they don't care. They just move on to irritate or hook the next sucker. The longer you keep them on the line, the longer your access is open.
SCAMMING AND PHISHING ONLY WORKS IF THERE IS A MARKET (target, sucker). They are bottom feeders that have no limits, conscience, mothers, or legislation (DNC) except you.
You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission for any and all unwanted and/or unsolicited calls (cell or land-line), texts, scams, phishing, ID theft, and others at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/Information#crnt
A legitimate caller will be identified, will leave a name, message, and call back number, giving you the option to respond. It will respect the DNC.
All the TV stations and Internet providers should run programs at prime times about scams and how to recognize, report and deal with them. That would be a public service of public interest...and hopefully, make these scammers into real losers.
I decided to jive with this caller who could barely speak English. She asked for someone for whom I have previously received calls. She asked if I have a back problem. So, I said, "Yes" (doesn't everyone?). She asked, "Where?" I answered, "Spine." She went into a spiel about being able to help at no cost to me. I asked the name of her company and she said "Back Brace Specialist." I asked for her company location and she said, "Florida." (What a hoot. This is a suspected foreign boiler room operation judging by the commotion overheard in the background. The broad was too stupid to understand a simple conversation.)
This is listed as "Unknown Name". I get calls all day long and want to be removed from their calling list immediately or I will charge them with harrassment
called and asked for my mother's name - the bill is in her name. Told them they had the wrong number.. checked the number with me. I said that was the number. He said "okay, uhhhhh...." then just hung up. When will these calls end!!!!