Another telemarker call this morning
#61
I love the credit card one, you know the one that offers to reduce your debt. I get a live body on the other end and inform them we have no credit cards and don't want any. One practically accused me of lying.....lol..One was shocked......and the best one....Would you be interested in one?.....LOL
I asked to be taken off their list again for the umpteenth time. They call the my cell phone, leave texts and voicemails.
I asked to be taken off their list again for the umpteenth time. They call the my cell phone, leave texts and voicemails.
#62
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AR
Posts: 3,604
We had a call show up on our caller ID as "Illegal Scam". At least they were honest. haha We don't answer calls and let our answering machine get them. We also get calls on our cell phones. Irritating is putting it mildly!
#63
Thanks for posting the Medicare one, last week I received an email that I would be receiving my new updated Medicare card in the mail soon. It seemed real but I deleted it anyway not taking any chances. If I get a new card fine if not I am not going to worry about it. Never heard of getting a new medicare card before.
#64
Two weeks ago we started getting calls asking to speak to a guy named Daniel H. After about the 3rd call I got a little frisky..lol
I told the guy that Daniel H. was arrested for juggling cats without a permit........I guess they are still trying to figure that one out, cause they haven't called back.
I told the guy that Daniel H. was arrested for juggling cats without a permit........I guess they are still trying to figure that one out, cause they haven't called back.
I got one that asked for my grandson, by name. So I handed the phone to him. I hope that telemarketer (or maybe he was a collection agent) had fun talking to a 3-year-old toddler.
#65
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 783
Thanks for posting the Medicare one, last week I received an email that I would be receiving my new updated Medicare card in the mail soon. It seemed real but I deleted it anyway not taking any chances. If I get a new card fine if not I am not going to worry about it. Never heard of getting a new medicare card before.
I think the Medicare was a scam. The government is sending out cards with new numbers and are no longer using your Social Security number but they are not calling to tell you. I think the scammer has found out they are sending new cards and trying to trick you in giving out your personal information. It is my understanding the government does not call you about anything, they will notify you by mail if they need to contact you.
I think the Medicare was a scam. The government is sending out cards with new numbers and are no longer using your Social Security number but they are not calling to tell you. I think the scammer has found out they are sending new cards and trying to trick you in giving out your personal information. It is my understanding the government does not call you about anything, they will notify you by mail if they need to contact you.
#66
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
I love the credit card one, you know the one that offers to reduce your debt. I get a live body on the other end and inform them we have no credit cards and don't want any. One practically accused me of lying.....lol..One was shocked......and the best one....Would you be interested in one?.....LOL
I asked to be taken off their list again for the umpteenth time. They call the my cell phone, leave texts and voicemails.
I asked to be taken off their list again for the umpteenth time. They call the my cell phone, leave texts and voicemails.
#67
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 5,572
Go to http://www.nomorobo.com. Just follow the prompts on the screen. Easy as pie and soooo worth your time!
#69
Thanks for posting the Medicare one, last week I received an email that I would be receiving my new updated Medicare card in the mail soon. It seemed real but I deleted it anyway not taking any chances. If I get a new card fine if not I am not going to worry about it. Never heard of getting a new medicare card before.
I think the Medicare was a scam. The government is sending out cards with new numbers and are no longer using your Social Security number but they are not calling to tell you. I think the scammer has found out they are sending new cards and trying to trick you in giving out your personal information. It is my understanding the government does not call you about anything, they will notify you by mail if they need to contact you.
I think the Medicare was a scam. The government is sending out cards with new numbers and are no longer using your Social Security number but they are not calling to tell you. I think the scammer has found out they are sending new cards and trying to trick you in giving out your personal information. It is my understanding the government does not call you about anything, they will notify you by mail if they need to contact you.
#70
Depending on my mood - I like to 'play' with these scammers when the call, it can be entertaining. The ones that tell me I can get a lower credit card interest rate or mortgage update or help with my student loans, or even the guys who tell me they are going to fix my computer for me. I act like I am interested and taking notes veerrryy slowly; I might ask for a phone number in case we get cut off. Then I ask how much money they are sending me. They explain that they are not sending me money and try their spiel again. Me: but how much money are you sending me?? They try again to tell me they aren't sending me money. I do that as many times as I think they have patience for - then I offer to call the BBB, I have their number - and I have called them. For some reason the call is over. They hang up on me....
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