I just got a call from this number when I was sitting at my desk at work. My phone was on silent, so I missed the call and no message was left. After reading all of this I will not be answering if they call back.
I do not see why any local bank would be calling from Florida! This number today was 904-489-8017 was very similar to a number last week 904-448-8017. I keep a log. With caller ID, I just don't answer any numbers I don't recognize, that are listed as 'Unknown' or 'Unavailable'. I do not have any accounts with Wachovia. If you can: Just DON'T ANSWER THESE CALLS! Beware of phone scams.
Usually you will get calls and solicitations from your bank, any bank they work with, unless you spacifically say no on the form they send out once a year with your bank statement. Personally I think they shouldn't share your information unless you give them permission in the first place. I shouldn't have to remind them every year that I don't want to recieve other offers from them or their affiliates.
Why is Florida calling PA? If you have caller ID just don't answer! If they don't leave a message I guess I was unimportant to them. And I was lucky not to get scammed! Do not answer when these idiots call - don't give them any credit, don't let them know they have reached a 'real' mumber they will just sell it or give it to another scam company. If I need help with my credit I will go to my bank I don't need any strange phone solicitation company to 'help' me. Just don't answer 'Unknown' or 'Unavailable' numbers.
The number that called today was 904-489-8017, last week it was 904-448-8017. Keep a log, and see just how similar these numbers are! They get by the DNC lists. Do you think that they will respect you if you ask them to remove your number? Some of these folks will cuss you out, treaten and hang up on you. Just don't answer.
I don't think even reporting them helps much. But sites like this one and sharing information may just help someone else not get scammed.
Did you ever hear what happened in this case because my house just started getting these calls and my parents and i both have accounts with wachovia. We have never answered the calls so we don't know which one of us they are phishing on. Thanks.
Jessica
I got a call from this number today. Has been calling the house and decided to answer!! She said she was a representative of Wachovia and was offering a promotion. She knew SS#!!!!! Not sure how ligit yet, finding out now...as soon as i find out i will post again!!!!!!!!!!!