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Randomthought

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Sat Jul 11, 2026, 02:30 PM 18 hrs ago

Attention California DUers and all [View all]

We are legacy owners of Marriott timeshare in Newport Beach, CA. Someone called a couple of days ago and said Real Estate taxes were past due. Husband was napping when his phone rang. When I noticed what was happening he was heading he was getting his CC out of his wallet. He had left his cell phone on an end table so I disconnected call. Later called Orange County and nothing was past due. Once again went over hard and fast rule to never give CC number over the phone. Tax assessment notice came in mail a few days later. Timing is interesting. Also reminded husband government agencies don't call they send letters.

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Attention California DUers and all [View all] Randomthought 18 hrs ago OP
Thanks!.................. Lovie777 18 hrs ago #1
You an also check online using your parcel number. xuplate 17 hrs ago #2
Over the past six month . . . AverageOldGuy 17 hrs ago #3
Geez, time to get a new phone number!!! AZ8theist 16 hrs ago #9
I work for Medicaid. I cannot just change my phone number MerryBlooms 15 hrs ago #18
Omgosh, I get that unpaid toll threat sporadically form IL MerryBlooms 16 hrs ago #10
I think technology can come up with a solution - after all they've created a bit of this mess. erronis 15 hrs ago #12
Good point, hadn't come up with that one. Business lines paying more, MerryBlooms 15 hrs ago #14
Not quite so many Randomthought 15 hrs ago #16
Hubby needs to take you out to dinner! Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #4
Tax collectors of any kind don't make unsolicited phone calls. They send letters, Registered Letters if you're Exp 17 hrs ago #5
Hope there is a special place in hell for scammers. Sun-Moon 17 hrs ago #6
Good advice. Thanks! calimary 17 hrs ago #7
Ouch! Seems like if you move, things are generated that trigger off other actions that result in you getting spam SWBTATTReg 17 hrs ago #8
I've noticed that the PO Change-of-Address packets include a lot of private company material erronis 15 hrs ago #13
I heard yesterday a new AI scam is using your voice. BigmanPigman 16 hrs ago #11
Don't say "Yes" madamesilverspurs 15 hrs ago #15
I've screened my calls for years... BigmanPigman 15 hrs ago #17
Which is why I only answer calls from my contact list. niyad 13 hrs ago #20
America has become the perfect target. Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #19
How'd they even know you had a time share? Ouch! Scary times. C Moon 7 hrs ago #21
So many Americans in different levels of vulnerability wolfie001 1 hr ago #22
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