Dec 24, 2013
Robo call from (201) 559-1158 recorded 23 December 2013 ("Medic Alert Alarm and free $3,000 grocery certificates...") SCAM
Caller ID: "unknown"
also calls from: (570) 309-3012 | (253) 753-9337 | (347) 200-3072 | (212) 333-2692 | (302) 298-0893 | (614) 516-0280 | (314) 666-8369 | (914) 219-0098 | (415) 375-0922 | (586) 231-3711 | (913) 279-0536 | (480) 999-5637 | (518) 292-6634
Similar to other recent calls for free Medical Alert alarm scams. Opens with an offer for free $3,000 in grocery certificates before getting to the point about a "free" medic alarm service.
Of course they ignore the Federal Do Not Call list, which certainly tells you something about their business practices, doesn't it?
Here is a transcript of the call:
<female voice>"Senior citizens, pay close attention to the following message. If you or a family member are 60 years old or older, you now qualify under the new National Senior Assistance Program to receive $3,000 in free grocery savings certificates. They can be used at over one hundred major grocery chains across the US. In addition to your $3,000 in savings certificates you will receive a free emergency medical alert bracelet or necklace. This medical alert device is designed to save your life if you ever experience a fall or any other emergency. Press 1 now to speak to a representative and have your $3,000 savings certificate mailed directly to you and learn more about the risk free offer. Again, press 1 now for more information or press 5 to be removed from this opt-in list."
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