I recieved a few calls today.  I don't pick up but they never leave a message

received a call from this number. no VM

I have been getting calls from this guy for the last few days. The number is 679-241-8521 and the name shows as MICHIGAN on the I.D.. He is Indian and may have been cursed at the last time he called.

I just received the same call; He had my name and phone number; When I said I had not applied for a loan, he quickly hung up

called 3 times today and left no messg, idk who the f*** it is but they better hope i dont find out

i signed up for that and that is when i started getting all of these phone calls

They just called me and they knew my name but I got disconnected

UPDATE: Add 800-281-0739 and Monday33.com to the list of phishing scammers.

Just thought I'd add my input to the phone scam that I believe started with an on-line order. The folks at Pure Acai Berry seem to have made all their customers phone numbers available to the good folks who have approved all those auto loans. Two calls so far and I will be cancelling the entire Berry order when it arrives. internet scum -

Go to the store and get a cheap pay as you go throw away cell phone and new email address just to use on job boards.  (Google, Yahoo and Hotmail both offer free email addresses)
That way you can avoid getting calls and emails from scammers on your REAL numbers and email addresses and you can determine which sites gave access to your information.  


Identity Thieves Prowling for Job Seekers
Fake job ads up 345% as recession creates opportunities for scam artists
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/job_scams.html

Yeah I have received this call twice at various hours in the am I sleep then so this is annoying, it says it is from Atlanta but no one answers, and the call cannot be called back and it is a really old out of date service that picks up and says that.

Just got this call AGAIN, for the umpteenth time.  I'm a day-sleeper, so do not appreciate such nonsense interruptions to my sleep- so "Hello *60." It is interesting what member Emoney said about ACAI.  I did consider trying some of that product, with their free product troll, but did not even complete the application when I saw they wanted my credit card info- I no longer trust foreign nationals with that kind of information, at least not knowingly.  I've also also had to perform a complete full system scrub of my computer afterward.  The site installed more than one kind of spyware, which I guess shouldn't have surprised me, but I fear that they picked up far more info than I would have wanted them to had I been paying more attention to what I was doing, as almost immediately thereafter, these nonsense calls began troubling my usual time for sleep.

This is a phishing scam, they are also using 310-402-5431 and 213-725-5235, plus several web sites including 400payday.com, usapday.com, funds777.com and myauto411.com

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you reply to any of these messages. Write down the number calling you, or the "from" if it's an SMS, call your cell phone carrier's customer service number, inform them that you are getting illegal advertising with criminal intent, and have them block the number(s) calling you.

Yeah me too...just got it this morning and no message and when i go to call it back it cannot connect my call...weird.

This number has been constantly calling my in the morning. When I pick up, no one is on the other line. It shows up as +6792418521; I thought +'s were reserved for international numbers?

yes, i signed up for the free trial of acaiforce from myspace. but i dint follow thru. but they still got my contact info.

wtf who the heck is this guy and were did he get my number

Rec'd call twice no answer .....funny music play in the back ground.

the number called three times no message at all called it back and number was disconnected. go figure.

This number has called my house repeadly today,my husband applied for a loan, was approved for 400 dollars, they wanted 1400 dollars to pay it back, told them they were crazy, the woman was rude,ask me if I wanted the loan or not, told her no and hung up the phone, they have called me at least 6 times today.Advance cash loan

I've gotten this call 3 times today on my cell. When I called it back it said it was an international call. They never leave VM messages. Go figure.

I got same call 2 times didnt answer no message. it was on my cell anyone eles on cell?

I received a call from the same number about half hour ago. He calls in and says that my auto loan has been approved. I asked him where he got my info from and he hung up. I tried calling the number and am unable to trace the number. It could be possible that someone is using an internet phone to get our identities. He must have got my info off from some database online.
One possible place where I tend to give my contact info is a job site. I am an active job seeker and I tend to leave my contact info on an application as would any one else. These people might have subscribed to one of the sites to access personal info and stuff. I cannot say for sure. But, to the best of my knowledge this is the only place where I leave my contact info...
My advice, there are many online providers of Internet phone including google which enables you to use a different phone number helping you to mask your real number to avoid callers like these.
Also, don't just give out your address to any one. This could be dangerous too. Try and get a PO Box address and use it where ever possible.
I hope it helps !

i received a call from this number today. he said he was sacramento and that he was going to give me an auto loan. he then asked me for my social security number like 10x. i kept telling him i dont feel comfortable giving my information out. he kept telling me it was a secure site. he sounded like a nigerian doing another scam. i refused and he got angry and hung up. please if anyone gets this call dont give him any info.

ITS PROBABLY AN ADVANCE FEE LOAN SCAM - claim you qualify but have to pay a HUGE upfront fee which is ILLEGAL!

Advance-Fee Loan Scams: ?Easy? Cash Offers Teach Hard Lessons
Looking for a loan or credit card but don?t think you?ll qualify? Turned down by a bank because of your poor credit history?

You may be tempted by ads and websites that guarantee loans or credit cards, regardless of your credit history. The catch comes when you apply for the loan or credit card and find out you have to pay a fee in advance. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, that could be a tip-off to a rip-off. If you?re asked to pay a fee for the promise of a loan or credit card, you can count on the fact that you?re dealing with a scam artist. More than likely, you?ll get an application, or a stored value or debit card, instead of the loan or credit card.

The Signs of an Advance-Fee Loan Scam
The FTC says some red flags can tip you off to scam artists? tricks. For example:

A lender who isn?t interested in your credit history. A lender may offer loans or credit cards for many purposes ? for example, so a borrower can start a business or consolidate bill payments. But one who doesn?t care about your credit record should give you cause for concern. Ads that say ?Bad credit? No problem? or ?We don?t care about your past. You deserve a loan? or ?Get money fast? or even ?No hassle ? guaranteed? often indicate a scam.
Banks and other legitimate lenders generally evaluate creditworthiness and confirm the information in an application before they guarantee firm offers of credit ? even to creditworthy consumers.
Fees that are not disclosed clearly or prominently. Scam lenders may say you?ve been approved for a loan, then call or email demanding a fee before you can get the money. Any up-front fee that the lender wants to collect before granting the loan is a cue to walk away, especially if you?re told it?s for ?insurance,? ?processing,? or just ?paperwork.?

Legitimate lenders often charge application, appraisal, or credit report fees. The differences? They disclose their fees clearly and prominently; they take their fees from the amount you borrow; and the fees usually are paid to the lender or broker after the loan is approved.

It?s also a warning sign if a lender says they won?t check your credit history, yet asks for your personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank account number. They may use your information to debit your bank account to pay a fee they?re hiding.
A loan that is offered by phone. It is illegal for companies doing business in the U.S. by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
A lender who uses a copy-cat or wanna-be name. Crooks give their companies names that sound like well-known or respected organizations and create websites that look slick. Some scam artists have pretended to be the Better Business Bureau or another reputable organization, and some even produce forged paperwork or pay people to pretend to be references. Always get a company?s phone number from the phone book or directory assistance, and call to check they are who they say they are. Get a physical address, too: a company that advertises a PO Box as its address is one to check out with the appropriate authorities.
A lender who is not registered in your state. Lenders and loan brokers are required to register in the states where they do business. To check registration, call your state Attorney General?s office or your state?s Department of Banking or Financial Regulation. Checking registration does not guarantee that you will be happy with a lender, but it helps weed out the crooks.
A lender who asks you to wire money or pay an individual. Don?t make a payment for a loan or credit card directly to an individual; legitimate lenders don?t ask anyone to do that. In addition, don?t use a wire transfer service or send money orders for a loan. You have little recourse if there?s a problem with a wire transaction, and legitimate lenders don?t pressure their customers to wire funds.

Finally, just because you?ve received a slick promotion, seen an ad for a loan in a prominent place in your neighborhood or in your newspaper, on television or on the Internet, or heard one on the radio, don?t assume it?s a good deal ? or even legitimate. Scam artists like to operate on the premise of legitimacy by association, so it?s really important to do your homework.
Finding Low-Cost Help for Credit Problems
If you have debt problems, try to solve them with your creditors as soon as you realize you won?t be able to make your payments. If you can?t resolve the problems yourself or need help to do it, you may want to contact a credit counseling service. Nonprofit organizations in every state counsel and educate people and families on debt problems, budgeting, and using credit wisely. Often, these services are low- or no-cost. Universities, military bases, credit unions, and housing authorities also may offer low- or no-cost credit counseling programs. To learn more about dealing with debt, including how to select a credit counseling service, visit ftc.gov/credit.


Where to Complain
If you think you?ve had an experience with an advance-fee loan scam, report it to the FTC.

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

April 2008

Just When You Thought It Was Safe...Advance-Fee Loan "Sharks"
A different breed of "loan shark" is preying on unwary consumers by taking their money for the promise of a loan, credit card or other extension of credit.

Advertisements and promotions for advance-fee loans "guarantee" or suggest that there's a high likelihood of success that the loan will be awarded, regardless of the applicant's credit history. But, to take advantage of the offer, the consumer first has to pay a fee. And that's the catch: The consumer pays the fee, the scam artist takes off with the money, and the loan never materializes.

Legitimate guaranteed offers of credit do not require payments up front. Legitimate lenders may require consumers to pay application, appraisal or credit report fees, but these fees seldom are required before the lender is identified and the application completed. In addition, the fees generally are paid to the lender, not to the broker or arranger of the "guaranteed" loan.

Legitimate lenders may guarantee firm offers of credit to credit-worthy consumers, but they rarely do this before evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness.

Advertisements for advance-fee loans generally appear in the classified section of daily and weekly newspapers and magazines. Often, the ads feature "900" numbers, which result in charges on your phone bill. Advance-fee loans also are promoted through direct mail and radio and cable TV spots. The appearance of ads in media outlets that you recognize - like your local newspaper or radio station - is no guarantee of the legitimacy of the company behind the ad.

The Federal Trade Commission says you can avoid being bitten by advance-fee loan sharks: Here's how:

Don't pay for a promise. It's illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver.
Ignore any ad - or hang up on any caller - that guarantees a loan in exchange for an advance fee. Legitimate lenders never "guarantee" or say that you will receive a loan before you apply, especially if you have bad credit or no credit record.
Never give your credit card or bank account numbers, or Social Security Number, over the telephone unless you are familiar with the company and know why the information is necessary.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

May 2000

i have had 2 calls from this man today...  the first time (8:17am) i didnt answer and no message was left.  then just now (12:37PM) he called again. i answered and he said "hi im calling about they auto loan you applyed for"  i asked him was he was talking about and he said "you applyed for an auto loan, are you still in the market to buy?"  then i said i have owned my car for 4 years and i have not applyed for a loan.  he then quickly said "ok, bye bye" and hung up...

Question to any of you others out there that got this call...  have any of you signed up for a free trial of ACAIForce Max  or  ACAI Burn from myspace lately?

I got three calls from this number. Kinda strange

I just got a call from him too! It was really creepy. It was some Indian guy from Michigan and he knew my name. He asked for me, and when I informed him that he was speaking to me, he hung up...I'm kinda freaked out thinking that my identity's been stolen or something :-\