The name Jimmy Ottis has been mentioned as being associated with this number 314-529-3902. The funny thing is, that name is associated with at least three other numbers that call me on a continual basis; I let my voice mail answer any calls I do not recognize and no one leaves a message, especially not jimmy ottis. the number they call me on is a land line and does not cost me a cent for the calls, so I just let them keep on calling. It doesn't bother me one bit...lol!
This sucks.....I am flat tired of calls like this. In fact, I am changing my number to a special non-listed number so these jerks can take a hike. My time is more valuable than farting around with crap like this.
>> I am changing my number to a special non-listed number so these jerks can take a hike. <<
That will NOT prevent the calls!
Click_Here_to_Find_Out_Why Robodialers for Dummies Can you count?
If you answered "yes", that is a good start. Try counting from 1 to 10 now. I will wait.
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Finished? Good.
I want you to think "0" instead of "10". Got it?
Now, get a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, and write down those ten numbers. Here, I will help you, in case your forgot:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Now get ready to write down some more numbers. I want you to write them down in the following format:
ABC-DEF-GHIJ
Yes, I know those are letters, but I want you to use numbers, instead.
Think of a number between 0 and 9 ... pick one from the list I gave above, if you wish.
Write it down, instead of the "A", above
Do that nine more times, writing it down instead of the other letters.
Now, look at the result.
Does it ring a bell?
It should, because you just wrote down a phone number!
Mr Computer is very good at making numbers.
Mr Computer can do what you just did in a fraction of a second.
In other words, Mr Computer can make and dial phone numbers VERY quickly.
Spammers and scammers who know about Mr Computer do not need to register and buy the DNC list.
Spammers and scammers who know about Mr Computer can even dial "unlisted" numbers, or "private numbers" or "brand-new numbers you just got"!
The DNC list is not a magic switch that blocks these calls from reaching your phone. It is merely a list. It is NOT a call blocker!
There, now you know all about how spammers can dial YOUR phone number, even if it is unlisted, and even if only relatives know it, and even if it is on or off the DNC list.
I hope that helps prove the DNC list DOES work! It helps prevent calls from registered / legitimate telemarketers, but it is not able to stop calls from telespammers. It is also NOT designed to stop political callers (who usually get the numbers from voter registration lists), calls from charities, or some other companies, such as debt collectors; or some companies with which you have done business in the last 18 months.
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Food for thought, the "new" non-listed number that you will receive is someones old number. And a computer doing rapid dialing of all numbers in a area code/exchange isn't going to care if your number is "special non-listed". Get a call blocker instead. Again food for thought.