Telephone survey, what does it mean? - Loan Modification Forum

survivor · 10-25-2009, 08:12 PM

I just received a call from a survey taker in Idaho. he knew our names, and asked many questions, (15 mins. worth) in regards to our loan status, rating on scale of 1-10 of help from our bank, when they contacted us (never), were we aware of all the government programs, did we qualify, if we had been called by collection agencies in regards to our late payments, what level in the process of modification we were in. and what would we like our bank (BOA) to do to help. asked where I got all of my info. in regards to the programs, and if I had ever sought anyone outside of the bank for help. he could not tell me who is doing the survey, said they were not told, and is sending a 50.00 check for participating. I definitely gave him more than he asked for! Maybe, someone out there cares?? ( I doubt), but hey, ever the optimist! Did anyone else get that survey?

davephx · 10-25-2009, 08:20 PM

As long as you don't have to give personal info like SS number perhaps these surveys showing the problems could help. But it would certainly be interesting to know who is paying for the surveys and their motivation.

survivor · 10-25-2009, 08:28 PM

thats what I thought 50 bucks? how many are they doing? and who is it?? He told me, they don't tell them.. no personal info, just your name and address. (he already had my name, verified my address.) well, if its the government, it means they will sit on capital hill and think about it for a couple of months, then vote to do nothing. (as usual)

Housebroken13 · 10-26-2009, 06:40 AM

did you write down the phone number that called you? we can trace it back to the source.

survivor · 10-26-2009, 12:39 PM

did not think of it. can get off the phone when I go home tonight. thought it is just a boiler room, hired by someone. but will post what is on there tonight.

survivor · 10-26-2009, 07:35 PM

Here is the phone number - 800-973-7470. can that number be looked up?

scarletofyre · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

This number belongs to Discovery Research Group. http://www.drgutah.com--

SillyWorld · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

Sounds like a scammer to me. no GOV will offer cash for a survey

survivor · 10-26-2009, 10:09 PM

I would not think it is the Government. I don't believe it is a scam. It looks as though this company is valid, for doing surveys only. what would the scam be? they were relevant questions to what help and when, was offered by the bank. very direct, no personal details requested. we shall see if anyone else gets the call. at this point, no harm, no foul.

survivor · 10-26-2009, 10:11 PM

by the way, thank you Scarlet for the research into the phone number.

scarletofyre · 10-26-2009, 10:26 PM

My pleasure, Survivor!

10-25-2009, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
survivor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 59 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Telephone survey, what does it mean? I just received a call from a survey taker in Idaho. he knew our names, and asked many questions, (15 mins. worth) in regards to our loan status, rating on scale of 1-10 of help from our bank, when they contacted us (never), were we aware of all the government programs, did we qualify, if we had been called by collection agencies in regards to our late payments, what level in the process of modification we were in. and what would we like our bank (BOA) to do to help. asked where I got all of my info. in regards to the programs, and if I had ever sought anyone outside of the bank for help. he could not tell me who is doing the survey, said they were not told, and is sending a 50.00 check for participating. I definitely gave him more than he asked for! Maybe, someone out there cares?? ( I doubt), but hey, ever the optimist! Did anyone else get that survey?

10-25-2009, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
davephx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,175 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? As long as you don't have to give personal info like SS number perhaps these surveys showing the problems could help. But it would certainly be interesting to know who is paying for the surveys and their motivation.

10-25-2009, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
survivor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 59 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? thats what I thought 50 bucks? how many are they doing? and who is it?? He told me, they don't tell them.. no personal info, just your name and address. (he already had my name, verified my address.) well, if its the government, it means they will sit on capital hill and think about it for a couple of months, then vote to do nothing. (as usual)

10-26-2009, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Housebroken13 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 285 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? did you write down the phone number that called you? we can trace it back to the source.

10-26-2009, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
survivor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 59 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? did not think of it. can get off the phone when I go home tonight. thought it is just a boiler room, hired by someone. but will post what is on there tonight.

10-26-2009, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
survivor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 59 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? Here is the phone number - 800-973-7470. can that number be looked up?

10-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
scarletofyre Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wa State Posts: 21 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? This number belongs to Discovery Research Group. http://www.drgutah.com--

10-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
SillyWorld Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 1,140 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? Sounds like a scammer to me. no GOV will offer cash for a survey __________________ Central PA, USA Waiting NACA Approval With Citi ON FHA MORTGAGE 05/18/2009 Ginnie Mae investor Is NACA Becomming a SCAM..?

10-26-2009, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
survivor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 59 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? I would not think it is the Government. I don't believe it is a scam. It looks as though this company is valid, for doing surveys only. what would the scam be? they were relevant questions to what help and when, was offered by the bank. very direct, no personal details requested. we shall see if anyone else gets the call. at this point, no harm, no foul.

10-26-2009, 10:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
survivor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 59 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? by the way, thank you Scarlet for the research into the phone number.

10-26-2009, 10:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
scarletofyre Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wa State Posts: 21 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Re: Telephone survey, what does it mean? My pleasure, Survivor!

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