Phone number showed up on phone from a time when I was at work. This is a Vonage broadband phone and I've only had the number for one week! How in the world do these crazy people get these numbers? Grrrrrrr!!!!!
I also missed a call from this number today (July 2nd) at 3:52PM. Didn't recognize it so I did not answer. Was curious because I didn't recognize the area code, got online and found this site.
When you get these scam telemarketing calls, the last thing you should do is post the name and address of the phone number. Why? That person is a victim, just as you are. The scam artists from Versadebt and VP Marketing spoof the phone number of these victims. They do this to keep you and the law off their tail.
Also, you should never ask to be removed from their call lists. Why? Because they do not maintain any! They are crook. They call all numbers ramdomly, whether they be home or call phone.
You can learn much more about these [***] by performing a web search for "versadebt," and "vp marketing," or "heather from account services."
Now, what can we do about this? You have two solutions:
1) Speak to a customer service representative. Pretend to be interested in either lowering your credit card interest rate or a car warranty. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY REAL INFORMATION. Give them a fake credit card number, a fake name, and a fake SS#. Tell them you own a Ferrari, or a 1937 Dodge (however, if you really own one of those two, tell them you own a Buick). Give a made up VIN number.
Your goal is simple. Keep them on the phone for as long as possible. Be friendly. Your goal is twofold. You want to learn as much as possible about them. They will refuse to give you a website, phone number, or maybe even company name. Keep pressing for info. You will need this (see below).
EVEN BETTER IS IF YOU CAN RECORD THE CALL.
Also, the time you take from them means them have less time to steal from someone who is unknowledgeable about their scams. They get paid to rip people off. Take away their time, and they make no money! I have kept them on the phone for up to 20 minutes!
Ever hear of Scambaiting? That is what you are doing!!! There are many entertaining web sites on this topic. For example, see http://www.419eater.com.
2) YOU MUST REPORT THEM TO THE AUTHORITIES:
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION!
Here is the link to file a complaint: http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION:
https://donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION!
Here is the link to file a complaint: http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION:
https://donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx
You must also file a report with the Attorney General of your state. See this next link to see how effective this can be:
http://ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2008/TRO_again ... all_violations/