855-342-2244

Got a call from this phone number earlier today. They said they were involved in settling a union debate with my former company and just needed the last 4 digits of my social security, which I declined to give them. When they said they already had it, I said they didn't need me then. They said they'd call back tomorrow. Right, as long as I don't have to answer, that's fine.

The past two months I received a phone call allegedly from the "Class Action Implementation Group"(CAIG), 855-342-2244. A person only identified as Elliot, said that the union "AFGE 1534" has reached an overtime settlement with the U.S.Department of State.

They asked for my e-mail address and sent me a link with a password to enter my name, address, last four of my SSN, in order to mail me a check. It did not smell right, so I deleted the e-mail.

As it turns out, the phone call from the "Class Action Implementation Group" (CAIG) 855-342-2244 regarding a class action overtime pay settlement between "AFGE 1534" and the U.S. Department of State is legitimate, including the subsequent email for processing payment.

How much was your compensation?

Why did they call you? I received a letter and they just tried to call me.

Hi Ralph,
did you get any money from CAIG?  I just received a phone call and they also sent me a password to get in to their site.

I have a robocall device.   The phone rang once so I know this was a robocall.  If this was legitimate and they were targeting certain specific people for a LEGITIMATE reason, IT WOULD NOT BE A ROBOCALL (with robocalls, they automatically dial countless numbers and then just talk to the first person who answers - this is why people often hear silence if they answer - someone answered the call before you did.   And NO legitimate person or organization asks for personal information such as the last 4 digits of your SS number. (By the way, it is possible to identify things such as the state where a SS number was issued by the first 3 digits and the second 2 digits - SO - if you give them the last 4 numbers of your SS number, and they  make some educated guesses about where the number was issued based on the first 5 digits (i.e., if they already have your birthdate and other info), then they can narrow down your full SS number.)  NEVER GIVE ANYONE PERSONAL INFO OVER THE PHONE - IT WILL END BADLY FOR YOU.  JUST DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO IT IS.   FRIENDS OR FAMILY OR LEGITIMATE ORGANIZATIONS WILL LEAVE A MESSAGE.

Just because it is their number, doesn't mean scammers can't spoof the number or send fake checks to scam with.