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Got unwanted call from 888-289-4009?
"Hi, Grandpa, this is your oldest grandson and I'm in the hospital. I've been in a car accident and have a broken arm. I also was given a ticket for driving under the influence. Please don't tell anyone that I'm calling you because I don't want to upset anyone." Can you call my lawyer at 877-402-9355 and he will let you know how to get the money to me."
Clearly a scam.
Call for $299 refund or account will be debited
Said there was suspicious activity on my account
Computer $299 charge and call back to rectify
My account will be charged unless I call back to claim my refund
Consumers from Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio, and 27 other states complained about phone number 8882894009 calls or text messages.
Cities: Roselle, Saint David, Sparland, Highland, Elgin, Addison, Chicago, Colona, Evanston
Was the Call a Recorded Message or Robocall?
Reported to the FTC
118 Yes 15 No
Subjects of the call reported to the FTC:
Issues reported to the FCC:
Last complaint date: August 9, 2019.
Area Code 888 and Prefix 888-289 assignment information:
Report about phone number (888) 289-4009 owner may include:
Complaints reported to the Federal Trade Commission about the unwanted sales calls received after the phone number is on the National Do Not Call Registry for 31 days as well as the calls that use a recorded message instead of a live person. All information in the complaints provided by consumers and not verified.
Complaints reported to the Federal Communications Commission about the unwanted calls, robocalls, and telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing). All information in the complaints selected by the consumers and not verified.