Hey you guys....

[yuiyoshida]

I just got a robo call from this number (no longer in use) 1-707-354-9100 saying my social security number was no longer valid and an Arrest warrant has been issued in my name...
Should I be concerned?

Probably a scam... I POSTED THIS ON TWITTER

Link to tweet

[spooky3]

1. It is a scam. Check out the AARP website for more info. nt

[yuiyoshida]

3. HEY thanks...

I figured as much...

[lapfog_1]

2. I was getting the same call about twice a week for

maybe 2 months... I guess they gave up now.

[yuiyoshida]

5. I blocked their number

but since its no longer in use, that won't prevent them from calling me again..Maybe I will speak to an "OFFICER" and tell them to fuck off...if they WANTA come get me...
I got this...

[lapfog_1]

8. I was blocking numbers

but they were calling from an automated bank of numbes... no way to block them

[Newest Reality]

4. No. Of course not.

You would get a specially delivered legal document, (summons) or a visit from an investigator for any matters like that.

That kind of notice is common with scams. They sound like they mean something.

Ignore.

[Ahpook]

6. Yeppers

It is a scam. I got a few of those calls a couple month ago

[yuiyoshida]

17. I get Harassing calls every day ...

EVEN ONE in Chinese..I just block them and move on..

[TidalWave46]

7. Scam that's been going for awhile.

Really shitty scam.

[yuiyoshida]

12. Oh PLEASE LET THEM CALL AGAIN...I WANT to speak to an "OFFICER"

COME AT ME BRO!!

[TidalWave46]

15. It's just so toxic of a scam for some people.

I’m a Floridian and a bit sensitive to these things. I help a number of people who could easily be taken by this one. I do talk to them about it and the AARP has sent them material but they don’t read it.

Some of them are one line operations. Some run multiple lines. You can toy with the one line operations but not really the multi-line ones. They will block your number so you have to call from different lines. 😁

[yuiyoshida]

16. I posted this on twitter a few moments ago ...

Link to tweet

[Vinca]

9. We used to get a call from some lady who was pretty much yelling at us. Wish I

could remember what that one was. We've gotten the SS call before, but the worse time of year for Medicare people is enrollment time. Everybody wants a piece of the action.

[gratuitous]

10. Total scam

But if you want to screw with these bandits, try one of these gratuitous-tested, gratuitous-approved countermeasures:

When you hit "1" to talk to a live person, when he comes on the line, just start hitting random buttons on your phone's dialpad. It makes a really loud noise on the other end that is very annoying.

If they ask for your social security number, say "3." Then elaborate: I was one of the first ones to sign up.

Ask them for their full name. Evince skepticism that their name is really "Frank." Or deliberately mispronounce it: "What? Did you say your name was fuckhead? That's not a very good name. Did your parents really hate you or something?" Usually, they won't give you their full name. Keep asking for it, though; you'll eventually hear the satisfying "click" when they hang up.

If they're really persistent, demand (politely) to speak to their manager or supervisor. Keep asking until they hang up or put you on hold. If a "manager" actually gets on the line, go back to pushing buttons on the dialpad. Or asking for the manager's full name. Make fun of the manager's name. The madder I make them, the happier I get.

[yuiyoshida]

19. Some great stuff here.. which is why I love DU !

[unc70]

11. Also getting that call most every day recently

About to upgrade iPhone to iOS 13 which has option to block unknown callers. I'll see how effective Apple is.

[yuiyoshida]

13. Great idea ...I have been blocking most of those calls

All robo calls...so they keep calling, and its all pre-recorded... so there is never anyone to speak to .,.its FUCKING HARASSMENT. And I owe no one.. never have, never will.

[Wounded Bear]

14. If so, they'd be knocking on your door...

not calling you and warning you so you could blow town.

[JuJuYoshida]

18. anyone I care about their name pops up with the number

I never answer calls from numbers I don't know. And yeah Yui that was a total scam.

[yuiyoshida]

22. I knew it was

I think I heard about it on DU...

[lunatica]

21. I started getting these calls months and months ago.

My strategy to hide out in plain view is working. They haven’t arrested me yet.