We received a phone call today, regarding our new neighbors (they have lived next door about a month). The man on the phone identified himself from out of state and said he was inquiring about our neighbor (I'll call him John Doe) asking us to return his phone call. My question is...has anyone ever had this happen to them as we have not given out our phone number to the neighbors or anyone else. Anyone have any ideas what this could be about??
2006-07-17 12:16:27 · 13 answers · asked by indigohio 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yes. Could be the government nosing around or creditors wanting to know if you know their phone number or if they are employed etc.They look in reference phone books like the CrisCross to see who lives next to the people who owe them money. Basically they are trying to get you to do their job of finding their phone number and any information neighbors may blab about.
2006-07-17 12:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...
I would ask them to give you a number so you could call them back to make sure they were for real...
If they are from the state ..it could be DSS..or social services..Does the neighbor have kids...? or do you have kids? Sometimes the state also makes you aware of pedifiles...or child molestors living in your neighborhood....(in some states)....
Did you ask your other neighbors if they have had any calls?
good luck..be honest and truthful....
2006-07-17 12:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay out of it, it could be anything from a bill collector to some one looking to settle a score, talk to your neighbor if you feel comfortable about it, and you might want to get an unlisted number.
2006-07-17 12:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the FBI and they can get anyones number they want. When my friend needed clearence to enter Cuba they called all of her neighbors including my mother and father asking about her, and about me because we were always together. They ask about activites, where we went who we hung out with etc. Everything must of checked out cuz she went to cuba.
2006-07-17 12:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by heidinichole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an end run. GO TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS !!! They are trying to find them. If they call you back, tell them to not bother you anymore and hang up. Why help someone that calls and you didn't solicit them ???
It may only be a credit card company trying to collect a debt.
2006-07-17 12:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not to me, ever ever. do a reverse search of the number in whitepages.com in case it's from a legitimate agency like the police or something, but i doubt it, because anyone legitimate will at the very least identify where they're calling from.
2006-07-17 12:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by whatwhatwhat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similar, but not quite like it. It is scary when it happens though. You start to wonder what kind of people your new neighbors are.
2006-07-17 12:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you noted the old twilight zone episode...you may have considered that she pushes the button...then the guy shows up with a suitcase finished of one million funds, yet tells her that now the field would receive to someone who she under no circumstances met, doesnt comprehend, and that man or woman would receive a similar determination (technically concerning her existence) she extra proper desire that someone who cares is on the different area of that bottun!
2016-10-14 21:55:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't answer ANY questions without seeing some credentials!
2006-07-17 12:19:43 · answer #9 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to report this to your closest neighbor that is older than you
2006-07-17 12:21:14 · answer #10 · answered by money lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋