On January 20, 2010, at 6 pm, I received a call on my cell phone from this number. Despite being on the DoNotCall List and having no outstanding debt other than my original mortgage from four years ago, I did not answer and no voicemail was left.
Telemarketing Debt Pitch on Do‑Not‑Call List? Stop It Now!
Summary — +16493241453
Caller Name: Turks & Caicos Islands
Caller Type: Telemarketing
Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
Reviews: 4
Expert Opinion
Ever wonder why you’re getting an automated debt‑consolidation pitch from a number that claims to be based in the Turks & Caicos Islands? The pattern points to a telemarketing scam that harvests phone lists from lenders or public records, then blasts scripts to consumers on Do‑Not‑Call registries. Because no personal debt information was requested, there’s no legitimate reason to contact you. If you receive another call, let the phone ring, block the number, and report it to the FTC and your carrier’s spam‑filter service. Keep a written record of dates and any voicemail, and consider a free credit‑monitoring alert to catch unexpected activity.
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After ignoring the call and searching the number online, I discovered that my number is listed on the do-not-call registry, and I suspect it was obtained through a bank after refinancing; has anyone else filed a complaint against this number, and what were the outcomes?
The caller claimed to be from the Turks Islands, which raises suspicions.
An automated message was played, discussing debt consolidation and falsely claiming I had requested information, despite having no relevant expenses