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Started by Palehorse, March 19, 2012, 05:08:28 PM

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Palehorse

March 19, 2012, 05:08:28 PM
(408) 775-7959

If you receive a call from the above number and you answer it, they will tell you they are from the DEA and have a warrant for your arrest and to search your home. Respond if you answer it by telling them you will see them when they get there, and hang up. Then report the call to the local authorities.

If you let them leave a voicemail you can provide it to the police, as we did.

This is a scam that has bilked people out of money nationwide, so warn those you care about!

Google the above. Number to read about it further!
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May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

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damfast

#1
March 19, 2012, 06:55:04 PM
A friend of mine had a similar thing go on, she actually thought she should send money!

Let em call me, we will have a party on that phone.  I practice on telemarketers already.
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

Palehorse

#2
March 19, 2012, 07:11:46 PM
Quote from: damfast on March 19, 2012, 06:55:04 PM
A friend of mine had a similar thing go on, she actually thought she should send money!

Let em call me, we will have a party on that phone.  I practice on telemarketers already.

It freaked out my wife until I reminded her NO law enforcement entity is going to Call before executing a warrant!  :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

damfast

#3
March 20, 2012, 01:01:39 PM
no courtesy call?

how rude is that.
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

Anne

#4
March 20, 2012, 06:44:40 PM
They talked about this one at a crime watch meeting awhile back, another one is they call and tell you your son, grandchild, neighbor is stranded in another state with car trouble and could you wire them money via Western Union.
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

The Troll

#5
March 20, 2012, 07:41:38 PM
Quote from: Anne on March 20, 2012, 06:44:40 PM
They talked about this one at a crime watch meeting awhile back, another one is they call and tell you your son, grandchild, neighbor is stranded in another state with car trouble and could you wire them money via Western Union.

  The main fact is, NEVER GIVE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE TELEPHONE AND SEND NO MONEY.  IF IT'S THE POLICE OR THE GOVERNMENT, THEY WILL COME AND PERSONALLY SEE YOU.  PERIOD.

damfast

#6
March 21, 2012, 11:56:25 AM
who thinks of that stuff?
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

followsthewolf

#7
March 21, 2012, 02:45:05 PM
scum-sucking pus bags


Had to say that -- heard one of the students talking about locals who vandalized his experiment and ruined a year's worth of research.

Thought it had a nice ring to it.  :smile:
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

The Troll

#8
March 21, 2012, 03:04:51 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on March 21, 2012, 02:45:05 PM
scum-sucking pus bags


Had to say that -- heard one of the students talking about locals who vandalized his experiment and ruined a year's worth of research.

Thought it had a nice ring to it.  :smile:

  I know what you're talking about, I been a victim myself.   And they are so sneaky :sneeky: about it.   :rant:

Mr442

#9
March 23, 2012, 09:20:27 AM
My mother (not the sharpest knife in the drawer) got a call about her credit card bill.  Of course she does not have a card, but she didn't stop to think about that. :rolleyes:  Anyway, the caller got pretty nasty with her, making threats, cussing at her, and so on.  She finally hung up.  Later she asks me about it, and what should she do?  I told her it was a scam, and they were just trying to get folks info/money.  If they call again, hang up.  She looked at me and said, "oh, I never thought about that." :wall:
Mr442

The Troll

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March 23, 2012, 04:35:54 PM
Quote from: Mr442 on March 23, 2012, 09:20:27 AM
My mother (not the sharpest knife in the drawer) got a call about her credit card bill.  Of course she does not have a card, but she didn't stop to think about that. :rolleyes:  Anyway, the caller got pretty nasty with her, making threats, cussing at her, and so on.  She finally hung up.  Later she asks me about it, and what should she do?  I told her it was a scam, and they were just trying to get folks info/money.  If they call again, hang up.  She looked at me and said, "oh, I never thought about that." :wall:

  I don't know about the rest of you folks feel, but I sick of all the calls about my credit card account.   :rant:

Henry Hawk

#11
March 23, 2012, 04:55:37 PM
I only have ONE credit card and its balance is ZERO.  I have it in case of an emergency.
I have not been bothered by any calls, but if I do...I know how to hang up.  :yes:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
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The Troll

#12
March 23, 2012, 07:17:50 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 23, 2012, 04:55:37 PM
I only have ONE credit card and its balance is ZERO.  I have it in case of an emergency.
I have not been bothered by any calls, but if I do...I know how to hang up.  :yes:

  They call in my area and they like to call in the evening just at dinner time or when you best TV show is on.  I have waited until I get a person and then I scream as loud as I can, "I don't want the damn thing."  I just got to find my CO2 horn so I can blow it in the phone.   :smash: :@#%&: :dam:
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