For the last 2 weeks - ever since GEMB had Encore calling me (and now
Allied Interstate for this past week) I have been receiving many, many unsolicited calls from some local businesses, as well as a phony offer for a great deal. In other threads, I have detailed that they are calling my sister looking for me, and I have DV'd both companies. I sent my CMRR DV to Allied Interstate yesterday.
My number is unlisted and I am registered on the Do Not Call list. I am now getting lots of calls from Prudential Life Insurance about an online request for a quote that I never made. A local car dealership is also calling me about an online request for a quote that I never made. Then today, a man screamed into my answering machine about a "GREAT, AMAZING DEAL" and to call (206) 338-0220. I did a Google search and it is for a scam company called "Jan's ATM".
It's obvious to me that these calls began as soon as I started getting calls from these CA's. But it's frightening to know the lengths at which they will go to harrass you. I haven't heard from Encore since my DV, but Allied's is in the mail and I have to endure this for the next few days until they get it and unless they abide by it.
I'm filing a complaint with the FTC about "Jan's ATM", but I'm not sure about calling back every other number that calls. I don't even have time to do that, as I'm taking online classes during the day and have other responsibilities when my kids get home from school. I am considering calling Prudential back, because it is involving life insurance and a quote I never asked for - wouldn't that be considered insurance fraud? Not that I'm upset with them, since I don't think they're aware of who's behind this, but maybe they can investigate internally. Any thoughts?