I screen all my calls. I never answer the phone unless I recognize the number. If the call is not important enough to leave a message I will not answer it and this number 516-453-6837 did not leave a message. They are definitely scam artists using 516-453- numbers. They are not sensible people they are just rude a##ho#es trying to make a commission. Something should be done about this, but I refuse to talk to these people since they will try to ruin your day if they do not get a commission.
OMG!! I got this call, but I don't answer from numbers I don't know. I got online to look up the number, and I'm SOOO GLAD I didn't answer!! Thank you guys!! I only hope they don't call back!
Sigh. Wish these folks would go crawl in a hole somewhere.
Anyway - best advise is not to answer calls if you don't recognize the number, and not to call back or press any numbers because then they know they can get to you.
I always report these fools to the FCC (http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm), it's about all we can do. Hopefully the jerks running these operations will end up in bracelets someday.
Here's what I transcribed from my voicemail:
"...600 travel dollars. towards a faboulous all inclusive resort vacation.
congratulations your name was selected today to receive one thousand six hundred dollars towards this faboulous seven day all inclusive resort vacation in beautful cancun mexico. your all inclusive accomodations for up to four people will be at our exclusive five star eco-friendly resort. while you're a guest, you will enjoy free all you can eat meals, unlimited beer, wine, alcohol, watersports lessons, and entertainment shows. press 1 now to receive your one thousand six hundred dollars toward this all inclusive vacation. again press 1 now to enjoy beautiful beaches, watersports, theme parks, spas, restaurants, golfing, shopping, nightlife and relaxation. don't miss out. press 1 now. if you would like to decline this offer, press 3."