9143737134

I took the trip to the Bahamas. It was awsome!

!! This is so annoying that I'm fixin' to bust a cerebral blood vessel!!!

Just kidding!  I don't give a crap if dozens of dumbass scammers call me all day.  I've got a modern voice messaging system (since 1988).  The serious callers can leave a message, and I'll call them back, and the dumbasses can just get frustrated when I don't answer, for all I care.

I also have 'Caller ID.'  I can tell just by looking at the display whether it's a call that I recognize or want to answer.

Y'all need to get yourselves a voice message system and 'Caller ID' service, and you won't ever again have to get all upset about that damn ringing noise to which you owe no obligations to even acknowledge.

And remember, y'all - if anyone who you do no know calls you on the phone asking for any of your information you can be assured that he is up to no good.  Any offer of winnings for you, from them, is just the scam bait.

Chill !  Don't be a slave to your phone ringer.

Baker

Got the call today, same old scam but with a different number. Beware of these scams!
(914) 373-7134 is a Cell Phone
Likely Location: New York (Ossining, Briarcliff Manor)
Greater New York, Tri-State Region metro area, Westchester County

Phone call recording to participate in a survey on economy – and as a reward, free tickets to Bahamas, just pay port fees….  Yeah, right - - I hung up.

And you are probably the scamming caller - - stealing credit card numbers for your phoney port fees for you phoney free trip.

Got a call from this number with a recorded message saying I'd won a "free"  trip to the Bahamas....and "all you have to pay are taxes and port charges." Right.....this is one of the oldest scams in the book. You can buy your own tickets for much less than their "free" ones would cost. I hung up; they've called back twice this week with the same recorded b.s.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I work for carribean cruise lines and I dont want ANYONE to think this is a scam. If you decide to simply take the 2/2 Bahama cruise or upgrade to a bigger package you WILL get it. You can and will save 80% off retail if you upgrade to a bigger package!! Carribean cruise lines has been in business for 17 years and is not willing to risk a lawsuit over something so stupid. WE would not put our business at risk like that!!

Numerous calls from this number without leaving message. I am on donot call list and should not be receiving unwanted calls!!!

i love caller ID, If I do not know the number, I don't answer. This 913 ac was interesting though, who the #@%$#@ would be calling me from Sing Sing. The id showed Ossining, NY. Get many calls from all over including India.  Love caller Id

This is the 6th (I believe) unwanted call I have logged here at 800Notes today! How many of these horrible people are there out there? Leaves no message. Now on my blacklist!

calls coming into home and cell phones from 202 499 1485; say they are doing a short survey on debt ceiling and one could win 2 cruise tickets with taxes and fees to be paid only. They give an option to pick up or press 9 to delete your number from their lists. In one instance I just hung up, in the other I pressed 9. I hope that one press doesn't cause more calls or problems! Perky, youngish female voice on call.

You need to understand more about telephony.  What you suggest would be a disaster.  There are a whole host of legitimate reasons for transmitting a cnum (caller ID) that does not correspond to the line you are calling on.  You are also confused about the mechanics of things.  Much of the time callers are not using a "phone company".  Many of us, myself included, use VOIP (voice over Internet protocol).  Both of my providers happen to be in the U.S., but I have phone numbers originating in several states and three other countries.  Others have VOIP providers located overseas, but may have U.S. phone numbers.

There is no monolithic "phone company" to regulate anymore, and those of you who are still using traditional landline phone carriers are living in the past.  If you pass a law such as you propose, it will simply move everyone to overseas carriers - even legitimate businesses.  It is like squeezing a toothpaste tube in the middle.

Here are a few reasons why people need to spoof caller ID info (legitimately).  Hotels/Motels - to protect your privacy and safety when you make outbound calls, Hospitals (same reason), Customer Service Centers - so you don't end up calling back to an unoccupied cubicle instead of calling the main customer service number, and also so that one person doesn't get 50 calls while everyone else is twiddling their thumbs, individuals who want to protect the privacy of their cell phone number, while still providing a valid phone number for people to return calls on, and the list goes on and on.

Please stop trying to solve life's aggravations with ill conceived, unworkable, and unenforceable laws.  There is already a law which covers the use of spoofing to deceive, what we need is enforcement, not more laws for scofflaws to ignore.

I completed the phony "debt crisis" survey, got switched to "Lola" with a cute Florida accent, and kept her on the phone long enough to get her employee "ID" (right) and find out about the cruise. She wanted to quickly get all my info, but I gave her only my (fake) name and (fake) phone number before I stopped her and asked what the total in "gratuities" and taxes for two people would be: about $125. Then we went back and forth before I stopped her and said, "Lola, I think we're done here. I'm not interested."

It's good to keep these scammers on the line as long as possible. It keeps them from making whatever quota their corporate masters have given them. NEVER give them accurate information, especially your address or your credit card number.

Received calls from this number a couple times over the last month.  No message - found it on my call log.  ID says "New York".

ESG Research. This time when they called I was home, so picked up and pressed 9 to be placed on their Do Not Call list. We'll see if that works.

In the mean time, here are the numbers I have so far that come in with this exact same recorded message:

213-289-9006
202-499-1485
312-465-1104
914-373-7134

I got a call from this # but was unable to answer.  Looked up the number, tried to call back, no answer, got phone busy signal.  Online says number belongs to Jason Miller.  Called my phone company and reported call to them.  Instituted call rejection as recommended

thanks for the info.

I got a call from this number too before. So weird. I dont know whats going on, no one ever talk to me :'(

I just received a call from this number I always google the numbers.  I get so many of these scam numbers it's sick these calling and scamming.  I have a list of numbers from these people.  I wish there is something that can be done.

This is the letter I go Via e-mail

Attorney :- Patrick Bell
Number :-  (850)615-7692
Due Amount :- 497.25

Case No :-CWD/5882627     Name :-CYNTHIA CASTRO

This is to inform you CYNTHIA CASTRO, that you are going to be legally prosecuted in the Court House within a couple of days. Your S.S.N is put on hold by the US Federal Government , so before the case if filed we would like to notify you about this matter.

It seems apparent that you have chosen to ignore all our efforts to contact you in order to resolve your debt with the Bureau of Defaulters Agency. At this point you have made your intentions clear and have left us no choice but to protect our interest in this matter. Now this means a few things for you, if you are under any state probation or payroll we need you to inform your manager/Concerned HR department about what you have done in the past and what would be the consequences once the case has been downloaded and executed in your name (CYNTHIA CASTRO).

Now, FTC is pressing charges against you regarding 3 serious allegation:

1. Violation of federal banking regulation act 1983 (C) 2. Collateral check fraud 3. Theft by deception (ACC ACT 21A)

If we do not hear from you within 48 hours of the date on this letter, we will be compelled to seek legal representation from our company Attorney. We reserve the right to commence litigation for intent to commit wire fraud under the pretense of refusing to repay a debt committed to, by use of the internet. In addition we reserve the right to seek recovery for the balance due, as well as legal fees and any court cost incurred.

WE CARRY ALL THE RIGHTS RESERVED TO INFORM TO FBI, FTC, AND HOME LAND SECURITY YOUR EMPLOYER AND BANK ABOUT FRAUD.

And once you are found guilty in the court house, then you have to bear the entire cost of this lawsuit which totals to $13,271.15, excluding loan amount, attorney's fee & the interest charges.
You have the right to hire an attorney. If you don't have/can't afford one then the court will appoint one for you.

Patrick Bell
(850)615-7692
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