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...

Received a call while driving and there was no one on the other end.  The Caller ID indicates that the origination is in Canada.  I do know that a lot of fraud is now coming out of Canada, targeting people here in the US.  The most often used is by mail and includes a large check that is drawn under a legitimate company name and a phone number in Canada to call to inquire how to get the money... which involves sending money to them for "taxes" on the "winnings"...Though I have tried to "Call Block" this number through ATT, the service will not allow me to do so!

My parents have received numerous calls from this number and no on eis on the other end.  I call the number back (# on caller id) and it rings busy.  I added my parents number on the "do not call" directory but I believe these people are working from an old list.  Its very irritating.  I am sure the telephone company should be able to do something about this issue.

No one is on the line when I pick up. I put them in my reject list; they still call. How do I get them to stop?

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.

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.