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rydawg5

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2,639 posts
Jan 4, 2011 6:02 PM
Nate;624679 wrote:We contacted the police in our case and the number was forwarded overseas so they had no way to trace it beyond that point and pretty much say it's a dead case at that point.

Time to change your number
Jan 4, 2011 6:02pm
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O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Jan 4, 2011 8:28 PM
Just got another call. Quite honestly, I'm actually looking for a way to mess with them. Any ideas?
Jan 4, 2011 8:28pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Jan 4, 2011 8:37 PM
Not my number. It was our members.

Sent from my DROIDX
Jan 4, 2011 8:37pm
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gut

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15,058 posts
Jan 4, 2011 8:56 PM
Pretty slick....They leave a bunch of unanswered calls, you call the number out of curiosity and it's PNC...Eventually they find someone with a PNC account willing to enter their info. If I ever get something like this, in email or on the phone, I call my bank directly. Like someone else said, good practice is simply never give out personal info over the phone.
Jan 4, 2011 8:56pm
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O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Jan 4, 2011 8:56 PM
Nate;624895 wrote:Not my number. It was our members.

Sent from my DROIDX

You can stay away from me with your member.
Jan 4, 2011 8:56pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Jan 4, 2011 9:54 PM
That's not what she said.

Sent from my DROIDX
Jan 4, 2011 9:54pm
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Sykotyk

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1,155 posts
Jan 4, 2011 10:08 PM
Never give any info to anyone who initiates the call to you. Even if it is a fishing scam (such as this) to have you call them back. Telemarketers have figured this scam by calling and hanging up and then getting you to call back to hear the recorded message they're pitching.

If they say they're PNC, look up PNC's # and call them. Same with any other company.
Jan 4, 2011 10:08pm
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O-Trap

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14,994 posts
Jan 4, 2011 10:56 PM
Sykotyk;625273 wrote:Even if it is a fishing scam [...]

I believe it's spelled "phishing."

Under most circumstances, I wouldn't correct someone's spelling, but knowing you, I figured you'd appreciate it. ;)
Jan 4, 2011 10:56pm
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Curly J

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7,282 posts
Jan 4, 2011 11:26 PM
O-Trap I feel different than the others. I believe it's the Real Deal. I say give them your account number or social. What's the worst that can happen !!! ;)
Jan 4, 2011 11:26pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 4, 2011 11:51 PM
Curly J;625557 wrote:O-Trap I feel different than the others. I believe it's the Real Deal. I say give them your account number or social. What's the worst that can happen !!! ;)

Perhaps I can interest you in a candy vendor.

Jan 4, 2011 11:51pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 5, 2011 10:55 AM
It's 10:42, and I've already been called twice by these knuckleheads.

One finally just asked for the last four of my SSN. Still, I've had a zero balance for four months. I shouldn't be getting calls from anyone about anything.
Jan 5, 2011 10:55am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Jan 5, 2011 11:32 AM
I'd screw with them. Make up a credit card number.
Jan 5, 2011 11:32am
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Murdski99

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399 posts
Jan 5, 2011 12:06 PM
it's god, you better answer that phone otrap!
Jan 5, 2011 12:06pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 5, 2011 12:12 PM
Murdski99;626708 wrote:it's god, you better answer that phone otrap!

Nah, it's long distance for him, so he usually opts for DIM (Divine Instant Messaging) over phone calls.

Plus, according to Deuteronomy 6:4, God's phone number would probably just be 1.
Jan 5, 2011 12:12pm
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FatHobbit

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Jan 5, 2011 1:47 PM
O-Trap;626716 wrote:God's phone number would probably just be 1.

I was thinking infinity
Jan 5, 2011 1:47pm
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Fred Flintstone

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366 posts
Jan 5, 2011 2:14 PM
The 269 area code is SW Michigan, where my parents live, though like someone else said it could be spoofed.
Jan 5, 2011 2:14pm
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Thread Bomber

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1,851 posts
Jan 5, 2011 2:57 PM
1-800-286-8626

This will make ya feel better
Jan 5, 2011 2:57pm
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darbypitcher22

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8,000 posts
Jan 5, 2011 6:28 PM
tell them you're law enforcement and see how quickly they hang up. should tell you if its a scam or not
Jan 5, 2011 6:28pm
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Heretic

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18,820 posts
Jan 5, 2011 11:36 PM
O-Trap;624656 wrote:I politely asked if there was some sort of other information I could give to confirm I am who I say I am. Here was her response (made me chuckle):

"Your Social Security Number would work as well."

Erm ... bye, lady.

That sounds like a pathetically clumsy scam attempt. The sort that would work on the stupid and naive, unfortunately. From dealing with reputable companies who use SSNs as a way to verify identity, the protocol is "last four digits", as they have the number and, therefore, don't need you to belch out the entire thing.
Jan 5, 2011 11:36pm