I Think this was a scam call - Page 2

shoechic · ‎06-10-2015

I don't know if that was a scam or not, better to be safe than sorry. Over the years I have spoke to several CS rep's with names like Mike, Fred, Jim, etc, with a persian accent. Seems they just use whatever name they want to make it easier on us, I guess.

Block the number if you can. That's what I do.

rms1954 · ‎06-06-2019

Don't know why anyone would even answer.

judianne · ‎07-09-2014

We got so many of those calls ,8-10 every day , we blocked until our phone blocking was filled , they just use a different number anyway . We finally had the landline removed and it is so peaceful and quiet without that loud ringing every hour ! They have really started hitting on my cell with texting and calling , so I supposed that will be the next thing! At least I can set my cell to only ring people on my contacts list.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
I decided to answer a landline call yesterday( I usually don't answer unknown calls) just to see what this one was about.

@Goodie2shoes If the caller was legit, he/she would have left a message. Messages from SS or from other government agencies are all spam.

Now your name & phone # will be sold on the dark web as a "live one."

@judianne "We finally had the landline removed and it is so peaceful and quiet without that loud ringing every hour"

Why didn't you turn off your ringer?

I also have a landline. I suffer from migraines. Approximately 30 yrs ago I turned my landline ringer OFF. I let my answering machine take all calls. As far as I am concerned, if you do not leave a message you never called and/or it's a spam call. My friends & family know this.

Also, if I am watching tv, my caller ID shows on the tv screen. This is done through my IP.

It's rare I get "spam" calls. If I get 5 or 6 spam calls a year, that's a lot!

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

For whatever reason, those types of calls have slowed down for me recently. I never answer any calls if I don't recognize the name or #. If it's something important, they can leave a message.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@Goodie2shoes Maybe a scam but more likely a telemarketing call, but either way you most likely wouldn't be hearing a great deal if you had hung on. Glad you hung up.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

@catter70 The calls slow down because you never answer them.

Just a reminder to those who don't know: Picking up the phone and yelling at them is exactly what they want, the scammers now know that they have a live line and will sell your number which relates in more calls. Yelling or blowing whistles is the wrong action. This information has been discussed ad infinitum on these threads. Just don't pick up the phone and turn the ringer off on landlines. The scam calls will lessen.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I recently upgraded my routers with FIOS. Not sure how they do it, but they seem to screen out most of my spam calls. I can see the call number on my TV screen (I have caller ID), but my phone doesn't ring. I can see by the area code that it's not a number I would have answered anyway. It's so much more peaceful around here these days. I still get an occasional spam call, but not nearly the amount I used to get.