Another Day, Another Call

It was Rachel's voice but caller ID read, "Lower Interest Rates", not Card Services as usual.  Same pitch, same scam evidently.  I didn't answer the phone this time-too tired to deal with them.

The number they called from was 971-220-1918 (Northwest Oregon).

Rachel's Credit Card Services

I decided to play along today.  The guy asked for my name.  Since he called me, I asked how he didn't already know my name.  He said, the calls are transferred to him and he has no idea of whose doing the transfer.  Ultimately, he ended up asking for my credit card number which of course, I didn't give him.

After getting off the phone, I googled "how to contact Rachel's credit card services" and that's when I read what others have posted about this scam.  I see that this is a chronic problem throughout the US.  I read an article from April of this year, stating that they were being cracked down on.  Really?  Not as far as I'm concerned.  I read comments from many stating that they're on the "Do Not Call List".  A lot of good that does.

I have reported them multiple times and so have many others.  What a giant rip off.  I'm just glad I'm smart enough not to give out my personal information.  I feel bad for those who are desperate for help and don't realize the scam. :(

Today's phone number was 507-540-0492 (south Minnesota).

Call Last Night at 7:56

A call at 8pm is way too late at night.  I've never received a call from "Rachel at card services" later than 5pm.

The phone number they called from is 786-358-5551.  The area code is in Southeast Florida.

Rachel at Credit Card Services

407-476-5680 (Florida)

Second call today.  The robo says, there's important information regarding my credit card.  When I selected the prompt for the rep, I asked him what information he had regarding my credit card.  The response was click.

Member Services

A new telemarketer called today.  A different credit card company than Rachel and "Credit Card Services", I guess.  The robo message was that they had sent multiple messages to my home that have gone unanswered.  It said to press 1 for a "friendly" customer service agent.  I asked how they had gotten my number and he (Justin) asked if I had more than $5000 in credit card debt.  I repeated my question and he hung up on me.  That wasn't very "friendly".

The number was 503-457-1049.  The area code is in Northwest Oregon.

Credit Card Services

Wow!  They're on a roll today.  Just got another call from Credit Card Services.  The number they used to call from is 417-800-2309 (Missouri area code).

Credit Card Services

Again, credit card services called.  I didn't answer the phone but heard the message.  It was a robo call and this time from New Jersey.

Another rude telemarketer!!

In 2008, my husband and I took a "free trip" to Las Vegas.  We were required by the time share to attend a presentation.  Of course, the presentation was HIGH PRESSURE.  Ultimately, they ended up being rude when we continued to say NO!

Yesterday, 4 years later, they called my husband to offer the same deal.  (According to the Do Not Call Registry, it's okay for them to call if you've done business with them in the past 18 months.  We had NOT.)

Since, I had surgery and we're not sure when I can travel, my husband told him no.  The man persisted and even asked why we couldn't go.  My husband told him about my health and the dude hung up on him.  Surely, there's a way to stop the harrassment!!

It's interesting how it's always a man caller for the high pressure telemarketing calls.

Second call today!

I just got my 2nd call of the day.  This time I was asleep - I'm taking pain medication since I had recent surgery.  Sleeping helps the body heal so they are disrupting my recovery.  This will be my little project until I'm up and around again.

They must be making a big push this quarter.  I'm not sure I've gotten 2 calls in one day.  This time it was Rachel at credit card services.  The phone number on caller ID from this call is in Southwestern Missouri.  The call from earlier today is in east Tennessee.

I wonder if they think they can beat the system by calling from so many different phone listings??

Rather than continuing to report my calls to the Do Not Call Registry, I'm going to keep up with the frequency and numbers on this blog.

This must be a nuisance for almost everyone.  Not just because dinner is interrupted but

-you just put the baby down for a nap
-you work nights and sleep in the day
-just simply tired and need a nap
-recovering from a traumatic event
-getting ready to leave the house for an appointment

The list can go on and on...

Another day-another telemarketing call...

For I can't remember how long, I have received telemarketing calls.  When it's a live person calling, I politely ask them to put me on their do not call list.  Typically, they are very polite in return and I don't hear from that company again.

The ones that really bother me are robo calls from "Rachel" or "Credit Card Services".  The message is that they have important information regarding my credit card and can lower my rate.  I have the option to select the prompt to discontinue notifications or a different prompt to speak to a representative.  Whenever they call, I don't answer, select the prompt to be removed from their list or speak to the representative.  

At first, I selected the prompt to be removed from further notifications.  When that didn't work, I selected the option to speak to the representative.  They are always men and are unbelievably rude.  One representative told me I was stupid, one yelled at me, etc.  You get the point.

I am registered with my state and the federal "do not call registry".  I have reported it multiple times to both and continue to receive these disrupting calls.