Unwanted Phone Calls
Jun 1, 2016 09:00:55 #
And some want to pay $15/ hour to torture us... Making it more attractive work!!!
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Jun 1, 2016 09:03:27 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
We've had several phone calls from the "Windows Technical Department". We usually tell them we don't own a computer.
Yep! Had the same scam pulled on me. Contacted the Sheriff's dept. cybercrime unit. They tapped my line and after a few more calls didn't hear from them anymore.
Jun 1, 2016 09:09:15 #
ricardo7 wrote:
Every day I receive 2-4 calls from unknown people. I don't answer the calls as they are unidentified and they terminate the call after two rings. Each caller has a different phone number so blocking won't do anything. Any suggestions??
This is another example of how our government is failing us. Did you ever put your number on the "DO-NOT-CALL list? Well that was supposed to stop the harassment, but it truly is not enforced. The phone company, that you referred to, says they can do NOTHING. Hell !! They're even calling cell phones, they have called mine. If you ever called the number that called you, you get a message that it is no longer a working number. It's trull bull-crap, and seems to be one of those DAILY insults to your privacy, that the government should "DEAL WITH". But won't?? Why not?? RJM
Jun 1, 2016 09:11:46 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Depends on my mood and time available. br For thos... (show quote)
BUT!! For all those clever ways of responding.... Nothing has stopped them, RIGHT??? RJM
Jun 1, 2016 09:16:15 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
Yesterday I got the IRS scam phone call. I thought about answering to give them a run-around but had good second thoughts.
Jun 1, 2016 09:21:37 #
Werzgarden
Loc: Piedmont Triad, NC
I got one a couple weeks ago and they finally left a message with a phone number to call. I called it and it was that IRS scam going around. They were charging me with 3 felony counts of tax evasion, and threatened that I would receive 5 years in prison if I didn't pay the fines. I told them to mail me a copy for my lawyer and he would call them back once he's reviewed the documents. The guy fumbled around a bit making no sense, so I told him to F%#@ Off, and hung up. The IRS have an online form you can fill out to report the scammers, which I did. That was the end of all the calls.
Jun 1, 2016 10:00:51 #
We get calls from an IRS Agent informing us that if we do not call him back we will be under a large penalty. Since when does the IRS call on the phone. All they want is our SS#.
Jun 1, 2016 10:08:07 #
Drigby1
Loc: American Fork, UT
We finally had taken enough of those calls. Got a different number unlisted and unpublished. We gave the number only to the doctors, dentist, insurances, family, etc., those that should have it. Don't get any of those calls now. Cost us a one time fee of $9. On the cell phones I use the block caller feature. It works well.
Jun 1, 2016 10:20:49 #
Flyerace wrote:
I purchased the CPR CallBlocker that was recommen... (show quote)
I bought this same unit about three months ago (Thanks Jerryc41) and it has worked very well. It comes with 5000 pre-programed numbers so from the first day I plugged it in, the robocalls were cut by about 80%. I have blocked about 40 calls since. Now my phone hardly rings, and the robocalls are down to about three a week, if that. It's sad that I had to spend a $100 to do what the phone companies are too sorry to do on their own, but it was worth it!
Jun 1, 2016 10:26:01 #
Jun 1, 2016 10:35:03 #
On the rare occasion that I actually answer one of these calls, I hang up if nobody responds to my first hello. If I answer the phone and the caller mispronounces my last name, I know it is a sales call or political poll so I tell them I am not interested and hang up. I should keep a compressed air horn by the phone! My dad likes to lead the callers on for about 30 minutes or so and then tell them that he isn't really interested but he just wanted to talk.
Jun 1, 2016 10:35:50 #
A guy with a thick accent wants to log into your computer to "fix" problems that they have detected at their "Windows Technical Dept" Woe to anyone who lets these scammers do that, it will surely cause havoc. Sadly, there must be some who are gullible enough to fall for this, or they would give up. I have received many calls from them. Some guy in a garage in India probably,
nicksr1125 wrote:
We've had several phone calls from the "Windows Technical Department". We usually tell them we don't own a computer.
Jun 1, 2016 10:57:55 #
I get a lot of calls from the phony Microsoft and Windows people with Indian accents claiming to have Western names. Recently I got a call from "Randy," so I said, "Hi Randy. I'm so glad you called. How are you today?" "Uh, I'm fine." "Great, glad to hear it. Listen, you have my home phone number, but I'm embarrassed to say that I don't seem to have yours. Can I ask you to give my your home phone number, so I can call you up whenever I want to?" Pause for a couple of beats, and then, indignant voice, "Sir! This is my job." I hung up.
The next day I read that these people are not just a nuisance, but are often looking for identity theft info. Later in the day, I got a call from "Sean." So I said, "Hi Sean, I'm so glad you called. Listen, maybe I can save us both some time and get straight to the point. You're going to ask me a lot of questions, but ultimately you'll ask me either for my Social Security Number or my Credit Card number. Which is it that you want?" Pause again, and then, "Uh, your Credit Card number, sir." I guess he gets some points for honesty, but I hung up any way.
The next day I read that these people are not just a nuisance, but are often looking for identity theft info. Later in the day, I got a call from "Sean." So I said, "Hi Sean, I'm so glad you called. Listen, maybe I can save us both some time and get straight to the point. You're going to ask me a lot of questions, but ultimately you'll ask me either for my Social Security Number or my Credit Card number. Which is it that you want?" Pause again, and then, "Uh, your Credit Card number, sir." I guess he gets some points for honesty, but I hung up any way.
Jun 1, 2016 11:34:06 #
ricardo7 wrote:
Every day I receive 2-4 calls from unknown people. I don't answer the calls as they are unidentified and they terminate the call after two rings. Each caller has a different phone number so blocking won't do anything. Any suggestions??
I have an answering machine and caller ID. If I don't recognize the caller or if all there is are numbers (usually a telephone number) or if it is blocked/unavailable I let the machine answer it. Most times they don't leave a message, if they do leave a message and I decide I want to talk to them I'll either pick up or call them back later.
Jun 1, 2016 11:56:43 #
llamb wrote:
I talk to them, and talk and talk and... I tell them about my life as a child. I ask about their relatives. They soon hang-up. Have I ever told you about Joe and me re-cycling a dead squirrel?
~Lee
~Lee
When I had time, I'd listen to their pitch and take as much of their time as possible, showing as much interest as I could, until I finally said that I had decided no.
The worst one was the one that constantly called wanting to lower my interest rates.
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