212-736-XXXX

She said she was a 3rd party background check company looking for information on a former employee. They call weekly looking for information. Don't tell them anything.

hi

left a ID# to leave a reference for job employment

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There's a 1-in-3 chance police will never identify your killer if you're murdered in the US.250,000 deaths are caused by medical error each year.

why is my **** longer that your dad ever loved you :)

beaner

Didn't answer but they left a message. Said it was a background check company and wanted to verify the employment dates of some guy I never heard of. They said I should call them back at a different number which they listed and enter a numbered code they gave me when I did so. Definitely wrong number but I'm suspecting a scam of some sort.

Called twice, no message. From previous posts I suspect phishing for personal info.

I picked up and couldn't understand him, he repeated himself then hung up immediately.

This call was from Pan Aqua Diving

Has option for removal from list. Hopefully that works.

"Senior Medical Advisory" robocall allegedly selling emergency alert systems; call received even though on DNC list. If call ID shows 'Hotel Pennsylvania', how can they be a reputable company?

9177466049

These people won't stop calling and they are very rude

Just received two calls from Sterling - a voicemail was left after the second call asking me to call back to verify that someone had worked for me.  Because I'd read the blogs indicating that the company probably was legit, and because I was curious, I called them back.  It wasn't the smoothest conversation (i.e. they asked for the reference number they had left and since I hadn't written that down they struggled to find the case but eventually found it).  They asked employment verification and some textbook questions about performance and etc.  All in all it took a few minutes.  It's not that I liked the call because sometimes I struggled to understand what was being asked (due to language accents); yet I understand why these calls are needed.So, thanks to all for their comments about this company and taking the time to verify that it is a legit company but also to state some of the "non-positive" experiences as watchouts.

This company called me saying they needed information to verify my employment with my future employer. When I called my future employer they said they already had all the information they needed and that they did not use any off shore verification site. This company also hung up on me when I refused to tell them my social security number or maiden name. The police officer that I had investigate this said that no employer should ever ask for personal information over the phone. DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE TO ANYONE.

Received a call from this company regarding employment verification for me; however, stated that they did not know for whom they were attempting to verify my employment. I stated several times that I would not provide any more information unless they could tell me for whom they need to verify my employment. The caller continued to push for information, asked to be transferred to HR (it was a cell phone), even after I had indicated there is no HR to be transfered to. The class was very suspicious. Even if this is a legit company, which I would not believe at this point, they should know better than to call requesting personal information without having a reason or any ability to state why they need this information.

didn't leave a message

Receive call at 11:30am. Did not leave a message.Number and name showed on called ID.By the looks of previous posts, they must have been doing a background check on a former co-worker.

WELL JUST FOR STARTERS I AM POSTING THIS THROUGH ONE OF THE COMPANIES THAT HAVE ENGAGED STERLING FOR BACKGROUND VERIFICATIONS, ITS AN BACKGROUND SCREENING COMPANY AND IS COMPLETEDLY A LEGIT FIRM. IT DOES NOT SELL ANYTHING UNLESS YOU ARE REFERRED AND MOST CALLS ARE FOR VERIFICATION ONLY AFTER ANY OF YOUR SUBORDINATE OR A CO WORKER HAS GIVEN YOUR NUMBER, THE COMPANY ALSO CERTAIN TIMES DOES NOT LEAVE VOICE MESSAGES AS SOME OF THEIR CLIENTS HAVE POLICIES NOT ALLOWING THEM TO DO SO, THUS SOME PEOPLE GET VM'S AND OTHERS DONT. ALSO IT IS ONE OF THE LEADING INSTITUTIONS FOR BACKGROUND SCREENING.

yep, i ttly agree. even i got a call for one of my co-worker....after 09/11 attcks, i believe it's compulsory to get background checks done before hiring people.. & no one knows who's who these days..LOL..

no joke, this number just called eight times in a row in the last three minutes. I answered the first three calls but every single time was hung up on, let the rest go to vm and no msg's were left.

Got a call from this number. Legit business. 3rd party reference verification company hired by companies for the purpose.  Called company back, they ran through a series of questions to verify a friend of mine who had given me as a reference to his company.  Took about 10-15 mins.  Pleasent conversation.  Questions based on personal traits, presentation, image, work habit, hobbies, etc.

"Vijay T." called asking to verify previous employment.  He would not give a last name because it was "against company policy."  We were disconnected 3 times and then I looked up his phone number on google and found this site.  Thanks!

someone called, repeatedly, 1st was blocked ID, then with this 212-736-5100 ID showing, but voice mail reviews nothing but silence for over 30 seconds, then a little cough (clearing of his throat) then hung up.  Well, if you have the time and effort to call, make sure you get your message across.If you have something to hide, that's how you should behave, by keeping silent... but then, why you show your caller ID when it's widely published that you are an annoying spammer?  Go figure......

Received 4 calls in 3 minutes ... did not answer and no message left from them.  Called back to get the main Sterling number and the standard menu selections which since I don't know who they are calling about doesn't help.  These days I know so many people looking for jobs / references that the verification agencies are going to have to be a bit more forthcoming if they want info from me.

I've gotten a couple phone calls from what apparantly is Legal Zoom.  I wish they wouldn't call me anymore.

Same here, I used LegalZoom and got a call from that number.

missed call

Received, did not answer.  Msg. left from Sterling Testing, a background investigation company that got my name from an H.R. tradeshow that I attended in 2007.  I returned the call and asked to be taken off their call list.  After their attempt at not letting me go w/o a sales pitch, they said they'd take me off their lists.

I attended the Taboo Sex Show in Regina.  Dan Anderson from Imperial Vaction Travel Services on behalf of Carnival Cruise Lines called me on my cell about an hour ago to tell me I had won a cruise.  I'm wise to this type of scam, so I didn't put much worth into it but thought I should hear him out just in case.  I asked him to call me back at a different number in about an hour so I could catch all the details (fuzzy on the cell phone).  He called back about 2 minutes ago (much to my surprise)and informed me of the details (blah blah blah) but essentially that I would have to pay a convenience fee of $299 per person. When I asked if I would have to pay my own airfair to get to the departure point - Florida - he said "we help you out with that".  Yeah right.  So I politely told him I was not interested and to please remove me from any calling lists.  He said they don't have a list, just an entry form. He said they would "pass it on". I took that to mean they'd toss it (hopefully), said thanks and hung up.  Thanks to all who posted - you have confirmed my suspisions.  The old adage holds up - if something is too good to be true, it probably is.  Cheers!

Just received a call from "Lisa" after entering a draw at the Regina Taboo Show on April 20th.  Same thing, $299 and I must pay RIGHT NOW to receive my tickets.  I'm a student, so I don't have that kind of scratch.  The woman was very polite and very friendly (joked around a bit) so I didn't receive any of the rude one's but there's still no way that I can justify throwing away $300 for something that MIGHT be a scam.Interesting thing is that my buddy entered the 'contest' as well, but didn't get the call.  I told her I didn't have my credit card on me, and when she calls back, I simply won't have the money.

Was at the Regina sex show.. entered into the draw as well.. both recieved calls withini seconds of each other. one word. SCAM

Same thing happened here... entered a draw at the sex show in regina and am getting calls... loooovely!

Got the call from this number, said I won at the sex show in Regina.My first scam, so I didn't recognize it.Said I'd have to use my dad's permission for our co-signed Credit card, "Bruce Clark" said that's okay, he'll call back tomorrow (if his manager says it's okay) because "you sound like a pretty cool chick."Called my dad and he said that if you really want to, just check it out with a travel agent first.Also, some girls I went to the show with got calls too.  AND, all these Regina folks seem to be getting the calls about the same time, according to when they posted on here.

My GF and her sister and friend signed up for the draw at a flea market kiosk.  They "ALL" won and recieved the call sayign they pay 80% you must pay $299 by C.C now to book it, and in 2 weeks your package will arrive.  Discounted yes, she did fill out for the draw, and they DID have our persoanl info ie address and so on.  "8 days/7 nights in Orlando and Cruise in bahamas, staying in Nassau."  2 free tickets to Universial Studios, the WHOLE spiel about all the thigns that come with it, free car rental and so on.  Checked out the website imperialcruise w/e .com It's funny i called them and asked about it and they said that's normal procedure for them to call and get deposit first and so-on.  It DOES sound too good to be true.  I dunno if it is a scam why aren;t they being investigated or sued or w/e.  Hope it is a scam cuz we choose not to go with it.  But if it wasn;t DARN , it would of been nice lol

They were also at the Toronto Home Show last week and are calling people who filled out the form to win a free Vacation there as well.

they called me on my cell 2 times but i wasnt near it, they then called home phone for my wife and i asked if i could take a message and he paused and said "no messaage" and hung up then called my cell again. kinda thought it was bs.

Went to the Abbotsford Taboo Sex Show, signed up for a "FREE" trip, and just got a call from Brian at www.imperialcruisevacations.com, indicating we had been selected. I let him know that I wasn't interested and I didn't realize it was a discount trip. He went on to say that they will pay 90%, etc. Was shocked when I said I still wasn't interested. I've heard of these type of things before, and don't have the time to waste on them.

These are NOT cold calling telemarketers. The only reason I got called is because I registered at the Horse Show in Toronto. Bottom line. Don't register for a discounted trip and give all your personal information on a registration form if you do not want to be called. People should realize that nothing in the world is free. It's a highly discounted trip.

Got the same call today for my husband- TWICE! Told them he wasnt home and when I asked if I could take a message they said that they would call back.  We decided to search the area code, because it wasnt one that we knew, and turns out you all had the same problem!Anyway, glad to hear it's a scam, and glad we got to the bottom of this!!

I went to a wedding show this week-end and since then that number keeps calling my cell. They called me twice yesterday and again today. They never leave messages and when you pick up, they hang up on you if you answer in French.  I really hope that they stop calling.

Got a call from this number on my work phone.  No message left.  Name comes up as 'long distance'

This number keeps calling my cell phone and when I pick up, they hang up. It's annoying. I called back and kept getting a voicemail telling me to book a tour. How are these people getting my number? I don't leave it anywhere.

Called and asked for my GF. I said she wansnt home, and asked if they woudl liek to leave a message, i got a "NO! We'll call back" and hangup.. kinda rude... so i get a call from my GF from work, they caleld her cell phone 2 times within 15 mins...she pointed me here, i checked otu that website that was posted.Just FYI to all people .. do a Whois search on any website, its free,, you'll come up with valiuable information, like the legal owner, phone number etc... and most inportant, that website domain was created on 11-jan-2007 not very old for a cruise line is it?

im talking to this guy right now.

Someone - either yourself, or someone who wanted to be cute - put your name & number down on a "contest entry" at some sort of event or show. I know better - but did it anyway - and have gotten two calls from them already. This last time I told them to remove my name & number - at which point the idiot on the other end got lippy asking "Why did you register if you didn't want to win" - to which I said - I did enter what I thought was a contest to win a free trip - not be sold a "discounted travel opportunity"...we'll see if they stay away...

Someone from this phone number called my cell phone but didn't leave a voicemail message.

This exact number called me today and the caller ID said "Teletours, Inc". Never left a message and I refuse to answer these numbers. I am on the DO NOT CALL list yet continue to get calls from stupid telemarketers. So annoying.

The calls have come in this past week at random times.  Funny that they started after I received my LLC approval by the State that I established through LegalZoom.  I will be contacting them as well as my cell number is personal and confidential

I just got a call from this phone number. I did not answer.  They never left me a message.  I think I gave them my no at the Providence Flower show.

Lady by the name of Michelle called. I had gone to a wedding show and somehow they got my number. I did not even enter for a draw, they were not a vendor there. Anyways, I was told I won a 4 day vacation to Bahamas and had to pay right away a deposit of either $149, 299, or the total amount of $598 for a package worth $3000.  I said I needed to verify and would call her back, but she insisted she'd call back in 15 mins. I called my friend who I went to the wedding show with, she received a phone call as well, and she supposedly won too. Michelle called back and I told her I wasn't interested. She was rude and hung up. Whatever u do don't give them any personal information. She did however give a website --- www.imperialcruisevacations.com --- TOTAL SCAM THOUGH. Such liars! BEWARE...

This guy called me tonight and sounded very shady. He asked me if I was single or married. When I replied married, he asked to speak with my husband. I told him he was unavailabled, and the man told me I was disqualified from the trip.

I received a call from 411-212-736-5100 (on caller ID) at my work.  Elwood Staffing.  The caller was asked if there was a message and they said no...when could they call back.  Our company uses Sterling Testing Systems for background checks.  I would think that they would have left a message to why they were calling if it pertained to Elwood Staffing.Please advise.

This is for the following company which performs background checks for employers seeking to hire a employee. They have 2 offices and one is in India.Sterling Testing Systems                  1, Mohan Mill Compound249 West 17th Street Floor 6              Ghodbunder Road ThaneNew York, NY 10011                        Thane-400 607  India1-800-899-2272    212-736-5100    website: www.sterlingtesting.comemail- [email protected]