Actually, it is American Express. I initially had the same suspicions as you, and when I first called the number for American Express that is on the back of my card, they said it wasn't one of their numbers. But the calls continued, so I called them again and asked if they could contact the number to see if it was legitimate. They were able to confirm that it was one of the phone numbers for their Account Services department. They were able to confirm also that I was not the person they were looking for and they even put notes to that effect all over the computer. Unfortunately, the calls have continued - and this morning they even had the nerve to call my cell phone! It's absolutely maddening! If I wasn't a customer, I might be able to sue them for annoying me like this. Still, I'm documenting every call, and if it comes down to it, I will sue them for the times they have made me late for work with this nonsense, putting my job in jeopardy. I've had it with these jerks!
I don't have an AMEX card, yet I'm receieving calls. I don't answer calls from numbers I don't know, so I came to this site. This is very helpful. I believe this is a scam as the others are saying.
I do not have an Am Ex account. When I finally reached a person, "Blake" was rude, wouldn't let me speak and was indifferent. I told him all I needed was the number removed. He said it could take weeks or longer since it is a computer calling and not a person. I told him I have asked 6 times to have it removed and have spoken to a supervisor to have it removed 4 times. He laughed and said, 6 or 4, what is it lady? I asked him if he was listening to me at all. He told me he couldn't submit the request untilt he end of his shift and he wasn't in NY like his number said. He was in Phoenix and it was lucky I got him and not somebody in India (!).
Call the real Am Ex 800 number and speak with a person to see what is going on. The woman there told me she was shocked that anyone from Am Ex treated me this way, but it seems like this NY number is the key to bad service and rude employees.
This is a scam. Don't answer. They are looking for your checking act information. They masquerade as AMEX, but they are con-artists. If you accidentally answer, tell them to F-off.