I received a call from 412-532-0176, which came up as Public Assistance on my Caller ID. The automated message that came on, when I picked up, said that "there was still time to save on my PP&L bill" and to have my account number ready. It then gave me the option of dialing "0" to speak to someone about my service or to dial "0" if I just wanted to speak with someone. That's not a mistake - both options were "0." I chose the second option and got a live person within seconds. She asked for my account number, to which I said, " I don't have PP&L. Why are you calling me?" She disconnected without saying a word. I called the number back and got a voice mail telling me to press "1" if I wanted to be removed from their calling list. I pressed the number and disconnected. So, now I'll wait and see if there are more calls before taking further action.
01/11/13 12:09 PM
Bob
Caller ID Read Public Assistance. I did not answer and he/she/it did not leave a message. And obvious SCUMBAG!
The question below... Are they a scammer? I'm guessing yes. Based on comments above and the fact he/she/it did not leave a message and "Public Assistance"? For what? Public assitance does not make calls... you contact them. Asstated above... a SCUMBAG!
01/10/13 5:39 PM
espy25
My caller ID said "Public Assistance"
01/08/13 11:28 PM
Anonymous
*make enough money*
12/29/12 8:18 PM
pms
texted message to them for do not call list and filed complaint at www.donotcall.gov.
12/29/12 2:02 AM
Quinn
they called to say i was going to save money yea right
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Brenda I.
I received a call from 412-532-0176, which came up as Public Assistance on my Caller ID. The automated message that came on, when I picked up, said that "there was still time to save on my PP&L bill" and to have my account number ready. It then gave me the option of dialing "0" to speak to someone about my service or to dial "0" if I just wanted to speak with someone. That's not a mistake - both options were "0." I chose the second option and got a live person within seconds. She asked for my account number, to which I said, " I don't have PP&L. Why are you calling me?" She disconnected without saying a word. I called the number back and got a voice mail telling me to press "1" if I wanted to be removed from their calling list. I pressed the number and disconnected. So, now I'll wait and see if there are more calls before taking further action.
Bob
Caller ID Read Public Assistance. I did not answer and he/she/it did not leave a message. And obvious SCUMBAG!
The question below... Are they a scammer? I'm guessing yes. Based on comments above and the fact he/she/it did not leave a message and "Public Assistance"? For what? Public assitance does not make calls... you contact them. Asstated above... a SCUMBAG!
espy25
My caller ID said "Public Assistance"
Anonymous
*make enough money*
pms
texted message to them for do not call list and filed complaint at www.donotcall.gov.
Quinn
they called to say i was going to save money yea right
Sarah
Didn't Answer. Caller ID just said "PA, USA"