Hurley ignored call that he didn’t realize was Joe Biden

[FfldCntyFan]

It wouldn't have been random, even if you don't have the number saved it would appear on your caller ID "United States Government"

Joe was using a burner phone

 

[Improviser]

It wouldn't have been random, even if you don't have the number saved it would appear on your caller ID "United States Government"

Scammers have been known to spoof "IRS" and other government agencies on the caller ID. And, people who have answered and trusted what the caller told them, have been bilked out of life savings.

 

[husky429]

I didn't read the article. I'm just stating from experience. I work for the VA, have a Goverment issued cell phone. Thats how my number appears when I call people.

Like the other poster said, scammers will put misleading titles like that on their phone. I've seen IRS, police, and state BOE that I can recall.

 

[Mister P]

 

[Travelman6]

haha, golden. Hurley's a keeper.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I didn't read the article. I'm just stating from experience. I work for the VA, have a Goverment issued cell phone. Thats how my number appears when I call people.

No offense intended but I would hope a VA staffer's cell phone and a phone number associated with the white house would show up differently on a recipient's cell screen.

 

[Devland]

What if it was about his car warranty expiring? He may have missed an opportunity to extend it.

 

[Chin Diesel]

 

[aburks41]

So what would happen if he called back that number? I know it's not a direct line to the oval office, but who picks up the phone?

 

[Mr. French]

I didn't read the article. I'm just stating from experience. I work for the VA, have a Goverment issued cell phone. Thats how my number appears when I call people.

You and the President probably have different lives.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

No offense intended but I would hope a VA staffer's cell phone and a phone number associated with the white house would show up differently on a recipient's cell screen.

As opposed to appearing like every other phone number on the planet?
I would expect that if my phone says United States Government, his would say something like US Government White House or even Office of the President of the United States.

 

[HooperScooper]

This thread is classic Boneyard. Lol

 

[Chin Diesel]

As opposed to appearing like every other phone number on the planet?
I would expect that if my phone says United States Government, his would say something like US Government White House or even Office of the President of the United States.

I found someone who can help you manage expectations.

 

[gtcam]

As opposed to appearing like every other phone number on the planet?
I would expect that if my phone says United States Government, his would say something like US Government White House or even Office of the President of the United States.

He was probably using a burner phone or maybe a Fischer Price edition.

 

[Coach J]

He has all their phone numbers. I'm guessing you are older.

@husky429 and @navery12 I was replying to AzHusky's comment below, the point being with his current job you answer every call you are able to even if it's an unknown number. It could be a kid's Dad who just hit the portal and is interested in coming. At the end of the day recruiting is sales and sometimes you get calls from referrals that you do not recognize, but you answer them because it can be a new deal the same way I imagine a head coach may get a call from a random number that could have been given to a kid from a current or former player or parent. I'm not sure what you consider old, but I'm in sales and I kill it because I answer my phone.

 

[navery12]

@husky429 and @navery12 I was replying to AzHusky's comment below, the point being with his current job you answer every call you are able to even if it's an unknown number. It could be a kid's Dad who just hit the portal and is interested in coming. At the end of the day recruiting is sales and sometimes you get calls from referrals that you do not recognize, but you answer them because it can be a new deal the same way I imagine a head coach may get a call from a random number that could have been given to a kid from a current or former player or parent. I'm not sure what you consider old, but I'm in sales and I kill it because I answer my phone.

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Right, and when you're working in sales and on the phone with a potential client, do you hang up mid conversation when you get a call from an unknown number?

 

[Improviser]

As opposed to appearing like every other phone number on the planet?
I would expect that if my phone says United States Government, his would say something like US Government White House or even Office of the President of the United States.

Okay then, so if you answer and the other person on the line who identifies himself or herself as the Assistant to the President, tells you they are sending you a plaque for a good citizenship award but they need your credit card to pay for the postage or your gift card number, then what?

On a related matter, I got a letter from Who's Who saying they wanted to list me, but needed some money to do so. Not like I am some national or international celebrity unless being a poster on The Boneyard warrants publication in their journal.

Not trying to be facetious, but scammers have it down to a science and even a legitimate publication apparently is hurting for money.

If the President gets on the phone, make sure you tell us about it.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Does POTUS not understand how critical this recruiting period is for us and that Danny should not be interrupted at this time?!

I can’t help but wonder whether this interruption was the reason we missed out on Timberlake…

 

[TheRealKBuks]

Okay then, so if you answer and the other person on the line who identifies himself or herself as the Assistant to the President, tells you they are sending you a plaque for a good citizenship award but they need your credit card to pay for the postage or your gift card number, then what?

On a related matter, I got a letter from Who's Who saying they wanted to list me, but needed some money to do so. Not like I am some national or international celebrity unless being a poster on The Boneyard warrants publication in their journal.

Not trying to be facetious, but scammers have it down to a science and even a legitimate publication apparently is hurting for money.

If the President gets on the phone, make sure you tell us about it.

I do not understand how an off the cuff comment has gotten this much attention. Some of you need to get out more. smh

 

[kobebeanbryant]

I do not understand how an off the cuff comment has gotten this much attention. Some of you need to get out more. smh

It’s the offseason. Nitpicking comments ad infinitum is the only way to pass the time.

 

[Rico444]

As opposed to appearing like every other phone number on the planet?
I would expect that if my phone says United States Government, his would say something like US Government White House or even Office of the President of the United States.

Actually, it's a scammer if it says that. You'll know if it's actually the President when your phone ringer plays "Hail to the Chief."

 

[SubbaBub]

If the number is not shown as somebody I know I don't answer it either. Too much spam out there to take an unknown call. If it's important they will leave a message and I will return the call.

This happens more often than you think. Usually the staff will reach out to the team to let them know a call is coming. Sometimes the wires get crossed and the coach isn't told a call is coming. Poor staff work on somebody's part.

 

[Kolumbo]

Coach probably thought it was Cooley calling asking for advice on how to move from a middling RI program to a name brand program.

If it doesn't come up on caller ID, I don't answer. If it does come up on caller ID, there's a slightly higher chance I'll answer.

 

[Coach J]

Right, and when you're working in sales and on the phone with a potential client, do you hang up mid conversation when you get a call from an unknown number?

Exactly I do not, but my comment was in response to AzHusky saying, "If the number is not shown as somebody I know I don't answer it either. Too much spam out there to take an unknown call."

 

[Improviser]

On a somewhat related matter, sometimes caller ID on my cell phone, shows somebody I prefer not to talk to, like someone I was in a prior relationship with or someone wanting to be in one but the interest is not mutual. At one time, they were entered as a contact.

By mistake, my phone pocket dialed them. I hung up right away before they could answer, but that person called up anyway and left a VM. I texted them back that it was a pocket dial. Now, they are no longer a contact in my phone so I don't have to worry about that pocket dial.

If they call, only a number will show, and I will delete that number and any other numbers I don't recognize so that inadvertently, I won't dial their number either.