ATF Spam Call - Watch Out

[lazyMlazyK]

Just got a bogus spam call from the BATFE. Call came from this number: +1 217-269-1259.

Don't fall for it folks. I didn't stick around to listen to much, but could see how others' might be scammed.

 

[rijndael]

IME, the government is (almost) never going to call you. If they want you, it'll be mailed or they'll be on your doorstep.

 

[joshb]

What was the angle?

 

[lazyMlazyK]

What was the angle?

Accusations of illegal firearm possession.

 

[joshb]

Accusations of illegal firearm possession.

I’ll just tell them to try and come gettum.

 

[lazyMlazyK]

I’ll just tell them to try and come gettum.

Unfortunately, it was an automated call. "Press 1 to speak with an ATF agent" or something along those lines.

 

[JMayo]

I'm getting the Amazon fraud dept ones.
If they ask you to press 1 to speak....

Don't. Call customer support yourself.

 

[Rsadams]

I wish I could press two and have something bad happen to these damn phone scammers... How stupid would you have to be to believe the ATF would call you about illegal guns.... Geeze.... One word....Waco...

 

[rwj]

Unless the number is in your contact list, why answer? If important enough, they’ll leave a message…

 

[jelenko]

I'm getting the Amazon fraud dept ones.
If they ask you to press 1 to speak....

Don't. Call customer support yourself.

I'm getting text messages from Amazon fraud - but it's coming in without a phone number - no way to block it.

 

[Bill K]

Just hang up and don't say a word or press any prombts.

 

[DGP4]

My phone silences all calls that are not known to me. Learn how to do the same. If I don't know you you ain't gonna get an answer! Social Security says that they do not call ANYBODY! Same for all branches of government.

 

[jelenko]

My phone silences all calls that are not known to me. Learn how to do the same. If I don't know you you ain't gonna get an answer! Social Security says that they do not call ANYBODY! Same for all branches of government.

But, what about auto and home warranties?
What would I do without one?

 

[ben lurkin]

Don’t answer, don’t dismiss. Just let em go to voicemail unless you want more of em. If it’s important they’ll leave a message.

 

[DickE]

I tell them they are on a recorded line and to go ahead. They soon hang up. Then I block the number.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I tell them they are on a recorded line and to go ahead. They soon hang up. Then I block the number.

Its a spoofed number. Blocking does no good. Ive gotten spam calls from numbers in my contact list including myself.

 

[dhagerty40]

at least you guys have not gotten a call for cremation services as I did!

 

[Rat Rifle]

I keep the phone turned off. If I want to make a call, I turn it on. I don’t have a land line.

 

[Chiquita]

Three weeks ago around 4:30PM I got a call that my power was being disconnected at 5PM so he needs $243 payment NOW to call dispatch and cancel the power tech from showing up.

I won't bore you with the the conversation that I had, but I kept the guy on the phone until 5:10 PM and I acted that I am doing ZELLE payment.

Anyways, after 40min he finally realized that I was pulling his leg/s. He told me that I am D%$k head and I need to go F÷=/k myself.

 

[Chappy]

Since I have nothing better to do driving down the highway everyday, I'll string them along with BS to waste their time for my own entertainment. Once they ask for my name (usually use Hugh Gee Rection, not my actual name obviously) they realize I've been playing the fiddle with them for the past 45 minutes. Usually ends up with them breaking character and losing it. Get a good kick out of it honestly.

Forum Boss: I don't recommend this. A valid response can get your number on multiple shared contact lists. You can probably expect more spammers to call.