Another Scam aimed at Veterans (Page 3): What were the other numbers. If enough people reported the number, some penalty might result. I seem to recall the Federal Consumer Protection...

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Feb 22, 2019 11:39:46 #

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

What were the other numbers. If enough people reported the number, some penalty might result. I seem to recall the Federal Consumer Protection Agency had a means for reporting. How about the VA.

Feb 22, 2019 11:48:49 #

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

SeamusMac wrote:

I just received a phone call from an organization ... (show quote)

Rule of thumb; never give solicitors credit card numbers. Elderly are another victim. My mother was taken for thousands of dollars (we think even 10's of thousands) before we realized what was happening and took over her finances to prevent further theft. Anyone with elderly parents keep a close eye for forgetful behavior like Dementia & Alzheimer's. Plan early for trustees of the estate before it's too late. These are hard subjects to approach your parents with but essential and for us older folks that are getting up there we should be taking care of that business now also.

Feb 22, 2019 12:07:35 #

SeamusMac Loc: Walla Walla, WA

Update, thanks John F.
Complaint has been submitted
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Complaint Submitted - Your reference number is: 104254657
Thank you for contacting the Federal Trade Commission. We have given your complaint the reference number listed above. Please use that reference number if you need to contact us about your complaint in the future.

Once we have reviewed your complaint, you may receive another e-mail with additional information that may further assist you.

Here are link(s) to the publications you may find useful:Government Imposter Scams

Feb 22, 2019 12:25:54 #

Jeffers

I flew Navy fighters for 20 years including Vietnam, but that's beside the point. I send all unknown or suspected spam calls to Voice Mail. If you get a voice mail, the call is disconnected so it's safe to listen to it. If you wish. I have used HiYa to weed out the spam for over a year and I love it. When you first get it, you'll have to train it to your call patterns. Until a month ago it was free on Android phones, now it's about $15/year. Money well spent.

Feb 22, 2019 12:37:03 #

charles tabb Loc: Richmond VA.

tovie wrote:

Check out https://www.nomorobo.com/. They intercept robo calls. It's free and effective.

Feb 22, 2019 12:40:03 #

charles tabb Loc: Richmond VA.

[quote=John_F]What were the other numbers. If enough people reported the number, some penalty might result. I seem to recall the Federal Consumer Protection Agency had a means for reporting. How about the VA.[/quote.

You need to know that the SCAM callers can make the phone number anything they want to.

Feb 22, 2019 12:54:40 #

SeamusMac Loc: Walla Walla, WA

Homes fro Veterans 360-208-1536

Feb 22, 2019 17:28:45 #

Ghery Loc: Olympia, WA

NOMOROBO is far less effective than it used to be. As in, it hasn't stopped a single call to my phone recently. And, while the OP's caller ID said area code 360, it could have been from anywhere. These nuisance calls are all coming from different numbers. When I get the same call more than once, each time the caller ID says it's from a different number. Even ones that turn out to be legitimate. The suggestion of not answering is the best. Unfortunately, we're not allowed to find out where they are, go there, and shoot them.

Feb 22, 2019 18:10:34 #