called and indicated that she was calling for AARP in Pennsylvania, and wanted to verify personal information for a supplemental insurance application. When she asked for the date of birth and I told her that I didn't give personal information over the telephone, she offered an 800# and started by saying 800 ... and then hang up on me.
It's simply a welcome call from United Healthcare's AARP Medicare supplemental insurance department. They didn't ask for any sensitive information – simply welcomed me to my new policy (which I had just obtained), asked if I had any questions, and gave me an 800 number for customer service. I even told the woman calling that I'd paid my first montth's premium by credit card, and she didn't ask me for the credit card number (or any other personal info other than my name at the very beginning of the call).
I hate scam calls as much as anyone, but some of the individuals making "scam" reports to this web site are downright delusional. Every call you get is not a "scam," people. Get a grip.
Wonder why anyone such as JB would bother to write a report on this phone number.
The vast majority of people are posting complaints about phone calls that violate telemarketing laws.
I immediately blocked this number since they do not leave a message.
JB has an agenda, to convince us that AARP's Medicare "survey" is not a sales call. That is baloney. They are trying to sell you a policy. AARP gets a commission on each medicare policy sold from UHC.
Here's the problem: the people who visit this site are inundated with unsolicited telemarketing calls for things they don't want or need.
If AARP doesn't want to be lumped in with other telemarketers they should quit making unsolicited calls. Heaven only knows who is on the line.
Next problem, the caller does not leave a message. That tells me they know that if people knew it was an AARP sales call, they would not call back.
This type of activity is deceptive and no one should take the bait! Shame on AARP for taking advantage of the elderly by catching them off guard to make a profit. Despicable greedy [***]!
You are 100% correct. Here is my story...Its like being harassed by the company you do business with.
OK here is the scoop on this. The caller ID says AARP Member Advantage. When you pick up the phone (which I never do) there is no one there just like a robo/telemarketer call. So, when you call the number back, a recording gives you a 800 number of AARP to call. OK the 800 number is a real number with a live person. I asked them why did someone call on that (610) number and then hang up.
She says its a "computer" that calls. Needless to say I told her that even though I am a AARP member I would like to be placed on your DNC list. Just in case I blocked the number. Is this what our dues pay for?