Jan 29: Recording of anonymous fraud: "This quick courtesy message is for area homeowners only"

This anonymous recording has called Jan 29. The recording of "John" has called on Feb 7, 21, 24, Mar 3, Mar 10, Apr 11, Jun 7, and Sep 26 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "John" called Nov 16, 23, Dec 13, 15, Jan 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, and 19 in 2005. An almost identical recording of Shawn called Nov 10 in 2005, and Mar 8, Apr 5, and Jun 15 in 2006. A similar anonymous recording called Jan 11 in 2006. A very similar recording of Dan called Apr 17 and 26 in 2006.

"This quick courtesy message is for area homeowners only. We are calling to announce that Fanny Mae recently expanded their underwriting to give greater benefits to homeowners to qualify for special low interest rate loans. As low as one point five percent. Whether you have good credit poor credit or even a bankruptcy, this may be for you. But you must be a homeowner. You can use the money to pay off credit card debt, get cash back for any reason, or simply to lower your existing payment. For more information, please call 800-646-9558, and ask about the Fanny Mae program. That's 800-646-9558."

Jan 29: Recording of "This is the bank calling" fraud

This recording has called Nov 22 and Dec 11 in 2006 and Jan 29. Another fraudulent recording of "the bank calling" called Mar 14 and 28 in 2006.

"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."

Jan 29: Recording of fraud from "Sarah" with the "mortgage department"

The recording of "Sarah" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 18 and Jan 29. The recording of "Keri" with "the mortgage department" has called Oct 2 and Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 8, 16 and Jan 24. The recording of "Tina" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 16. The recording of "Victoria" has called Dec 13 in 2006. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "the financial department" called Nov 4 in 2005, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 16, Jun 21, Jul 19, 28, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Oct 18 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "Michelle" with "the mortgage department" called on on Oct 6, 19, Nov 7, 8, 11, twice on Nov 14, and Dec 8 and 20 in 2005. An almost identical recording of "Jane" with "the financial department" has called Jan 11, 25, Feb 21, Mar 7 and Mar 24 in 2006. A very similar recording of "Brittany" called on Dec 19 in 2005. A very similar recording of "Jennifer" with "the financial department" called Dec 5 in 2005.

There were also calls from "William Harrison" from "the financial department" on Sept 2, 6, 20, 21, 22, 29, Oct 12, 13, 25, 28, Nov 1, 10, and 14 in 2005.

"Hi. This is Sarah with the mortgage department. And based on your mortgage history, you have been preapproved for a five point eight seven five percent, thirty year, fixed rate. Having a hard time making your monthly payment? We have a one point nine nine percent adjustable rate mortgage. Remember. Rates are going up. Please don't wait and regret it later. Press the number one key now to speak with a mortgage consultant. Or press three to be removed."

Jan 26: Recording of fraud from "If you own a home, we'd like to..."

This recording has called Jan 26.

"If you own a home, we'd like to help you lower your monthly payments four hundred to five hundred dollars a month, pay off your debt, and even take cash out. There are some amazing new programs available, regardless of your credit history. In order to speak to a loan officer immediately, simply press one on your phone now. If you'd like to be placed on our do not call list, simply press the number nine. These new programs put together all of your current debt, and pay off for less than what you're currently paying now. To speak to a specialist absolutely free and find out how we can help you lower your monthly payments, pay off your debt, and get cash out, simply press one on your phone now. We look forward to speaking with you."

Jan 25: San Jose Mercury News Telemarketer

I only had to say I wasn't interested twice before he hung up. He might have been the same guy that called yesterday. Some of the phrases he used seemed the same.

Jan 25: Recording of "This is an announcement from A and L Health Services"

This recording has called Jan 25.

"This is an announcement from A and L Health Services. You may now qualify for health care benefits, reGARDless of medical conditions. To protect your family this affordable plan includes twenty-five dollars office doctor co-pays, hospitalization, and prescription benefits. Anyone calling toDAY will reCEIVE, at no additional cost, dental, vision, chiropractic, and hearing benefits as well. This is NOT for those currently on medicare or medicaid. If you have medicare or medicaid, please press TWO to be removed from the system. Everyone ELSE, please press ONE to speak to a benefits specialist and begin protecting yourself and your family today. Again, please press ONE to speak to one of our benefits specialists."

Jan 24: Recording of fraud from "Keri" with the "mortgage department"

The recording of "Keri" with "the mortgage department" has called Oct 2 and Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 8, 16 and Jan 24. The recording of "Sarah" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 18. The recording of "Tina" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 16. The recording of "Victoria" has called Dec 13 in 2006. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "the financial department" called Nov 4 in 2005, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 16, Jun 21, Jul 19, 28, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Oct 18 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "Michelle" with "the mortgage department" called on on Oct 6, 19, Nov 7, 8, 11, twice on Nov 14, and Dec 8 and 20 in 2005. An almost identical recording of "Jane" with "the financial department" has called Jan 11, 25, Feb 21, Mar 7 and Mar 24 in 2006. A very similar recording of "Brittany" called on Dec 19 in 2005. A very similar recording of "Jennifer" with "the financial department" called Dec 5 in 2005.

There were also calls from "William Harrison" from "the financial department" on Sept 2, 6, 20, 21, 22, 29, Oct 12, 13, 25, 28, Nov 1, 10, and 14 in 2005.

"Hi. This is Keri with the mortgage department. And this is a message that your current lender does not want you to hear. We are the only lender in your state. That can offer you one hunnert percent financing. And rates starting at one percent. And absolutely no points. Regardless of credit history, late payments, bankruptcies, or even if another lender has turned you down, we can still finance you up to one hundred percent. To speak with a mortgage consultant and receive your free credit report, press the number one key now. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Jan 24: San Jose Mercury News Telemarketer

Yet another call for the San Jose Mercury News. I should keep better track of how many times they've called, since the telemarketing system doesn't seem keep track. Or at least, the telemarketers won't tell me how many times my phone number has been called by them.

I said I wasn't interested over 5 times before he decided to give up.

Jan 19: Recording of "Jerry" with Dish, the satellite TV company

The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2, 28 and Dec 20 in 2006 and Jan 19. The fraudulent recording of "Mary Roberts" from "satellite TV" has called Aug 3, Aug 7, Dec 15, 19, 21 and Dec 27 in 2006 and Jan 4, 9 and Jan 17. The fraudulent recording of "home ownership has its privileges" has called Jan 10. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15, 27, Dec 6 and Dec 11 in 2006. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21 in 2006. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21 in 2006.

"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."

Jan 18: Recording of Tim with "mortgage services" fraud

The recording of Tim with mortgage services called Mar 13, Apr 17, 24, 28, May 3, 8, 18, 26, Jun 6, 12, 22, Jul 17, Aug 1, 9, 14 and Sep 18 in 2006 and Jan 18. An almost identical recording of Michelle with mortgage services called Mar 16 in 2006. The recording of Jim Powers with mortgage services called Oct 17 and twice on Oct 24 in 2006.

"Hi there, this is Tim with mortgage services? I'm calling regarding your current mortgage? And I want to let you know that I have a lender who wants to approve you at 1.5% on a thirty year loan now whether you are looking refinance OR take cash out this loan would OBviously save you hundreds of dollars on your monthly house payment. So please press one NOW to speak to a loan specialist. Once again, please press one NOW to speak to a loan specialist. And to start saving money NOW. If you would like to be removed from our marketing database, press three. Thanks and have a great day."

Jan 18: Recording of fraud from "Sarah" with the "mortgage department"

The recording of "Sarah" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 18. The recording of "Keri" with "the mortgage department" has called Oct 2 and Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 8 and Jan 16. The recording of "Tina" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 16. The recording of "Victoria" has called Dec 13 in 2006. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "the financial department" called Nov 4 in 2005, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 16, Jun 21, Jul 19, 28, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Oct 18 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "Michelle" with "the mortgage department" called on on Oct 6, 19, Nov 7, 8, 11, twice on Nov 14, and Dec 8 and 20 in 2005. An almost identical recording of "Jane" with "the financial department" has called Jan 11, 25, Feb 21, Mar 7 and Mar 24 in 2006. A very similar recording of "Brittany" called on Dec 19 in 2005. A very similar recording of "Jennifer" with "the financial department" called Dec 5 in 2005.

There were also calls from "William Harrison" from "the financial department" on Sept 2, 6, 20, 21, 22, 29, Oct 12, 13, 25, 28, Nov 1, 10, and 14 in 2005.

"Hi. This is Sarah with the mortgage department. And based on your mortgage history, you have been preapproved for a five point eight seven five percent, thirty year, fixed rate. Having a hard time making your monthly payment? We have a one point nine nine percent adjustable rate mortgage. Remember. Rates are going up. Please don't wait and regret it later. Press the number one key now to speak with a mortgage consultant. Or press three to be removed."

Jan 18: Recording of fraud by "Dorothy" with the "mortgage branch"

This recording has called at work on Dec 8 and Dec 18 in 2006 and at work on Jan 18. The recording of "Sandy" from "the mortgage branch" called Jan 10 at work.

"Hey guys, this is Dorothy with the mortgage branch. Um. Just wanted to give you a call and let you know that your home and your area has been approved for our new one percent refinance program. Now, this is something that's good for only the next seven days. So if you'd like some additional information on this program, go ahead and press one on your phone right now. This one percent refinance program is something that you could use to pay off some bills, take cash out of your property, or just take a vacation. Once again, if you'd like additional information about this program, simply press one on your telephone right now. Thank you. And have a great day."

What happened to the seven day limit that started Dec 8? And the one that started Dec 18?

Jan 17: Recording of fraud from Carleen with "the underwriting department"

This message has called Apr 20, Jun 27, and Aug 4 in 2006 and Jan 17.

"Hi. This is Carleen in the underwriting department. I'm calling in regards to your existing mortgage. Based on your recent payment activity, our department has been authorized to try and lower your interest rate to reduce your monthly payment. But there are just a couple items I'm going to need to confirm with you. So if you could please call me back directly at 1-866-236-8755. One more time, that's 1-866-236-8755. This will be the only notice you will receive. But this offer is only valid for the next three business days. Thank you so much and we look forward to serving you."

The number used to be 1-800-903-1484. The wording was otherwise identical. I suppose this will be "the only notice" until they get a new phone number.

Jan 17: Recording of fraud by Mary Roberts with "satellite TV"

The fraudulent recording of "Mary Roberts" from "satellite TV" has called Aug 3, Aug 7, Dec 15, 19, 21 and Dec 27 in 2006 and Jan 4, 9 and Jan 17. The fraudulent recording of "home ownership has its privileges" has called Jan 10. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15, 27, Dec 6 and Dec 11 in 2006. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2, 28 and Dec 20 in 2006. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21 in 2006. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21 in 2006.

"Hi. This is Mary Roberts with satellite TV. I'll get right to the point. FREE installation. FREE activation. THREE months of free movie channels, FREE receivers and remotes for up to four rooms, and a FREE DVR. If you don't know what a DVR is, press one on your phone and our rep will tell you all about it. It's AWEsome technology, and will change the way you watch TV. Basically, if you still have a cable provider, we WANT your business, and we're going to GREAT lengths to get it by giving you all the equipment FREE. That's right, over two thousand dollars worth of equipment FREE. And we're gonna SAVE you money every month. We'll even give you an additional HUNdred dollars back if you sign up today. So with NO obligation, give us a chance. Press one NOW."

Jan 17: Recording "Laura" with "RHL Direct" fraud

This recording of "Laura" with "RHL Direct" has called Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 17. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "RHL Express" has called Sep 26 in 2006.

"Hi. This is Laura with RHL Direct. We have an exciting new half a percent freedom home loan that cuts your house payment in half. Yes. A half a percent. Press one now to speak with a representative and cut your house payment in half. Yes. Half. While home loan rates are still low. Press one now and take advantage of our new half a percent freedom loan and eliminate all your payments. And even get cash. We guarantee the lowest fixed rates on any loan no matter the credit rating. There is no obligation, so press one now to speak with a representative and pay off that adjustable rate mortgage. Now is the best time to take cash out and consolidate all of those high interest credit cards into one easy fixed payment. For free expert consultation, press the number one key now. To speak with a representative, press one now."

Jan 16: Recording of fraud from "Keri" with the "mortgage department" fraud

The recording of "Keri" with "the mortgage department" has called Oct 2 and Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 8 and Jan 16. The recording of "Tina" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 16. The recording of "Victoria" has called Dec 13 in 2006. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "the financial department" called Nov 4 in 2005, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 16, Jun 21, Jul 19, 28, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Oct 18 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "Michelle" with "the mortgage department" called on on Oct 6, 19, Nov 7, 8, 11, twice on Nov 14, and Dec 8 and 20 in 2005. An almost identical recording of "Jane" with "the financial department" has called Jan 11, 25, Feb 21, Mar 7 and Mar 24 in 2006. A very similar recording of "Brittany" called on Dec 19 in 2005. A very similar recording of "Jennifer" with "the financial department" called Dec 5 in 2005.

There were also calls from "William Harrison" from "the financial department" on Sept 2, 6, 20, 21, 22, 29, Oct 12, 13, 25, 28, Nov 1, 10, and 14 in 2005.

"Hi. This is Keri with the mortgage department. And this is a message your current lender does not want you to hear. We are the only lender in your state. That can offer you one hunnert percent financing. And rates starting at one percent. And absolutely no points. Regardless of credit history, late payments, bankruptcies, or even if another lender has turned you down, we can still finance you up to one hundred percent. To speak with a mortgage consultant and receive your free credit report, press the number one key now. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Jan 16: Recording of "Tina" with the "mortgage department" fraud

The recording of "Tina" with "the mortgage department" has called Jan 16. The recording of "Keri" with "the mortgage department" has called Oct 2 and Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 8. The recording of "Victoria" has called Dec 13 in 2006. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "the financial department" called Nov 4 in 2005, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 16, Jun 21, Jul 19, 28, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Oct 18 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "Michelle" with "the mortgage department" called on on Oct 6, 19, Nov 7, 8, 11, twice on Nov 14, and Dec 8 and 20 in 2005. An almost identical recording of "Jane" with "the financial department" has called Jan 11, 25, Feb 21, Mar 7 and Mar 24 in 2006. A very similar recording of "Brittany" called on Dec 19 in 2005. A very similar recording of "Jennifer" with "the financial department" called Dec 5 in 2005.

There were also calls from "William Harrison" from "the financial department" on Sept 2, 6, 20, 21, 22, 29, Oct 12, 13, 25, 28, Nov 1, 10, and 14 in 2005.

"Hi. This is Tina with the mortgage department. And your household has preselected for an interest rate as low as one percent. With unlimited cash out. Late payments, collections, and bankruptcies. No problem. Press the number one key now to speak with a loan consultant. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Jan 16: Recording of "Nathan Will" with HLC Mortgage Servicing

This recording has called Dec 14 in 2005, Apr 3, May 3, 23, Jun 6, Jul 25, and Oct 3 in 2006 and Jan 16.

"Hi. This is Nathan Will with HLC Mortgage SERvicing. Uh sorry I missed you, but I was calling to let you KNOW that based on your recent mortgage PAYment history, uh, you've been preaPPROVed for an express QUICK cash loan. Uh WITH this refinance loan, we can close in as little as three days for you and offer a PAYment rate as low as one and a half percent. FIXED for 5 years, and there are ZERO closing costs. Uh we'll be in until eight pm tonight, so just give us a call as soon as you get IN at 800-224-1665, and I can let you know just how much cash we can GET for you and what we can reduce your interest rate to. Thanks. Bye bye."

Jan 12: Recording of a scam saying "This is a call from our county records research department"

This recording has called Jan 12. Very similar recordings have called Oct 26, Nov 1, 8, 16, 21, twice on Nov 29, and Dec 1 in 2006.

"This is a call from our county records research department? After reviewing properties in your area, your property's been selected for our year-end one percent thirty year loan program. Press one now to speak with an area specialist. Press one now."

Jan 12: Embassy Suites telemarketer

I forgot her name. It was about trips to Tahoe, Las Vegas or Pismo Beach. I didn't pay good enough attention to remember anything else.

Jan 11: Recording of fraud from "Teri Jones" from the "promotion notification center"

This recording has called at work Jan 4 and Jan 11. Similar recordings have called Oct 10, 17, 31 and Nov 9 in 2006.

"Hi. This is Teri Jones from the promotion notification center. Congratulations. You have been preselected to receive a complimentary promotional trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. Your Hawaiian vacation includes roundtrip airfare, as well as hotel accomodation. To claim your vacation, please press the number one key now. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Sounds like a scam to me.

Jan 10: Recording of fraud from "Sandy" from the "mortgage branch"

This recording has called Jan 10 at work. The recording of "Dorothy" with "the mortgage branch" called at work on Dec 8 and Dec 18.

"Hi there. This is Sandy from the mortgage branch calling. Um, I just wanted to give you a quick call today to let you know that you've been approved for our new one percent refinance program. Now, even though your approval is good until the end of the month, many banks are now eliminating the one percent program alltogether. And going back to the full rate payment, which is hundreds more per month. So, if you'd like to get some more information on this program before it's too late, please go ahead and press one on your phone right now. This may be your last chance
to lock in the lowest mortgage payment in history. Again, if you'd like additional information on this program, please press one on your phone right now. Thanks and have a great day."

Jan 10: Recording of satellite television fraud: "home ownership has its privileges"

This fraudulent recording has called Jan 10. The fraudulent recording of "Mary Roberts" from "satellite TV" has called Aug 3, Aug 7, Dec 15, 19, 21 and Dec 27 in 2006 and Jan 4 and Jan 9. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15, 27, Dec 6 and Dec 11 in 2006. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2, 28 and Dec 20 in 2006. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21 in 2006. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21 in 2006.

"Home ownership HAS its privileges. You've been selected to receive a COMPLETE four room satellite television system. Worth over twelve hundred dollars absolutely free. You'll get FREE professional installation, and a free DVR. To enjoy your free SATellite system as soon as tomorrow, press one to find out more. Or press three to be removed."

Jan 9: Recording of fraud by Mary Roberts with "satellite TV"

This fraudulent recording of "Mary Roberts" from "satellite TV" has called Aug 3, Aug 7, Dec 15, 19, 21 and Dec 27 in 2006 and Jan 4 and Jan 9. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15, 27, Dec 6 and Dec 11 in 2006. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2, 28 and Dec 20 in 2006. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21 in 2006. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21 in 2006.

"Hi. This is Mary Roberts with satellite TV. I'll get right to the point. FREE installation. FREE activation. THREE months of free movie channels, FREE receivers and remotes for up to four rooms, and a FREE DVR. If you don't know what a DVR is, press one on your phone and our rep will tell you all about it. It's AWEsome technology, and will change the way you watch TV. Basically, if you still have a cable provider, we WANT your business, and we're going to GREAT lengths to get it by giving you all the equipment FREE. That's right, over two thousand dollars worth of equipment FREE. And we're gonna SAVE you money every month. We'll even give you an additional HUNdred dollars back if you sign up today. So with NO obligation, give us a chance. Press one NOW."

Jan 8: Recording of fraud from "Keri" with "the mortgage department" fraud

The recording of "Keri" with "the mortgage department" has called Oct 2 and Oct 31 in 2006 and Jan 8. The recording of "Victoria" has called Dec 13 in 2006. A similar recording of "Michelle" with "the financial department" called Nov 4 in 2005, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 16, Jun 21, Jul 19, 28, Aug 17, Aug 31, and Oct 18 in 2006. An almost identical recording of "Michelle" with "the mortgage department" called on on Oct 6, 19, Nov 7, 8, 11, twice on Nov 14, and Dec 8 and 20 in 2005. An almost identical recording of "Jane" with "the financial department" has called Jan 11, 25, Feb 21, Mar 7 and Mar 24 in 2006. A very similar recording of "Brittany" called on Dec 19 in 2005. A very similar recording of "Jennifer" with "the financial department" called Dec 5 in 2005.

There were also calls from "William Harrison" from "the financial department" on Sept 2, 6, 20, 21, 22, 29, Oct 12, 13, 25, 28, Nov 1, 10, and 14 in 2005.

"Hi. This is Keri with the mortgage department. And this is a message your current lender does not want you to hear. We are the only lender in your state. That can offer you one hunnert percent financing. And rates starting at one percent. And absolutely no points. Regardless of credit history, late payments, bankruptcies, or even if another lender has turned you down, we can still finance you up to one hundred percent. To speak with a mortgage consultant and receive your free credit report, press the number one key now. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

I think it's the same person recording the messages claiming to be "Keri", "Michelle", "Jane", "Jennifer", "Brittany", etc.

Jan 4: Recording of fraud by Mary Roberts with "satellite TV"

This fraudulent recording of "Mary Roberts" from "satellite TV" has called Aug 3, Aug 7, Dec 15, 19, 21 and Dec 27 in 2006 and Jan 4. The recording of Brian from Dish called Nov 13, 15, 27, Dec 6 and Dec 11 in 2006. The recording of Jerry with Dish called Sep 19, 21, Oct 17, Nov 2, 28 and Dec 20 in 2006. The recording of Lisa with Dish called Aug 3, 7, 14, 16, Sep 22 and Oct 21 in 2006. A fraudulent recording of Brian from "the satellite TV company" called Nov 21 in 2006.

"Hi. This is Mary Roberts with satellite TV. I'll get right to the point. FREE installation. FREE activation. THREE months of free movie channels, FREE receivers and remotes for up to four rooms, and a FREE DVR. If you don't know what a DVR is, press one on your phone and our rep will tell you all about it. It's AWEsome technology, and will change the way you watch TV. Basically, if you still have a cable provider, we WANT your business, and we're going to GREAT lengths to get it by giving you all the equipment FREE. That's right, over two thousand dollars worth of equipment FREE. And we're gonna SAVE you money every month. We'll even give you an additional HUNdred dollars back if you sign up today. So with NO obligation, give us a chance. Press one NOW."

Jan 4: Recording of "Teri Jones" from the "promotion notification center"

This recording has called at work Jan 4. Similar recordings have called Oct 10, 17, 31 and Nov 9 in 2006.

"Hi. This is Teri Jones from the promotion notification center. Congratulations. You have been preselected to receive a complimentary promotional trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. Your Hawaiian vacation includes roundtrip airfare, as well as hotel accomodation. To claim your vacation, please press the number one key now. Or press three to be removed from the marketing list."

Sounds like a scam to me.

Jan 3: Recording of fraud from "Rachel" at "cardholder services"

Fraudulent recordings 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, Dec 6 in 2006 and at work on Dec 2, Dec 30 in 2005, Mar 7, and Jun 20 in 2006 and Jan 3. The fraudulent recording of Heather at "account services" called May 1 and Jul 28 in 2006 and Jan 3. Fraudulent recordings of Michelle with cardholder services have called Sep 5, 15 and Nov 29 in 2006. The fraudulent sounding recording of Michael called Nov 18 in 2005.

"Hello. This is Rachel at "cardholder services"? Calling in reference to your current credit card account? There are NO problems CURrently with your account. It is URgent that you contact us concerning your eligibility for lowering your interest rate. To as little as 6.9%. Your eligibility exPIRES shortly, so please consider THIS your final notice. Please press the number ONE on your phone NOW to speak with a live operator and lower your interest rate. Or to be removed from further notices, press two. Thank you. Have a great day."

Jan 3: Recording of fraud from "Heather" at "account services"

The fraudulent recording of Heather at "account services" called May 1 and Jul 28 in 2006 and Jan 3. Fraudulent recordings 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, Dec 6 in 2006 and at work on Dec 2, Dec 30 in 2005, Mar 7, and Jun 20 in 2006. Fraudulent recordings of Michelle with cardholder services have called Sep 5, 15 and Nov 29 in 2006. The fraudulent sounding recording of Michael called Nov 18 in 2005.

"Hello. This is Heather at "account services". And we're calling in reference to your current credit card acCOUNT. There's no problem currently with your account. It is URgent however that you contact us concerning your eligibility for lowering your interest rate. To as LITTLE as 6.9%. Your eligibility expires SHORTLY, so please consider this your final notice. Please press one now on your PHONE to speak with a live operator and lower your interest rate. Or press TWO to be discontinue further notices. Thank you and have a great day."