Can they call you from An "Invalid Number"?

[Want2Know4Me]

What is the name of your state? OH

My daughter had been living with me a little over a year ago. After she moved out I started to get daily phone calls for her. I am assuming that they were debt collectors. I told them repeatedly that she didn't live at this number/address any longer and to not call again.
That didn't stop them. They just kept calling from different numbers. Due to this I had my number changed to a different unlisted number.
I am still getting phone calls with similar numbers. When I attempt to call back (from another phone) a recording either says that the number is invalid or that the number I am calling doesn't allow calls from a blocked number.
How do I find out who is calling and how could they get my new unlisted number? Assuming that it is the same people calling....

[Ladynred]

Collection agencies use automatic dialers, usually on lines that cannot accept incoming calls. There are lots and lots of ways the could have gotten your new unlisted number, they're sneaky SOB's.

Best bet, find out who it is, get a mailing address, and send a cease and desist letter. File a complaint with your phone company, the State AG, and the FTC.

[debtcollector`]

Originally Posted by Ladynred

Collection agencies use automatic dialers, usually on lines that cannot accept incoming calls. There are lots and lots of ways the could have gotten your new unlisted number, they're sneaky SOB's.

Best bet, find out who it is, get a mailing address, and send a cease and desist letter. File a complaint with your phone company, the State AG, and the FTC.

We aren't sneaky -- complain to your phone company for selling the list of unlisted numbers to an information broker, or to one of the many places you gave your number to.

Once again, you cannot CD someone else's collection. **Here's a solution - give them your daughter's phone number.

They can and will call as long as they believe you are providing inaccurate or incomplete information.

DC

[trustknow1]

Originally Posted by Want2Know4Me

What is the name of your state? OH


I am still getting phone calls with similar numbers. When I attempt to call back (from another phone) a recording either says that the number is invalid or that the number I am calling doesn't allow calls from a blocked number.
How do I find out who is calling and how could they get my new unlisted number? Assuming that it is the same people calling....

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I had the same problem. It is called Caller ID Spoofing. If you want to play their game, you can.

Read this first:

[url]http://www.aavextechnology.com/newsletter/083004/newsarticle-3.htm[/url]

Then, you can

- retain the bogus number on your caller ID log and print the list (with call times listed) as proof of "abuse and deception".

-then be sure on each call that you record the conversation,(if recording is legal in your state) making sure the first question you ask is for them to identify themselves, the company calling, and specifically ask how the number displayed (read it to them) on your caller ID relates to them. Ignore their response of providing another number to you on the phone....just ask again about that number and record their answer. Then advise them you refuse to discuss anything with a caller unable to identify the number that displays as their callback number. Do not answer the call that displays that number any longer, but record the attempts on your caller ID log.

-if you want to get serious... this is the only Caller ID Spoofer Identifier available right now:

[url]http://www.privacycorps.com/products/?id=20[/url]


Or advise them to call back at the following number....then give them the number for your District Attorney's Office**************.

Just a thought**************it worked for me.

As far as getting your number...these days it is too easy. I don't think I have given my correct name/address/or telephone number to anyone in over 5 years, for any reason. I am starting to like the name Eddie Haskell, too. lol

Also be aware that anytime you dial an "800" type number, the information on the caller is automatically displayed to the owner of the "800" number. It is part of the service they pay for. This includes unlisted numbers...FYI

In my experience with credit collectors; I have found that it helps to pause for a few seconds prior to answering a call, and ponder this thought.....

"Never argue with an idiot......they will bring you down to their level......then beat you with experience." lol.

Or, as suggested , you could just give them the correct number.....don't forget to provide a home address and social security number for her too, if you really want to be a good American.

Hope that helps...