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Is it Just Me Or Is This a Weird Voicemail?

By Chanda Barrick

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast

July 27, 2009 09:06 AM

One thing I have to say is that I found a feature about Google Voice that's pretty cool. I can embed voice messages into a message, web page, etc...

I received a voicemail today and I don't know if it's just me or it this is a really weird voice message. Can you understand what he's saying at the end about the 1664 interpreter service? What the heck is this guy a member of?

Just looking for advice here...I've been hit with so much spam and scams lately, I'm thinking I shouldn't call this person back. What do you think?

UPDATE:

Well I guess I wasted a post, I just looked up the 866 number and a lot of people are saying they are receiving calls from people that are trying to scam and also people saying vulgar things...Guess the mystery's been solved. You get hit from every angle nowadays!

In case you're interested, the phone number is (866) 327-8877 and I'm changing this post to public in case others are seeing the same thing.

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Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Chandra,

It could be legitimate. Video relay services are provided to people who are deaf. The deaf person was communicating with the person who left the message on the voicemail, hence the reference to interpreter 1664.

Of course, follow your own instincts.

Rich

Jul 27, 2009 09:21 AM

Sam Chapman

Lakeway, TX

That would explain the slow nature of his speach - he was reading. It would also explain why the person wanted you to email rather than call.

Jul 27, 2009 09:37 AM

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN

Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

I have heard of the scam as well and have not returned the calls like this.

Jul 27, 2009 09:53 AM

Mary Reich

Boise Valley Real Estate Group - Boise, ID

The call may be a marketing ploy. Check caller ID and then 'Google' the number to see what comes up on the internet.

Jul 27, 2009 11:04 AM

Christine McInerney

Great Life RE - Knoxville, TN

The McInerney Team, Knoxville TN Homes For Sale

I keep getting voicemails where there is nothing but classical music playing...no talking...just music.

Jul 27, 2009 03:09 PM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Chanda - It looks like someone is always up to a scam. You just have to cautious.

Jul 27, 2009 04:03 PM

Chanda Barrick

Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast - Indianapolis, IN

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Christine/Jennifer, Now that's just plain creepy....That sounds like something out of a scary movie...

Chanda panda

Jul 27, 2009 11:09 PM

Judy Schneider

eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA

Chanda,

I have been getting the same messages as Christine and Jennifer, Just music! It is beautiful music though! I agree with checking caller ID!!

Have a Great Week!

Judy

Jul 28, 2009 03:32 AM

Irene Tron

Valparaiso, IN

Chanda, Thanks for the warning!

Aug 01, 2009 03:08 AM

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