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Fraudulent calls

We rescue cats — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:19:10 GMT

I received a few calls from Adrianne S. Martin at the "FCC" (not!) today, telling me that my phone number was registered as perpetrating fraud but that she was going to work with me to get it cleared up . . . . . her number came up as 562-860-7627, after I blocked the number she called back on 267-529-0102 . . . I did not sstay on the phone with her and did not give her any info (she already had my husband's name and mine). I then looked her up on my phone search software and that popped up with Probable FRAUD. Head's up!

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Desertdi — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:29:39 GMT

I have received several calls from "social security"..."the u.s. treasury", etc.

The U. S. Government NEVER CALLS. They only contact you by the USPS first class mail.

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Estellee — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:26:16 GMT

That's truly scary, I hadn't heard of that scam @We rescue cats thanks for the info. I've gotten calls claiming to be from the IRS @Desertdi

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timeless — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:41:37 GMT

One morning I was getting ready for the day out with my elderly mom and got a phone call (landline).

I thought it might be her and unthinking, picked it up.

Of course, you all know by now...there was a pause after I said "hello" and I just knew then that it was some sort of call-center scam unit.

But since then, they call me back at random times.

I have a phone that tells me the number calling and if it's not family...I DON'T ANSWER.

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Twins Mom — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:03:27 GMT

For 2 weeks DH has been receiving multiple daily calls from a financial institution (not familiar) indicating it's urgent about our account. Local number that changes, no different message. It is at point that I don't answer any unknown caller if they leave a message, I will return - except for those seeming to be fraud. Its a continuous battle of wits!

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Etoile308 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:46:39 GMT

Ever feel like messing with these people?

"Perpetrating fraud, ah, you're on to me. My bad". Then hang up.

Or start asking if you can get in on their scam. How much can you make? What are the hours? Where do you work out of?

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:14:42 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
Ever feel like messing with these people?

"Perpetrating fraud, ah, you're on to me. My bad". Then hang up.

Or start asking if you can get in on their scam. How much can you make? What are the hours? Where do you work out of?

@Etoile308

OMG .... that's hysterical! LOL

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:18:14 GMT

@We rescue cats

Thanks for the heads up ... it seems like there's a new one every week!

I've been getting calls from all different numbers about the approval of my loan application ... and they just need a few more details ...

Yeah, right.

The best thing to always do is if you don't know the number, let it go to voicemail.

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ID2 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:50:03 GMT

My dh has been receiving spam calls. He did answer one and the person on the other end said," Can you hear me? I'm adjusting my earset." Never say "yes"!

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jackthebear — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:29:25 GMT

we have been getting more too, apparently NoMoreRobo and verizon have broken up with each other

annoying

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RespectLife — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:53:24 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Etoile308 wrote:
Ever feel like messing with these people?

"Perpetrating fraud, ah, you're on to me. My bad". Then hang up.

Or start asking if you can get in on their scam. How much can you make? What are the hours? Where do you work out of?

@Etoile308

OMG .... that's hysterical! LOL

Yes, but once you talk, they know they have an active phone line and will keep calling, add your number to a list for other scammers to call etc.

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We rescue cats — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:03:19 GMT

I really wish these people would put their time to good use, but perhaps this is the only job they can get.

@Tinkrbl44 saying yes is a huge No-No! I wish I could avoid all unknown calls, I do on my cell but my office phone is my business line and though unlisted I think these robo-calls are computer programs that dial until they get an answer.

@jackthebear That could be why I've started getting these calls . . .

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:21:54 GMT

Have any of you ever watched Kitboga on Youtube? He video records phone calls with scammers and really messes with them and basically wastes their time. He has different personas he will use. The videos can be pretty lengthy and even confusing as to what all he is doing but you get the idea of what he is accomplishing and a lot of times gets an expletive earful from the scammers once they realize what he is doing. Once in a while, one of them will even ask, "is this Kitboga?".

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jackthebear — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:38:15 GMT

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
Have any of you ever watched Kitboga on Youtube? He video records phone calls with scammers and really messes with them and basically wastes their time. He has different personas he will use. The videos can be pretty lengthy and even confusing as to what all he is doing but you get the idea of what he is accomplishing and a lot of times gets an expletive earful from the scammers once they realize what he is doing. Once in a while, one of them will even ask, "is this Kitboga?".

when they swear at him in Hindi and he gives back

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Estellee — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:47:38 GMT

It doesn't seem to matter if people are on the Do Not Call Registry. They keep calling anyway.

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Still Raining — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:15:04 GMT

Be very afraid! The FCC will notify the FBI who will ask the sheriff to drop by 😂😂😂😂😂

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:50:12 GMT

@Estellee wrote:
It doesn't seem to matter if people are on the Do Not Call Registry. They keep calling anyway.

@Estellee

The DNC Registry works only for phone calls on phone lines in the U.S.

Most scammers use the internet to make calls and can call from anywhere in the world.

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Estellee — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:09:03 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Estellee wrote:
It doesn't seem to matter if people are on the Do Not Call Registry. They keep calling anyway.
@Estellee

The DNC Registry works only for phone calls on phone lines in the U.S.

Most scammers use the internet to make calls and can call from anywhere in the world.

@Tinkrbl44 That explains a lot, doesn't it.

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Judaline — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:53:44 GMT

I know right away that they are scammers 'cause they have an accent. They all sound the same. They say they are calling me from my bank and that $$$ has been bought with my CC. I toy with them for awhile and then I say something nasty and hang up. So glad I wasted their time, lol. We rarely answer our landline. Many numbers I've blocked, but they just call from another number and it's the same ol' drag. I guess they have Sundays off. We have one peaceful day during the week.

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qvcaddition — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:20:22 GMT

@ID2

@ID2 wrote:
My dh has been receiving spam calls. He did answer one and the person on the other end said," Can you hear me? I'm adjusting my earset." Never say "yes"!

You are right. They will use that yes answer, waiting for a yes.