When the phone rang, at 7:45 PM EDT today, I got a recorded message telling me about President Obama's mortgage assistance plan, and telling me if I wanted and was eligible for Federal Assistance, press "1"

The woman who answered the phone had a faint Indian (or similar) accent.  She immediately started into her copy on "would you like to save money on your mortgage?"  When I asked why the US Federal Government would be using a phone number in Ontario CA, she said "I get that a lot.  Why do you say that?  I am in Sunny Southern California!"  I told her that Caller ID had given her away.

I then asked which agency she represented.  She said it was "National Mortgage" but was not affiliated with the US Government.  I asked "so this is a private firm?"  "Yes, sir, it is."  I then informed her I am on the National Do Not Call list and did not want to be... well, called again, but at that point, she said "Have a nice day sir" and hung up on me.

They call again, I will try to get an address.  Then my lawyer will be talking to them.  He's good.  And a violation of the DNC is a fine of up to $1000 per call, I do believe...

didn't answer when i picked up.  afterwards,  i accidentally pressed to the number to call back.  turns out, they're some sort of loan modification co.

Received several calls from Ontario, CA (613) 216-2172 with no message.  Called back and no company name was given, so I hung up.  Now I'm charged for two international calls to Ontario, Canada, which totaled over $6 with all the taxes and carrier cost recovery fee.

It's a scam.

Just got a call from these bozos. Shows up as ONTARIO and the number (613) 216-2172.

Since we've been getting these daily I finally presses 6 to talk to someone. Apparently we qualify for a credit card rate reduction.

When I asked from which bank they were calling, they hung up.

This one doesn't pass the smell test.

I got a call from this number.  first there was a recorded message saying that President Obama wants us to re-negotiate our mortgage then had options to press.  I pressed one and a girl on the line asked me if I was interested--I told her I had no idea who she was and she hung up.  I'm worried that this is a scam and others might be pulled into it.

File a complaint with the FCC Online here:  http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm  These people should be shut down because they use automated machines and do not allow you to tell them to stop.  Their mailbox is "full."