855-849-1984
 | C. 2014-02-06 19:56:22 Unknown |
There are lots of scumbags like this out there. Scam "debt collectors." The above appears to be an attempt to entice a callback to establish identity and/or a "live" number. Simple rules: Never answer a number you don't recognize. Never call back. Never offer any information, not even your name (which is hard to do anyway if you follow the first rules). If the calls repeat or get annoying, you can purchase an inexpensive block from the major carriers. AT&T for example, offers "parental controls" for a couple bucks a month. One of the features is call blocking.
| Latenighter 2014-01-06 18:45:39 Unknown |
Thanks for this great information. I am ignoring the calls now
| Zimmer 2013-04-29 19:04:27 Unknown |
Notice the 1984 number... creepy. Big brother. I closed my account with them (Citizens Bank) as well years ago. They keep on calling me. I am unsure what to do at this point. These fools keep calling me.
| Former Citizens Customer 2012-11-28 16:48:43 Debt Collector |
The phone number is a harassment tactic by a debt collection agency called Conversion Outsourcing.
They called me over a week ago about a bogus "debt" from Citizens Bank. I informed them that it was a mistake and that I had closed that account not owing anything, having already made deposits that covered any and all charges before account closure, and that the bank should not have charged me.
Conversion Outsourcing calls from 855-849-1984 and only lets it ring once and hangs up, or if you pick up there is dead air. They do this once per day, sometimes twice, for the purpose of harassing the supposed "debtor" and enticing them to call back.
If you call back, it can be used to confirm your identity for the purpose of debt collection. Best course of action is to ignore the calls and do not call back.
It's a really creepy, underhanded ploy that utilizes purposeful harassment of the supposed "debtor" to try to skirt anti-harassment debt collection law.
| Annoyed 2012-10-16 23:30:58 Prank Call |
Buy a whistle and let this prank caller call someone else
| Annoyed 2012-10-16 23:26:11 Unknown |
Buy a whistle and use it when you get a call
| GFDStudios 2012-07-20 16:30:41 Unknown |
No idea but I'm getting it too!
| CAROLANN 2012-07-05 19:33:34 Unknown |
THIS NUMBER SEEMS TO AUTODIAL ME 3-4 TIMES A DAY FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS NOW. ANYONE KNOW WHERE IT ORIGINATES? IM ON A DO NOT CALL LIST!
| potatosack 2012-06-05 15:09:55 Unknown |
Have been calling once every day for the past week