206-496-0715
WA, US
| Stop the Calls 2012-11-05 23:02:26 Telemarketer |
This telephone number belongs to Pacific Telecom Communications Group, a public utility operated in part by F Antone Accuardi of Portland Oregon. They are a public utility that uses a foreign "shell" company to enter into revenue sharing agreements with illicit telemarketers. This is a likely violation of a number of laws, including 16 C.F.R. §310.3(b) of the Federal Telemarketing Sales Rule.
For more information about the people behind this unsolicited call, go here:
http://telemarketerspam.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/pacific-telecoms-robo-call-revenue-sharing-scheme-revealed/
Complaints of misconduct involving Pacific Telecom's F Antone Accuardi can be sent to: CAO@osbar.org
As a licensed attorney, Accuardi is subject to oversight by the Oregon State Bar Association. According to official documents from State investigators, Accuardi ?? is responsible for a large percentage of the illegal telephone calls made using Pacific Telecom?s telephone numbers.?
F Antone Accuardi can be reached directly here:
Interlaw@justice.com
legal@pacifictelecommunications.com
Cell: 971-404-4185
Pacific Telecom Communications Group
12228 Venice Blvd. Suite 559
Los Angeles, CA 90066
| Robert 2012-10-26 19:16:23 Prank Call |
Good luck getting these pirhanas to quit calling! I caught their call a dozen times after receiving a 'last call' for over 3 years. I told every life form that answered the phone that they need to connect me with someone that can answer my questions and they 'put me on hold' only to have the phone go dead and I get a dial tone.
| gwc 2012-10-19 15:52:51 Unknown |
My call just like the others. My "block call" list sure is long. No help from Do Not Call. Fin SVC. was the listing on caller ID.
| Ben 2012-10-12 20:23:41 Unknown |
How to stop them. In the middle: Not Easy Not Hard. They call in numbers in order. After 4567 they will call the rest in duration 4568, 4569, 4570. On their dial mechanism, your number will be skipped on next set up.
It's as a computer. Machine understands: "DEAD END", "SAVE TIME", "WE NEED A SALE", "STAY ON COURSE". Their is no stop, A skip is needed . Trial & Error. Example: Speaker Phone. Push button twice. It is a pick up, hang up withing one second. Call will be skipped after routine of Pick Up Hang Up. That's is as a hacker to Disrupt the program. Once a human Voice is heard, "HELLO". Recorder starts.
If a human on your line, answer as a Business, "Good Afternoon, How can I help you"? Most will hang up. They are looking for a residence. Dead End, No Sale is possible. If you are caught in their type of conversation, Say nothing and quietly hang up. Reverse Psychology. If all of these will not help. We are both at dead ends. Never Ending Story. Always worth a try. Stay off their course.
| hornsfan 2012-10-12 20:08:27 Telemarketer |
Called 10-5-2012 @ 14:31, wish I had been able to waste some of their time.
| Don 2012-10-12 19:45:43 Telemarketer |
Robo call to offer a reduction in credit card fees. This caller is smarter than the FCC who cannot or will not stop these illegal calls.
| Kwitcherbellyakin 2012-10-12 18:21:28 Telemarketer |
Seek action against phone scams like Card Services. Sign the petition.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/see ... rvices/XSmmhlSc
The FTC is having Robocall Summit on October 18th. For more info go to:
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/10/robocalls.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
What To Do When You Get an Illegal Robocall; http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
1. Hang Up. Do not press 1 or any other numbers to get off the list.
2. Consider blocking the number
3. Report it at http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
4. Report it at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Register your phone numbers online at http://www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222 (must call from # you want removed).
| Crissy 2012-10-12 18:20:50 Unknown |
PLEASE QUIT CALLING!!!!
| Meg 2012-10-12 16:40:56 Telemarketer |
Another illegal "lower your interest rates" robocall, this time on the land line, but more annoying because the wording was more threatening ("We've tried to contact you several times"). I pressed 1 and when the woman asked if I wanted to lower my interest rates I told her "This number is on the Do Not Call Registry, please don't call it again." She hung up before I finished speaking; no surprise there, they do that a lot.
Next I will report it to Do Not Call and I think I can also block the number at Comcast's end. But with these numbers being spoofed and changing all the time I'm not sure how much good that will do. I really wish there was a way to stop these. I'm seriously tired of them.
| Reality Call 2012-10-12 15:41:01 Unknown |
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| teg 2012-10-12 14:37:43 Unknown |
rec'd several calls..never leave message..they are also using many other numbers..One is 417-800-2317. Do not waste your time calling these jerks back...it's a scam.
| FED UP 2012-10-12 00:50:22 Telemarketer |
Received a call from this number this afternoon, machine picked up, no message left. According to the FTC ANY telemarketer that calls a number on the National Do Not Call list is in violation. So I'm going to start filing reports on them at donotcall.gov and I think everyone else who gets calls from them should do the same. Maybe if they get enough complaints about these damned telemarketers they'll actually start DOING something about them, like PROSECUTION and fines.
| suzy 2012-10-12 00:44:05 Unknown |
received a call from this #. Financial svr on read out. This is the 4th call in 3 weeks. No message left. Am on the DNC list. Annoying!
| ashok dhabuwala 2012-10-12 00:36:08 Unknown |
wrong time call me many times
| Anthony 2012-10-12 00:33:07 Unknown |
Get a call blocker phone or the pro caller Blocker form Hi Q telecom Inc.
| 206 496 0715 2012-10-11 19:17:21 Unknown |
I get calls from this number often. They say that they have sent numerious notices but that I hve not responded. This will be your last call. Same lie every time. If you wish to speak to a represenative press 1. I did this and when they answered I started to complain about getting their calls often. Told them that I was on th DNC list and asked them to show some honor and quit calling. I relalized that they had hung up. (They offered a lower credit card rate if I consolidated my card debt of more than $3,000.)
| tullyman 2012-10-11 17:32:40 Unknown |
Go to a novelty store, get one of those little metal coach's whistle or one of those little air horns and the next time you get one of these calls, press the number to talk to a "helpful representative". When that representative asks if you want to "reduce" your credit card rate, take a really, really deep breath and blow that whistle.
It may not stop the calls, but think of the fun you can have shocking the he$$ out of them. Now I look forward to those calls.
| gwen 2012-10-11 12:26:22 Unknown |
Now Pita, little old ladies aren't any more stupid that you for saying that. I'm a 68 year old retired English Teacher and I've been around the block a few times. I can smell bad cabbage a few feet away.
| Helen 2012-10-11 00:22:44 Telemarketer |
I just filed a complaint on the National Do Not Call Registry. https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx
YOUR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED
Thank you for filing your complaint with the National Do Not Call Registry.
Do not call complaints will be entered into a secure online database available to civil and criminal law enforcement agencies. While the FTC does not resolve individual consumer problems, your complaint will help the agency investigate the company, and could lead to law enforcement action.
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| John Carpenter 2012-10-11 00:10:33 Telemarketer |
I answered the phone without thinking. I got this idiot who tried pressuring me into getting a credit card. I told him I'm hanging up in 5 seconds and if you call again, I will answer the phone and greet you with an air horn. Let's see if the moron calls back. Will keep you dudes and dudettes posted. Be safe out there.
| CaliGrrl 2012-10-10 22:20:59 Unknown |
I jus got a call from 206-496-0715. I didn't answer it, but I called the number back after I read this site. I got a recording that said essentialy thank-you for calling back and that I had receivd a marketing call and to push #1 if I no longer wanted to receive these calls in the future and so I did. We'll see if it worked.
| todd fry 2012-10-10 22:03:10 Unknown |
they kept calling and no answer after keep saying hello
| Lisa 2012-10-10 20:00:49 Telemarketer |
i also have recieved calls from this number and other ones like general electric home security systems they have called over 50 times changed my phone number after 20 years of the same number...sad i had to go to that extreme. we should all sue these b*****ds and make them pay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
| sf ramirez 2012-10-10 19:25:36 Telemarketer |
All ATT subscribers can use CALL BLOCKER to stop constant interruptions..
Immediately disconnect, dial *60, and follow instructions to add the number. Your phone won't ring when calls come in from that number, and the caller will hear a message saying you're no longer accepting their calls.
You can add up to ten (10) numbers to block.
| NomoBS 2012-10-10 19:24:42 Telemarketer |
These BSers call every day and I find no way to get them to stop. Is there any law that will protect us from this? Are there any solutions?
| dk 2012-10-10 18:42:35 Telemarketer |
Call from company saying this is last chance for a credit card review. Will not stop calling.
| Kwitcherbellyakin 2012-10-10 18:25:02 Telemarketer |
The criminals behind this operation do not come to this site and even if they did they would have no intention of removing someone that posts here.
I use this site to pass on information that I have gathered and hopefully it will give some insight into these criminal operations. I'm just a poor ignorant uneducated country boy from backwoods Wisconsin who has received more than 300 calls from these scum sucking criminals.
The FTC is having Robocall Summit on October 18th. For more info go to:
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/10/robocalls.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
What To Do When You Get an Illegal Robocall; http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
1. Hang Up. Do not press 1 or any other numbers to get off the list.
2. Consider blocking the number
3. Report it at http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
4. Report it at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Register your phone numbers online at http://www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222 (must call from # you want removed).
Who the suspects are:
http://complaintwire.org/complaint/ipzhHRymJA ... gon-robo-dialer
http://telemarketerspam.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/fred-accuardi-and-illegal-telemarketing
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011 ... -companies.html
http://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-revi ... ter-fl-90107305
http://investing.businessweek.com/research/st ... vcapId=23957705
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/cox-353170-agency-companies.html
http://www.ftc.gov/os/caselist/0923193/index.shtm
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/29/business/la-fi-lazarus-20111129
http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=22278
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/debt/client_services_inc.html
http://onthespotblog.com/the-hunt-for-rachel-at-cardholder-services
http://www.scamchecker.com/content/cardmember-services-another-scam
http://www.state.ia.us/government/ag/latest_n ... fundraiser.html
Many of these calls are coming from Costa Rica and India and they are using spoofed (false) numbers, which in itself is illegal. They do cold calling for or sell the leads to numerous companies in this country and they know that what they are doing is illegal. Tomorrow this same number may be selling Cruises, Timeshares or Security Systems but if you follow the money it usually ends up in the hands of an American LLC.
These scum are making money by sending their bogus Caller ID information to your phone company. Telephone numbers are Calling Name (CNAM) provisioned and stored in a special database accessible to other telecom utilities. This means that for any outbound call that transmits a special code corresponding to one of their phone numbers, these criminals collect a fee for transmitting the caller ID information to the Local Exchange Carrier receiving the call. When you see a phone number in your caller ID (along with some name like Card Services), your phone company has to reimburse the caller for downloading that info from the database where it?s stored.
These fees are typically fractions of a cent per call however when these fees are aggregated across tens of millions of outbound calls per week, it amounts to significant money. Huge volumes of unsolicited telemarketing calls can drive significant revenue into the pockets of these scum sucking criminals. In return your phone company charges you a fee (it may be hidden or $5 to $15 on your phone bill). Since they only pay out a small portion of this fee you can see why your phone company allows this to continue.
Many of the inbound robo call numbers are spoofed, as most of the bolierhouses, both off and on shore, are using Voip SIP Trunks services. Throwaway DID numbers are also used. Some of the robocalling is operated by the end use scammers directly. Others are contract services who earn a referral fee once you are transferred to the scammers.
If someone makes the mistake of answering the phone and falling for their con then it is just icing on the cake for them. These people are the lowest form of filth on this planet.
How it works:
http://blog.usa.gov/post/30393077932/answering-your-questions-about-robocalls
http://onthespotblog.com/on-the-spot-blog-stirs-up-rachel-at-cardholder-services
http://onthespotblog.com/tag/cardholder-services/
http://complaintwire.org/complaint/ipzhHRymJA ... gon-robo-dialer
http://telemarketerspam.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/fred-accuardi-and-illegal-telemarketing
People should continually file complaints with their Attorney Generals office and also file with:
http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
If enough people keep complaining then maybe something will get done.
The criminals behind this operation aren't going to pay attention to you asking to be removed from their list. Their calls cost them nothing and they can make a million of them a day so they have no intention of ever removing someone. When you press a key to talk to them all that is accomplished is to verify that they have a working number.
Unfortunately blowing an air horn or whistle doesn't work either. Their headset have noise dampeners plus they are expecting it. However with that said if it makes you feel better then by all means give it a shot.
The banking system is also at fault here, without merchant accounts and ACH processing these criminals could not collect the scammed funds. Though the criminals use obfuscation, layered corporations, multiple bank accounts and offshore stashing, patterns of obvious fraudulent activity become apparent after a short time.
If you are interested in obtaining useful tracking information on the callers, I suggest that you act very interested in the rate reduction scam, as you have multiple high interest cards with large balances. Tell them that you don?t give out card numbers in response to unsolicited calls. However, tell them that if they provide you with a verifiable number that you will then call them back and provide the info. Since many of the operatives work on commission they will provide direct contact numbers if they believe you are serious about completing the deal. Verified return phone numbers are an excellent tool in tracking the people behind the operations.
Robocalls are illegal unless you have given them prior permission in writing (not worded into some small print contract from a 3rd party) and are absolutely illegal to a cell phone. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act permits individuals who have received certain unlawful telemarketing, such as junk faxes or telemarketing calls, to sue the violator in state courts where they may be awarded up to $1500 for each violation.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/robocalls
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/07/robocall.shtm
http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/TCPA-Rules.pdf
You can also try suing them in small claims court. This site has some information on how to proceed. http://www.killthecalls.com
Many of the disposable numbers come from Pacific Telecom Communications Group and they are currently under investigation and in the midst of various lawsuits. (The principles involved have been part of actions by the FCC under other business names).
http://telemarketerspam.wordpress.com
The Oregon Public Utilities Commission has revoked Pacific Telecom's certificate to provide telecom services in Oregon.
The Indiana Attorney General?s Office filed lawsuits against:
Consumer Credit Group and Proactive Planning Solutions of Arizona for violating Indiana?s Do Not Call Law and Auto-Dialer Act known as the robo-call law. Both companies violated the Credit Service Organization Act and Deceptive Consumer Sales Act by not obtaining $25,000 surety bonds with the state and collecting money upfront without performing any services.
Debt Zero of California for collecting money up front, failing to provide services or a refund and operating without a $25,000 surety bond.
Clear One Advantage of Maryland and Credit Arbitrators of Texas for violating the Credit Service Organization Act and the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act by not obtaining the required surety bonds.
http://www.in.gov/activecalendar/EventList.as ... ation_id=107077
Arkansas sues robocallers:
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/aug/0 ... marketing-firms
Missouri sues robocallers:
http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/236974-kost ... nies-over-calls
Mississippi sues robocallers:
http://msbusiness.com/tag/telemarketing
FTC is sending refund checks to 4,468 consumers ?who allegedly were defrauded by a telemarketer who used robocalls (prerecorded voice messages) to pitch worthless credit card rate reduction programs for an up-front fee.?
http://bbbconsumereducation.com/the-checks-in-the-mail-this-time-its-true
Proof that current laws mean nothing to these scum suckers. Civil action by the FTC against such criminals is totally ineffective. These criminals need to be charged with Federal Felonies and subjected to significant jail time. All of those involved know that they are violating FTC regulations. The FTC levies huge fines, then rescinds them based on inability to pay. The FTC settles for the minimal cash on hand, and enjoins them from future telemarketing. The criminals sign off, then go right back to business as usual. These same people under different companies have been sued in the past and have only paid a minimal fine. Here are just a few:
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2011/12/roycox.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/06/asiapacific.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/03/asiapacific.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/os/caselist/0923193/111219roycoxcmpt.pdf
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/donotcall/mediacenter.html
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/02/afl_financial.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/02/voiceblaze.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/03/voicetouch.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/05/robocalls.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/12/robocall.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/09/twi.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2011/02/robocall.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/05/robocalls2.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/12/jpm.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/08/voicetouch.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2011/11/sonkei.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/05/ams.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2011/01/khalilian.shtm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/09/nelsongamble.shtm
Write your Congressmen and Senators. We need CRIMINAL penalties against the companies that are profiting from these calls. Follow the money, slap them in prison, no one left to outsource to overseas boiler rooms, problem solved.
| Past Time 2012-10-10 17:31:59 Telemarketer |
"Look, I know people are just trying to make a living, so I try to be polite but insistent."
NO! So are crack dealers. If they wanted to "Just make a living" and had any ethics at all, they would be selling something with intrinsic value.
Like selling their @sses in a bus station.
These people are criminals and vermin. They are excrement. If you ever meet onem, get them away from the security cameras and make it look like an accident. Thousands will thank you.
| watchkitty2000 2012-10-10 17:18:07 Telemarketer |
When they called today I pushed "1" to speak to a representative. When I said that I wanted my number removed from their calling list, the phone went dead -- not even a courteous lie to assure me that they would respect my wishes.
| stressoutdad 2012-10-09 23:54:04 Unknown |
we get unwanred calls 2 - 3 time a night on PA do not call list also. wish this would stop unwanted calls.