My answering machine picked up before I could answer the call and so the system disconnected. Called the number back and it was a Telemarketing Firm. Computer answered and I pressed 1 for them not to call again. But the problem is I 'm on both Federal and State do not call lists.
Got a call today about 1pm, 1st time. I didn't answer, they didn't leave a message. Looked up the number, and after reading the posts here, I'm glad I didn't answer. I think I'm gonna do what Simplicity suggested, answer and then hang up real quick. Maybe they'll get the hint. I'm also on the do not call lists; well, we all see how well that works!
Just like everyone else I get this number coming through also (Portland, OR). They never leave a message but I've opted to NOT use voice mail and went back to my old fashioned answering machine. I'm sure most people would do what I do but I've opted to NOT even turn my machine on when I'm home. That way the phone will ring to them but they never know if it's a good number because it doesn't pick up or go to a message of any sort. Just turn the ringer down when you're at home and try to pretend these A*Holes don't exist as much as possible. That "DO NO CALL LIST" does absolutely nothing. When I do answer the phone on these type people I just love to tell them I'm in the middle of something but if they would give me "THEIR HOME PHONE NUMBERS" I would be glad to call them back about 9PM at night. There's usually dead air when I say that. I always tell them "If you feel you can call me at home then I should be able to call them at home". Obviously that really doesn't do anything aside from making me feel better. :-)