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Try calling their number. When they ask for your name, tell them that is incorrect. Next say you live in such & such state, just to throw off the so-called 'Verification Specialist'. That way you will be easily removed from their vicious & annoying calling cycle.

Definitely write a formal complaint to the BBB, reporting them -- their name, phone #, dates/times they call.

Also, report the number to your local phone company where it can be blocked. This should be FREE of charge AND callers will be automatically filtered to an auto voice mail -- "The number you are trying to reach is out of service" or something to the effect.

They keep calling, leaving automated messages to call back and speak to a Verification Specialist. I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THEIR GAMES, so I got smart and called back, this time in a sleepy voice. When asked to verify my ph# I did ONLY because they already have it from some bogus job ad I applied to. Next when they asked my name I pretended not to be NAME then said, No, that's not me. Then I said how I keep getting calls and now it is 5 AM because I live in HAWAII, just to derail them. Then I said, maybe somebody must have given you my ph# by mistake? I proceeded to ask them all sorts of WHY questions in a concerned voice. The so-called Verification Rep was VERY apologetic telling me she was sorry and would have their dept. remove my ph#. Since then no calls from 202-403-0827 BUT just to be sure, I called the local ph company where they put a 90-day block on it. So next time if/when Career Network calls, then they will be filtered to a disconnected #. What's even better, I will NEVER hear my phone ring again from these scammers who keep preying on innocent job seekers!

They keep calling, leaving automated messages to call back and speak to a Verification Specialist. I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THEIR GAMES, so I got smart and called back, this time in a sleepy voice. When asked to verify my ph# I did ONLY because they already have it from some bogus job ad I applied to. Next when they asked my name I pretended not to be NAME then said, No, that's not me. Then I said how I keep getting calls and now it is 5 AM because I live in HAWAII, just to derail them. Then I said, maybe somebody must have given you my ph# by mistake? I proceeded to ask them all sorts of WHY questions in a concerned voice. The so-called Verification Rep was VERY apologetic telling me she was sorry and would have their dept. remove my ph#. Since then no calls from 202-403-0827 BUT just to be sure, I called the local ph company where they put a 90-day block on it. So next time if/when Career Network calls, then they will be filtered to a disconnected #. What's even better, I will NEVER hear my phone ring again from these scammers who keep preying on innocent job seekers!

Left a VM about job application and haven't put in any applications in washington dc but I have for arizona!!! I live all the way in indiana

This numbe called me and I googled it like I do every othe number I dont recognize. I am glad I did. I treid calling them back anf they has some recorded message that kept saying they wanted to 'verify the info i had ALREADY given them it said this several times so it set off alam bells in my head. Here I am trying to get a job and make money to pay the bills and these fools are trying to scam whetever little bit I have left! These worthless bums ae wose than vultures feasting on the dead! It makes me sick! I am tired of all these 1800 numbers!

It is AMAZING these scammers are still in business! It is tough enough being unemployed and having to sift through the many bogus job ads. I get calls from them at least twice a week asking me to call back and speak to a 'Verification Specialist'. The first time I did & answered Yes when they asked to verify my name, add, etc. I thought it was strange since all that is listed on my resume. Then I get another call and another so finally I asked to be removed from their mail list. They say will do that but they just lie because another call comes in from a different person. It is just a vicious loop, an endless cycle repeating itself until they pester you to give in. All they want is to get you in front of a computer. **BIG RED FLAG** !!!!! BEWARE !!!!! NEVER give out your social security # and driver's license or credit card information!! These people are trying to get you to register for online schooling. They post FAKE jobs on multiple online job websites and operate under several alias'.

I ended up calling my local phone company and they placed a 90-day block on this number. This should STOP anymore calls from 202-403-0827.

Yes you can call your local telephone company or cell phone provider requesting a block on your phone. I did and it is valid for 3 months.

Also, if someone calls asking to 'verify' your name & info, then don't answer 'Yes' to any of their questions. Why? Because a legitimate employer will already have that information, besides, you will just be taken into their next stage of the scam. The ONLY way to get rid of the calls is to say 'No, that is not my name' and they will remove you from their scammers marketing list.

Good luck!