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**007** · 11-18-2005, 04:37 PM

Has anyone else ever received a phone call from http://www.experian.com/ asking about your business information?

I got a call from them today and they wanted to know information for a "directory" of some sort. Then I went to their website and it looks like they do credit reports? They are a legit company, but I'm wondering why they would have needed my information.

Anyone else have a similar experience with them?

~007

**Acro** · 11-19-2005, 10:08 PM

NEVER give any info to such calls. Call them up yourself.

**NameYourself** · 11-19-2005, 10:30 PM

Have also received the same phone call you did. They just wanted to confirm business name and address. I have to admit something doesn't sound right when they just call out of the blue like that. Nonetheless I'm glad someone else has received the same, more likely to be legit in that case. They didn't inquire about anything more than Company Name and address. Did they ask you for something more?

**Acro** · 11-19-2005, 10:33 PM

Hereby lay the dangers of unsolicited phonecalls.

Not just for spam.

Certain calls are entrapment; certain questions and consequent answers on your part can directly authorize the other party to:

1. Charge the CC on file
2. Switch debt from other CC's to theirs
3. Otherwise manipulate funds based on info they have on record.

DO NOT RESPOND TO UNSOLICITED CALLS.

**OgieOgalthorpe** · 11-19-2005, 10:51 PM

I have to agree with Acroplex. Unsolicitated telemarketing phone calls give me the heebe jeebes.

**sdsinc** · 11-20-2005, 07:05 AM

Ask for a verifiable phone number and employee name, and call back yourself.
This might me an ID theft ploy.

**JuniperPark** · 11-20-2005, 12:08 PM

They SELL the data, including to telephone solicitors, in all kinds of ways.

I like to F--K with these people when I'm driving or have time to kill. I ask them how much they are going to pay me for the info. They'll say nothing, then I ask if I can have all of THEIR data for free -- that I want to put their database on my website for free. They'll say no, but I can buy it, blah blah blah. Then get into "if you give you data away free, why should I?"

My goal: get them to hang up in utter exasperation without getting info. It's fun! Although we sometimes have to go down the "what are you wearing" route to get there. Have fun with them - you have nothing to lose!

**007** · 11-21-2005, 11:49 AM

If anyone is interested, their number they called from is 1-866-660-6940.

I just called them right now and they removed me from both their calling list as well as their marketing list that is sent to soliciters. I would recommend anyone else who gave their information to them to do the same.

**Steen** · 11-22-2005, 12:39 AM

Experian is a fair sized company, is it not?

BTW, I am not saying that you should answer their questions.

**namewaiter** · 11-22-2005, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steen

Experian is a fair sized company, is it not?

there are 3 major credit reporting agencies out there and experian is one of them ... not sure i'd offer up any info to them either.

**JuniperPark** · 11-22-2005, 01:18 PM

Personal data is their PRODUCT.

It's like Microsoft calling and asking you to write a new feature for Microsoft Office, but getting upset at the suggestion you should be PAID.

Mess with them. Tell them the name of the company has been changed to Poontang.info. Play a game see how long you can keep them on the line.

**aZooZa** · 11-22-2005, 01:48 PM

Juniper is right. They are a huge world-wide credit reporting agency. But they also are a huge data 'overlayer'. That means they will rent their database data to direct marketing companies looking for extra 'selects' on the basis of matching and indirectly augmenting data. Sly business. Some of it illegal in UK jurisdictions, under the Data Protection Act.

**stevesko** · 11-22-2005, 03:55 PM

I ask for their cc#, I get $500 for an inital 2 min consultation

**NameYourself** · 11-22-2005, 04:58 PM

Just called and got removed. What a pain!

**carlton** · 11-22-2005, 10:10 PM

I usually do a reverse lookup when I get unsolicited calls that will not leave a voice mail message. If the callback account information is shielded or unavailable, then I know it's a telemarketer (or worse). Any legitimate party knows how to leave a simple voice mail message.

**007** · 11-23-2005, 05:34 PM

The person on the phone was rude too. She was nice until I gave the information, then really quickly she said "If you have any questions please call blah blah, etc." *click*

That was red flag #2 to me, and the reason I called and got removed. I was trying to ask her what they needed the info for after she asked if I had any questions but she hung up too soon.

Anyway, I'm all removed now so I don't care. At least more people here will know for next time.

**JuniperPark** · 11-23-2005, 05:46 PM

Oh come on, have fun with them!

THEM: Who's the CEO?
ME: Dee Panal. But she's not "IN" right now. (Can't wait for the fun of telemarketers call and asking for deep anal!)

THEM: Street Adress?
ME: 69 E ATME Place

You get the picture...

**Steen** · 11-24-2005, 01:14 AM

Lol, I couldn't figure out Juniper's joke.
"The Panel"? What?

:-D

Mr. Deleted · 11-24-2005, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuniperPark

Oh come on, have fun with them!

THEM: Who's the CEO?
ME: Dee Panal. But she's not "IN" right now. (Can't wait for the fun of telemarketers call and asking for deep anal!)

THEM: Street Adress?
ME: 69 E ATME Place

You get the picture...

E atme Place?!!!

Anyway I get calls like that and have them talk to my daughters... I used to put them on speaker and walk away to let them talk to themselfs. My daughters can frustrate a telemarketer to no end. "please give it to your daddy!" lol

**namewaiter** · 11-24-2005, 10:46 AM

maybe google is outsourcing experian to get more up to date info of advertisers for their latest feature ... clicktocall

http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051123-013242

11-18-2005, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:17 PM iTrader: (9) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,363 DNF$: 465 Location: nurv.com Country:	Experian Phone Calls? Has anyone else ever received a phone call from http://www.experian.com/ asking about your business information? I got a call from them today and they wanted to know information for a "directory" of some sort. Then I went to their website and it looks like they do credit reports? They are a legit company, but I'm wondering why they would have needed my information. Anyone else have a similar experience with them? ~007 __________________ ► Does your website need the NURV ® touch? ► StephenKing.net - Stephen King Unofficial Resource & Fan Site!

11-19-2005, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Acro Bloody lovely Last Online: Today 02:57 AM iTrader: (394) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 23,904 DNF$: 4,079 Location: USA Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? NEVER give any info to such calls. Call them up yourself. __________________ DomainGang.com - Domainers' Most Awesome News Source Acroplex - Web & Graphics Acro.net - My Blog My Countdown Counting down to: Snapnames rebate hitting my mailbox 78 days 20 hours 19 minutes

11-19-2005, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
NameYourself DNF Regular Last Online: Yesterday 08:33 PM iTrader: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 833 DNF$: 4,638 Location: World	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Have also received the same phone call you did. They just wanted to confirm business name and address. I have to admit something doesn't sound right when they just call out of the blue like that. Nonetheless I'm glad someone else has received the same, more likely to be legit in that case. They didn't inquire about anything more than Company Name and address. Did they ask you for something more?

11-19-2005, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Acro Bloody lovely Last Online: Today 02:57 AM iTrader: (394) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 23,904 DNF$: 4,079 Location: USA Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Hereby lay the dangers of unsolicited phonecalls. Not just for spam. Certain calls are entrapment; certain questions and consequent answers on your part can directly authorize the other party to: 1. Charge the CC on file 2. Switch debt from other CC's to theirs 3. Otherwise manipulate funds based on info they have on record. DO NOT RESPOND TO UNSOLICITED CALLS. __________________ DomainGang.com - Domainers' Most Awesome News Source Acroplex - Web & Graphics Acro.net - My Blog My Countdown Counting down to: Snapnames rebate hitting my mailbox 78 days 20 hours 19 minutes

11-19-2005, 10:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
OgieOgalthorpe Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:59 AM iTrader: (8) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 707 DNF$: 938 Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? I have to agree with Acroplex. Unsolicitated telemarketing phone calls give me the heebe jeebes.

11-20-2005, 07:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
sdsinc Missing in action Name: Kate Last Online: Yesterday 05:01 PM iTrader: (41) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,671 DNF$: 28,105 Location: .cz Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Ask for a verifiable phone number and employee name, and call back yourself. This might me an ID theft ploy. __________________ VeryOldNames.com

11-20-2005, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
JuniperPark Last Online: Today 01:50 AM iTrader: (86) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,480 DNF$: 3,142 Location: San Diego, CA Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? They SELL the data, including to telephone solicitors, in all kinds of ways. I like to F--K with these people when I'm driving or have time to kill. I ask them how much they are going to pay me for the info. They'll say nothing, then I ask if I can have all of THEIR data for free -- that I want to put their database on my website for free. They'll say no, but I can buy it, blah blah blah. Then get into "if you give you data away free, why should I?" My goal: get them to hang up in utter exasperation without getting info. It's fun! Although we sometimes have to go down the "what are you wearing" route to get there. Have fun with them - you have nothing to lose! __________________ *The only domain reseller BRAVE* enough to post prices: TheNameStore.com** ][

11-21-2005, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:17 PM iTrader: (9) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,363 DNF$: 465 Location: nurv.com Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? If anyone is interested, their number they called from is 1-866-660-6940. I just called them right now and they removed me from both their calling list as well as their marketing list that is sent to soliciters. I would recommend anyone else who gave their information to them to do the same. __________________ ► Does your website need the NURV ® touch? ► StephenKing.net - Stephen King Unofficial Resource & Fan Site! Last edited by 007; 11-21-2005 at 11:57 AM..

11-22-2005, 12:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Steen Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:20 PM iTrader: (12) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,883 DNF$: 1,808 Location: White Rock, BC Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Experian is a fair sized company, is it not? BTW, I am not saying that you should answer their questions. __________________ Get an eNom resellers account free and instantly,click here - Automated Signup!

11-22-2005, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
JuniperPark Last Online: Today 01:50 AM iTrader: (86) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,480 DNF$: 3,142 Location: San Diego, CA Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Personal data is their PRODUCT. It's like Microsoft calling and asking you to write a new feature for Microsoft Office, but getting upset at the suggestion you should be PAID. Mess with them. Tell them the name of the company has been changed to Poontang.info. Play a game see how long you can keep them on the line. __________________ *The only domain reseller BRAVE* enough to post prices: TheNameStore.com** ][

11-22-2005, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
aZooZa Name: Dale Hubbard Last Online: Yesterday 04:07 PM iTrader: (45) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,876 DNF$: 5,873 Location: Exeter, UK Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Juniper is right. They are a huge world-wide credit reporting agency. But they also are a huge data 'overlayer'. That means they will rent their database data to direct marketing companies looking for extra 'selects' on the basis of matching and indirectly augmenting data. Sly business. Some of it illegal in UK jurisdictions, under the Data Protection Act. __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canada TBR Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! QUALITY MiniSites: NOTsoMINI.com

11-22-2005, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
stevesko DNF Member Last Online: 11-07-2008 09:44 PM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 381 DNF$: 4,680 Location: NJ	Re: Experian Phone Calls? I ask for their cc#, I get $500 for an inital 2 min consultation __________________ Boost your Domain Parking Income @ www.Parking4Income.com - 100% Revenue Share

11-22-2005, 04:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
NameYourself DNF Regular Last Online: Yesterday 08:33 PM iTrader: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 833 DNF$: 4,638 Location: World	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Just called and got removed. What a pain!

11-22-2005, 10:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
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11-23-2005, 05:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:17 PM iTrader: (9) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,363 DNF$: 465 Location: nurv.com Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? The person on the phone was rude too. She was nice until I gave the information, then really quickly she said "If you have any questions please call blah blah, etc." click That was red flag #2 to me, and the reason I called and got removed. I was trying to ask her what they needed the info for after she asked if I had any questions but she hung up too soon. Anyway, I'm all removed now so I don't care. At least more people here will know for next time. __________________ ► Does your website need the NURV ® touch? ► StephenKing.net - Stephen King Unofficial Resource & Fan Site!

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11-23-2005, 05:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
JuniperPark Last Online: Today 01:50 AM iTrader: (86) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,480 DNF$: 3,142 Location: San Diego, CA Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Oh come on, have fun with them! THEM: Who's the CEO? ME: Dee Panal. But she's not "IN" right now. (Can't wait for the fun of telemarketers call and asking for deep anal!) THEM: Street Adress? ME: 69 E ATME Place You get the picture... __________________ *The only domain reseller BRAVE* enough to post prices: TheNameStore.com** ][

11-24-2005, 01:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Steen Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:20 PM iTrader: (12) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,883 DNF$: 1,808 Location: White Rock, BC Country:	Re: Experian Phone Calls? Lol, I couldn't figure out Juniper's joke. "The Panel"? What? :-D __________________ Get an eNom resellers account free and instantly,click here - Automated Signup!

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