Got a call from 971-220-1938 a\at 7:15 this evening. They claimed to be the FBI. It was an autoattendant recording about installing a security system, "to hear more press 1 now, to end the call press 9". Sounds like a scam.
The DNC has greatly reduced the number of calls I get. And now I KNOW that every telemarketing call that I now get is from CRIMINALS. Crooks are the ONLY people who will violate the DNC. If you try calling these folks on the number provided by your caller ID, you'll find that it's not a working number. That's another clue that these people are crooks.
No, the DNC has made it possible to know when crooks are calling you so you can AVOID being ripped off. I'd no sooner get rid of the DNC list than I would be in favor of repealing the laws against bank robbery. Sure, cooks will break the law. They're crooks after all. They don't care. But NOW you have a HEADS UP that they're calling you!
Answered the call for a home security system to be installed free by not checking my caller ID. Pushed the number to speak to a human being. Told him I'm on the no call list and that I would file a complaint. His reply? "Good luck!" in a very snide tone of voice. Went ahead and filed the complaint. Because I'm over 60 the call falls under the elder abuse law in my state, too.
Autobot. Calls about my "credit card debt" (I have no credit cards). Pretty annoying. They call back under different numbers even after you've asked to be removed.