This is the third call I have recieved from this number and I am on the do-not-call list.

Have no clue who they are.  They do not identify themselves

best advice is to ignore,but the dumb public keeps answering--if you do not answer theses a** holes have to get frustrated.

I'm an old guy and I need a hobby.  So I figure why not have a little fun with these little creeps?  So here's what I plan to do.  When some jerk asks for my a credit card numbers, I'll say, "Hold on a minute," and put the phone down.  If the scum sucker is still on the phone after a minute, I'll rattle off a few fake 16-digit credit card numbers (maybe 5, 6, or a dozen).  I'd like to see how many fake card numbers he'll take and how long I can keep the a-hole on the phone before he hangs up and gets his number added to my call blocker.

This is from Credit Card services.  I have gotten the same call from over a dozen numbers across the US.  When I block one, a new one shows up.  It's never ending frustration but luckily I can easily block these using a phone blocker that I bought at Amazon.

Plug your phone line into the modem on your computer and install software for Call Forwarding.  You can set it up to forward all calls that are out of your area code or whatever numbers you choose.  Then forward the number to the FCC or FTC or gov agency of choice.

They have been calling me from various numbers about three times a week for six months. I call back to talk to them, they never answer. Today for the first time someone answered when I picked up & I asked them to identify themselves. They gave me the caller name of "Account services for Visa/Mastercard". I then began to ask to have my name removed from the list & they hung up on me. When I try to call back the live operators are always unavailable & despite leaving a message to have my number removed from the list, they don't do it. It's a schamm. I've had the numbers they have used, two different ones so far, blocked. I hope that works. THIS IS HARASSMENT!

I provoked a reply and was told to go to hell. I said the same to you.

Ooops

This company gets you on "their sucker's list" & even following the recorded message to "push 3" to be removed from their call list IS A WASTE OF ANYONE'S TIME...  By pushing "1" and attempting to speak to a human being to politely ask to be removed from their "sucker's list" they simply hang up the phone on you since you're NOT willing to be a victim.  CALLER ID works: IF you see "Card Services" Don't bother answering their call...

Thank you Shamus. I got the call today from Card Services. We get it every few days. I figured also that pressing "9" to put us on the Do Not Call List would just let them know we are home. We are on the real list and it doesn't seem to help. You can go to the government website, tell them, then they send you a letter to officially post the complaint. I don't know which is more painful-getting the calls or filling out the complaint form.

"Rachel of card services" scam trying to steal credit card numbers, as usual, using a fake calling number and ignoring the do-not-call list.

this is from the scam company credit card services...not the obama campaign. Your unlisted number means jack s*** to the computer program that dials numbers at random. Get over your hatred and stop posting unless you actually answered the phone and can contribute meaningful information about the person or company who is violating the do not call list. BTW.....political calls are not covered by the DNC list and anyone can get your unlisted number.

The only thing you can do is to NOT answer calls you don't recognize.
If you answer they will know that it is a good number and keep calling.
The do not call list is a BIG joke & charity & government is EXEMPT
from it. If you don't pick up they will lose interest. The government
doesn't have the resources to do anything about it and for that matter
doesn't care.

has called 3 times today each from a different number when I try to tell the to stop calling they hang up.

eting calls every day  today htt #1 got some lady who told me to calm down  Not a good thing to say to me .  Not answering ou house phone anymore.   323-844-8043

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
5.    People should continually file complaints with their Attorney Generals office.
Register your phone numbers online at http://www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222 (must call from # you want removed).

I have greatly reduced the number of calls to my cell phones by going to my carriers website (Verizon) and they allow me to block up to 5 numbers for 90 days. Since these scum change numbers every 30 I have had a very peaceful time. Call me once shame on you, call me twice shame on me. I also put it in my contacts list under Scum Suckers and assign it NO ring tone so at least after the first call they won't bother me anymore (I have filled all of the numbers in each and am up to Scum Sucker 47 now). This is only a whack-a-mole solution however it is the only one I can offer.
The criminals behind this operation do not come to this site and even if they did they would have no intention of truthfully answering questions or 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 350 calls from these scum sucking criminals.

If you want to stop these calls then you need to dry up their revenue source.  These scum are making money by sending 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 this may have something to do with their inability to stop these calls.
In order to stop this we need legislation making it illegal for carriers to charge each other for caller ID. If a phone service wishes to operate it would need to provide the caller ID at no charge as part of the service. Here is the $50,000 solution that the FCC is looking for and it doesn't cost anything. 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.

There is an excellent blog site that I found that explains how one company is getting away with this activity.     http://telemarketerspam.wordpress.com

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.
Most 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.

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

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.

I live in Alexandria, Virginia, and I'm getting the calls too.

I'm thankful for this website and the informative input from the posters.

CARRY ON!

Do NOT bet the farm on that!!!

I doubt Obama's offering you a lower interest rate.  DUH!

This number is attempt by someone to get credit card number not a political campaign. You will also be waiting four years and 8 days for President Obama to be gone.

A recorded message about lowering my interest rates comes in several nights a week usually between 6:30 and 8:30 from California.  Pressing the option to be deleted does not work.  Pressing the option to speak with a person does not work either----because when I request to be removed from the call list, they hang up.

It is a company that can lower your credit card interest.  They want your credit card info.  Do not give it!  How do you report these callers when your on the do not call list?

Pushing 3 to be removed from their call list is an exercise in futility.  Pushing 1 to speak with an agent gets you connected to a rude person.  Someone must, however, fall for their scam or they stop calling.  All they want is your credit card number..

Just got another call from the credit card scamers!  Probably this is the 1000th one within the past several years.  Yor are right hitting 3 to be removed from their list, do not call list: or talking to someone to be removed from their call list.  If you do get a person they are rude; use foul language if you request to be removed.  Since they are BREAKING THE LAW by not stopping the calls, I report every call to my State's Attorney General's Office as well as the Federal Communications System.  If everyone would report these calls and flood these offices with complaints we might get something done.  These jerks must be able to hook gullables, or they wouldn't be able to pay their telephone bills.  Perhaps we should start complaining to telephone companies (who are making money off of these scams).

Call Type:  Criminal Scam

Card Holder services is SPAM and a fake. Only an idiot would follow through to whatever services they offer.

This company gets you on "their sucker's list" & even following the recorded message to "push 3" to be removed from their call list IS A WASTE OF ANYONE'S TIME...  By pushing "1" and attempting to speak to a human being to politely ask to be removed from their "sucker's list" they simply hang up the phone on you since you're NOT willing to be a victim.  CALLER ID works: IF you see "Card Services" Don't bother answering their call...
God bless them!?

That # has absolutely nothing to do with campaign calls from ANYONE. What fact do you have for stating that they're from the Obama campaign?

This number calls constantly and hangs up. obama MORONS have called already 6 x today. His campaign has ANNOYINGLY gotten carried away with his campaign calls to my UNLISTED phone #. OMG. WTF is wrong with his idiotic campain people. Stupid like him!!!  Can't wait to see his ugly face LOSE. 8 more figging days of his crap and then we'll be done unless he harasses us after the election when he virtually will have no JOB. Cannot wait for that day...

card services message about lowering credit card balances. Each time I tell them to stop calling, they call back within a week from a new #.