Just called me...one ring. I called back and a man answered and said I am eligible to win a gift card for my consumerism. He asked my first and last name (didn't ask for spelling, although my last name is very unusual and 9/10 times, it gets messed up via phone). Anyway-he proceeded to tell me I am eligible for a $100 gift card, and all I have to pay is a s/h rate of $4.95...then asked me what my credit card number is so he can get my gc out to me. I, in no way, would ever give my cc info to anyone who calls me, so I politely refused the offer and he thanked me and said to have a good evening.
Called at 10:50 a.m. today, Saturday. I have a new number. I believe they got my number by pretending to be interested in "for sale" ad on Craigslist. What a pathetic and desperate way to try and earn a living.
I HAVE A HAVE MANY BILLS, LOST MY JOB, FORECLOSED ON HOUSE CREDIT CARDS ( A BUNCH) ETC. i COULD NOT PAY. THIS WAS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND I STILL GET CALL ON THEM. I DO NOT ANSWER UNLESS I RECONIZE THE NUMBER. IF UNRECONIZABLE I LIST THE AREA CODE AND NUMBER ON "GOOGLE SEARCH" AND ITS "800NOTES" USUALLY POPS UP WITH WHO IT IS.
I WOULD BET MONEY THT THIS IS A BILL COLLECTOR.