Phone Calls from 589-7456

[Wolf Frankula]

Each day I receive two or three calls from this number. Caller ID displays Unknown Name 589-7456. There is never anyone on the line. I tried blocking this number, but because no area code is displayed, it doesn't work. My phone company says without an area code, they can't do anything. We're on the National Do Not Call list, and I have filed two complaints with the FCC.

Does anybody else have this problem, and how did they deal with this? I am sick of being awakened by this call.

Thanks.

Wolf

[Frankie the Bird]

1. Here..

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/5897456

Sounds related:

http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-850-589-7456

[monmouth3]

2. Type it in google. I get them too and they are annoying. I didn't need an area code so it may be

in your own area...

[Archae]

3. Is it Rachel from "Card Services?"

I'm on the "do not call" list, and I still get those damn robocalls.

[htuttle]

6. Rachel calls everyone, but she's not as bad as The Captain

Don't know if it was a nationwide campaign, but I used to get lots of calls for some sort of cruise giveaway scam that started the call with a FOGHORN, then "this is your captain speaking...".

Haven't gotten one in a while, though, so maybe The Captain retired.

[cbayer]

4. Apparently, it's a scam.

http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-850-589-7456

[gopiscrap]

5. it's either a collection agent or some one trying to see you something

and mostly likely the call is computer generated.

[Contrary1]

7. It's from either Area Code 609 or 850

A scam asking for access to one's Windows computer to fix problems. Since it is not showing up on your caller ID display, just tell your phone company it is coming in from both.

You can usually Google search on these incoming call numbers, and find the info you need.

Good luck!

[MurrayDelph]

10. I get one or two of those every month

but they always claim to be coming from 201 (Washington DC) with an impossible number following.

I got one of those last week, which hung up quickly when I informed them that my computer has been turned off for the last two weeks

(I was on vacation, with the phone line forwarding to my cell, but they didn't need to know that).

[leftynyc]

17. 201 is New Jersey

Specifically the northern part of New Jersey. 202 is DC.

[hlthe2b]

8. I get lots of them even though I'm on no-call. If I don't recognize number, I google it

but do not answer. Most of them are smart enough not to call more than a couple times, because some out there are actually making $$ filing suits against these companies.

That said, a google shows the following:
http://www.callercomplaints.com/SearchResult.aspx?Phone=000-589-7456

[Wolf Frankula]

9. Thanks For the Help

The first time there was somebody telling me that there was something wrong with my Windows Computer. Since then, it's just dead air. I have blocked the number from both area codes. See if that works.

Wolf

[safeinOhio]

13. When I get a # that is "out of area" etc, I

always answer "Hello, detective Smith". When they start mumbling, I say, Jones, trace this call.

[etherealtruth]

14. Read post 4 above (cbayer hit the nail on the head)

[seveneyes]

11. It's most likely a scammer wanting to remote control your computer

They use social engineering to walk you through downloading a remote control app so they can "fix" your computer. Then they plant time bomb services / apps on it so you have to call them back to "fix" it for a fee.

They used to call here all the time until I set a trap for them by playing stupid and allowing them to "fix" one of my honey pot computers. When they remote in you can get their IP and depending on what level you wish to "repay" them, you can make them wish they never called you.

[pipoman]

12. Ten years ago I subscribed to a service

I would call an 800 number and get a dial tone, then dial the number I wanted to call and could program what number came up on caller ID..it's probably easier now..

[crash101]

15. pranking then should help..

If your telephone service provider refused to do anything about the caller, then you have only one option left. Pull pranks on the callers and waste their time. That should annoy them.

[crash101]

16. Out of ideas how to annoy the nuisance callers? Here's a tip!

Just so you have an idea, look up tips to annoy telemarketers at http://www.callercenter.com/articles/14waystoannoytelemarketers.html. Trust me, it's really funny when these callers get annoyed. They end up hanging up. And the best thing about it? They never call back.

[SoCalDem]

18. Years ago, my husband got tired of people calling to sell us aluminum siding, so

he got into the habit of playing along..listening & even talking dimensions & costs...and just when they were ready to set up an appointment. he would say..

"How will this work? Our house is brick..and I'll have to check with the landlord"..

[Auntie Bush]

20. I act interested...then say just a minute...put the phone down and they wait and wait and wait.

They must put me on a do not call list of their own because I don't hear from them again.

[Wolf Frankula]

19. I blocked from the 850 and 609 area codes

but I'm still getting called, twice a day. And when I pick up the phone, there is nothing but dead air. No area code is given, so I can't call the number back.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Wolf

[Auntie Bush]

21. I sometimes wonder if they are calling to see if anyone is home.

I'm afraid my place would get robbed. So best to answer and let them know someone's home.