I have done exactly this! Given them fake credit number and other info, and kept them online for about 10 minutes. When I finally revealed what I'd done, I suggested they quit calling or I'd keep wasting their time if they did. I did this about 2 months ago. I've only gotten 2 calls since then. Before that I was getting 4-5 a week.
This is a scam! They get around the No Call List by having the call placed by an entity that offers you a choice to contact Client Services if you'd like to resolve burdensome credit card debt of >$3000. When pressing the number they offer, you contact an agent.
This number is a decoy generated by a caller ID device, providing total anonymity to this organization.
I suggest engaging them for as long as you can by revealing fake financial details to see how much of their time you can waste, the only approach I've devised for making these calls stop.
Yes, it is a scam. The Caller ID actually comes across as Lower Interest. Sad that people have to prey on others this way. Since I place my number on the No Call list, these are the only people that still call. Sad. They should be prosecuted.
I have been receiving this call from the middle of the summer every week , twice a week .I had my fair share so to the Attorney General Office of Penna. is where I am headed