Yesterday, hubby received a call from a "law firm". He didn't answer the call because it was from an 800 or 888 number. Anyway, they left a message that informed him that he was going to be served for a past due account. That account passed the SOL more than 10 years ago. After listening to the message, he immediately handed his phone to me because it included a return number and "case file number".
Needless to say, he had a grin on his face because he knew it was a scam and I like to have some fun.
NOTE: You will not be notified by phone that you're going to be served.
I returned the call. After providing representative the "case file number", he (representative) wanted to confirm my identity. I didn't give him my name but simply stated that I was hubby's wife. He asked me to confirm hubby's date of birth. I hesitated. He immediately provided hubby's date of birth. As a result, I confirmed. Since he already it, it didn't hurt to confirm it.
ANYWAY, he proceeded to name the OC and provide a few additional details. I interrupted:
ME: "The voicemail stated that a process server is going to arrive at our home tomorrow. Is that true?"
REP: "Yes."
ME: (sounding really happy and excited) "Oh my goodness! No one ever comes to visit us! Please tell what time he's coming by so that I can have coffee and cake ready for him!"
REP: (giggle) Ok. I'm sure he'll appreciate it.
ME: "Oh, by the way, while I'm sure the process server is a very nice person, I would have to sue you. If I did have an account with ________, it was a REALLY long time ago."
REP: "Ok, ok" (click).
Those types of calls have become common. Prepare your response in advance and have some fun.