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The calls stopped for about a week, then I started getting calls from (844) 890-9217 with only a one digit difference from the last one.  Given the numerical value of the number is only +2 & the Caller ID still reads 800 Service, I expect it's the same scammer.  To verify this, I did a number of searches online & there was a number of sites stating it was a scammer, although details were vague as to what the scam was about.  Regardless, I added the number to my Caller Rejection list & decided I needed to list the number even if I didn't have the details of what scam he was pulling.

The situation regarding these calls have gotten bad enough that I decided to file a complaint again the most recent number (including details about the previous number) to the FCC, hoping that it will at least halt the calls to others, as this lowlife is already on my Caller Rejection list & the only indication I have that he's still calling are my Comcast Missed Call logs.

Much like the last 2 numbers listed here, (866) 490-5501 also had the caller ID of 800 Service when received on 2/16/2017 at 1:21 PM.  It's very possible this could be the same individual & return call logs from (844) 890-9217 would likely verify he was using this number to probe whether the line was active or not.

Again I received another call where the caller ID read 800 Service, this time from phone number (800) 864-7459 on 3/2/2017.  I didn't pick up on this call (regardless of being right next to the phone when it rang) as it's my experience that any time the caller ID reads 800 Service, it's going to be this same scammer.  Checking my call logs on Comcast, I found that he tried to call me 5 times at 11:40 AM on 2/28/2017 (displayed in take 2 below), which all got blocked by caller rejection; this call was likely another number to try & probe whether my number was actually active or not.

The phone calls from (844) 362-9238 appears to also be from this same individual, following the same sort of callback pattern that (844) 890-921# had.  This lowlife keeps changing his phone number trying to get past phone number blocks, but so far hasn't realized it's just going to be the same pattern every time I see 800 Service on the caller ID.

Got another call from phone number (888) 224-1877 on 4/26/2017, happened to be a recording, which started before my answering machine message had finished (I didn't answer the phone specifically because it stated 800 Service, where 99% of the time it's this kind of call).  This one provided the callback number of (844) 467-8693, which I'm intending on giving to the police so they can follow up on the situation (it's also been added to the list above), as well as a URL for the information I have found online about both numbers (linked above on each number).  First thing I did however was to use call tracing on it (3 times) using #57, next step will be to block them on my Xfinity caller rejection list once I've moved some of the less persistent numbers from that list to my phone (with a 60 number caller rejection list; the reason for keeping persistent numbers on the Xfinity list is it allows me to keep an accurate callback logs, as seen below); later I'll move all numbers that haven't been persistent in their attempts to scam me to my call blocker (1500 number blocklist), which I'm still waiting to be delivered.  After I've gotten the new numbers blocked I will contact the police & see if they will contact the number that was given in the message & put this fucker in his place!

I decided to call the police before the block was put in place & posting this update, seems they're saying there's no way to trace the number despite using call tracing (#57)...  I said to the officer that I knew it was a scam & didn't give the individual any information or money (something I'm already aware of, but one of these days I'm considering playing along with the scam & giving them the IP address for the FBI website, that should allow them to track down the bastard when he attempts to hack it).  I mentioned that I wanted to chew the guy out, but didn't want to get in trouble; the officer stated that he has done the same thing in the past, so seems you won't get in trouble with the police for chewing out or getting verbally aggressive with a scammer, so all gloves are off when it comes to an individual retaliating to a scammer.

Last updated 4/26/2017

Last updated 6/24/2017

On 10/19/2017, I received a call from the same group from phone number (585) 861-6359.  The message he left on my answering machine was extremely fuzzy & hard to make out what he was saying, but I could tell what organization he was claiming to be from at the beginning of the message, not much else.  Due to the inability to really make any sense out of the message (not that one should consider a scam & making sense), I decided not to attempt to re-record the message for publication.  In this case it sounded like an actual male individual, not a recording, so I expect they realize I am blocking the numbers they are calling me from & there's the possibility of them attempting to contact me through personal phones as an alternative to using official numbers, meaning they may not be able to automatic the messages through recordings..

Further numbers will be added to this list as I continue to receive them, along with recordings of the messages they leave behind.

Last updated 10/19/2017

The first time this happened in particular, I did in fact report this to the police, however they stated that even call tracing (*57) doesn't do much good, so there wasn't any reason in doing it.  I discussed whether chewing them out over the phone would get me in trouble & they stated no it wouldn't, they've done it themselves, you are only defending your identity, so feel free to be as abusive as possible when highly aggressive extortion attempts come your way (just make sure that it is actually a scam before, not a legitimate collection attempt).

Call blocking devices can work well against these calls by blocking  the entire area code (just be wary of doing this when you may have family in Washington), however some services are not compatible with these hardware devices (I've purchased 2 & had to return both, appears they are not compatible with Xfinity Voice/VOIP).

On 4/1/2019, I decided to register my number with NoMoRobo to attempt to stop these calls; at this point it is unclear as to whether scamming attempts will in fact be blocked, but I intend on reporting every number that may get through the service & will remove it in the future if it's not doing any good (possibly even switching to a phone service that does allow systems that allow for wildcard blocking, such as blocking entire area codes or area codes + the first 3 digits of a number).

UPDATE:  Calls later started coming through other area codes after signing up through NoMoRobo, which could be told by timeframe of calling, no need to actually pick up on those calls (and as expected, no message left).

Last updates 4/15/2019

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• (512) 681-1599
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• (585) 861-6359
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• (646) 968-9796
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• (844) 362-9238
• (844) 890-9215
• (844) 890-9217 (take 2)
• (866) 490-5501