(727) 848-1865 Live call recorded 25 January 2017 ("Jake at Senior Benefits with info about final expense insurance...")
Caller ID: "Kelly Ariel"
A live telemarketing "cold call" from "Jake" at "Senior Benefits" about final expense insurance. The connection was poor at first and we had difficulty hearing each other.
I decided not to play with this caller because he was just the screener. I'm sorry now I didn't agree to have his "local agent" contact me because I could have had fun speaking with him.
This might be a legitimate offer, but their blatant disregard of the Do Not Call list certainly speaks volumes about their business ethic.
Thanks to Google Voice, here is a transcript of of this unwanted telemarketing "cold-call":
Google Voice announces: "This call is now being recorded"
[me:] "Hello?"
[they:] "Hi, my name is Jake calling from Senior Benefits. How are you today?"
[me:] "Jake? Hello? Yes?"
[they:] "Hello? Hello? Alright now, so I'm calling to, yes, my name is Jake and I'm calling to uh provide some information. It's about this uh new low cost final expense insurance plan that's just recently been approved in your state. Would you be interested in learning some more about this plan?"
[me:] "I didn't hear all that. An insurance and for what?"
[they:] "It's a final expense insurance plan, and it's just recently been approved in your state. It's designed to cover 100% of funeral expenses, and our local agent can give you a call back in a couple of days with some more complete information. Would you be interested in learning more about this new plan?"
[me:] "No thank you."
[they:] "That's alright, and thanks for time anyways."
[me:] "Have a good..." [recording shut off].
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CAUTION:THIS IS A SPOOFED NUMBER.CID says Kelly Ariel which is a registered white pages number. However, Alex (from Asia) will answer from "senior benefit services"...time to hang up.
Called on land line.
This message is long, but PLEASE read:
SCAMMING AND PHISHING CAN ONLY SUCCEED IF THERE IS A MARKET; AND THE MARKET NEEDS TO BE EDUCATED AND REMOVED! The crooks and scamsters are bottom feeders that have no limits, conscience, respect or mothers. Only you are in control.
ON CELL OR LAND-LINE PHONE: If you don't recognize the name/number, DO NOT ANSWER... even if it appears to be a local call .. numbers are being spoofed. If you happen to answer, DO NOT RESPOND IN ANY WAY; NOT BY VOICE, SELECTED NUMBER OR CALL BACK! A legitimate caller will be identified, will leave a name, message, and call back number, giving you the option to respond. It will respect the DNC. You can file a complaint about offenders on the DO NOT CALL REGISTRY. Your registered number NEVER expires. Be sure to register your fax and cell phone too.
ON COMPUTER, SMART PHONE: PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR WIFI CONNECTION, THAT IT IS SECURE. If contact is in the form of a pop-up, text or email, DO NOT SELECT ANY LINK. Assume any response to be a hidden link or number... (to hell). After all, they are scammers and you dont truly know what you answered or consented to do, give or buy, (for which your number may be billed). If in the form of an email, open full address, take a screen shot then delete the email.
A legitimate company notification will identify you by name, will not ask for verification and never send you a link. No matter how real, authentic looking, promising or threatening it appears, DO NOT RESPOND. BE IMMEDIATELY SUSPICIOUS IF ASKED FOR ACCOUNT OR ANY VERIFICATION! BE SMART! DO NOT USE A CALL BACK NUMBER THEY OFFER...get your own... call your private contact number to this company and check. Follow their instructions. They will probably request a copy of the suspect communication in some form... varies. They need to know when they are being spoofed and reporting may protect you. If you suspect that your information may have been hacked, you can apply a "fraud alert" by notifying the 3 credit bureaus....it's free.
Texting is a way to get around those of us who do not answer. Do not respond. Copy the text for reporting.Take a screen shot of the entire text, including the phone number or short code. Save it, then delete the text. REPORT.
HAVE, KEEP UP TO DATE, AND USE, AN ANTI-VIRUS APP ON BOTH COMPUTERS AND CELL PHONES.
And don't waste your time with cute answers...there's no use or satisfaction and they don't care. They just move on to irritate or hook the next sucker. The longer you keep them on the line, the longer your access is open. Don't forget...they called you..they have your number and can get your address. We know they are crooks, but they might be crazy crooks having a bad day. If using the 855 exchange, you may be getting charged for the time and your fun.
Regarding the DNC, you do not have to answer. Just dialing your number is an offense. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission for any and all unwanted and/or unsolicited calls (cell or land-line), texts, scams, phishing, ID theft, and others at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/Information#crnt
SHRED! Be mindful of what information you might be giving away... (look at your receipts). Many financial institutions, communities, and senior centers offer this service free.
The legislators, service providers, carriers and all those with public access (TV), are sorely lacking in action for allowing this fraud to continue so rampantly and easily. They need to be made to take more responsibility for educating the public on recognizing, handling and removing the market.
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND SHARE.
(727) 848-1865 Live call recorded 25 January 2017 ("Jake at Senior Benefits with info about final expense insurance...")
Caller ID: "Kelly Ariel"
A live telemarketing "cold call" from "Jake" at "Senior Benefits" about final expense insurance. The connection was poor at first and we had difficulty hearing each other.
I decided not to play with this caller because he was just the screener. I'm sorry now I didn't agree to have his "local agent" contact me because I could have had fun speaking with him.
This might be a legitimate offer, but their blatant disregard of the Do Not Call list certainly speaks volumes about their business ethic.
Thanks to Google Voice, here is a transcript of of this unwanted telemarketing "cold-call":
Google Voice announces: "This call is now being recorded"
[me:] "Hello?"
[they:] "Hi, my name is Jake calling from Senior Benefits. How are you today?"
[me:] "Jake? Hello? Yes?"
[they:] "Hello? Hello? Alright now, so I'm calling to, yes, my name is Jake and I'm calling to uh provide some information. It's about this uh new low cost final expense insurance plan that's just recently been approved in your state. Would you be interested in learning some more about this plan?"
[me:] "I didn't hear all that. An insurance and for what?"
[they:] "It's a final expense insurance plan, and it's just recently been approved in your state. It's designed to cover 100% of funeral expenses, and our local agent can give you a call back in a couple of days with some more complete information. Would you be interested in learning more about this new plan?"
[me:] "No thank you."
[they:] "That's alright, and thanks for time anyways."
[me:] "Have a good..." [recording shut off].
Thanks to Google Voice ( www.google.com/voice ) you can hear this recording on my Spam Calls web page:
http://donotanswer.netne.net
Signup for your own free Google Voice account at www.google.com/voice and avoid telephone call spam