Does anyone know what this number is to? I keep getting calls from it on my cell phone, but dont want to answer it. They are calling more than your average sales person would. When I tried to call back, it was just a mesg. saying customer service and that they would call me back.
2007-02-23 15:30:00 · 8 answers · asked by Jolene 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Oh no! I knew I shouldn't have called back to check! Did I validate my number? Or do I need to speak to someone to do that?
2007-02-23 15:38:02 · update #1
You're right not answering it. You should probably see if you have a blocking feature on your phone and block that number permanently. It's a scamming bit of some sort, here's the excerpt:
"If you receive a call from any of the numbers listed below - do not answer or call back! It seems that some shady company (possibly based in Las Vegas) has gotten a hold of a large number of phone numbers. Quite a few people have reported being called several times a day on their home, business, personal/cell phones. Often when they pick up a phone the call gets disconnected or they hear a pre-recorded message. It seems that the dialing is done by the computer which just goes through the list dialing numbers from a database. When the call get's answered a message is played and the phone number is added to the "valid number" list. Some people who have missed the call called back, but got either busy signal or another recorded message. Calling these guys back, seems to also "validate" your number. After the automated part is done, one is likely to receive a call from an actual person who will try really hard to get some personal info, so later they can charge you for magazines, credit card application or other bogus goods and services. They may say that one has been entered into sweepstakes and have won something, or that one will receive free items for answering the survey questions. In any case - DO NOT give them any personal information, or even better - don't answer their calls and file a complaint with FCC. Register on the National Do Not Call List at www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222. You can also file a complaint with FTC on this page. If you do give them your checking account number, address and name - you will be billed for all kinds of things you don't need or want."
2007-02-23 15:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by diegomcnamara 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've had them call me before too. Check out some of the sites that people have posted here about the number. Also, you might consider visiting this page: http://www.donotcall.gov
2007-02-23 23:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by dark_crystal_shard 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check this site out....they're saying it's a scam.
2007-02-23 23:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by I Know Nuttin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you google that number
you will really some people trying to scare or scam you
2007-02-23 23:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by mobilemark 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i know what dat numba is. Dat is the mafia tryn to getcha. yo didnt pay dem up did yah. O yo don't pay yo taxes
2007-02-23 23:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by A - Riv 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
WHY WOULD YOU CALL A NUMBER THAT YOU DON'T RECOGNIZE?
AND ONE THAT HAD NOT LEFT A MESSAGE?
2007-02-23 23:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
CHANGE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND REALLY END THESE ADVERTISERS.
2007-02-23 23:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yaaa just say no
2007-02-23 23:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by batwanda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋