They did the same thing to me. I called the 617 number back 2 times to find out what the company's name was and what the purpose of the call was. The first woman that answered answered the phone by asking my name. I then asked her the 2 questions I just stated above. She asked me my name again and I told her that I wasn't giving any information out until she identified herself - for all i know it could have been a sales call or fraudulent scam. Then she said I was asking too many questions and I had no right to ask those questions. I told her I had every right since she called me and wouldn't identify herself or the nature of the call. I called back and spoke to another man who did the same thing except this time he put me on hold without telling me and passed me off to a woman who asked me the number that I was calling from. I told her I'm not giving any information out until she identifies herself. She said Mrs. Crawford, but I could not understand her. So I asked her to repeat it please. In an obnoxiously loud tone, she said M-r-s Cr-a-a-a-w-f-o-r-d, very slowly as if I had a learning disability or someting. I said thank you and that there was no need to talk to me in that manner. She said I was "asking a million questions" but I had only asked a few, and I had every right to do so. Clearly she was not getting what she wanted from me and she argued with me like a little child: had she simply identified herself and the reason for her call I might have been more receptive to them. Keep in mind that this all happened without any of the three people I spoke having a confirmation of whether I had legitmate outstanding debt or if I was simply just a wrong number that they called. In my opinion - and I believe legally - this company has no right to contact me and force me to voluntarily give them personal information - especially since we hear about all the scams and fraud that occur nowadays.
Global International, debt collector for Capital One. They call 2-3X daily (sometimes minutes apart from different numbers), leaving voicemail (illegally) on my cellphone. Pre-recorded message as follows: "I am calling you in reference to an obligation of yours that has been summoned to my office based on numerous failed attempts to resolve this issue to date. As a result of your continued non-compliance, I've been granted the authority to present you with some options that may be more appropriate given your current situation.
"Of course I must first speak with you in order to aid you in getting this taken care of. Press 1 now to be connected with one of my associates, or contact 877-295-9644 as soon as possible. Take note to the fact that this may be your final opportunity for voluntary resolution."
They did the same thing to me. I called the 617 number back 2 times to find out what the company's name was and what the purpose of the call was. The first woman that answered answered the phone by asking my name. I then asked her the 2 questions I just stated above. She asked me my name again and I told her that I wasn't giving any information out until she identified herself - for all i know it could have been a sales call or fraudulent scam. Then she said I was asking too many questions and I had no right to ask those questions. I told her I had every right since she called me and wouldn't identify herself or the nature of the call. I called back and spoke to another man who did the same thing except this time he put me on hold without telling me and passed me off to a woman who asked me the number that I was calling from. I told her I'm not giving any information out until she identifies herself. She said Mrs. Crawford, but I could not understand her. So I asked her to repeat it please. In an obnoxiously loud tone, she said M-r-s Cr-a-a-a-w-f-o-r-d, very slowly as if I had a learning disability or someting. I said thank you and that there was no need to talk to me in that manner. She said I was "asking a million questions" but I had only asked a few, and I had every right to do so. Clearly she was not getting what she wanted from me and she argued with me like a little child: had she simply identified herself and the reason for her call I might have been more receptive to them. Keep in mind that this all happened without any of the three people I spoke having a confirmation of whether I had legitmate outstanding debt or if I was simply just a wrong number that they called. In my opinion - and I believe legally - this company has no right to contact me and force me to voluntarily give them personal information - especially since we hear about all the scams and fraud that occur nowadays.
same thing. super sketchy. didn't even think about calling the number back because sure it was going to link me to some identity theft group. prety sure it's totally illegal. hope they get caught.
I have had the same call when I called back the number that was left on my answering machine I asked what type of business I was calling and the guy by the name of Mark hung up on me.
I received repeated digital voice messages saying I need to call 866 9155209 to resolve an urgent matter. Using skype[they can't id who is calling] I checked both #s. The 866 # charges 2 cents a minute if you call. I don't have any bad debts and after consulting the local police, who said I a can file a police report; but suggested that I call the phone service provider and have the phone# blocked. After talking to several people for the phone service who kept trying to sell me various packages to monitor calls I was connected to a phone fraud department specialist who said they would investigate it and get back to me today.