Asked about a gas bill...then wouldn't say who was calling, then disconnected. Tried to call the number 989-932-0019 back and said it is not in service. Scammers I'm sure 4/29/2010 5:33
Asked about a gas bill...then wouldn't say who was calling, then disconnected. Tried to call the number 989-932-0019 back and said it is not in service. Scammers I'm sure 4/29/2010 5:33
How do we report this number as being deceptive sales. I am sure it is a scam. As soon as I called the lady out on the fact that if she was with the gas company she would have my account number, she hung up.
said i was in good standing with my consumers bill and wanted me to get a bill to go over why i would be saving money. called the number back also and said it was disconnected. i couldn't hear half of what the lady was saying and when i asked her to repeat herself she got mad and was extremely rude to me and hung up on me......definately scammers!!!
These guys are identity thieves. Do not give them any information. If they say they have a warrant or will get a warrant to arrest you, invite them to execute the warrant(s). Tell them you will be waiting for them to show up with police officers and your attorney. Be defiant and don't believe a word they say. Call their bluff. They just want to separate you from your money and your identity. They want your personally identifiable information (i.e., social security number and date of birth and your full name).
If they identify themeselves with any FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (such as the FBI, IRS, US ATTORNEY, etc.) they will have violated Federal Statute Title18 U.S.C. § 912.
Title 18 U.S.C. § 912 (1994), provides that "Whoever falsely assumes or pretends to be an officer or employee acting under the authority of the United States or any department, agency or officer thereof, and acts as such, or in such pretended character demands or obtains any money, paper, document, or thing of value, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. "
Bottom line: BE BOLD AND DEFIANT. Challenge them to arrest you. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY PERSONAL IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII). Ask for a Case #. If you challenge them when they call you, chances are they will not call you again. GOOD LUCK