strange calls

[Ton1333]

I have an account with Visa. For the past couple of weeks i keep getting these calls saying we'd like to offer you this or that because you pay or bill on time every month. I always hang up on them. Anyway, they call today and he goes into this speil and gives me the last four digits of my card and what not and the he says are you still receiving your mail at XXXXXX, I hang up like I always do. then something strange hits me, I realize, that he gave the addy of my (special mailbox) I get tons of things sent there but also my "Jose canseco books" anyway, I call Visa and they say they dont have that address or the phone number he's calling from anywhere on file. Its always the same phone number but different people, and they sound professional, anyone else have this, heres the number 727-541-0001, its in clearwater florida, mysterioulsy in the same place as getpinz is located..hmmmmm

 

[Crowler]

lol

Get Pinz sometimes sends out free stuff. They probably were trying to make sure you still had that addy.


CROWLER

 

[Ton1333]

Im not trying to say it was getpinz, just they would be the only ones in that area code with the address of my box. The people who call identify themselves as being with Visa. They are saying we want to offer gift certificates, travel things, because i always pay my bill on time, but they want to make sure its alright to charge the shipping to the account. Im just curious to see if anyone else has had any calls like this, Im not really worried, Its definitly some sort of scam. Odd how they know my address and telephone number and that i pay my bills on time.Like i said just curious to see if anyone else gets calls form this number.

 

[Coopie]

Visa and MasterCard are legal entities that are technically an association to facilitate credit transactions. Visa, MasterCard DO NOT maintain any cardmember or transaction data. That info is held by the bank that issued your card, and their transaction processor.

So, anyone who says thay're calling from "Visa" or "MasterCard" is not only scamming, but they are also not very good at it. The federally-mandated telemarketing call introduction for banks/financial institutions is very specific and must make mention of not only your bank, but also the portfolio of your card. You wouldn't wonder who the caller is, or why they are calling if it was a legitimate call!

And, "727" is the fastest-growing area code in the country. It encompasses Tampa and Tampa Bay as well other smaller cities. I know for a fact that many call centers operate from Tampa, so it may not be the company you think it is.

 

[Yuinah]

Wow Pushy

9:00-9:30 am (just waking up)

I got a call from some one who wanted to give me a 1000$ Shopping Spree, And 2 25$ Wal-Mart Gift Cards if I signed up for this discount program. He Recited the last 4 Digits of my card # as well as my mailing Address,

He spent like almost 30 minutes going through his explanation of this program and When he was finished I finally said no Oh boy he reacted pretty badly too.

He said "You just wasted my time asshole go back to fucking sleep"

That woke me up pretty quickly... after hanging up on him, the words floating around in my head was I hope this guy is frustrated enough to call me again, boy I'd love to give him a piece of my mind now, haha.

 

[jawbreakerkid]

I got rid of my home phone and only use my cell phone because the only calls I received at home were from solicitors. When I did have a home phone I use to answer like I was retarded and would start to scream in the phone. My wife found it pretty funny...or I would act like I didn't speak english and see how long I could keep them on the phone.