The number belongs to American Web-Loan

I do not have a Verizon account of any kind yet this morning I received both a text message and a phone call from 888-519-3894 stating that I owe $494.84 on an account ending in 9490.  I decided to call the local Verizon store just to check this out. I gave them the phone number and text information.  Verizon asked me if I had ever had a Verizon account, to which I said yes but it was a really long time ago, so she checked and said no you don't have an account with us and that this was a SCAM call and text, so don't answer either one and never give them your personal information.  I thanked her for confirming all that so I don't have to worry.

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This IS Verizon.  It is not a hoax or a scam.  However, it's an automated call giving a different number to call if you want to talk to a real, live person.  In our case, it was a billing issue.

They called me at 7 AM and woke me up & they didn't even leave a message!!

My assumption is that they are a 3rd party company that has contracts with corporations to collect on overdue balances. It's a fairly common practice, but as ^ said,  Don't give out information even if you think you know they're legit. hang up and call the organization back on a number that you KNOW is accurate

I got an automated call.  I didn't answer but the computerized system left a voicemail. saying it was a 'courtesy call' to inform me of my account.  Since I did in fact, forget to pay the bill a couple weeks ago, I would assume it's probably legit, but I wouldn't ever give out information to someone calling me.. I called back Verizon on a trusted number and they confirmed that it was their #

complain to:

FBI: https://tips.fbi.gov/

Rcmp:  : http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cont/comment-eng.htm

They may be real but they are calling a non-Verizon account. I have NEVER EVER had an account with Verizon. As a matter of fact, the number they keep calling is from Text Free.

Annoying, and they never get the hint that I won't answer the calls.

Oh, and they ONLY call after 7:00 p.m. or on weekends.

You're an idiot.

They called my cell s number of times.  Once they were PayPal.  Another time they were Verizon and yet again they were from Microsoft.   I just let it go to voice mail now.  They call at midnight at 4am .

Called my home phone, I did not answer cause "unavailable" came up. Within 10 seconds of phone call ending, they called my cell phone. Same exact number. I have one billing a few days past due. I just paid it online.

I hate doing payments over the phone, I SEVERLY HATE IT. Some underpaid worker is sitting in front of database asking me why I am late or if I want to do this or that or sign up for the other. I recommend logging on and paying way before ever talking to someone on the phone for 10mins.

Never answer calls from this number!  I accidentally picked up and no one is on the other line.  Who knows your phone has been tagged for SCAM!

Called my cell phone but I did not answer since I did not recognize the number. They then left a voice message about FIOS services, emphasizing ability to pay bills electronically. Nothing was mentioned about a specific bill due--it was more a general informational message. The recorded message seems like a legitimate FIOS information message, though I wonder why they are calling on a Saturday?

I'm not even a Verizon customer so glad I checked this. I hate that people can call my cell phone and use my minutes when I have no reason to talk with them. Will delete and not use minutes. Glad I don't have to make a living harassing people.

It is Verizon regarding dsl or high speed Internet bill.  Verizon and Verizon wireless are technically two separate companies.  They have a different number to call back.  Verizon uses a computer dialer for automated account info.

these people want info for dooms day prep per food.. i gave the steve bloombergs #.

these people called and asked me if a wanted a b*** j**,,i told them to go to hell !

It's not a scam; it really is Verizon Fios.  They handle the Verizon online accounts and are obnoxious as hell.

Lots of Conflicting Info on this page regarding this number.  It IS an automated call from VERIZON.
It IS about your bill being late.

BUT:  I can only speak for myself.  I was late and got the call. I did, however go online to make my payment.  I feel safer about either,
1. calling a known Verizon number and/or
2. Logging in to my account and paying via secure webpage.

It's ALWAYS better to assume the worst and Call a Known Number when Paying a Creditor.

Calling me about my bill on a saturday?!? Really Verizon?

It's not verizon dude.

They called me yesterday and again today with the same message. Funny thing is I don't own FIOS TV, it's not even in my area so I knew they were a bunch of crap. We need a government gang-up on this company they are probably from Mexico stealing our money for the drug trade.

I guess it could be Verizon, considering I am a Verizon customer, but I do not have FIOS service which is what the phone calls are reminding me to pay for.

.............if it's important, leave me a message????

I believe this is a SCAM.

What do you want ?  You have not sent me a bill since December.  Why ?   I'm sure you have my address since you installed my service in October. My computer will not allow my printer to work since installation. You have sent 2 different technicians to fix it but they did not.  You never hooked up a phone line so I could use my fax machine either, Someone or somebody has dropped the ball with my account. Tell me what's going on.

Wtf? they call at early hours in the am on weekend. They woke me up. f... Them!

This actually is a verizon payment reminder call number.  I have cell service and internet service and this was related to my internet service. So....relax it is a real vendor...at least it was for me!!

Bob I KNOW!!!!!! They keep Calling And When I Answer They Hang Up TOO!!!! MAkes Me So MAd!!!!