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Kombucha
03/28/20 3:04:37 PM
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Okay so

1.) The number was on an "official" carrier but was ported into Google Voice almost immediately. It's not a main.
2.) My name is not on the associated account for Google Voice.
3.) Someone left a message asking for me by name without mentioning who they were with. I've literally shared the number with zero people I know.

As mentioned in three, someone called randomly asking for me. I've literally only used the number for 2FA on a few sites. The recording didn't mention any company at all. I guess it's possible that a database I used the number with was hacked and my associated credentials were tied to a number.

Do regular carriers typically retain that information after you leave and sell said information? I am in the United States.

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R1masher
03/28/20 3:05:11 PM
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The call is coming from inside the house!

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Kombucha
03/28/20 3:05:31 PM
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R1masher posted...
The call is coming from inside the house!

NOOOOO :O

It's too late for me save yourself CE.

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Moogle-UK
03/28/20 3:06:20 PM
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Did they ask if you like scary movies?
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EnragedSlith
03/28/20 3:07:05 PM
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NOM
03/28/20 3:07:40 PM
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Sorry I was just wondering if you were happy with your cellular service....

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Kombucha
03/28/20 3:09:32 PM
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EnragedSlith posted...
Im in your house

There are no knives in the kitchen by my coffee pot, just saying.

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Kombucha
03/28/20 3:09:58 PM
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Zurkon posted...
Lead brokers get their lists from all kinds of companies. If you give your info away, just assume it's going to get sold.

Think it's possible a company I used it as 2FA with sold it?

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SH_expert44
03/28/20 3:10:22 PM
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If you decide to answer at all, just hit them with "sorry i dont know who that is".

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archedsoul
03/28/20 3:11:24 PM
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Your number and name were sold when they were with the official carrier.

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IShall_Run_Amok
03/28/20 3:12:16 PM
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Axiom
03/28/20 3:13:36 PM
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Kombucha posted...
Think it's possible a company I used it as 2FA with sold it?
Probably. At this point I just say whatever. Only way to protect your info is by going off grid completely
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Kombucha
03/28/20 3:13:37 PM
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archedsoul posted...
Your number and name were sold when they were with the official carrier.

Man the law needs reformed to save me from the creepers. What the hell?

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Lonestar2000
03/28/20 3:14:34 PM
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Kombucha posted...
Think it's possible a company I used it as 2FA with sold it?
Facebook got busted for this.

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Kombucha
03/28/20 3:15:01 PM
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Lonestar2000 posted...
Facebook got busted for this.

Well shit.

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archedsoul
03/28/20 3:16:38 PM
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Kombucha posted...
Man the law needs reformed to save me from the creepers. What the hell?
That's not even that bad. Carriers sell.your live location data to companies, which bounty hunters use to capture you if you're running from the law. At least as of 2018. Not sure if that stopped after it was exposed.

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ThePieReborn
03/28/20 3:16:51 PM
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SH_expert44 posted...
If you decide to answer at all, just hit them with "sorry i dont know who that is".
I do a "Hello, this is Steve from Customer Service" bit with an atrocious attempt at an Indian accent.

They usually hang up on me.

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Snip-N-Snails
03/28/20 5:12:35 PM
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ThePieReborn posted...
I do a "Hello, this is Steve from Customer Service" bit with an atrocious attempt at an Indian accent.

They usually hang up on me.

Damn I chuckled
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