Imagine receiving a call from a publishing firm promising a free article and then asking for your vendor list. That scenario often turns out to be a thinly veiled advertising pitch that can expose sensitive business contacts. Before sharing any information, verify the outlet’s credentials through an independent web search and request a written media kit with audited circulation data. Treat unsolicited requests for lists or payment as red flags, and restrict who can speak to unfamiliar callers. If the offer feels rushed, hang up and report the number to your spam‑filter service. Keeping records of the call helps you spot patterns and protect your data.
Recently, I received a call from someone claiming to be Jim Brake from Profile magazine, using the number (312) 564-2173.
Preston Lang from Schult Industries made multiple calls, claiming to write a magazine article about our company, and assured us it would be his last call.
Initially contacted by Preston Lang from Profile Magazine, but it appears to be a potential ruse
A woman named Liz, allegedly from Proflie Magazine, contacted me about featuring our company story in an article, requesting names of business associates and promising to send a writer to compile the story and take a picture, and I was directed to her voice mail when I tried to return her call
This number should be added to the list of problematic numbers, as it appears to be used by the same entity but with a different number each time.
Apparently, a woman contacted our roofing company, claiming to be interested in writing an article about our business.
A woman from American Profile Magazine called, expressing interest in featuring my company in a story. She requested my information, but I now suspect that this might be a ploy to collect data for junk mail.
Seem like some kinda scam to me, they was looking for subs and numbers and said they would email a package of info but never did
Obviously, this number called again today, and when i informed them the person they wanted to speak to had retired, they admitted it was a mistake by one of their interns, who apperently got fired.
Apparently, someone claiming to be an editor for American Builders Quarterly rang this number, wanting to feautre our company in a story.
A man has been calling my workplace daily, asking for our company president by their first name in an overly familiar manner. He claims to represent 'green business' but lacks professionalism. To 'green business', if you're reading this, be aware that you won't be able to reach our president through such methods.