Aug 15, 2014
Got a call from this number today. Did not answer. We have been getting bombarded with scam calls for several years now. Since it has been recommended not to answer these calls because they will EVENTUALLY stop, we don't. That is, until last week when a call came in but OUR name and OUR phone number showed up in the Caller ID display, so like a dumba$$, I answered it. It was "Rachel" from Card Services. Since then, we've gotten multiple calls, per day, from these scammers. Yes, we are on "Do Not Call", but trying to report is a moot point since "Do Not Call" can only crack down on legitimate businesses and these are not legitimate businesses. These calls are scammers doing all they can to get credit card information. Whether it's "Rachel" from Card Service or the Indian/Pakistanis trying to sell erectile dysfunction meds and other prescription only meds or "you won a free whatever", there is no way to stop them. And now they're getting even one step further ahead by spoofing phone numbers of yourself or numbers you frequently call/call you. I'd try call blocking, but our phone only allows 5 numbers and those five spaces are already taken and were taken about four years ago. May have to look into getting one of those fancy contraptions that can block an unlimited number of numbers.