The pattern points to a classic robocall scam pushing bogus rate‑reduction offers for credit cards or car warranties. Callers repeatedly ask you to press a key to speak with a live person, then demand personal financial info – a clear red flag. Hang up immediately, block the number, and register the nuisance with the FTC’s Do Not Call portal. Keep a log of timestamps and any recorded prompts; this helps when disputing unauthorized charges with your bank. If a genuine lender needs to contact you, they’ll use verified channels, not surprise calls from unknown IDs.
A call was received on 2009-0-14 at 3:26PM CDT, though the details of the call are unclear.
I recieved a call with a congratulatory message about qualifying for a reduced rate, and was prompted to press 2 to speak with a live representitive. I've been getting these types of calls regularly for months from various caller IDs. Initially, I engaged with one of these calls to request removal from their list, citing my enrollment in the national do not call registry; however, it didnt matter, as they ushally hung up when I mentioned it. Some of the callers had an [East] Indian accent, while others, like the one two weeks ago, had a normal American accent and threatened me with legal consequences if I didnt comply, which seemed quite rude. They claimed to represent my bank, but I knew it was bogus and told them I would contact my bank's customer service directly. As reported by Herb Weisbaum, a consumer protection expert on MSNBC, these scammers are difficult to track down due to their use of spoofed phone numbers and international origins, includin Canada and India.
Receiving a call from this number proved to be pointless, as no message was left, leaving the intention behind the call unknown.
At almost noon on 09/11/09, a call was received from a number identified as Brooks Partners, which was undoubtedly a robocall, and an online reverse phone search confirmed it was a landline in Salinas, California.
While painting the ceiling, my phone rang.
On 9/11/09 at 12:31 pm, I received a call with a recorded message claiming that my credit card rate could be reduced, but the agent was rude and argumentative, and I eventually asked to be removed from their call list and reported the incident to my card company
A call was received claiming I could reduce my credit card rates, but it seemed like a scam, and I ended the call, expecting them to call back despite being on the do not call list.
My husband and I, who are registered on both the State and Federal do not call lists and have no outstanding debts, received a call from a number identified as 'Brooks Partners' on our caller ID, claiming we could reduce rates on an unspecified account, with the option to press 1 to speak to someone, which my husband declined.
I answer the call this time, the agent say he can reduce my credit card rate, but i already pay them off
I recieved an automated call from Brooks Partners regarding a car warranty, wich appeard to be a telemarketing call.
No mesage was left.
Our number is registered on both state and federal no-call lists.
A call was made and a message was left claiming they can reduce my rate. The message instructed me to press 2 if I want to proceed. this occureed on sept 4, 2009 am
A message was left claiming they could reduce a rate, though the type of rate was unspecified, and requested I press 2 to continue; this call was received on September 5, 2009, in the morning.
There was no message left by the caller
No voicemail or message was left by the caller
Repeated calls are made from this number several times a week.
A message was left about a car warrenty, I just let them talk to my ansering machine
Daily calls are flooding my line with a prerecorded message about a fake car warranty, and when a live person is reached, requesting removal from the list prompts them to abruptly end the call.
The number 408 587 2139, allegedly from Brooks Corp, did not leave a message.