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12. Last year one day I was getting these calls every half an hour. So I pressed 1 to speak to

Reply to lambchopp59 (Original post)

Thu Jan 19, 2023, 11:50 AM

Jan 2023

a rep and just put the phone down. Yes, someone would come on the line, waited then hung up. At one point the TV was on so it was clear that no one was going to talk to the "rep."

And this was the end.

I do get them on occasions but that one day was unusual.

Prior to the cutoff day for Medicare we would get calls again every half an hour. Eventually we would just not pick up the phone let the answering machine picks up and. of course, no message.

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Hadn't heard this scam before yesterday: [View all] lambchopp59 Jan 2023 OP

Yes I got a similar one yesterday and many in email lately. Srkdqltr Jan 2023 #1

That one's been around for about 6 months. Another recent one is, Your package didn't clear 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #2

I never got either of those. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #15

I used to get the automated "female" voice saying I was in trouble with the "tax department." John1956PA Jan 2023 #3

The Lincoln. I've only ever seen a few of those. 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #5

It is a Mark II. I found the picture on the web. John1956PA Jan 2023 #13

Just one more variation on the old "you got a package" con. eppur_se_muova Jan 2023 #4

i get this email from Amazon all the time along with a warning from others including my... samnsara Jan 2023 #6

Your Amazon account has been suspended. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #7

I might buy one of those air horns for boats in a can. multigraincracker Jan 2023 #8

I never respond phoenix75 Jan 2023 #9

I had that call this week, too Easterncedar Jan 2023 #10

I get texts and I block the number yellowdogintexas Jan 2023 #11

Last year one day I was getting these calls every half an hour. So I pressed 1 to speak to question everything Jan 2023 #12

Got a call from "The County Roof Inspector". I owe him $300 for inspecting my roof. Midnight Writer Jan 2023 #14