I believe this is a corrections facility at Palmdale,CA. My friend works there and calls me from this number...

I've gotten a bunch of harassing phone calls from this number as well.

Calls.. Leaves no message..   Tried to call it back and get a recording that the number has been disconnected and is not in service..   probably a 3rd party dialing service, SKYPE, or someone else trying to disguise their identity..  Don't answer.

Called at noon PST April 29, 2010. Didn't leave a message.

This is a scam company. They use calling cards which is why sometimes people you know are actually on the other end when you see this number. They use loans, rentals, etc as ways to scam your money. Googling this number will show you multiple scams on this. Block the number unless you get multiple calls from people with calling cards.

I recieved an incoming call on my cell phone from this number. I answered the call and the person on the other end was actaully my friend that I had called earlier in the day. I asked her why she was calling from this strange number. She said she was calling from her cell phone, had recieved my voice mail message and just hit a number on her phone to return the message sender's call. Very strange.

This number is a landline in Bakersfield, CA. Someone keeps calling and hanging up with no message.

Number 661-378-9007 keeps calling my iPhone, as soon as I answer gets disconnected. It has called atleast 6 times in the past 20 minutes!

Googled the number, seems like a lot of people with iPhones are being called... Maybe it's iPhone related? Anyone else have a different phone and got a call from this number? Whatever the case may be, it's really freaking annoying!

Same as above, called and I didn't answer theyeft no message and then when I called back the line said disconnected. I too have an I phone, I'm extremy curious about what they are calling for and how they grt your number and stuff like that.

I have been getting calls about once a day from this number, and no I don't have an iPhone. I just have a simple to use cell phone.
anyway whoever  calls never leaves a messege.

Called at 1:00 A.M. on both my home and Cell.  Did not answer either and no message left.

Wish this would stop

Just received a call today -- as soon as I answered they hung up.

Just got 4 calls in a row - found this site, and they called again.... This time I answered to find some kids pretending to have sex!

do you have a link or anything relating to this?

date is 04-13-2010

this number keeps calling me and has for the past 2 hours some one find this guy and stop them !

When I answered, the caller asked for me by name, then said he was having difficulty with his line and would call back.  I googled the number and found this site.  My concern is that he knew who I was, so he has a list of names and numbers and appeared only to be confirming the authenticity of the list.

I've received two calls today from this Number...I was on the other line when the second call came...I called back less than 45 seconds later and reached a "recorded mess that the number is no longer in service/ disconnected" I'm in 540 area code, call came to my Cell phone.


~ Not A Happy Camper ~

This number show up when somebody overseas call you with a prepaid calling card. My call is from my friend in panama rep of panama.

these guys are getting your number from H&R Block; class action suit in the works

Got a call from an indian speaking man saying my phone number won some kind of gift cards I told him thats bull Sh**.He asked me if I understood, I told him that I didnt register to win anything and he hung up on me.

Do not answer the call. The phone Number 661-378-9007 is a cloned phone which is why that number shows up on your caller ID but if you call it back is says it's disconnected. If you have an IPhone it will tell you the call came from Palmdale, Ca but that does not mean thats where it's coming from. Most of Cloned Phone calls come from east coast of Canada.

I get a call from this number almost daily....when I call back it's disconnected

Shows up on the Cell phone as incoming almost daily. When I call back it says disconnected.

Have a friend in Texas who keeps calling me and this is the number displayed!??! Hmmmm what does that mean?!

Called about 15 minutes ago, left a message saying "yo Chelsi, it's Jonah, haven't talked to you in forever, been thinking about you and wanted to get ahold of you".. I don't know anyone by this name, and when I called back the line had been disconnected. Weird.

THERE IS NO LOAN  ITS AN ADVANCE FEE LOAN SCAM

They point is to steal as much money as you are willing to give them before you finally figure out there is no loan.  

FTC Consumer Alert  
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt028.shtm
Just When You Thought It Was Safe...Advance-Fee Loan "Sharks"
A different breed of "loan shark" is preying on unwary consumers by taking their money for the promise of a loan, credit card or other extension of credit.

Advertisements and promotions for advance-fee loans "guarantee" or suggest that there's a high likelihood of success that the loan will be awarded, regardless of the applicant's credit history. But, to take advantage of the offer, the consumer first has to pay a fee. And that's the catch: The consumer pays the fee, the scam artist takes off with the money, and the loan never materializes.

Legitimate guaranteed offers of credit do not require payments up front. Legitimate lenders may require consumers to pay application, appraisal or credit report fees, but these fees seldom are required before the lender is identified and the application completed. In addition, the fees generally are paid to the lender, not to the broker or arranger of the "guaranteed" loan.

Legitimate lenders may guarantee firm offers of credit to credit-worthy consumers, but they rarely do this before evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness.

Advertisements for advance-fee loans generally appear in the classified section of daily and weekly newspapers and magazines. Often, the ads feature "900" numbers, which result in charges on your phone bill. Advance-fee loans also are promoted through direct mail and radio and cable TV spots. The appearance of ads in media outlets that you recognize - like your local newspaper or radio station - is no guarantee of the legitimacy of the company behind the ad.

The Federal Trade Commission says you can avoid being bitten by advance-fee loan sharks: Here's how:

Don't pay for a promise. It's illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
Ignore any ad - or hang up on any caller - that guarantees a loan in exchange for an advance fee. Legitimate lenders never "guarantee" or say that you will receive a loan before you apply, especially if you have bad credit or no credit record.
Never give your credit card or bank account numbers, or Social Security Number, over the telephone unless you are familiar with the company and know why the information is necessary.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

May 2000

Facts for Consumers
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel16.shtm
Advance-Fee Loan Scams: ?Easy? Cash Offers Teach Hard Lessons
Looking for a loan or credit card but don?t think you?ll qualify? Turned down by a bank because of your poor credit history?

You may be tempted by ads and websites that guarantee loans or credit cards, regardless of your credit history. The catch comes when you apply for the loan or credit card and find out you have to pay a fee in advance. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, that could be a tip-off to a rip-off. If you?re asked to pay a fee for the promise of a loan or credit card, you can count on the fact that you?re dealing with a scam artist. More than likely, you?ll get an application, or a stored value or debit card, instead of the loan or credit card.

The Signs of an Advance-Fee Loan Scam
The FTC says some red flags can tip you off to scam artists? tricks. For example:

A lender who isn?t interested in your credit history. A lender may offer loans or credit cards for many purposes ? for example, so a borrower can start a business or consolidate bill payments. But one who doesn?t care about your credit record should give you cause for concern. Ads that say ?Bad credit? No problem? or ?We don?t care about your past. You deserve a loan? or ?Get money fast? or even ?No hassle ? guaranteed? often indicate a scam.
Banks and other legitimate lenders generally evaluate creditworthiness and confirm the information in an application before they guarantee firm offers of credit ? even to creditworthy consumers.
Fees that are not disclosed clearly or prominently. Scam lenders may say you?ve been approved for a loan, then call or email demanding a fee before you can get the money. Any up-front fee that the lender wants to collect before granting the loan is a cue to walk away, especially if you?re told it?s for ?insurance,? ?processing,? or just ?paperwork.?

Legitimate lenders often charge application, appraisal, or credit report fees. The differences? They disclose their fees clearly and prominently; they take their fees from the amount you borrow; and the fees usually are paid to the lender or broker after the loan is approved.

It?s also a warning sign if a lender says they won?t check your credit history, yet asks for your personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank account number. They may use your information to debit your bank account to pay a fee they?re hiding.
A loan that is offered by phone. It is illegal for companies doing business in the U.S. by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
A lender who uses a copy-cat or wanna-be name. Crooks give their companies names that sound like well-known or respected organizations and create websites that look slick. Some scam artists have pretended to be the Better Business Bureau or another reputable organization, and some even produce forged paperwork or pay people to pretend to be references. Always get a company?s phone number from the phone book or directory assistance, and call to check they are who they say they are. Get a physical address, too: a company that advertises a PO Box as its address is one to check out with the appropriate authorities.
A lender who is not registered in your state. Lenders and loan brokers are required to register in the states where they do business. To check registration, call your state Attorney General?s office or your state?s Department of Banking or Financial Regulation. Checking registration does not guarantee that you will be happy with a lender, but it helps weed out the crooks.
A lender who asks you to wire money or pay an individual. Don?t make a payment for a loan or credit card directly to an individual; legitimate lenders don?t ask anyone to do that. In addition, don?t use a wire transfer service or send money orders for a loan. You have little recourse if there?s a problem with a wire transaction, and legitimate lenders don?t pressure their customers to wire funds.

Finally, just because you?ve received a slick promotion, seen an ad for a loan in a prominent place in your neighborhood or in your newspaper, on television or on the Internet, or heard one on the radio, don?t assume it?s a good deal ? or even legitimate. Scam artists like to operate on the premise of legitimacy by association, so it?s really important to do your homework.
Finding Low-Cost Help for Credit Problems
If you have debt problems, try to solve them with your creditors as soon as you realize you won?t be able to make your payments. If you can?t resolve the problems yourself or need help to do it, you may want to contact a credit counseling service. Nonprofit organizations in every state counsel and educate people and families on debt problems, budgeting, and using credit wisely. Often, these services are low- or no-cost. Universities, military bases, credit unions, and housing authorities also may offer low- or no-cost credit counseling programs. To learn more about dealing with debt, including how to select a credit counseling service, visit ftc.gov/credit.


Where to Complain
If you think you?ve had an experience with an advance-fee loan scam, report it to the FTC.

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

April 2008

call everday. telling me to call back then today they treatened me to call them back!

I meet this person called Scott Gerard saying that he is from the USA but working in the USA allways call private but this time I quess he make a mistake to cover it he say that is his business #
I investigate to find out that no matter how much he lied every thing allways lied to a big scam
They all places in every web singles site they collect photos to after use it
Please people Wach out open your eyes and if your heart don't trust if things does not add up then cut all comunication
They are very good in scam but they are not perfect