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‘Jamaican Lottery’ calls? Just hang us, they are scams

Scammers pretending to be with the "Jamaica Lottery" have been busy preying on the elderly in Southwest Florida over the last several months, taking advantage of vulnerable seniors who believe they have hit the jackpot.
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: ‘Jamaican Lottery’ calls? Just hang us, they are scams

Harassed By Constant Telemarketing Calls? The Solution is Here

by MatthewRad

Harassed By Constant Telemarketing Calls? The Solution is Here

Telemarketing calls are always considered as a pain and major cause of irritation by all the cell phone owners. These telemarketers try to sell the products you really don’t need at all. They can call any time and anywhere and distort your mood within a few . . . → Read More: Harassed By Constant Telemarketing Calls? The Solution is Here

I’m so anxious, mainly due to the economy and panic from unwanted calls on my cell phone.?

Question by Adam Lambert Fan: I’m so anxious, mainly due to the economy and panic from unwanted calls on my cell phone.?
Sorry so long but…

I graduated college last May in graphic design and I’m only a seasonal employee who does art work at Six Flags. Since August, it has been the worst four months of . . . → Read More: I’m so anxious, mainly due to the economy and panic from unwanted calls on my cell phone.?

CONSUMER ALERT – BEWARE: Calls from “Job Line”?

by alui0000

Question by In God We Trust: CONSUMER ALERT – BEWARE: Calls from “Job Line”?
Beware!!!! This is actually $ 9/Minute Scam

Consumers report receiving automated message calls from a service calling itself “The Jobline” where you’re told they have jobs for you. It’s just a scam. If you call the number back, you will . . . → Read More: CONSUMER ALERT – BEWARE: Calls from “Job Line”?

In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

by Sapphireblue

Question by hollyrub: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?
A relative may of committed credit card fraud and I was wondering if the bank would ask that the debt be paid, or drop the issue at a certain dollar amount, or have law . . . → Read More: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

What can I do to stop getting those scams phone calls?

by dfb

Question by chachi c: What can I do to stop getting those scams phone calls?
“you won the lottery,” “you car expiration day is about to expire,” etc etc. It is so annoying.

Best answer:

Answer by YA! 4everWell you can try the no call registry, or stop answering the phone unless you know who it is. . . . → Read More: What can I do to stop getting those scams phone calls?

Phony calls target local businesses, claiming to be from BBB

Phony calls target local businesses, claiming to be from BBB
The BBB which serves Southern Alberta and East Kootenays is warning local businesses of phony calls claiming to be from the BBB. The phony callers, which sometimes may also claim to be from the Chamber of Commerce, ask the business if they are planning to move.
Read more . . . → Read More: Phony calls target local businesses, claiming to be from BBB

BJP calls for action, not debate on 2G scam

BJP calls for action, not debate on 2G scam
Commenting on Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s appeal to Opposition parties to allow Parliament to function, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said the 2G spectrum has been debated for long and it is time for action now.
Read more on Calcutta News

Facebook email brings new security implications . . . → Read More: BJP calls for action, not debate on 2G scam

Chimney Cleaning Scam Calls Resuming in Kent?

Chimney Cleaning Scam Calls Resuming in Kent?
KENT—A rash of phone solicitations to do chimney cleaning last spring, and one instance in which an elderly couple was charged an exorbitant amount for this service, led to attempted state police intervention in the scam.

Read more on Litchfield . . . → Read More: Chimney Cleaning Scam Calls Resuming in Kent?

Follow-up Census calls could be legitimate, even if you filled out form

Follow-up Census calls could be legitimate, even if you filled out form
You should be on the lookout for calls from scammers, however. Census Burea workers won’t ask for certain private information.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Follow-up Census calls could be legitimate, even if you filled out form

First Keystone National Bank being used in phishing scam using calls, texts and e-mails as bait

First Keystone National Bank being used in phishing scam using calls, texts and e-mails as bait
Calls claim to be from Keystone BERWICK – First Keystone National Bank, which has branches in Luzerne County, is warning customers about a series of fraudulent telephone calls and messages, cell phone text messages and e-mails. Scam artists have been c

Read . . . → Read More: First Keystone National Bank being used in phishing scam using calls, texts and e-mails as bait

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Getting Calls About Phone Scam

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Getting Calls About Phone Scam
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is getting several reports from citizens talking about telephone scams.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Warren County Sheriff’s Office Getting Calls About Phone Scam

Cop calls

Cop calls
Internet scam

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Trace Cell Phone Calls – The Importance of Choosing The Right Directory

If you want to trace cell phone calls, it can be a quick and painless exercise if you choose the right directory.  Many sites exist on the Internet promising free results.  Although this sounds great, such a thing really doesn’t exist.  What these sites prey on are people who are unaware of how and why reverse . . . → Read More: Trace Cell Phone Calls – The Importance of Choosing The Right Directory

Report Annoying Phone Calls from Telemarketers, Scammers, Collectors, etc.

Do you get phone calls from telemarketers, collectors, charities, robo-calls, and other annoying calls?

We all do. They interrupt our busy days, at dinner time, and can even be dangerous if we’re driving. What’s worse, now that we all carry cellular phones, these calls are using up our minutes and costing us money! But the real dangers . . . → Read More: Report Annoying Phone Calls from Telemarketers, Scammers, Collectors, etc.

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