Violations of Federal Law

Some auto-dialer called me and told me to dial an 866 number. When nobody picked up, I called back the number that was displayed on my Caller ID. After 20-30 rings, some woman picked up and said that she was trying to reach me regarding a credit card I do not possess. I explained that I was a lawyer and that it was probably in reference to one of my clients. She insisted that I provide her with MY social security number (rather than with information about my client). When I asked the woman how my personal information would help her access my client's account, she began some double-talk nonsense about linked accounts (which, if they did exist, would be a violation of several Federal Laws). When I 'called her bluff' and told her that I wanted to speak to a supervisor regarding her disregard of Federally imposed security measures, she hung up. It is quite clear that Card Services wants to play games and rip people off. I then called back and spoke to a supervisor. I played the supervisor a recording of my conversation with the first lady I spoke to. He explained that Card Services is collecting for Providian National Bank. I asked him to forward proof that he was actually handling my client's accounts to my office, and he hung up on me. Obviously Card Services is up to something illegal.