and they're nothing but scams
Jan 28: "Hold the line please, I have a call for this number" recording
"Hi. This is Brent. As you know we've put it on the air talking about the fed cutting interest rates for several months now, and uh today, they did this, did just that. Uh, the perfect opportunity to get out of your adjustable loan. Uh, I'll be talking more about the fed cut today on several radio programs. But actually, one's going to be uh online if you'd like to listen. It's KFAX, K F A X dot com, at four thirty. That's going to be the longest show I'll be on. Uh, but also, uh if you'd like to give us a call here and beat the rush, it's 800-986-5575. Uh, appraisers and underwriters of course are getting uh busy with all the increased activity, so, uh, if you have any questions, give us a call on that 800-986-5575 and we'll be happy to give a free report out to you too, we just wrote about improving your credit scores and ways to get the uh best rates that are possible out there in this, in this market and the opportunity that exists today. Uh, so give us a jingle. 800-985-5575. Thanks a lot."
Male voice: "Please listen carefully. This is an important notice regarding your automobile. We recently mailed you a postcard to activate your extended warranty coverage. This courtesy call is your final notice that your vehicle will be removed from our system. This means the opportunity to activate your extended warranty at deeply discounted rates will be lost. To speak with an agent regarding your options before the deadline, please press one now. If you wish to permanently remove your vehicle from eligibility for future coverage, press three now."
"Hi. This is Sean Peterson with the nationwide debt relief? Due to the country's current financial problems, we have teamed up with a group of non-profit organizations. To help Americans consolidate all their unsecured debt, including credit cards and personal loans, into one low monthly payment, and for a limited time reduce their interest rate to as low as one point nine percent. Stop the harassing collection calls, avoid bankruptcy, and lower your monthly payment. Grab your statements and call us today. 866-480-5213. Again, that's 866-480-5213. Press one to repeat this message. Press two to leave a message. Or press nine to be removed from our calling list."
"Hold the line please, I have a call for this number."
Female voice: "This is an important message regarding your automotive warranty. We have made several attempts to reach you. This is your final courtesy call before your vehicle is reclassified. Press one to speak to a warranty specialist. Or press two and your file will be automatically closed."
This recording was followed by a foreign sounding voice saying hello to the answering machine. What is the point of this shit?
Male voice: "Please listen carefully. This is an important notice regarding your automobile. We recently mailed you a postcard to activate your extended warranty coverage. This courtesy call is your final notice that your vehicle will be removed from our system. This means the opportunity to activate your extended warranty at deeply discounted rates will be lost. To speak with an agent regarding your options before the deadline, please press one now. If you wish to permanently remove your vehicle from eligibility for future coverage, press three now."
"Hello. This is your captain speaking. You will receive two free boarding passes for an all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas in exchange for your answers to ten questions. This is a public opinion poll. The process is automated. Just press the keys on your telephone keypad for your answers. You will receive two free boarding passes for an all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas when you're finished. This process only takes a minute. Press one to start the automated survey and receive two complimentary cruise passes."
Recently, there have been a number of calls that start with the recording: "Hold the line please. I have a call for this number." Followed by a live foreign sounding voice. I don't know what kind of scam they're trying to pull, as I have only gotten this call on my answering machine.
"Hello. This is Heather at account services. And we're calling in reference to your current credit card account. There's no problems currently with your account. It is urgent however that you contact us concerning your eligibility for lowering your interest rate. 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 discontinue further notices. Thank you and have a great day."
"Hi. We are calling to inform you that the fed has just dropped rates yet again, which means home mortgage interest rates are back into the five percents. So if you're looking to lower your interest rate, stop your mortage payment from adjusting, consolidate any high interest credit card debt, take some cash out of your home, or purchase a new home, press one now for a free consultation. To be removed from our list, please press two. To be transferred to a mortgage specialist, please press one now."
"Please listen carefully. This is an important notice regarding your automobile. We recently mailed you a postcard to activate your extended warranty coverage. This courtesy call is your final notice that your vehicle will be removed from our system. This means the opportunity to activate your extended warranty at deeply discounted rates will be lost. To speak with an agent regarding your options before the deadline, please press one now. If you wish to permanently remove your vehicle from eligibility for future coverage, press three now."
"Hi. This is Cathy with the small business network. Calling to let the owner know that with SBN membership, you are preapproved to apply for the SBN business Mastercard, with a generous credit line of up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Your new SBN membership also includes many powerful money-saving benefits and services that can save your business thousands of dollars on items you already use and purchase for your business. All you have to do is press one now to activate the processing for your SBN membership and business Mastercard, with a credit line of up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Please, press one now. Or you can call us toll-free at 866-310-9662."
"Hello. This is Heather at account services. And we're calling in reference to your current credit card account. There's no problems currently with your account. It is urgent however that you contact us concerning your eligibility for lowering your interest rate. To as little as six point nine percent. 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 discontinue further notices. Thank you and have a great day."
"Hi. This is Katie from the computer center. Calling to let you know that you have been prequalified for a zero percent interest, no money down today, and no credit check name brand computer. You can even get a free LCD TV and printer with your order. Again, to get a brand name computer without any credit check, press one now. Again, press one now."
"This is Paula Teel. Just a reminder as a preferred customer, you have been selected to receive a four day three night vacation. At the number one all inclusive resort in the world. Located in Cancun, Mexico. Your vacation includes all the gourmet meals you can eat. As well as all the premium brand alcohol you can drink. Choose from thirteen bars, fourteen restaurants, along with twenty-four hour room service. And your own private beach butler. On site of our four hundred and fifty acre playground. Including a private one-mile beach. Where you will find our world-famous spa. All for only two hundred and forty-nine dollars per person. Double occupancy. Price includes round trip airport limo transfers. As well as all passes and gratuity. Press one now on your keypad. Or press three to be removed."
"Hello. This is your captain speaking. You will receive two free boarding passes for an all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas in exchange for your answers to ten questions. This is a public opinion poll. The process is automated. Just press the keys on your telephone keypad for your answers. You will receive two free boarding passes for an all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas when you're finished. This process only takes a minute. Press one to start the automated survey and receive two complimentary cruise passes."
"This is Paula Teel. Just a reminder as a preferred customer, you have been selected to receive a four day three night vacation. At the number one all inclusive resort in the world. Located in Cancun, Mexico. Your vacation includes all the gourmet meals you can eat. As well as all the premium brand alcohol you can drink. Choose from thirteen bars, fourteen restaurants, along with twenty-four hour room service. And your own private beach butler. On site of our four hundred and fifty acre playground. Including a private one-mile beach. Where you will find our world-famous spa. All for only two hundred and forty-nine dollars per person. Double occupancy. Price includes round trip airport limo transfers. As well as all passes and gratuity. Press one now on your keypad. Or press three to be removed."
"Hello. I hope I'm not intruding. This is a courtesy call to area homeowners only. We are using this unusual way of announcing that Fanny Mae has recently expanded its underwriting to allow more homeowners to qualify for low interest rate loans. We are offering rates as low as one percent with four different payment options each month. This loan is for people with good credit, slow credit, or even bankruptcy. This loan may be for you. The loan will allow you to use the cash in your home to pay off bills, credit card debt, or simply cut your payment in half. To find out how you can qualify for this loan, please press one now to speak with a loan specialist. If you would like to be put on our do not call list, please press two now. Again, this loan is for our area homeowners only. Please press one to speak to live operator."
"Hello. Zeller, Bloomingdales, Macy's and even Target now have their winter displays up in two thousand and eight. Recently, a friend or family member who visited one of these stores entered your name at the customer store service kiosk. Congratulations. Your name was selected today to receive a fabulous five day vacation to our all-inclusive resort in beautiful Cancun Mexico. Followed by an exciting Orlando Florida vacation to Walt Disney World. Your accomodation, front(?) tail(?) bore(?) people, will be in our exclusive laguna suites golf and spa resort. Where you will have the option to enjoy all the meals you can eat, unlimited drinks including alcohol, water sports lessons, nightly entertainment show. And our private yacht club. Press one now to hear all of the details. And since you were selected to receive this fabulous vacation, your price today is only two hundred and ninety-nine dollars per person. And your third and fourth guests are included. So press one now to enjoy beautiful beaches, water sports, theme parks, spa, free restaurants, golfing, shopping, nightlife and relaxation. Don't miss out on this exclusive vacation. Press one now. If you would like to decline our offer, press three."
"Hello. This is your captain speaking. You will receive two free boarding passes for an all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas in exchange for your answers to ten questions. This is a public opinion poll. The process is automated. Just press the keys on your telephone keypad for your answers. You will receive two free boarding passes for an all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas when you're finished. This process only takes a minute. Press one to start the automated survey and receive two complimentary cruise passes."
"Hello. This is Heather at account services. And we're calling in reference to your current credit card account. There's no problems currently with your account. It is urgent however that you contact us concerning your eligibility for lowering your interest rate. To as little as six point nine percent. 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 discontinue further notices. Thank you and have a great day."
"Hello, this is a courtesy care notice to inform you that the vehicle that you are driving will soon meet the deadline to extend the warranty coverage that protects you against costly repair bills. Our warranty specialists are standing by and will take just a few minutes to quote you coverage and give you the peace of mind you deserve. Time is running out, so press one now to be transferred to the next warranty specialist. Remember to ask about our employee pricing discounts and interest-free financing. If you have already extended coverage since this notice, or would like to have your name removed from this offer, press nine now."
