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We get these calls (or voice messages from them) at least weekly. Or we have. \u00a0I'll be tickled if they go away, preferably forever.<\/p>\n

"Hello, this is Rachel at cardholder services, calling in reference to your current credit card account. There are no problems currently with your account. It is urgent that you contact us concerning your eligibility for lowering your interest rates. Your eligibility expires shortly, so please consider this your final notice. Please press the number '1' on your phone to talk with a live operator about lowering your interest rate. Or press the number '2' to discontinue further notices. Thank you, and have a great day."<\/i><\/p>\n

Buh-bye, Rachel!<\/p>\n

Reshared post from +Ars Technica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Busted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t“Hi, this is Rachel from RoboCaller services calling. Press 1 to be scammed.”<\/a>
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