Previous phone # owner

Cowgirl · 05-12-2008, 04:31 PM

We got a landline in December. We keep getting calls for the previous people who had this number. Apparently they're having trouble with their mortgage.

Anyhoo, I noticed a $15 dollar charge on my phone bill that said "Voicemail Mo Fee" or something. I called to see what it was, and the lady signed up for this voicemail service in APRIL!!!! Meaning, she signed up for this service with OUR number after not having that number for the past 4 months!!!

What a freaking idiot.

The weird thing is that BF is friends with her son.

We're gonna have to call and set her straight.

Nickel · 05-12-2008, 04:33 PM

We're constantly getting calls from collections agencies looking for the people who had our number before us. We've had this number since January 2006.

ocean733 · 05-12-2008, 04:34 PM

I got a guy's phone number who was apparently very much in debt. I had all of his creditors calling me all of the time. It sucks.

At least you know the people!!!!!!!!!!! Go Get 'em!!!

baileydog · 05-12-2008, 04:37 PM

Whoever gets my old #, I have good credit. Shouldnt be any problems there.

Dymphna · 05-12-2008, 04:44 PM

I got you all beat...we've had this number for 6 years and still get collection calls for the prior number holder. We also get calls from a casino in Atlantic City. Apparently this guy was a regular customer.

CalvertNewbie · 05-12-2008, 05:11 PM

Yeah, apparently neither of the two people who previously had our number felt it was necessary to pay their bills. This one particular bill collector called all the time, even at 9 pm on a Sunday night. Isn't there a cutoff time? Last time I asked to speak with a supervisor and explained that we've had this number since August. I offered to send her a copy of our bill. She said that wasn't necessary and she would take us off the list. They haven't called since. Try speaking with a supervisor. I won't say it will definitely work, but it's worth a try.

*aps45819* ^(Premo) · 05-12-2008, 05:18 PM

Where's the .wav file with the guy claiming to be a cop and harreses the hell out of a telemarketer

If you've got small kids, just hand them the phone

Sonsie · 05-12-2008, 05:19 PM

Count me into this sorry lot. We got our new number in February and I get at least 2 calls a day from various collection agencies. Faye you non-bill-payin'-biatch! May you burn in hell!!!!

*tyky* ^(Premo) · 05-12-2008, 05:22 PM

I'm so glad I don't have a home phone

ocean733 · 05-12-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyky

I'm so glad I don't have a home phone

I don't have one either.

05-12-2008, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cowgirl No easy way to say this Member Since: Jan 2002 Location: In the land of corn, soybeans, and chickens. Posts: 9,238	Previous phone # owner We got a landline in December. We keep getting calls for the previous people who had this number. Apparently they're having trouble with their mortgage. Anyhoo, I noticed a $15 dollar charge on my phone bill that said "Voicemail Mo Fee" or something. I called to see what it was, and the lady signed up for this voicemail service in APRIL!!!! Meaning, she signed up for this service with OUR number after not having that number for the past 4 months!!! What a freaking idiot. The weird thing is that BF is friends with her son. We're gonna have to call and set her straight. __________________ "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." -Bill Cosby
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05-12-2008, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nickel curiouser and curiouser Member Since: Jan 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 19,684	We're constantly getting calls from collections agencies looking for the people who had our number before us. We've had this number since January 2006. __________________ Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. -Omar Khayyam
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05-12-2008, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
baileydog Hormonal Member Since: Oct 2003 Location: Were not in Smibville anymore, Toto Posts: 3,604	Whoever gets my old #, I have good credit. Shouldnt be any problems there. __________________ LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG
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05-12-2008, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dymphna Loyalty, Friendship, Love Member Since: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,099	I got you all beat...we've had this number for 6 years and still get collection calls for the prior number holder. We also get calls from a casino in Atlantic City. Apparently this guy was a regular customer. __________________ Ná glac pioc comhairle gan comhairle ban.
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05-12-2008, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
CalvertNewbie Registered User Member Since: Jan 2008 Location: Huntingtown Posts: 572	Yeah, apparently neither of the two people who previously had our number felt it was necessary to pay their bills. This one particular bill collector called all the time, even at 9 pm on a Sunday night. Isn't there a cutoff time? Last time I asked to speak with a supervisor and explained that we've had this number since August. I offered to send her a copy of our bill. She said that wasn't necessary and she would take us off the list. They haven't called since. Try speaking with a supervisor. I won't say it will definitely work, but it's worth a try.
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05-12-2008, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
aps45819 ^(Premo) Tin Man Member Since: Nov 2003 Location: Highway to Hell Posts: 28,814	Where's the .wav file with the guy claiming to be a cop and harreses the hell out of a telemarketer If you've got small kids, just hand them the phone __________________ The difference between driving a car and climbing onto a motorcycle is the difference between watching TV and actually living your life.
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05-12-2008, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sonsie Death to all fanatics! Member Since: Sep 2007 Location: Ex-Waldorfian Posts: 1,249	Count me into this sorry lot. We got our new number in February and I get at least 2 calls a day from various collection agencies. Faye you non-bill-payin'-biatch! May you burn in hell!!!!
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05-12-2008, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
tyky ^(Premo) Talk Show Host Member Since: Aug 2007 Location: Town Creek Posts: 426	I'm so glad I don't have a home phone
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