I've gotten two calls from this number.

I didn't answer and they didn't leave a message. Wireless carriers really need to improve the service so that we can block numbers.

Received a called just now but since I did not reconized the number I did not pick up and did not left no messages...

This is the New York Times. I called their official customer service 1-800 number and asked for a call-back because there was a 4 minute wait, and this is the number they called back from.

It's the NY Times.  I called them, took the option to enter my phone number and have them call me back, and then accidentally hung up when they returned my call.  So I called them a second time, and during that conversation, this number popped up on my call waiting.

They are the New York Times.  When I called the NYT about my subscription, they were busy and I left my number.  This number called back and was able to help me.  I am guessing that those of you in New York getting calls from them are being asked to subscribe to the NYT.

A**holes call me in the morning...

just got the call. Sort of off-putting that this happens enough that there is a sub blog about it. Ick.

I WOULD NOT TRUST ANYONE CALLING FROM THIS NUMBER!

I received a call on 1.13.04 at 6:10 p.m. PST from (850) 475-2049 while I was out. The message left on my answering machine stated the caller was "from the New York Times newspaper, calling on behalf of..." and that was when the recording stopped, time ran out.

Area code 850 is out of the Florida panhandle: Pensacola, Panama City, etc. However, the caller stated the call was being placed on behalf of the New York Times. Why would the New York Times use a call center from the Florida panhandle? They wouldn't.

At the time of this call, I had not subscribed to the newspaper, and I lived outside its subscription area (in another state).

Anyone associated with this number is highly suspect, in my opinion. They're probably "phishing" for information.

same story - i'm on do not call, they don't care. never a message. i just ignore it. there doesn't seem to be much else we can do about it, other than report them (as if that stops them).

called again today, hadn't called for several months, have been on the do not call list for over a year.

they've called me twice now. I will pick up the next time they call and have a little fun now that I know it's the NY times.

recieve them 3 to 4 times a day Its got to be a scam.Will not leave mesage on machine!!!!

bug the hell out of us.. am on do not call list

Called rang 4 times and hung up...

Have receved multiple calls from this number. I never answer and they never leave a message.

I received similiar calls (about 10 in 5 to 6 minutes)about three months ago and the next day had money withdrawn from my checking account. Watch your credit cards/checking accounts to make sure they don't use your telephone number to get indentify information.

They called me several times as well until I picked up.  It is the NY Times.

I recieved several calls from publishers circle and never get a message from them. They always hang up after the third ring and they call all hours. So I figure that they are trying to scam or find out wheather they are calling a male or female. Well my answering machine is a automated recording, so they won't find out either way!

850-475-2049 call several times a day; never leaves message caller i.d. publishers circulation

Calls almost daily during lunch hour at almost the exact same minute for about six mos to a yr now.  Doesn't leave a message.  Probably a ploy by the phone company to sell "*69" or "Caller ID" services.

Never left a message..hangs up when voice mail comes on. Very annoying! This can happen up to three times a day!!!

Definitely a scam--they keep calling every two minutes. AH!

left message on voice mail saying they were from the Publisher's Circle.  Should I call them back?

They called me and said they were confirming a subscription to new York times at half price...and verified my adress..I told them I didn't order...they said hold on then hung up. I believe they are a phishing company gathering personal info on some1 elses behalf...collections..ect.

This number has called about 6 times in less than a week. They never leave a message, but the number shows up on caller ID. When I called the number back to tell them to stop calling me, there was a message. It went something like this... (Female Cheery Voice) HI!! You have reached Gannett- there are no reps. to take your call so leave a message. SCAM's R US totally.

I have received about 10 calls from this number.  They never leave a message and it usually hangs up after three rings, before my answering machine will pick up for a message.

They have called me several times. No message left. I am on the do not call list. I never answer numbers I do not recognize so I do not know what they want.

These people call constantly and never leave a message. They are most definitely a telemarketing or scamming company and they do not care nor adhere to the do not call list.

stop calling! i'm in nyc. i'm an editor, so maybe it's publishing-related?

Got a call at 11:10AM on 3/20, no message left.  Could it be a routing number for internat'l or phone card calls?