Oh and I called the number back, no on my landline but on my skype phone (no number is associated with that account yet) and I guess because the number assigned to me on skype is unavailable I was prompted by their automated systems to enter a valid number to be removed from their list. Since I don't have a number I counldn't do anything.
so after many attempts to be removed from the list (probably about 20 or so) i opted to speak to a representative. they asked for the make and model of my vehicle, i replied its a 1990 toyota pickup and i would like to make sure the warranty doesnt expire on it. they promptly hung up on me...... so i guess they dont want to remove me from the list or sell me a warranty on my 20 year old truck! lol
sorry Derek, but they probably hung up promptly because they got the information they wanted out of you. Makes and models of previously owned vehicles are pieces of info that credit agencies use to verify identity. My guess is this is one arm of an identity theft ring, and this is how they phish for more info on people for whom they already have names, numbers, addresses, etc. I get these calls at work, on my cell, and just now on my NEW land line...going to try the do not call list thing now! I want to call back and mess with whoever is on the other end, but am afraid to let them know I'm alive.