Ever get that eerie silence when you call back a number that just says “Welcome to Audix”? That greeting belongs to the voice‑mail system used by the U.S. Department of State’s switchboard in Arlington, Virginia. Because the line never routes to a live agent, callers often assume it’s a spoof or scam, but most reports point to a legitimate government line that only works with a proper extension. If you receive such a call, avoid sharing personal data, let the call go to voicemail, and verify any request by contacting the department through an official website or known number. Never trust unsolicited requests for Social Security numbers or payments.
A call was received from this number, claiming to be about an energy bill and threatening to cut off services, but it seemed like a scam
Given the longevity of this scam, exceeding 12 years, it is likely aimed at obtaining sensitive information, such as Social Security details.
This appears to be a scam initiated by the government.
Incoming calls from this number are a regular occurrence.
Rex is absolutly right, i completly agree with him!!
It's crucial to report this scam number immediately to the relevant authorities, as they aim to collect personal information, making it imperative not to engage with them.
this is a legit State Department number, its a State Department office in Rosslyn, VA, if the caller didnt leave you a direct number to call back on then your kinda out of luck
A representative claiming to work for the US Department of State asked for information, which seemed unusual.
Apparently, this is the contact number for the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
I recieve a call from this number, claiming it about a property in Rosslyn, but i never call them, sound like a phishing scam
This number belons to the U.S. State Department's security clearance team, they returned my call and left a voicemail, so i know this was a legit call
I am sceptical about the authenticity of this claim, as it seems unlikley
Contrary to other reports, my experience with this number was legitimate; it was a government agency contacting me about a wage garnishment form for an employee.
On 12/02/2012 at 12:17am, a call was received with a vague message from someone claiming to be Mike, mentioning a meeting at work, and after calling back, an automated system prompted for an extension and password, raising concerns about the legitimacy and source of the call.
They also managed to misspell my last name, supposibly they have my resume on file, so you'd think they'd get it just right
I got a call with an offer for an interview for the position of special agent with the diplomatic security agency, the woman i spoke to introduced herself as Vicky M LeMaster, the human resources manager for the dept of state, then i got an email with a form i have to fax them within 5 days with some pretty personal informations on it, including my social security number, should i trust this, anyone else recieve this
A call was made at precisely 9:30:00 a.m. and no message was left, suggesting a possible spoofed caller ID
It's your goverment at work, they try to serve you, but they dont bother to leave a message or ther phone number, why would they, they are too busy
This number elicits strong negative emotions in me.
A government agency with ties to the State Department was contacted, but the subsequent calls to our phone line resulted in silence and hanging up.
The United States Department of State building in Arlington, Virginia, uses this number as its switchboard, utilizing Audix for voice messaging.
Located in Arlington, VA, this number is associated with the state department building, where it's likely someone known to the recipient works, as evidenced by a received call without a voicemail, later investigated and confirmed.
It appears I am not the only one who has received a call from this number, but does anyone have any information about the purpose of these calls?
I noticed a missed call on 10/10/08, but no message was left. When I called back, I heard a recording saying "Welcome to Audix", which seemed suspisous.
Upon returning the call, a message said "Welcome to Audix", leaving me wondering about the identity of this company.