I got a call from this number too! I'm Canadian! We don't have Verizon!!

This board is simply a sounding board for people to vent and inform others of scam telemarketing calls they receive.  There is no authority associated with the 800notes site to stop these callers.  In order for people to collectively stop these type calls they must act together - and TAKE ACTION!  It doesn?t do any good to complain about a caller on this board unless you then take the next step and do something about it!  The caller ID number is usually a ?Spoof Number? ? A Fake!  Never, never, ever engage the caller or call back the number.  The false robocallers will then capture your number as a ?live one? and use it over and over and sell it to other scammers.  The same goes if it prompts you to ?press a key? to ?opt out?  of their calling lists, or be transferred to someone, as this will only ?log? your number as a working one and make it ripe for future calls and to be sold to other scam companies as well.
The best option is simply to hang up, keep your own list of calling numbers with dates and times and report them to the FCC below.  There is space on their complaint form to list several calling dates and times of a repeat caller.
The DO NOT CALL list is worthless, they do not act on anything, just build a database of numbers.
In order to do something to help stop these type calls, everyone - EVERYONE needs to file an online complaint directly with the FCC.  If they receive enough complaints about a particular number - they will act on it.  Do it today and pass along the info:

http://www.fcc.gov/complaints

Just looked the number up and it shows as Alligence Telecom in Portland, Oregon.  Not sure why they are calling me but not answering.

I have gotten a phone call the last two days from this number.   Haven't answered since I don't know who it is.

Called me and would not say anything. I said Hello several times and said May I help you?? Nothing but silence. I hung up!!

Just got a call from this number? something about a way to make money? It was on my cell phone, and they should not have had access to my number.

I got a call from this number and I don't even subscribe to Verizon....

This is not Verizon Wireless. This is a scam. This is most likely someone who works / use to work at Verizon Wireless.
If you call the number back you will notice that the on hold music is an old ad.
If you wait long enough, someone from ?Assumed Verizon Wireless? will answer.
If you ask for their name, they will say the name of person on the Verizon Wireless account.
Do not pay these people.
If you do, your Verizon Wireless bill wont get paid.
If you do get a call from 971-244-8247. you need to call Verizon Wireless and let them know about the issue.
By calling / contacting Verizon Wireless, this will make Verizon Wireless know about these people.
Below are the only numbers/ways you should call to contact Verizon Wireless.

Contact Verizon Wireless by one of the way below, make arrangements / pay your bill and the calls will stop.

https://www.verizonwireless.com/

Verizon Wireless
Customer Service
(800) 922-0204

or dial *611 from your mobile phone
View the *611 On-Screen App. for Android Video
6:00am - 11:00pm Monday - Sunday

Verizon Wireless
Emergency Service Hours
11:00pm - 6am Monday - Sunday

Verizon Wireless
Customer Service - Prepaid
(888) 294-6804
or dial *611 from your mobile phone
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Received call from this #. Called it back and get a recording that starts with "If you're looking for a way to generate money ...."

Telemarketer

Got a call from this phone number