onlyadream
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Tue Jan-27-09 11:32 AM
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Calls of Car Factory Warrenty expiring...every freaking day! |
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I'm sure everyone is getting these calls; I've googled it and it seems this is plaguing EVERYONE! We're unlisted, but they get us. They even get the pay as you go cell phones that I use (no name is registered to these). I believe they just randomly dial numbers. I get these calls every single day.
1. The caller ID number displayed is bogus (changes everytime and you can't call them back) 2. When you follow their menu to stop the calls it does NOT work. 3. If you hang on the line and talk to a person - as soon as they realize they're not suckering you in they hang up on you. 4. They are not adhering to the do not call registry (which they are obigated by law to check first).
Obviously this is a scam and it's been going on for almost a year. Why hasn't someone done something? I've seen complaints to the BBB, but they keep on calling! :mad:
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Tue Jan-27-09 11:33 AM
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1. I get them every single day. And, all of our cars |
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are still under their original warranties. It is a royal PITA.
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Tue Jan-27-09 11:35 AM
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2. I don't get them at home, but Just about once a week, |
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I get a call at my job. I just hang up.
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Tue Jan-27-09 11:36 AM
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3. I get similar calls but "Important notice regarding your credit cards" |
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:13 PM
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Tue Jan-27-09 11:41 AM
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4. I push the talk to a person option |
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When someone comes on line I tell them that if they persist in calling this number they will be hearing from the authorities and my attorney. After I started doing that the calls decreased 90%. Like I'm going to get a warranty on my 92 truck or our 86 car. I tell the same thing to those "lower your interest rate" clowns.
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:08 PM
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5. I get them, and I don't own a car |
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I find it funny.
I've also requested that they take me off their list, which obviously isn't working. The next call I get, I'm reporting to the BBB.
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Left Is Write
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:08 PM
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6. I don't get calls like that, but we constantly get mailers about it. |
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:14 PM
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8. We get them at work nearly every day. |
onlyadream
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:28 PM
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9. UGH! I just got ANOTHER one - that makes 2 for today (so far), |
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:32 PM
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10. Yep, I'm getting them too. Didn't know I wasn't alone. |
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:45 PM
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11. I got those to stop. I spoke to an operator and accepted the offer for my 82 Yugo. |
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It took a lot to avoid laughing, but the guy explained that he would have to check on my account and get back to me. The calls stopped.
I don't own a Yugo.
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Tue Jan-27-09 01:40 PM
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13. I don't get them, but my sister does on her totaled Honda Civic. |
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I believe I will suggest that to her as well.
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onlyadream
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Tue Jan-27-09 01:51 PM
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14. We were thinking of doing something like that too... |
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Maybe I'll give that a try - I like the Yugo (nice touch).
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:12 PM
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:toast: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
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Tue Jan-27-09 12:48 PM
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12. I filed my cell number with the Do Not Call registry, and they stopped. |
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Used to get a couple a day.
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:11 PM
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I got them while I was driving an 18 year old van whose warranty probably ran out back when Milli Vanilli was still on the charts.
i also get calls offering to refinance my non-existent mortgage.
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:24 PM
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17. Filed formal complaint with FCC |
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Had this stuff come to my cell a while back. Filed a formal Affidavit/Complaint with the FCC after the first three. Within 24hrs it stopped.
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:24 PM
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Edited on Tue Jan-27-09 02:25 PM by One_Life_To_Give
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:37 PM
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19. a few calls ago I actually listened and went to the "accept" menu. |
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For my 1990 ford van. The woman I spoke to told me I missed it by one year. I asked to be taken off their list. She said sure no problem. The calls have increased.
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:45 PM
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20. We get them constantly, in our dorm room. |
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Always fun to try and get some much needed sleep only to be woken up by the phone...
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Tue Jan-27-09 02:54 PM
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21. I also use the dogs and the doorbell - "Press 1 to hear more" - wait for it - "Ding-dongWOOFWOOFWOOF |
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