They've called twice in the past few days. The first time I answered, I got an automated message that said to "stay connected and not hang up, there was an important message for me." I hung up.

The second time I did not answer. I did, however, call the number back and a man answered. I didn't understand who he said he was, but he finished with, "How can I help you?" I hung up.

Don't know who it could be. Bill collectors do call this number though. So maybe it's them.

got the same call, i think its telemarketers

I called them back and they said they were "a diverse financial institute". Refused to give any other info other than saying that "we deal in many financial ventures".  Asked to be removed from list, was told that this would be done.  My guess is that this is a collection agency, we have changed our phone number recently and have started getting these calls with our new number.

I called them back and they said they were "a diverse financial institute". Refused to give any other info other than saying that "we deal in many financial ventures".  Asked to be removed from list, was told that this would be done.  My guess is that this is a collection agency, we have changed our phone number recently and have started getting these calls with our new number.

I just got a call from the number you mention, 208-991-1247.
We have been getting these calls repeatedly.
I don't hold on if I don't get an immediate answer.
We are on the Do Not Call list.  
I would like to report this to the FCC or someone, but I don't know who.