Complaint

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Judy
Country: United States
I found this complaint on-line and my scenario was exactly the same.

I received a call with a recorded voice saying the call was from "Card Services" telling me that I needed to "act now to save money on my credit cards or the offer would expire."  Then I was given an option to press a number to be connected with a live operator and the option to press another number to stop receiving any more "notifications".  I pressed to speak to the "operator" to ask why they're calling me since I am on the Do Not Call list.  She hung up on me immediately.  I tried to call the number back, but the number I tried was disconnected.

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    Sheri
    | 126 replies
    I just got the same call (I've been getting it every day for weeks), so I also pressed 1 to find out who they were.  She wouldn't tell me the company name, and when I asked why, she called me a [***] [***].  Can you believe that??  Does anyone know what can be done?  My phone company (Cox Communications) is useless and only tells me I can pay to get a call block on my number.
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      Demon replies to Sheri
      | 78 replies
      I just got that same thing as well just a second ago so I screamed loud in her ear before hanging up.
      This is not the first time or the 14th time so I told my mother-in-law about this as well and she said to next time use a air horn so maybe I will, hehe.

      ~Demon~
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        JT replies to Demon
        | 53 replies
        Demon, good idea.  I have a pretty load whistle and I have done that twice. I'm looking for a loud plastic whistle.   Its got to surprise them and might even hurt, but it does not stop the calls.  Nothing does.  The people that you get when pressing #1, most likely have no ability to take you off a list.  Further, they appear to know who they are working for and can get away with hang-ups, swearing or general rudeness.  I have filed complaints with the attorney general in CO and the FTC.  I am on state and national do not call lists.  If you have tried to call them back on the number they call you, you will get a this number "is no longer connected".  The problem with keeping them on hold and wasting their time, is that you also waste your own time.   I suspect that whoever is behind this buys up phone numbers, uses them for outgoing, then rotates them out.  Regulators cannot find them.  I suggest that everyone file complaints.  If the FTC and states attorney general get enough complaints they will put an inspector on it. If they can find them, they can prosecute them.  No owner, no company, no calls.   I got five calls this week.  Until there is a large number of "official complaints", I, like you, feel that the only way to deal with this sort of rudeness is to whistle, use an air horn, etc......anything that at least has agents quitting or not wanting to work for them.
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          Jacqui replies to JT
          | 36 replies
          I agree.  I get at least 2 daily.  I called the Attorney General's office and the woman taking the calls says they're aware.  But I didn't get the impression that much was being done.  I'm on the Do not Call list.  and they are calling on my cell.  DAILY.... I can't believe something can't be done. They have this routing phone # showing it's coming from MI or CO.  I asked them nicely to stop calling.   I've acted like I was so excited about the offer.. they hung up on me, they knew I was faking.  They have told me they would stop calling.  I'm sure these folks need jobs so thats why they continue to stay.  But I wonder if people are really taking them up on their offer?  Something needs to be done.  I'm typing this now, because I just got another one.. and was trying to figure out how to block this one number..it's appeared 2 or 3 times.  
          Something has to be done
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            Bobbie replies to Jacqui
            | 17 replies
            You are on the right track by trying to block the number.  On your cell phone, scroll to recent calls, select that number that called you and push your options button.  Scroll down to where you will find 'Reject this number', and select it.  You may have to do this several times, because they do use several different numbers.  It doesn't stop the calls from coming, but it will stop your phone from accepting them.  (I know this because my phone will show 'missed call', and yet it never rang.)  If I scroll to the number it shows as having missed a call from, it IS that rejected number.   I have been doing that for about a month now, and I can tell you the frequency of those calls have diminished like crazy.  (I too was getting maybe four or five a weeks.)  Hope this helps you.
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              Rick replies to Bobbie
              | 12 replies
              blocking their number is a waste of time, they use thousands of numbers, they have called me hundreds of times and I don't believe they have ever used the same number twice.
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                David replies to Rick
                | 4 replies
                They have called me for I know 4 years and two times aday, I give up .
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                  Bridget replies to David
                  | 3 replies
                  Never give up.....hang up, or GET A WHISTLE!!!!
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                    Al replies to Bridget
                    | 2 replies
                    If its a recording the whistle wont do a thing.
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                      Arlene replies to Al
                      | 1 reply
                      But if you hit the prompt to speak to a person then blow the whistle. Good luck, my friend!
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                        Michael replies to Arlene
                        The best way to deal with these annoying calls is to just hang up. Even better, monitor your calls with an answering machine. They will eventually stop if they get no answer. They will continue calling even if you press the suggested number they say will end their calls. When you press either number they know someone is there and they will continue to calling trying to get more information from you to create a profile of your information. Even if you just want to waste their time and give them false information, they still get you to respond to their calls and will continue hounding you. If you always answer your phone, I strongly recommend to never press either number. Instead just hang up.
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                Tony replies to Rick
                | 4 replies
                they have been calling me at home and the number that show up on caller ID is my own home phone number.
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                  GodsWomanFirst replies to Tony
                  | 2 replies
                  I have gotten these calls from them for years.  I changed my number and they found me again!!!  When I see a call from them on my Caller ID ("Card Services") I just ignore it and send it to voice mail.  Today I got two calls and it was MY number in the Caller ID so I answered it to see who was calling.  Low and behold it was Card Services.  I pressed the number to speak to someone only to get a rude and abusive person on the other end when I told him my number was on the Do Not Call Registry and asked him not to call anymore because I didn't have any credit cards.  He told me I would be called again and again.  When I said I would report him to the FBI, he said he would hold on while I called them.  He went on to say he knew where I live and all about me and my family.
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                    Geoffrey replies to GodsWomanFirst
                    | 1 reply
                    The number that will show on the caller ID will be whatever the scammer chose.  Be aware that with an IP-based phone dialing system the user enters the information to show for caller ID.  In this scheme they usually choose a real number from a card-issuing bank so it appears more liegit.  I use the "keep them talking" approach.  First point out that only the issuing bank can offer a lower rate - that is when they really start tap dancing and repeat that they are with "Card Services" over and over.  Then ask them why if they are representing one of my card issuers wouldn't they have my account info and history.  No response.  Eventually I strongly state that I'm not giving my card number to a strange caller and ask them politely to move on to the next sucker.  That is when the verbal abuse really begins.
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                      Al replies to Geoffrey
                      Have not found a way to stop the Bank Card scam YET other than pressing the Answer button then Hang up. I can see who is calling on my TV. On other robo calls I answer with Name of my city and say this is the police dept can I help you. They hang up pretty fast.
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                  cheezy0220 replies to Tony
                  I just got cussed out when I kept asking what the name of the company was. Next time I am just going to give them a bunch of fake info and try to have fun with them.
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                Pam Mann replies to Rick
                They have called me for 5 years! Now they are calling from MY HOME PHONE NUMBER!
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                jimmy d replies to Rick
                I did the last number calling you once since I do not have caller id and it turned out to be my own number that supposedly called me.  Even worse for a short while I was getting irate calls to the tune of "why the he&& did you just call me?"  Seems a real estate scammer programmed my home phone number into his software and was hiding behind it to try to rip people off.  Having an unlisted number doesn't work either they just use random number generators call to see if there are valid numbers to use and then add those to their database of fake numbers to use.
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              nancy replies to Bobbie
              just got one of these calls the last 2 days. my caller id used to say credit card services with a 1-800 no. but the last 2 calls I received shows a local number of a resident across town, that I live in. I called her to let her know in case people did call her to chew her out for calling them every day. together we made a connection that only the last 2 digits of our landlines are different. they must have local town phone books in state I live in. they are getting smarter so they can't be traced and blame others for making the calls.
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              tired of this scam replies to Bobbie
              | 2 replies
              They use fake "local" phone numbers, so it does no good to block the number.  They have some app that enables this deception.  At least three times "I called myself".  They have hung up, swore, and simply responded "good-bye" (*computer voice).  Reporting to anyone is fruitless.  Today, I played "Wipe Out" turned out loud.  Do you think they will ever get the message?  Evidently, there are many easily led people that make their calls worth the effort.
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            Jen replies to Jacqui
            | 2 replies
            They want your credit card information. Not to pay off your balance but to make charges. Just don't answer. File FTC complaint and ignore calls. It is infuriating - I know however don't let them get your info.
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              Letsgetthem replies to Jen
              What about if you give them a bogus credit card number.  Might that not cause them to get caught for credit card fraud?  I think the key is to tie actual people to this crime so they can be arrested.  Anyone have a better idea?
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              Don replies to Jen
              The best answer do not answer the call.  They wanted my credit card number and I said my number to you? They hung up. These calls are almost every other day.
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            Patrick replies to Jacqui
            Yes people are falling for it. Look up on YouTube Mike Jones card services scam and one of the callers is proud about being able to scam someone.
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            frank replies to Jacqui
            | 4 replies
            sue them in small claims court....
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              Arikupuram replies to frank
              | 2 replies
              Sue them in small claims?? That's funnier than the air horn trick. Which small claims court you will go to? Your local court? If you have ever filed a small claim you know the court wouldnt even serve the papers. You would have to do it yourself. And where will you send it to? They are definitely calling from outside United states, using computer to generate US phone numbers to show in your caller ID. Sorry, can't track these roaches! :(
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                Dab replies to Arikupuram
                These people are located out of the country.
                The real issue is with the phone companies selling the phone numbers to these people .
                They make money on the numbers and the calls ... The phone co's are never giving up the revenue.
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                m meyer replies to Arikupuram
                How about a restraining order?  Could one find out who and where to serve it? Would it do any good.
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              Al replies to frank
              Wont work- Where do you begin- you need a name to sue
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            Harold replies to Jacqui
            | 5 replies
            Blocking the call probably will have no effect.  I have AT&T uVerse and the phone numbers are displayed to me on my TV screen, but they have numerous numbers all coming from area code 417  exchange 476 or 800.  Every  time i get a call, i push 1 to get a "live" person.  The call usually disconnects or the person answering refuses to give me any information other than They want to know if Im interested in getting a lower interest rate.  They wont say what the rate will be .  Then I tell them I pay my account in full each  month.  At that point, they say well we cant give you a lower rate.  Thats when i ask why they keep calling me.  I inform they i am on the DO NOT Call List and they immediately hang up.  I never heard of any credit service asking if they can give you a lower rate before.  They dont even call to tell you they are going to increase your rate. That tells me this is some sort of scam.
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              Abusethem replies to Harold
              | 3 replies
              I push 1 and then, after letting the scoundrel go on and on about their program, ask them to clarify when and where they will provide anal-oral service.  They keep asking for my credit card and I keep asking them when I can expect high quality oral-anal service.  No way they can prosecute me for any wrongdoing as they are calling me illegally against my do-not-call list.  Reporting me outs THEM.  HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
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                JoeS replies to Abusethem
                Or you can put the headphone in front of 100 watts fender amp, crank it up and hit a single riff
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                Mr.Bill replies to Abusethem
                I like that one but next time they call tell them you are out to kill them when they get off work
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                dianem replies to Abusethem
                I stay on the phone with them and stall them just to waste their time.  Then I throw insults.  Got to have fun with those losers
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              Barb replies to Harold
              They are now calling from what appears to be MY telephone # - contacted my provider and they can't do anything.  Advised me to call the police.  Right!!
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            Lenny replies to Jacqui
            I called the Attorney General's office and the woman taking the calls says  first step fill out complaint form, so they ( Attorney General's office) will call "card services", and talk them, the next step call the lawyer.
            I hope I will caught them.
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            Connie replies to Jacqui
            Unfortunately, if you block one number, Card Services will just use another number, or a different name.  So far, the best I have been able to do, is start screening calls.  I am also going to contact the Attorney General in Washington State.  Who knows, after enough complaints maybe they will do something about it.
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            bobby allam replies to Jacqui
            Last year these clowns called several times a week for months, now they are on my cell. they are a scam
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          Anonym replies to JT
          Get a Fox40.  They're the whistles we use for rescue missions.  :o)
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          Fed up replies to JT
          | 1 reply
          I agree - we have to report it - I got 3 calls today - they laughed and they cursed at me and hung up on me all 3 times - I get these calls every week... It is insane......
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            Dianem replies to Fed up
            I told them I feel sorry for the wives and kids of the workers there who are so pitiful and slow witted that it's the only job they are qualified for.l
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          Scott replies to JT
          | 2 replies
          Next time I am going to tell them about Jesus.
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            marsha replies to Scott
            That'll make them run!
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            Sue replies to Scott
            I actually just did that.  I doubt it did anything.  Asked how they can sleep at night scamming people and that they will get their just due from whatever God they worship.
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          Frustrated old phart replies to JT
          Got you beat. I get 5 calls a day from these jerks.   I even push the stupid button to talk to someone and they still keep calling back.
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          topfan337 replies to JT
          I've got an air horn!!!
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          Bridget replies to JT
          I have read what you are doing and I'm still cracking up!!!  I love it!  Keep it up for all of us!  You're a winner!
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          David Martin replies to JT
          People need work, they will take any job they can get their hands on. Especially people who have no education to speak of. That's why you get unprofessionalism in these calls and hang ups. A reputable card company would never have the customer service rep hang up just for being asked to have your number removed from the call list. Why? Because you know the company who is calling you. Those CSR's make better money, because they probably have years of experience or at least a high school diploma - but probably a college degree.
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          Deanna replies to JT
          Use a refree's whistle     I have used one for years and it is LOUD!   Be sure to hold the earpiece of the phone away from your ear.  Good luck
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          annie replies to JT
          | 2 replies
          I get a call from a woman called Carmon just about 4 or 5 times and when I try to tell them they hang up and I don't own a credit card and haven't for 30 years or more,i use the air horn but it doesn't stop them from calling they must get paid for each call they make or why would they do it over and over I'd call it harassment but who do you call that would do something,it happends just about everyday of the week,they need to be arrested or something done,we have rights too,
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            It's comming from Florida . . . replies to annie
            | 1 reply
            Notice their backdoor- Remember, Florida advertising as “L.I.” (lower interest) for "reps, closers, fronters, qualifiers" - IS “Rachel/Carmen/" usually "Bridgett at cardholder services”.
            They ARE NOT licensed, or surety bonded in all the other States they illegally robocall.
            http://orlando.craigslist.org/sls/5234207147.html
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              GodsWomanFirst replies to It's comming from Florida . . .
              I was told they were in Atlanta, GA, but they sounded like they were from the Middle East.
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          Alex Burr replies to JT
          I got one of those compressed portable horns.  They look like an aerosol can with a horn on top. Talk about loud!!!  LOL
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          Fritz replies to JT
          Same thing daily. Scam other phone numbers. One day I got one from Sullivan University. When I asked about calling from there the quickly hung up
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        Fast Eddie replies to Demon
        | 1 reply
        Trying using one of those air horns that they sell at the dollar stores.  When you get an operator, give a blast into the mouthpiece.  It should work.  I haven't been able to get anyone to answer when I press "1".

        I keep trying and I am going to get one of those sons of [***] yet!
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          Jay replies to Fast Eddie
          I like this one! Hope you get um.
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        up replies to Demon
        I tried the air horn, but they keep calling. When they ask me my name I tell them up yours,sometimes they want me to spell it .They call me everyday  now i play there game keep them on the phone as long as i can. ask all kinds of dumb questions and waste there time. then I say by the way Iam recording this call. they tell me thats not legal.and i say scamers are and they hang up.
        .
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        librarian replies to Demon
        keep a whistle near the phone and blow it in the operator's ear.
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        Brian replies to Demon
        | 16 replies
        They are not Scam guys and I would like to share my experience that i my self received a lot of calls from card services in the first i abused them all the time but still they keep calling. At last i listen to them and given them all my general information; like last four digits of social, Zip code, 16 digits credit card no and my exact standing of my credit cards accounts and they reduced my interest rate from 29% to 8.9% and i was able to get the rid of my debts and paid them off easily.
        I appreciate their services.

        Brian
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          Max replies to Brian
          | 1 reply
          You are one of them! I know where you sleep...
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            Turbo replies to Max
            It is the US Government taking a survey to judge just how stupid the American people are. When we are dumb enough, they will declare martial law.
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          DeletedMedia replies to Brian
          Ok, "Cardholder Services Brian". We did our own survey and here's the facts;
          Why do the “cardholder services” criminals mostly use white females, and black males as “live operators”?
          Does the predator match the “fronter” against its intended primary prey?
          Survey on U.S. based  “cardholder service” criminal operations from documented, and recorded incoming calls.
          Forty (40)  “cardholder service” robo-calls between 2012- 2014 were surveyed,
          out of hundreds received.
          They follow patterns of switching off to different call centers, dialers, fronters, live operators.

          Out of 40 surveyed  assumed ethnicity by voice;
          African American =    8 males   &    3 females    
          Caucasian =       3 males  &   8 females      
          East Indian =       5  males.  
          Costa Rican/Hispanic =       3 Costa Rican males & 1 Hispanic female
          No connection to “live operator/fronter/rep“ =      9

          Day, and time of day called out of 40;
          Morning =  12
          Noon  = 3
          Afternoon =  25
          Day of the week called;  
          Monday = 5, Tuesday =  7, Wednesday = 9, Thursday = 5,  Friday = 6,  Saturday =1,  Sunday = 0, Day unknown = 7
          Levels of verbal threats, abuse, and harassment made by “cardholder services” by telephone;
          Almost a third of the connected calls are “Extreme”, and includes terrorist type threats, extreme racketeering, and/or carrying out more calls. The increase in verbal abuse committed by the telemarketing criminals almost doubles when compared to 2010-2011.
          No connection to “live operator”  = 9  
          Medium abuse =   11
          High abuse =        12
          Extreme abuse =    8
        • 0
          jee replies to Brian
          bull [***].  You are a scoundrel as well!  Get a real job you low life
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          Larry replies to Brian
          | 1 reply
          hey  brian. can  you tell me  who  they  are?  where are they?  and a  corporate  name.  good for you  but the rest of us want to have  these annoying and harrrasing  calls  stopped.   of  yourse if you  used  their service than you must  know  a  corporate  name  address   or someithing.
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            Mike Meyer replies to Larry
            Brian is a lying sack of [***].  Card services is a scam run by terrorist. They have been calling for the last 3-4 years. What they are doing is illegal. Was having a bad hair day 2 years ago, pressed the 1 button and listened to her scam for a minute, then went into a very vulgar nasty tirade (said things no man should say to a woman) she listened for about 10 seconds and said "you nasty fuped old man, I have you financial info and am going to Fu  up"  she hung up, and they keep calling. Caller ID now shows local numbers and fake name, as if your neighbor is calling.

            I like the air horn idea, let them sue me. Also wasting as much of their time a possible.

            This terror is not going to stop until:
            1) the telephone co's get involved and stops it.
            2) The idiots who fall for this scam grow a brain. They are partly responsible for causing this mess.  You Did NOT win the Nigerian Lottery, That e-mail Is NOT from the IRS. Yahoo does Not need you to confirm your e-mail password! Quit being so stupid, it effects all of us.
        • 0
          Monkeybutt replies to Brian
          Brian is a liar and works for the company
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          ted replies to Brian
          you are full of it..these pple are scamer wanting to steal from you..shame on you
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          star replies to Brian
          You're a scam
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          Umustbkidding replies to Brian
          They are not real, and you must be one of them.  Only an idiot would give them credit card numbers over the phone, lol.  You sir are full of sh*t
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          steve replies to Brian
          Brian, You  even write like a middle easterner. Today they tried to get me to give my ss# in full that is illegal and unethical. Then they threatened to put the fee on collection. Also illegal. Any way the tactic of depositing money in my bank account and then I pay the card , would likely end up in insufficient funds. Yes they are crooks .
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          TideGirl22 replies to Brian
          Did they ask you to pay them a one time rate of $894?  They did me.  I then called my credit card co and they said that they do not outsource any services to that effect and that I need to watch my statements for any charges I didn't make and if there are any to notify them immediately.  They also canceled my credit card and issued a new one with a new number.  The "One time payment of $894" told me it was Bullsh*t.
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          Marvin replies to Brian
          Yes please post their info if you like them so much. I want them prosecuted this crap has gone on for years.
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          GodsWomanFirst replies to Brian
          I agree...you are one of them...scammer...I hope and pray that you and your other illegal cohorts get caught and get sent away for a very long time...maybe your IP address can be traced from here.  And if you are legit, then you are an idiot for giving out your personal info.
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          Marco replies to Brian
          You slime ball! They are a scam! You are with them.
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          tag replies to Brian
          I don't even have a credit card.   funny they keep calling me.
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        ken replies to Demon
        I've been using an air horn for over a year, hoping that they will complain to the FCC. Then we might find out who they are.
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        steve replies to Demon
        I use the air horn. It gives me great joy.
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        LCW replies to Demon
        I tried using a whistle and all she said was sorry I didn't get that so this next time I get the call I am going to press 1 for a live operator and then blast away on my whistle.
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      Astro90734 replies to Sheri
      | 1 reply
      I have a suggestion.
      I get these calls too.
      I assume the perps get paid somehow, probably from credit card fraud.
      To be honest, I wanted the 3% rate they quoted me.
      They asked me how much my interest rate is,
      I said I didn't know, I'd have to go get my last statement.
      I suggest that when they call, say that you need to go get your last card statement.
      Then just set the phone aside and let them wait till they hang up. Eventually they hopefully will put you on their no-call list.
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        ivedonethat replies to Astro90734
        I've done that and, fun as it is to hear them discussing me to their cohorts while they think I am away from the phone, it doesn't seem to have any effect on slowing down the number of these calls I get.  In any case I get the satisfaction of bothering them more than they are bothering me.
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      barbara replies to Sheri
      | 2 replies
      actually I have a similiar story.....  after they explained that giving them my credit card numbers  they would help me.... when I suggested I knew from the consumer protection agency that giving out my credit card number was not advised I was told" kiss my A-- and drop dead" click.... but they continue to call and call and call...
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        Bobbie replies to barbara
        You can 'reject' the number if they are calling on a cell phone.  I don't know if this other works or not, but I read somewhere long ago, that if you answer a phone and you are getting the automated voice telling you, whatever.... if you just hit the pound key, repeatedly, the computer reads that the number is not a working number, and will not continue to auto dial it.  Don't know if that works for sure, but I do know that I don't get nearly as many of those calls as I used to.  Being on the Do Not Call list doesn't really effect anything at all.  I don't know why I even bothered.  Reputable companies adhere to it, but those aren't the one who repeatedly call.
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        nancy replies to barbara
        I told the operator that I called my credit card co. and they said I had lowest rate and this was a scam  it was not them calling. as they never call customer to lower rate, even though you have called to lower rate. do not give card #. she cussed me a few times. I said I want no more calls, you are wasting time. she said since you are so rude, i'm putting you further back than you are today on the call list. I found out today she stuck to her words as revenge. yesterday the recording said I was caller 5, today I was caller 50 something. but everytime recording came on it dropped about 5 calls. I waited till I was last call and hung up. I guess they thought they had a sucker. no call back so far today, will see about tomorrow. can't wait, I have something planned for them.
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      Bookworm replies to Sheri
      | 9 replies
      Yes, Sheri, I can believe it. I got the same call. I pressed 1. I got cussed out by the human cockroach who answered just as you did. Sadly, none of can expect to get any help from our telephone service providers. They are only interested in their bottom lines. As long as people are using the phone system, they are making money.

      Somewhat consoling to know that I'm not alone. I hate being SOFA'd (Singled-Out For Abuse).

      Your old pal,
      "The Bookworm."
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        JS replies to Bookworm
        | 8 replies
        contact the Attorney General.  stop looking to the phone companies.
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          Bobbie replies to JS
          | 5 replies
          Sorry, but the Attorney General's office is basically helpless to this as well.  Tracing these people take more time and effort and funds than is worth it to them, to try and track these insects.  And the insects KNOW it.
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            Dynasu replies to Bobbie
            | 1 reply
            I tried this and they told me to file a complaint with the Do Not Call Registry.  Which, of course, got me no where.  I have filed many complaints and am still getting the calls.  I cannot block them on my cell phone, or haven't figured out how yet.  Anybody help me on a HTC Verizon on how to block calls.
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              Laineyisat replies to Dynasu
              Hi, you can block calls on Verizon... but you need to go to the verizon website... sign up if you have never done that... sign in if you have already signed up... once you are signed in, scroll down a bit... it will say "I want to..." look under the "PLAN" column, last item is block calls... it will block up to 5 numbers for free for 3 months... I did a "print screen" to save the numbers and emailed it to myself!

              good luck!

              Lainey
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            Vickie replies to Bobbie
            Got a recorded call, pressed one and spoke to person. He states that they have all my charge card information. He wanted me to verify the first 4 digits of my Visa card. Told him that if he has all my info that he needs to provide me the last four digits of this card. Needless to say he couldn't do this.  The phone number that called me was 708--965-4576. They said the name of the company was Credit Card Services located in Orlando, FL. Joe - ID # 352 and Henry - ID # 466 are the two that I spoke with. Both had heavy foreign accents. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION !!!
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            Jack replies to Bobbie
            | 1 reply
            I keep getting these calls and once my own number came up (Landline) as to the ID.  I am now trying to sue CLEC llc-FL (The phone Company who is providing the service to Consumer Services/ Credit Card Service, etc,etc).  I figure I'd go after the head of these snakes.  I'll post the full story on CLEC llc later.
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              ken replies to Jack
              just read your post I rec a call at 8:33 an my no came up as the caller id I am going to call Verizon,have called the fcc no help which is normal for washington dc
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          marsha replies to JS
          I have been reporting to Attourney General online for 2 years. I just got off of the phone with them, and was told that they can do NOTHING? They said to call the Fair Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357.
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          nancy replies to JS
          just contacted attorney general for 4th or 5th time in my state. they have done nothing. it is only another recorded message, asking for your phone, as it is for the no call list.
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      Gordon Goheen replies to Sheri
      | 10 replies
      The block won't help because they use differnt phony numbers every day.  I paid to have the calls traced by Qwest and after the required three traces I was told they couldn't do anything because the numbers were all phony and not assigned to anyone.  Yesterday, I pressed "one" and when the guy answered I cussed him out and told him to quit calling. He said we'll just double the calls you [***]. Five miutes later I started getting calls from real people saying they were told that I was the only person that could get their number removed from the scammers file.  So much for cussing them out.  Now I get calls from people who are mad and trying to get off the list. I try to explain it to them but some don't listen..just cuss me out and hang up. I don't know  what the answer is as the phone company doesn't seem to care a bit.
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        Rob replies to Gordon Goheen
        I have been getting calls from these scammers for months, different numbers, same people.  I've complained, nothing, I've reported them, nothing, and they keep calling.  The Do not call list must be a joke because these people are getting around it by using different numbers.
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        Bobbie replies to Gordon Goheen
        | 6 replies
        Don't stop blocking them.  Every single time you get a call like this, (especially works for cell phones, by putting the number on your reject list,) you have to be diligent about it.  I've only had to block three different numbers.  The calls continued for a while, but my phone did not ring, (showed up as "missed calls", and they eventually have all but stopped.  I used to get five or more per week, and now maybe I will get one every two weeks or so.
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          logicman replies to Bobbie
          | 5 replies
          Yeah, I block too -- so far I've blocked 100 (yes a hundred!) different numbers all for 'card services' and they just keep coming. I get a new number on average every 3 days, and they RARELY recycle the numbers any more. The FTC and Attorneys General seem uninterested and the Do Not Call list is a joke. How do we get the contact information for this business so we can sue them? A class action lawsuit would be perfect for this, and I could certainly be the 'lead plaintiff'! The only thing that will get their attention is if they have to pay .... but if we can't find them....
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            richardG98 replies to logicman
            I just got a call back number for them and tried it and got through to the same guy who I spoke to originally. They route it through Google somehow.
            1 321 285 9558
            Feel free to harass them...
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            Followthemoney replies to logicman
            | 2 replies
            someone said the FBI isn't interested because it is not a big crime.  If you add up all the money merchants lose from credit card fraud, I believe it would be a HUGE amount, easily worthy of FBI attention.
            All that would need to be done is to give them a bogus credit card number and then the FBI, working with the credit card company can TRACE where the fraudulent credit card info was entered.
            Or better yet, let the number WORK for a while, so the criminal keeps coming back to the same crime scene.  Surely the FBI, who is tracing ALL of our emails and phone calls, including this message, can manage to catch these guys!
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              Charlie replies to Followthemoney
              I have turned them into the FCC and FTC NUMEROUS times!! Nothing has ever been done about it. Waste of time for sure. They call from seemingly every state in the union and I think I even got one from Sasketchewan. Good luck trying to find them!!
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              Ron replies to Followthemoney
              Why won't anyone do something about this.  They just called me and I spoke with them before getting suspicious and decided not to go through with it.  They make it sound like they already have the information, and were slick enough to get them from me anyway.  I didn't give the security code on the back, so hope that helps.  I immediately cancelled the one card that could hurt me, but something needs to be done, this is crazy.
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            Jack replies to logicman
            They are "Spoofing" numbers.  Those numbers that show up on your caller ID belong to real people, who have no idea until they start getting a bunch of mad callers on their phone cussing them out for calling.  One day, you'll probably get a call from your own phone.
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        monkeybutt replies to Gordon Goheen
        I just string them along because I know Brian is one of them.  I keep them on the phone as long as possible.  Always ask to speak to Rachael and/or Brian and that will keep them confused.  All they want is your credit card number even tho they claim to be from Card Services.
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        nancy replies to Gordon Goheen
        same thing happened to me yesterday. the last 2 days they have called and used the same  local  landline no. as mine, except last 2 digits were different. this makes me think they have purchased lists of phone numbers from other businesses. that's why those people they called 1st are now calling you to blame you for those calls they made.. your local no. is showing up on another local resident in your town's caller id. I called the no. and let the lady that answered what was going on. the city I live in is not that big, so most people have heard of person on caller id already. she said she was calling phone co.
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      Michael S. replies to Sheri
      | 5 replies
      I saw on what looks like a related youtube link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHAr076eb1Q) the following information may be helpful.  The company name and information appears to be:

      NAME:      Leverage Connections Inc.
      CONTACT:     Mr. Christopher Rubini
      ADDRESS:     775 Warner Ln. / Orlando, FL 32803 / PHONE: 866 646-8102 / FAX: 407 386-7401
      Website:     www.leverageconnection.com
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        Donna Gratton replies to Michael S.
        thank you i will give this a try.
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        Jack replies to Michael S.
        The number of the company above is "not in service."
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        gAytheist replies to Michael S.
        Aaand, they've already dropped the domain name and it is now up for sale.  These scammers move fast.
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        vicki replies to Michael S.
        I tried the number you listed and it was not a working number.
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        GodsWomanFirst replies to Michael S.
        I think this may be bogus information.  I clicked on the links and Utube is just a recording reading the same as when you get the call.  The link to the so called web site connects you to a domain saying the name is still available and encourages you to purchase it before it is too late.  Seems like Michael S. is another scammer from this so called company...maybe Brian who has been called out by so many.  Just another runaround game from Card Services.
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      LEROY IENKINS replies to Sheri
      when u get a starange area code answer the phone and do not say any thing
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      Larry replies to Sheri
      | 1 reply
      I hold the phone down in the toilet and flush it a couple of times.
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        robocallerdoesntcare replies to Larry
        fun as that is for you, the robocaller has no feelings and so does not care if it hears flushing sounds...
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      thisisfun replies to Sheri
      don't know if this will stop them, but it is personally satisfying.  push 1 to talk to someone.  Let them go on and on and then, when they start asking for personal information, interrupt them and ask them if they would be willing to do XYZ (some perverted sex act or other).  Ask them what they're wearing right now.  Ask them about their children.  Ask them about their spouses.  Ask them where they live....
      Etc..
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      john smith replies to Sheri
      | 3 replies
      I use these calls to vent lifes frustrations. they know that what they are dong  is illegal so let them have it.nsult their manhood,parents be ceative and make it fun fo you
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        Justin Smith replies to john smith
        | 2 replies
        Why not complain to the Phone Company who has the means to trace any calls made by phone.
        Let the phone company deal with them and consumer protection agencies. That should be the end of it.
        However those calls are generating revenue for the Phone company? Which means the fox is watching the chickencoop.
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          nancy replies to Justin Smith
          phone companies charge to trace calls. some people get these calls everyday. now not using 1800 nos. but using another local residents no. in same town I live in. shows on my caller i.d. it's if they know you will call and chew that person out. that's why they just cuss you back and hang up. they know you are being annoyed and think it's funny you are mad.
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          Jill replies to Justin Smith
          I tried to get my phone company to try to help me, was told I would need a police warrant to get information. No help there.
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      Cyndi replies to Sheri
      I just received the same call, after asking what card they were calling on and telling them that since they called me they should have that information, he hung up on me.  I found this on google http://bit.ly/11MWG9U
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      Madashell replies to Sheri
      It does no good to block these vampires because they are always coming up with new numbers.
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      Bridget Rhines replies to Sheri
      | 1 reply
      Your Phone Company SHOULD be helping you!!!  Call the "Do Not Call" line at 1-888-382-1222, and for sure they will help you. Heck, you can also call the FCC @ 1-888-225-5322 and make a complaint.  Some companies are forced to pay for what they said to you, etc.  Do it!!  I hope it works for you!

      Bridget Rhines
      rhines_b@yahoo.com
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        Bridget replies to Bridget Rhines
        OMG, I just read the whole page of complaints.  I'm beginning to think that even doing what I suggested isn't going to work.  They do change their numbers all the time.  And sometimes they are known for calling for different services using the same number that they scammed you with!  I hooked a phone line to my TV so I can see who is calling, and if it should say "Out of Area", "Private Private"  I don't pick up, also if I don't know the number, I don't pick up.  If it should be someone I know, they will leave a message and I will call them back, but if it is a scam number, I erase the message.  Yes, it drives me crazy at times, but that is how I deal with it.  I like everyone else has enough stress in their lives without getting so upset with those [***]! Some phones show who it is too.  If you don't have one, and you can't hook a phone to your TV, I would save my money until I can get a phone that shows who it is.  Most all of them show who it is now, and if you can't read it like I can't , get a magnifiging glass to help you!  I wish all of YOU luck.....Bridget
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      Marty replies to Sheri
      Don't pay to block the number.  I got 5 calls from them today.  Each time it was from a different state so it does no good to block the number.  I called my states Attorney Generals office to file a complaint because I get 4-5 calls a day.
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      Lauren Holly replies to Sheri
      These companies operate from off shore and have a machine that produces any number for call display purposes- but that is not the number they are calling from- so keep your money and don't bother getting your carrier to get the number for you- its not real anyway.
      Be aware that credit card companies do not cold call its customers. They mail you the information and are happy to give you a call back number as verification.
      Do as I do- have some fun with them- ask questions- keep them on the phone- they will give up- as time is money to them!
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      Glenn replies to Sheri
      Sheri, I am getting those calls about daily.  As soon as I tell them to remove me from their list, they immediately hang up.  The last time the guy screamed "F@%k YOU" as he hung up on me. Can anyone please tell me who this company is?  Then call me with different numbers, all from a local area code, all with the same 3 number pretext.  I have tried calling the number back and everyone was invalid or out of service. One I actually had someone answer who was oblivious that their number was being used in the scam. They are spoofing numbers which is a crime.  I really hope someone can tell me who these people are.
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