Another scam call..... Oy vay!

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

I got a call from a 914 area code . Which is in several counties of upstate NY, My sister lives in Yonkers so I picked up the phone and a man with a accent starts talking about Microsoft giving me a refund? What? I said I do not have a computer and hung up on him. Just a heads up that they are now using area codes in my area they can use it in yours. I wish there were something that can be done about these people.

tockerman · ‎06-13-2010

I used to get so many of that call now I got a call blocker and I never hear my home phone ring at all. Also, have a call blocker on my cell phone. These people now use area code and local numbers to keep calling you.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

Scam calls have been doing this for a year or more. My area code - even the name of a familiar close by town or village near me (some 7 miles away) shows on the caller ID. Even a couple where I was calling myself. My phone # -my name.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

I keep preaching that everyone needs to use their answering machine

and not pick up any calls from numbers they don't know

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

The scammers have figured out a way to get into my work phone system- all numbers start with the same 3 digit extension. So yes, oy vey! I've become very good at hanging up the phone with little regard ....

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

@jackthebearwrote:
I keep preaching that everyone needs to use their answering machine

and not pick up any calls from numbers they don't know

I agree!!!

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

I do use my voice mail but, I was expecting a call so I just picked it up. They are getting better and better at what they do and that is not good. Just my public service announcement for folks out there that are not aware of this. Thanks for your replies.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@apple1964wrote:
I do use my voice mail but, I was expecting a call so I just picked it up. They are getting better and better at what they do and that is not good. Just my public service announcement for folks out there that are not aware of this. Thanks for your replies.

good idea

apple1964 · ‎08-07-2013

@jackthebearwrote:
@apple1964wrote:
I do use my voice mail but, I was expecting a call so I just picked it up. They are getting better and better at what they do and that is not good. Just my public service announcement for folks out there that are not aware of this. Thanks for your replies.
good idea

You would be surprised how many people do not know these things are going on.

maximillian · ‎03-12-2010

If someone does answer, the scammers do their best to intimidate and scare you. I get a lot of calls too. 99 % of the time I let an answering machine take the call Occasionally though, because i am expecting a certain call, I do answer the phone. The latest scam tried to scare by saying "the license on your computer has expired." Of course most of these calls are aimed at the elderly. All the scammers want is a credit card number. They have no integrity or morals at all.