I received a call from this number purporting to be from The Economist, saying I hadn't paid my subscription.  The idiot on the phone hung up on me after I told him I already paid for it.

Scam.  Claimed to be The Economist and said they were not a subscription agency.  Pulling a name out of a hat, I asked if they were in Ames, Iowa (Yes) and were employed by The Economist (again, a YES answer).  Wanted credit card information.   They left me a number in case I had an issue:  800-259-7323.  Yes, I have an issue:  it is a scam!

12/20/13

I just got a call from some guy who asked for me by my name and said he had a renewal card for tv guide magazine with no payment attached.  I told him I didn't renew and he asked who filled out the card.  I yelled that I didn't know and when he said I didn't have to yell I hung up on the idiot.  I only suffer fools for the shortest of times!  LOL!  

I had subscribed to tv guide mag in 2012, but didn't renew and had gotten the subscription through READ FOR A CURE.  I have contacted RFAC to let them know what has happened.  Have yet to hear back.  It's definitely a scam, but since my subscription was processed through RFAC, I'm curious to know how was my info obtained!  Is this a bad subscription renewal tactic or has someone hacked their computers to get subscribers' info or is it someone connected to the organization?  Will post more when I find out anything new!

Claims I forgot to mail payment with magazine subscription (never placed) wanted cr card info

Scammer called twice to try to get my credit card info, claiming he was from NY mag. Filed Police report