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What can I do if I am receiving harassing calls from an unknown number?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2014 on Litigation - Idaho
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I am receiving calls from an unknown number. The individual states that I need to return their call immediately. They give me a case number and state that they'll call my friends and family. They call multiple times a day from phone #302-2**-517*. Each message threatens to call relatives and other people. They even knew that I was in the military for a period of time (I'm unsure how). Today, they called, with a very strange tone, leaving a message stating "well, I guess the is useless. I guess I'll just have to call the sheriff's office." I'm unsure what the matter is about, but I have been scammed in the past by an individual claiming to file a court case. Then, I gave away information and they took money from my account. I'm afraid this could be happening again. How can I be sure? I would like the harassment to stop.
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Why do you not return the call to see what it is about. Just do not give any personal information. Otherwise, look on line at your local superior court for the case number to see what the case is about. There is no reason why the sheriff would be involved unless it was an eviction case.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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Ask the phone company to help you determine who is calling. Hire an investigator to help you. Tell the police. Harassing phone calls violate the law.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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I have encountered this sort of thing before. It is illegal, but catching up with the perpetrators is another story. You will need some investigation. Contact your state attorney general consumer fraud division, see if they can help. If these people are doing it to you, they are probably doing it to others as well.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:13 AM
This is a scam; one of my clients is receiving the same call. You can report it to the Attorney General in your state and you can just hang up.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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Contact the police department and have them follow up on the matter.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:12 AM
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Report it to the police and to your telephone service provider.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 11:11 AM