Archive for the ‘Scams & Class Actions’ Category

While working today on updating the database, I received yet another call from (239) 498-3522 - another Card Services call scam. Can’t get off the list and will continue to be peppered by calls - time to take yours and begin a class action against these people since the FTC either won’t or is too challenged by even larger scams to take action.

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Services” scam - originating from Platino Interpr at (909) 691-9149. I was fortunate to be able to record enough of the call so you can hear how they train their operators to avoid telling you exactly who they are. There is no question their calls are designed to fool you into thinking they are affiliated with your car dealership or company with whom you may still have a warranty. Click to hear the phone call.

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While working on our news section of the site I received yet another automated telemarketing call with the same woman’s voice, telling me this was my final notice in order to lower my interest rates. How I wished this was the final call, this time from Daytona Beach, Florida at (386) 767-8027. However, the person who picked up to finagle me into a can’t lose deal was calling on behalf of “Consumer Services” - perhaps this is the new version of the infamous “Card Services” company that has taken the country by storm and unable to be stopped.

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Today I received a call from “Warranty Services” from the number (303) 749-9642 that was a shocker - lies, misrepresentations, glib talking, pressure sales and a shocking ending. I think every U.S. citizen has been plagued by at least a dozen calls a month from shady sounding companies like “Warranty Services” or “Card Services” - or some other generic name. This slick scam seems designed to fool the average person into believing that their car dealer, bank, or credit card company is calling to offer them a special offer. Not so and I’d like to begin a class action lawsuit against the responsible party if our state Attorney Generals can’t seem to get the job done.

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