Nov 30: Recording of Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company

This recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15 and Nov 27. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2 and Nov 28. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21.

"Hi. This is Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company. If you're tired of your current cable or satellite TV provider, we have an amazing offer for you. It's the next generation of TV service. InCREdible digital picture quality with unsurpassed TV programming. And. We even include a FREE DVR, allowing you to pause, record, and play live television. AMAzing technology that will change the way YOU watch TV. To speak with a satellite TV specialist, press ONE NOW. Again, for details on this offer, press ONE NOW. As an added bonus for signing up today, we'll even give you one hundred bucks BACK. So press ONE now to be connected to a friendly sales agent."

Why are these jerks calling so often?

Nov 29: Recording of Michelle with "cardholder services" fraud

Fraudulent recordings of Michelle with cardholder services have called Sep 5, 15 and Nov 29. The fraudulent recording of Rachel at "cardholder services" called Sep 15, Oct 4, Nov 16, Dec 19 in 2005, Jan 3, Feb 1, Feb 7, twice on Mar 2, Apr 7, Apr 10, May 1, May 23, May 25, Jun 29, Jul 11, Aug 18, Aug 21, Sep 22, Oct 23 and at work on Dec 2, Dec 30 in 2005, Mar 7, and Jun 20. The fraudulent recording of Heather at "account services" called May 1 and Jul 28. The fraudulent sounding recording of Michael called Nov 18 in 2005.

"Hello. This is Michelle with cardholder services, calling in reference to your CURrent credit card account. As a preferred customer, you are now eligible for interest rates as low as SIX point nine percent on ALL of your credit card accounts. It is URgent that you contact us today, since your eligibility exPIRES shortly. Please consider this your FINAL notice. Please press nine on phone now to speak to a live operator and LOWER your interest rate. Or press eight to discontinue further notices."

As a preferred customer of "cardholder services"? I've never fucking been a customer of any "cardholder services". This has got to be a fucking scam. These frauds have been calling for over a year with these fraudulent fraudulently "final" notices.

Nov 29: Recording of "This is a call from our county records research department" fraud

This recording has called Oct 26, Nov 1, 8, 16, 21 and twice on Nov 29.

"This is a call from our county records research department. After reviewing properties in your area, you have been selected for a special one percent thirty year home loan. Please press one to speak to a specialist. Please press one now. Please press one... now."

Fuck off. Calling twice in one day isn't going to make me want to say anything other than fuck off.

Nov 29: Recording of "Congratulations. You have been randomly selected..." travel fraud

This recording has called Oct 10, 17, 31, Nov 9 and Nov 29.

"Congratulations. You have been randomly selected to receive a night on the town for two in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Your vacation includes round-trip air fare, two nights deluxe accomodations, dinner, and your choice of a top-rated Vegas show. This promotional package is available for a limited time only, so please press the number one key now. To be connected with a reservation agent. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Nov 28: Recording of "Jerry" with Dish, the satellite TV company

This recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2, and Nov 28. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15 and Nov 27. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21.

"Hi. This is Jerry with Dish. The satellite TV company. I'll get right to the point. Free installation. Free receivers and remotes for up to four rooms. And a free DVR. And if you don't know what a DVR is, press one and our reps will tell you about it. It's AWEsome technology. And it will change the way you watch TV. Basically, if you still have a cable provider for your TV, we WANT your business, and we're going to great lengths to get it. By giving you all the equipment. FREE. That used to cost two thousand dollars. AND. Save you money on a monthly basis going forward. It's a no brainer. We'll even give you an additional hundred bucks back if you sign up today. So, with no obligation, press one to be connected to a customer service representative. It doesn't hurt to at least talk to us and learn more. 'cause I'm confident we can save you money and improve the way you watch TV. Give us a chance. Press one now."

Fuck off.

Nov 27: Recording of Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company

This recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15 and Nov 27. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17 and Nov 2. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21.

"Hi. This is Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company. If you're tired of your current cable or satellite TV provider, we have an amazing offer for you. It's the next generation of TV service. InCREdible digital picture quality with unsurpassed TV programming. And. We even include a FREE DVR, allowing you to pause, record, and play live television. AMAzing technology that will change the way YOU watch TV. To speak with a satellite TV specialist, press ONE NOW. Again, for details on this offer, press ONE NOW. As an added bonus for signing up today, we'll even give you one hundred bucks BACK. So press ONE now to be connected to a friendly sales agent."

Nov 22: Recording of "This is the bank calling" fraud

This recording has called Nov 22. Another fraudulent recording of "the bank calling" called Mar 14 and 28.

"Hi. This is the bank calling. To inform you that we noticed you qualify for the new one percent home loan. This'll give you the opportunity to take cash out, get rid of debt, and even skip one month of mortgage payment. This program is only good for the next five days, so press nine now for more information. Thank you."

She had a British voice.

Nov 21: Recording of "Goldrush Getaways"

This recording called Aug 8 and Nov 21.

"Hi. This is Goldrush Getaways. We're a full service host travel agency. This is a solicitation call. All operators are currently busy. We can be reached at 909-758-5290. To save up to 50% on all your future travel needs, call us."

Who the fuck would make a long distance call to Southern California based on a telemarketer recording? And why the fuck are they calling people not in their area?

Nov 21: Recording of "Brian" with "the satellite TV company" fraud, probably a fraudulent Dish telemarketing recording

This recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" has called Nov 21. Numerous other fraudulent satellite TV recordings have called. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13 and Nov 15. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17 and Nov 2. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21.

"Hi. This is Brian with the satellite TV company. And I'll get straight to the point. Today, we're offering free installation, free receivers AND remotes for up to FOUR rooms, and a FREE DVR. If you don't know what a DVR is, press one now, and our reps will tell you about it. It's UNbelievable technology and it will change the way you watch TV. We'll also include three free months of movie channels. So with no obligations, press one to be connected to an approval specialist because I am confident we can save you money, AND improve the way you watch TV. Give us a chance. Press one now.

"Hi. This is Brian with the satellite TV company. And I'll get straight to the point. Today, we're offering free installation, free receivers AND remotes for up to FOUR rooms, and a FREE DVR. If you don't know what a DVR is, press one now, and our reps will tell you about it. It's UNbelievable technology and it will change the way you watch TV. We'll also include three free months of movie channels. So with no obligations, press one to be connected to an approval specialist because I am confident we can save you money, AND improve the way you watch TV. Give us a chance. Press one now.

"Hi. This is Brian with the satellite TV company. And I'll get straight to the point. Today, we're offering free installation, free receivers AND remotes for up to FOUR rooms, and a FREE DVR. If you don't know what a DVR is, press one now, and our reps will tell you about it. It's UNbelievable technology and it will change the way you watch TV. We'll also include three free months of movie channels. So with no obligations, press one to be connected to an approval specialist because I am confident we can save you money, AND improve the way you watch TV. Give us a chance. Press one now.

"Hi. This is Brian with the satellite TV company. And I'll get straight to the point. Today, we're offering free installation, free receivers AND remotes for up to..."

What the fuck? Repeating the same message four times? It was cut off because my answering machine limited the length of the message. How many times would it have repeated if my answering machine hadn't cut it off?

The "change the way you watch TV" sounds like the bullshit that the Dish telemarketing recordings spew, so it sounds like the Dish telemarketing recordings are now fraudulently identifying themselves as "the satellite TV company".

Nov 21: Recording of "David Clark" with the "Mortgage Connection" fraud

This recording has called Sep 21, Oct 18, and Nov 21.

"Hi. This is David Clark with the Mortgage Connection. This call is in regards to your mortgage application that we received. I would like to preapprove you on a one point two five percent thirty year mortgage program. To be connected immediately press one. If for whatever reason you're not interested in our one point two five percent mortgage program press nine."

I wonder what fraudulent justification they have for saying "your mortgage application that we received". I certainly never sent them anything.

Nov 21: Recording of "This is a call from our county records research department" fraud

This recording has called Oct 26, Nov 1, 8, 16 and Nov 21.

"This is a call from our county records research department. After reviewing properties in your area, you have been selected for a special one percent thirty year home loan. Please press one to speak to a specialist. Please press one now. Please press one... now."

Nov 18: Earthlink telemarketer

There were calls from Earthlink telemarketers on Sep 30 in 2005, Jul 14, Sep 2, and Nov 18.

I let her keep talking and talking about whatever she was supposed to talk about. Then she asked me something. I told her I'm not interested. She said she'd call back and talk to my parents. Yeah, right. My parents don't live here.

Nov 18: Recording of something

I answered the phone. It was a recording of something. A phone number was given. I don't remember any of it.

Nov 16: Recording of "This is a call from our county records research department" fraud

This recording has called Oct 26, Nov 1, 8 and Nov 16.

"This is a call from our county records research department. After reviewing properties in your area, you have been selected for a special one percent thirty year home loan. Please press one to speak to a specialist. Please press one now. Please press one... now."

Nov 16: Recording of "Tim Murphy" with the "Lending Network"

This recording has called Nov 16.

"Hi. This is Tim Murphy with the Lending Network. I'm calling regarding your current mortgage. I wanted to let you know that you've been preapproved for an incredible low rate. Of one percent. That's right one percent. And whether you're looking to refinance or take cash out, this loan could save you hundreds of dollars on your monthly house payment. So please press one now to lock in this low rate. And start saving money today. Once again, press one now to speak with your mortgage representative. Or press two now to be removed from our list. Thanks and have a great day."

Nov 16: San Jose Mercury News telemarketer

San Jose Mercury News telemarketers called Nov 9 and Nov 16, as well as a number of other times that I haven't noted down.

Nov 15: Recording of Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company

This recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13 and Nov 15. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17 and Nov 2. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21.

"Hi. This is Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company. If you're tired of your current cable or satellite TV provider, we have an amazing offer for you. It's the next generation of TV service. InCREdible digital picture quality with unsurpassed TV programming. And. We even include a FREE DVR, allowing you to pause, record, and play live television. AMAzing technology that will change the way YOU watch TV. To speak with a satellite TV specialist, press ONE NOW. Again, for details on this offer, press ONE NOW. As an added bonus for signing up today, we'll even give you one hundred bucks BACK. So press ONE now to be connected with a friendly sales agent."

This fucker just called two days ago. Why is it calling again?

Nov 15: Recording of AT&T

This recording has called Nov 15.

"AT&T. This is a recorded message from AT&T. Did you know that one hard drive crashes every fifteen seconds? Now AT&T has an online backup solution. Protect your financial documents, family photos, and other digital files for a small monthly fee with our new AT&T online vault service. Check your mail for more information. Visit us at attonlinevault.com/secure. Or, call us at 1-800-942-6034 to learn more about this exciting new offer. If you wish to no longer receive these valuable messages, please press one. And, as always, thank you for choosing AT&T."

Yes, my phone company eventually became AT&T. This sucks.

Nov 15: Sprint Wireless

"Hi my name is Walee and I am calling you on behalf of Sprint Wireless how are we doing today? Hello?"

Nov 14: Recording of April with your local satellite TV provider fraud

This recording has called Nov 14, and at work Oct 5, 10, 17 and Nov 8. An identical recording of Jennifer called at work Sep 21 and Sep 29.

"Hello. This is April with your local satellite TV provider. Today we are giving away a free digital satellite TV system to all local residents here in our city. Press one now to receive your free satellite TV. Press three to be removed."

Nov 14: Recording of "Erin" "And I have GREAT news about your mortgage" fraud

This recording has called Sep 19 and Nov 17 in 2005 and Sep 6, Oct 3, 11, 20, 25, Nov 9 and Nov 14.

"Hi. This is Erin. And I have GREAT news about your mortgage. According to our records, your interest rate can be sigNIFicantly reduced. Please press the NINE key on your telephone now and your LOAN representative can INstantly give you your NEW monthly mortgage PAYment. Again, press the nine key now for your new monthly payment. OR press eight to be removed from our calling list."

Nov 13: Recording of Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company

This recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17 and Nov 2. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21.

"Hi. This is Brian from Dish, the satellite TV company. If you're tired of your current cable or satellite TV provider, we have an amazing offer for you. It's the next generation of TV service. InCREdible digital picture quality with unsurpassed TV programming. And. We even include a FREE DVR, allowing you to pause, record, and play live television. AMAzing technology that will change the way YOU watch TV. To speak with a satellite TV specialist, press ONE NOW. Again, for details on this offer, press ONE NOW. As an added bonus for signing up today, we'll even give you one hundred bucks BACK. So press ONE now to be connected with a friendly sales agent."

Nov 9: San Jose Mercury News telemarketers

One call at work while I in the middle of something. Another call at home when I was in the middle of dinner.

Nov 9: Recording of "Erin" "And I have GREAT news about your mortgage" fraud

This recording has called Sep 19 and Nov 17 in 2005 and Sep 6, Oct 3, 11, 20, 25 and Nov 9.

"Hi. This is Erin. And I have GREAT news about your mortgage. According to our records, your interest rate can be sigNIFicantly reduced. Please press the NINE key on your telephone now and your LOAN representative can INstantly give you your NEW monthly mortgage PAYment. Again, press the nine key now for your new monthly payment. OR press eight to be removed from our calling list."

Nov 9: Recording of "Congratulations. You have been randomly selected..." travel fraud

This recording has called Oct 10, 17, 31 and Nov 9.

"Congratulations. You have been randomly selected to receive a night on the town for two in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Your vacation includes round-trip air fare, two nights deluxe accomodations, dinner, and your choice of a top-rated Vegas show. This promotional package is available for a limited time only, so please press the number one key now. To be connected with a reservation agent. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Nov 8: Recording of April with your local satellite TV provider fraud

This recording has called at work Oct 5, 10, 17 and Nov 8. An identical recording of Jennifer called at work Sep 21 and Sep 29.

"Hello. This is April with your local satellite TV provider. Today we are giving away a free digital satellite TV system to all local residents here in our city. Press one now to receive your free satellite TV. Press three to be removed."

Nov 8: Recording of "This is a call from our county records research department" fraud

This recording has called Oct 26, Nov 1, and Nov 8.

"This is a call from our county records research department. After reviewing properties in your area, you have been selected for a special one percent thirty year home loan. Please press one to speak to a specialist. Please press one now. Please press one... now."

Nov 8: Recording of "Dan" with "Express Consolidation"

This recording has called Nov 8. Another recording for "Express Consolidation" called May 3 and Oct 20.

"Hi. This is Dan. With Express Consolidation? I was calling to tell you that you may qualify to consolidate your credit cards? And reduce your interest rates down to as low as zero percent? Through our nonprofit organization? Please give me a call when you get this. The number here is 1-800-813-9143. And I'll be here until 9 PM eastern time. Thanks."

Nov 8: Recording of "card services" telemarketer fraud

This recording has called May 18 and Oct 17 and at work on Jul 11, Jul 26, and Nov 8.

"This message is from card services. If you received our letter concerning your account..."

I pressed one.

A woman said something like, "This is card services, do you have at least $2500 in credit card debt?"

I said, "I don't know. You tell me."

She hung up on me immediately.

Fuck you, "card services", fuck you.


This is the recording that has called previously:

"This message is from card services. If you received our letter concerning your account, please disregard this message and press three so you will not be contacted again concerning this matter. Otherwise, press one now to be connected to a representative to discuss your annual account review and to see if you qualify for a reduction in your interest rate. You could qualify for as little as 6.9% on all of your accounts. You just need at least $2500 in total credit card debt and have one account in good standing. Again press one now to be connected. Thank you."

Nov 6: Numerous hangups and abandoned calls

The phone has been ringing close to a dozen times a day at the times I was at home the last few days. I don't know how many times there have been calls while I haven't been home. I blame the election and political operatives. At least it will be over after tomorrow.

Nov 6: Recording of Clint Eastwood for Bruce McPherson for secretary of state

This recording has called Nov 4 and Nov 6.

"Hello. This is Clint Eastwood, calling to urge you to vote for my friend, Bruce McPherson, for secretary of state. Bruce has had a clear record of accomplishments, restoring integrity and confidence to our elections. Since taking over an office that was left in disarray, he has earned broad support from bipartisan organizations, such as the California Teachers Association and the California Farm Bureau. On November seventh, join me in voting for Bruce McPherson for secretary of state. Thank you."

"Paid for by Bruce McPherson for secretary of state."

Why do they have to call more than once?

Nov 6: Recording of Bruce McPherson

This recording has called Nov 6.

"...state Bruce McPherson. I'm calling to remind you that tomorrow, November seventh, is election day. It's been my honor to serve you as your secretary of state, and I would appreciate your vote on Tuesday, so that I may continue to serve you for four more years. Across the state, there are elections that will be decided by the smallest of margins, and your vote can be the difference. This is secretary of state Bruce McPherson, reminding you to make your voice heard tomorrow."

"Paid by Bruce McPherson for secretary of state."

Nov 4: Recording for Tony Strickland for controller

This recording has called Nov 4.

"...Benatto. Please join me in supporting Tony Strickland for controller. The state controller is an important position that is able to audit every square inch of California government. Tony Strickland is the right person for the job. Tony believes that if the legislature doesn't pass the budget on time, they shouldn't be paid. The best choice for controller is Tony Strickland."

"Paid for by the Small Business Action Committee PAC."

Nov 4: Recording of Governor Pete Wilson for propositions 1A and 1B

This recording has called Nov 4.

"Hello. This is Governor Pete Wilson. Without raising taxes, propositions 1A and 1B allow California to build and make desperately needed improvements to our roads and freeways. Endorsed by the California Republican Party, propositions 1A and 1B will allow us to improve freeways and relieve traffic congestion. Please join me and the California Taxpayers Association in supporting propositions 1A and 1B."

"Paid for by citizens for a more livable California."

Nov 4: Recording of Clint Eastwood for Bruce McPherson for secretary of state

This recording has called Nov 4.

"Hello. This is Clint Eastwood, calling to urge you to vote for my friend, Bruce McPherson, for secretary of state. Bruce has had a clear record of accomplishments, restoring integrity and confidence to our elections. Since taking over an office that was left in disarray, he has earned broad support from bipartisan organizations, such as the California Teachers Association and the California Farm Bureau. On November seventh, join me in voting for Bruce McPherson for secretary of state. Thank you."

"Paid for by Bruce McPherson for secretary of state."

Nov 3: Recording of "Chrissy" for "American Consumer Health Association"

This recording has called Nov 3.

"Hello. This is Chrissy for American Consumer Health Association and we would like to offer you our MEDical savings plan, which includes LOW cost doctor visits, hospitalization, accidental benefits, as well as dental, optical, and prescription drugs for only $99.95 per month for your enTIRE family. If you would like to hear more information on our medical savings plan for only $99.95 per month for your enTIRE family, please press one on your telephone now. Or to automatically have your phone number added to our DO not call list, please press eight now. Our telephone number is 972-277-8999."

Nov 2: Recording of Barbara Kerr for Bruce McPherson for secretary of state

This has called Nov 2.

"Hello. This is Barbara Kerr, president of the California teacher's association. Please join me in supporting Bruce McPherson for secretary of state. Bruce has a solid record of supporting public education. He has been an effective secretary of state. Remember to vote Bruce McPherson for secretary of state." "Paid for by McPherson for secretary of state."

Nov 2: Recording of Jerry with Dish, the satellite TV company

This recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17 and Nov 2. This recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21. Various satellite tv recordings have called Sep 15, 17, 28, Oct 11, 19, 21, 26, 29, Dec 1, 21 in 2005, May 6, 26, and Jun 16.

"Hi. This is Jerry with Dish. The satellite TV company. I'll get right to the point. Free installation. Free receivers and remotes for up to four rooms. And a free DVR. And if you don't know what a DVR is, press one and our reps will tell you about it. It's AWEsome technology. And it will change the way you watch TV. Basically, if you still have a cable provider for your TV, we WANT your business, and we're going to great lengths to get it. By giving you all the equipment. FREE. That used to cost two thousand dollars. AND. Save you money on a monthly basis going forward. It's a no brainer. We'll even give you and additional hundred bucks back if you sign up today. So, with no obligation, press one to be connected to a customer service representative. It doesn't hurt to at least talk to us and learn more. 'cause I'm confident we can save you money and improve the way you watch TV. Give us a chance. Press one now."

Nov 2: Recording probably from "Equal Access Health"

This recording called Nov 2 at work. Recordings from "Equal Health Services" have called Jun 1 and Aug 8. A recording from "Health Benefit Services" called Aug 28.

I pressed one during the recording, so I didn't listen to it. I pressed one repeatedly, and it threw me into a voicemail system. I was able to scroll through their directory of mailboxes. Most were just the names of people. Here are some that were more interesting:

705 - equal access health referral department
706 - equal access health business and small groups sales department
708 - equal access health sweepstakes
709 - new accounts

"Equal Health Services" gave 800-575-3419 to call.

"Health Benefit Services" gave 800-878-0449 to call.

Nov 1: Recording of "This is a call from our county records research department" fraud

This recording has called Oct 26 and Nov 1.

"This is a call from our county records research department. After reviewing properties in your area, you have been selected for a special one percent thirty year home loan. Please press one to speak to a specialist. Please press one now. Please press one... now."