(724) 769-0181

When the call came in, I was busy and never heard the phone ring. (A partial message was left in my voicemail.) I wish I had heard it ring, because when she said something about putting a sign in my front yard, I probably would have died from laughter. I don't a front yard, because I live in an apartment building. I love 'messing' with these people, and then listening to their reactions when they realize they've just been scammed, just like they were trying to do to me. Helpful Hint to any telemarketers who might be reading this: Don't assume everybody has a house with a yard. ;~)

Robocall, couple of seconds of dead air, then recording for a scam.

(724) 769-0181 Robo call recorded 04 October 2016 (Julia with Honeywell Special Promotions dept., "Free" Alarm system and small sign) SCAM
Caller ID: "California PA"

The "...free alarm if you allow us to place a small sign in your yard..." folks haven't bothered me in many months, just long enough ago to make me appreciate "silence is golden". To my surprise, they have a totally new recorded message, complete with nice sounding elevator music.

Note that when she claims to call from "Honeywell Promotions" department it doesn't mean she's calling from Honeywell Corporation, only that her company has a current promotion of Honeywell products. Somewhat misleading how it's currently worded.

Do they mention that if you accept their offer, there will be some minimum time you have to keep their service and monthly fee? If you don't ask, you might be setting yourself up for a minimum one year, two years, or longer contractual obligation for the system. Get the details in writing before you agree to anything!

These people call whether you're on the Do Not Call list or not. Doesn't that suggest something about their business ethics? Don't bother to press [2] to be removed from their predictive dialer, they won't. Much better not to answer calls whose Caller ID you don't recognize.

[female voice] "Hello, this is Julia with the Honeywell Special Promotions department. Your home was selected to receive a free wireless security system that gives you smart phone access and alerts remotely. We just ask you to help us advertise by placing a sign in your front yard. This system is valued over $100 in equipment and installation cost and is free if you agree to pay a small monthly monitoring fee which covers your twentyfour seven for police, fire, carbon monoxide and medical emergencies. If you have an existing system you will qualify for free upgrade and potential rate reduction. Press [one] if you are interested in hearing options. Press [two] to be taken off the list. Thank you."

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