New Scam Alert

[ohhman]

Just got a call from someone calling to arrange a time for drop off of the medical equipment that was ordered by me or family member;  they need #s, times, the whole thing... guy pretty pushy.  California #209-676-3148.  Have heard he actually calls people back.  My only regret is I didn't put the phone near the screaming little one he woke up!

[nhibbard]

I heard about this one online. Amazing how prevalent these are now.

[lena6]

Rec'd one myself.  He left a message about I have fallen and I can't get up button.  All paid for plus shipping.  What a drk.

[Henry]

Was this John in shipping??  That is who keeps calling me and I keep hanging up on.

I already have one of those alerts and it is free, but it costs you $325 a year to use.  I got it right after Maryann fell in the shower and I wasn't home.  I still have it, unfortunately when I fell on the black ice outside last November 27th, forgot to use it.  Took me about a half hour to finally get in the house.  Oh and I had a cell phone too.  I did receive considerable coaching from my family, should this ever happen again.  The alarm button on my medical alert is supposed to work 800 feet from the house.  I wear it all the time on a cord around my neck.  Have accidentally hit it a few times and someone comes on and asks me "Henry, are you ok?"  I have to sheepishly reply I hit it by accident.  If I don't answer they call my youngest daughter  and Fairfax Rescue.

[logical]

Yes, we had same message 2 x on answering machine.  States that we already paid for our medical alert system and they want to arrange shipping of it.  They provide call back #.  We did not call back as it was clearly a scam.

[gumby542]

I got the call for the third time today. I actually asked if anyone believes they're BS lines. They refuse to answer and just keep going on with they script

[nhibbard]

Post the number. We can all call them.

[ohhman]

the # that came across my caller ID for this was 209-676-3148.

[ohhman]

I can tell you if this call keeps coming through, well let's just say it is testing my patience!! Twice more I have received it, both at quiet times;  I have a whole new thought on the old slogan for a phone company  of "reach out & touch someone" !!

[Judi]

They have called several times a day for over a week, it really does try your patience!

[Wormerod]

Answer the phone "State Police. This is Sgt so and so. How may I help you?"

You would be surprised how quiet the other end of the line is

[ohhman]

Doesn't work on this as it is a recording made very realistic.  I just don't get how they get by the wonderful "DO NOT CALL REGISTRY"  !!

[Margie]

This is the same one I mentioned on another thread.  When it starts, it does sound realistic, but I knew about if from getting the same calls at my office.  I've had the call here at least 7 or 8 times.  And Karen, when did you register your number on the DNC list?  It is only good for three years.  It is not a permanent list.

[Norton]

I've also gotten this call several times.  Yes, it's a recording.  Done pretty well, it appears like a live person at first.  I've got a referee's whistle ready, thinking about buying one of those compressed air horns.  Next time I'll "press 1" or whatever and wait until I get a live person, then use the loudest device available to give them some "feedback".

[mkr]

I SOOOOOO want an air horn!!! LMAO!