It turned out that this number belongs to my parents' ADT alarm company, which I initially suspected to be a scam call.
ADT alarm alerts – should you let them through? - +1 800-238-2727 ((800) 238-2727)
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Many users point out that calls from this number claim to be tied to their home alarm system. If the call is legitimate, the provider should have a verifiable name, caller ID, and a clear reason for contact. To safeguard personal data, avoid sharing account numbers or passwords unless you can confirm the caller’s identity through an official channel. Consider adding the number to a whitelist only after verifying it with your security provider, and use call blocking features for unknown or repeated unwanted rings. Regularly review your phone’s privacy settings and keep a log of any suspicious interactions to aid future privacy assessments.
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Turns out this was my parents' alarm system that had been accidentally triggered.
I recieved a call from a person claiming to be from ADT, addressing me by name, and threatening to involve the police if I did not return the call, which I suspect to be a scam
Multiple messages have been left by an individual posing as a hospital director, attempting to gather personal information, with stories about hiring a nurse and referencing Corpus Christi
A call was made to my home phone at 1pm regarding my burglar alarm, but the folllow up call was made to my cell phone at 9:30pm, why the delay?
This number is associated with ADT medical alert services, which contact designated individuals in case the alert button has been activated, though it may be a case of incorrect information if contacted inadvertently.
A call was received regarding an alarm at a neighbor's house, who has an ADT alarm system; the caller confirmed an alarm had gone off, but a correct code was later entered, resolving the issue.
I got a call at 5AM, what the heck is wrong with these people, i work and dont appreciate the early calls, they need to stop calling esp at 5AM
At 2:52 a.m., I received a call that I didn't answer, and the next morning, I listened to the message, but it was unclear what the caller wanted, so I did a reverse lookup on the number
This number contacted me about a legitimate security alarm issue at my home, which was confirmed by a subsequent call from my child, who accidentally triggered the alarm
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Unknown
This is the third call of the day, and it's being recommended that the number be forwarded to the attorney general for further action
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Prank Call
The situation is quite amusing.
It appeares that scammers are using the ADT House Alarm Company's working number to make it seem legit and obtain personnal informations. Perhaps they are trying to verfy if your number is activ, or they might be selling numbers to other scamers.
One way to get your personal I.D is by spoofing the ADT number and calling you, absolutly terrifying
An unwanted call was received at 4:38am on a Monday from this number, and despite not having ADT, they attempted to contact again.
After contacting ADT customer service from my home phone, they rang back on my cell from this number; it was a legitimate call, not spam
It appears that 800notes does not have any information about the caller or their number, and they are not contacting individuals.
Further calls from this number are unwelcome and should cease immediately
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Scam
A call was recived at 2:45am est, but the number was unrecognizable, so I didnt answer, they left a voicemail saying they had contacted the police, claiming I had an ADT system, which I dont, and also gave a fake adress
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Harassment Call
These guys are trying to call me at 4am, lucky I have them blocked, what idiots.
After checking the security system, i recived a voice message from the listed ADT phone number, they told me that the battery is in the metal box and not the wall pad, they would send me a new battery within 7-10 days.
It's legitimate, I confirmed with my wife and daughter, the number is associated with ADT.
I dont know why they are calling me since I dont have ADT, seems like a mistake or a scam.
It turned out to be ADT, and I had neglected to deactivate my alarm before opening the door. They were simply doing their due diligence in verifying my home's security, which I appreciate.
This morning, I received a call on my cell phone from this number, claiming to be about a burglar alarm that had been triggered. However, I do not have a security system with this company, leading me to believe it was an error on their part.
Someone from this number called mine, inquiring about an individual named Andre, whom I have no knowledge of, leading me to believe this may be a scam, particularly since my home alarm system did not trigger the call.
This number belongs to ADT, the alarm company, who had listed me as a contact for my neighbor, leading to police intervention when their alarm sounded and I didn't answer the call.
Prior to this call, I was enjoying a restful night's sleep, but the ringing of my phone after midnight was quite disturbing. Apparently, it was a scam attempt, possibly from someone claiming to represent ADT, which is irrelevant to me since I have a different security system in place. The caller left a vague message with only a brief beep and silence. It's advisable to ignore this number and refrain from sharing any personal information if you do happen to answer.
This is clearly a fraudulent activity, as I have no connection to ADT
This was not a scam; ADT was attempting to contact me about an alarm event, specifically a power loss and switch to battery mode, which I was able to see once power was restored due to my VoIP phone.
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