[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by nana13

Actually, after several attempts I went to white pages on reverse phone, and it came up as stated SCAM FRAUD

Sorry, what do you mean "reverse phone". This is interesting!

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Two phone calls with complete official sounding messages from the phony IRS today already. Absolutely amazing how clever these bastards are. It was from a 605 area code in South Dakota. These call virtually stopped for months and are heating up now. To bad nobody respects the Do No Call Policy.

Yea, I was just going to say how the "Do NOT Call Policy" is a scam in itself, only they're not asking for money. Maybe they're the ones passing our phone # around, LOL.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Jaggy

Block the number - we have Apple 6 phones and i hate to think how many #'s we have blocked.. someone somehow got our #'s and we were bombarded with calls for a few wks.. area codes from all over the country. . finally they stopped.. we must have blocked enough of them that they gave up ... just a reminder ... NEVER call a number back you don't recognize .. that will only give the caller proof it is a good number and your # will be on numerous lists ...

JAGGY, you're exactly right, never answer a call or call any # back you don't recognize. I did a while back before I wised up & ask my virus protector subscriber, Kaspersky & they said don't ever answer or call them back, because once you do they'll know that your # has a real person attached to the other end. Good comment, JAGGY!

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

JAGGY, you're exactly right, never answer a call or call any # back you don't recognize. I did a while back before I wised up & ask my virus protector subscriber, Kaspersky & they said don't ever answer or call them back, because once you do they'll know that your # has a real person attached to the other end. Good comment, JAGGY!

As I understand it, just not answering won't help.

Once it goes to voice mail, they now have confirmation that it is a valid number.

Sometimes if you answer and wait long enough to their spiel, they will give you an option to 'opt out.'

My guess though, is even if you do that they sell your number to another scammer.

Oh the hassle of living in the 21st Century.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by Jaggy

Block the number - we have Apple 6 phones and i hate to think how many #'s we have blocked.. someone somehow got our #'s and we were bombarded with calls for a few wks.. area codes from all over the country. . finally they stopped.. we must have blocked enough of them that they gave up ... just a reminder ... NEVER call a number back you don't recognize .. that will only give the caller proof it is a good number and your # will be on numerous lists ...

[Chatbrat]

Got one the other day from 876 area code (Jamaica)--last time I was there was 1968 when I was in the Navy @ least he didn't call me daddy

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Mike & Gloria

I received the same call yesterday on my cell phone from 435-676-3349 from Utah and again today at 9 AM from 386-785-6091 from Florida and guess what, as I am typing this I just got another one stating I am being sued by the IRS and I should call them Immediately. Makes me laugh.... Mike

my listed phone number, in the phone book, i use for my fax and happily listen to all the scammers getting my fax tone.....none have been enterprising enough to send a phony fax.

[buckscounty]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Nucky - call them back and tell them you are from the FBI and want to meet them to take their deposition regarding a reported IRS scam. Then ask them when the IRS moved to India. I doubt they will still be on the line after they hear FBI. Most calls are coming from overseas call centers and use spoofed phone numbers. It's also fun to blow a very loud whistle into the phone after the call is answered. I can offer many more suggestions - such fun on a rainy afternoon.

I have a boat horn by my phone love it.

[mtdjed]

I have a new Hillary for President pen that has a button that you press that spouts the famous Hillary Laugh. After hearing this Indian accent telling me I had a problem, I pressed the button. I got a response " This is no laughing matter ." Made my day.
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[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Mike & Gloria

I received the same call yesterday on my cell phone from 435-676-3349 from Utah and again today at 9 AM from 386-785-6091 from Florida and guess what, as I am typing this I just got another one stating I am being sued by the IRS and I should call them Immediately. Makes me laugh.... Mike

Mike & Gloria, twice with the IRS again today. Geez just leave us alone. Yous guys wouldn't happen to be from my favorite TV show would yous? I see Edison on your page, I'm in Woodbridge & ready to head south. Can't wait to pay per year what we now pay a month for tax's. See you soon. No more $4000 a year for heating oil. Yipppeeeeeee.