Last evening, I got four calls from 201-297-5239. The first came at 7:46 pm. The second came a minute later. The third came at 7:57, ten minutes later. This time, someone with an accent who could not speak English well left a message that sounded like an attempt to sell something.
The fourth call woke me up at 8:37 p.m. I usually don't pick up on a number I don't recognize or that provides no caller I.D. information other than the phone number. But this time I was mad. I asked the caller what this was all about. She said her name is Denise Williams. Her product was açaí juice. Would I like a free bottle? I said "no, thank you!" and please remove my name and phone number.
A brief Google search shows the number originates from Closter, New Jersey. I was away from home all day today. When I got home, I see no record of anyone calling from 201-297-5239. So hopefully they honor requests not to call.
I do not answer calls from a 800, 866, 877 number so now the solicitors are calling from other area codes. We subjects just can't win. After getting numberous call from 201.297.5239 and not answering, I finally answered and was give the chance to remove my number from their list. I suggest everyone do this. But then again, I don't know if it is going to work yet.