REMINDER…. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies tomorrow and you will start to receive sale calls.
…. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It w ill only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.. It takes about 20 seconds.
SO I received a call this morning on my cell phone, I had a weird feeling initially because my caller ID simply said “888″.
I answered the phone and a man on the other end said in very broken English (Middle Eastern I believe), “Hi, I’m am calling, report to you, big trouble, you call hotline, we have affidavit, you no call you be big trouble” I have done the best I can repeating this verbatim. I got into an argument with the guy as I was pissed off on many levels. One; He knew my phone number, and email. At this point I’m thinking it cannot be legitimate, but I decided to call the hotline number anyway (619) 342-0094 just to make sure; these days nobody speaks proper English when it comes to customer service, banks or anything else so I just couldn’t be sure.
I proceed to call the hotline number, again (619) 342-0094; another man answers the phone with even worse English. He asks my name, I tell him I will not give him my name or any other information. He asks me if I’m calling from 619.xxx.xxxx, I tell him it’s none of his business and proceed to grill him about the previous call and try to inquire about his name and what company he is representing. All he will tell me is that his name is Shaine? and that the company is “Legal Affidavit Services”. I am VERY suspicious at this point, but he then proceeds to confirm my social security number, my bank account number, and my email address and reconfirms my phone number. He tells me to hold, because he has to read me an “affidavit” and that I’m being sued for a default on a cash loan from US Bank. He then reads off a very legal sounding document about a defaulted loan and the fines and penalties I have incurred. He states they have sent several emails and I have not responded. He gets very aggressive as I am not cooperating and being very aggressive myself. At this point I am super pissed. I KNOW this is a scam, yet they have my info. I have received loans in the past, and though not recent there is still that fear I had initially.
He basically tells me that I can settle it now, or I will be sued and picked up by an “officer” at my home or work. I asked him if it was a police officer and he simply said “someone from my office” I told him they would get knocked out as I know at this point for sure it’s a scam.
I have called them back several times today at (619) 342-0094 to toy with them. They hang up on me every time.
I reported them to the states attorney office in CA, but unfortunately they said there is nothing they can do because it’s out of country and out of their jurisdiction. The state attorney office said they were glad I didn’t fall for it, but 3rd parties were entitled to get my personal information under the “freedom of information act” and that I should write my congressman. I decided to write my blog first. I am severely pissed about this whole episode…
Ill update this as I figure out a way to toy with these people even more.
So I keep noticing a lot of people still having trouble identifying and using the ID# to find Mobsters…
First step is going to anyones profile in mobsters, see the example below:
Once you are here go to the URL in the address bar, see example below:
This is the ID# you will find your fellow Mobsters posting for help, etc. Simply replace this number with the number of the Mobster you are trying to find. The number starts with %22… Usually.
This is by no means an in depth tutorial, but hopefully will shed some light using a few visual examples…
Cremated remains of Fredric J. Bauer stored in iconic snack-food container
A friend of mine just sent me this link. I thought it was interesting. This guy was so proud of his acheivment in making Pringles, that he had a partial portion (Haha) of his remains buried in a Pringles can…
I just ran across this site and found it both disturbing and funny as hell. I like Amy Winehouse, I think she has an amazing voice… Its such a waste of talent what she is doing to herself…
This is a clip of the best moments from Ghost Hunters. I’ve loved this show for a really long time, I have watched some of the others like Most Haunted and to be honest, I find their approach laughable, unimpressive and fake. From the highly dramatic English chic to the unbelievable, yet mildly entertaining psychics’, these shows are obviously out for ratings and the scare factor, hell bent on “proving” a haunting rather than disproving one. This is the reason I love Ghost Hunters so much. The TAPS team investigates various alleged haunting sites with the intent of “disproving” a haunting. They gather evidence through thermal imaging devices, cameras, video, as well as EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) work through digital recorders. I am an individual that relies on my own logic and instinct when dealing with forces outside of our scope of understanding. I believe anything is possible, but I usually do not believe anyone without seeing the proof myself. This clip is quite impressive, as it documents many of the hair raising evidence they have captured through the years. I myself am a believer. I think these guys are honest and legit. I highly recommend taking a look and watching the show to see for yourself…
I just ran across this site and I thought I would share. It’s basically a community of designers and contest holders aiming at competing with other designers to win projects, money and prizes. In looking through the current contests, etc. I can say there are quite a few opportunities within this site for networking and just overall improving your skill set. I recommend anyone with a love for design or creating to check it out. If you’re an individual or company looking for a logo, website or design concept you can register and hold a contest. With the number of designers on this site, it’s pretty much a guarantee you’ll be presented with something that fits your needs. Check out the site if you get a chance. 99designs.com
I just read an article about a man who received a heart transplant from a 33 year old man who committed suicide by blowing his head off with a shotgun. The man that received the transplant contacted the family of the donor to thank them for giving him life. After some time the man ended up marrying the widow of the donor. 12 years later he shoots himself in the head with a shotgun, leaving the same widow a victim of suicide by the same means twice. Scientists say there are more than 70 documented cases of transplant patients having personality changes as they take on some of the characteristics of the donor. I just found this really interesting. I suppose the human body can house energy the same as other objects, who’s to say this energy can’t contain characteristics of a person or event…
