Sounds like a scam, but has anybody fallen for it?  Any victims out there?

Got the same call as everyone else from "Amy". My answering machine took the call and saved the recording.

Let's all try this:

Call them back. When you get a live person on the line, tell them to please hold on for a second, there is someone at the door. Then go do something else for a while, watch TV, pay your bills, brush your teeth, what ever for a few minutes. Now go back to the phone and say hello. If they are still holding after all that time, now tell them that you have a caller on the other line. Go about your business for a few minutes then check again. If they are still there, have a good laugh at them and hang up or just keep doing it as long as you can. You are using up THEIR PRECIOUS TIME. That is the one thing they hate. Do this every day, several times a day if you can. Guess what, it WORKS!!! I did it and have NEVER heard from them again.

Please post your success stories here so we can all enjoy a little sweet revenge!

always about loan modification 888-334-2435

always about loan modification

I got a call today from that number so I played along with them. THey ask you all sorts of questions about your mortgage-- (I gave them the house that I grew up in an moved away from 35 years ago) + other info. The lady then transfered me to another person which gave their number as: 888-908-4980 which, when I called, had the exact woman's voice as the 888-712-0491. I did have them send me info to an e-mail account which I rarely use. Are you ready for a LIVE PERSON you can talk and compalin to: MARIA: 888-541-2532 x 210 or her Direct E-Fax: 888-908-3853. Every once in a while you can play a GOTCHA to a telemarketer. And yes, I am on both a state and Federal No-Call List

They seem to be criminals in multiple ways.

They're almost certainly mortage scammers, as well as violators of the DNC list.

Same here. I am so TIRED of crooked, greedy people!!!!!!!!!

I just got a call from those clowns . My mortage was paid off 20 years ago, I don't have any credit debt, I'm free and clear! My caller ID had their number as blocked. I listened to the long sales pitch that was on my answering machine and they gave their phone number. Since those con-artists want to pester me, I decided to dial their number, wait for a "representative" to answer, and then I put them on hold and forget them. I hope they enjoy the inconvenience:)

Amen to that... and the female voice on the recording sounds suspiciously like the chick in the 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign for Lap Band.  Those crooks are going down too, I heard.

These rabid robo-dialers have been calling me for at least a year.  Lately, it has been almost daily.  They use a variety of toll-free numbers, and never identify who they are regarding their "mortgage modification program."  I think the latest crackdown on do-not-call violators and the get tough legislation that just passed a few days ago is going to take care of these scammers.  Even though they use a US east coast address, the rabbit hole probably leads to Canada or beyond.  Hopefully the long arm of prosecution will reach the principles so they go down hard.

Dave, I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in.

Received call from "Rachael."  Sounds as if she's from New York.  Claims she's working "with your bank."  Hoax.  Not working with my bank.  She leaves no organization name.

Same as above.

Call them back and waste their time. Time is money.

"Consumer Referral Agency" is a company that is not authorized to do business in California. They claimed they are part of a Federal Agency. SCAM, SCAM, SCAM, SCAM, SCAM.

Operators are called Nancy,Jackie, Jen, Sara, Michelle, and one supervisor called 213789. Business address: 2802 Concord Pipe, Wilmington , Delaware , as per "Consumer Referral Agency".

They claim they have a do not call policy, but will not send it. Violation, Violation, Violation. They Robodial and claimed that my bank referred them. So the bank violated my privacy?

I too got a voicemail from 8887120491 (Rachel), Did not state company name.
Said she was calling me regarding my home loan, she's currenty working for the government's new program.
Mentioned home loans and new legislation for people having trouble with loan payments.
Requested I call her back to make arrangements to reduce my debt.

Same call.  They stated that my bank refferred my number. My bank does'nt have my cell number.
Why would my bank want to save me money?  Super Scam, beware.

I received the same unsolicited call from "Consumer Referral Agency" in Delaware. They stated that my bank refferred my number. Wrong, my bank doesn't have my cell number. These dirtbags are cold dialing random numbers.  SUPER SCAM, beware.  I believed they are identity thieves.  
Why would my bank want to save me money?

California

Ditto

I just got the same message from "Private Caller", asking me to call 888-712-0491.  Scam, scam, scam.

Got a voicemail from 8887120491 (called themself Rachel), I dont know them.
Said they're calling me back regarding my home loan, she's currenty working with my bank for the government's new program.
Something about home loans and new legislation
I dont own a house, I dont know this Rachel, and I currently do not have any loans
talked about "new legislation," but didn't reference any specifically
Defenitely a scam

The just left s msg on my cwell, same as Vashti, and just like Vashti, I don't have a home loan, either. Obvious scam.

I just got a phone call from that number, someone named "Amber". Same script as Vashti above. I don't plan to return the call.

I'm checking this number out right now, but I am being careful not to condemn a them prematurely until I know for sure. So far I haven't found enough evidence against them.

I just got a phone call from someone named "Rachel" stating that she was working with "my bank" to help with my home loan modification, and that I need to call her "right away" at this number.  This is obviously a scam as I don't have a home loan, but I can see how they can prey upon people who are desperate.  I just wish someone would shut them down.