Mar 14, 2013
Beware. This may be a scam. I have gotten similar calls from automated systems that queue up calls for fast-buck artists in a boiler room call center. Advice: If the caller says you owe Verizon, or anyone else, money, get as much information as possible and then insist that they mail you an itemized statement. Don't offer any information -- if they are legit, they already have all they need to reach you by US Mail. Crooks will avoid mail fraud because of the paper trail and the high conviction rate the postal inspectors pride themselves on.
Go directly to the creditor if you think you may actually owe them something, that way you will know you are not being scammed.