Originally from NJ, I thought it might be someone in my family. NO! I bought a new phone from Staples by Panasonic. It has the capability of blocking calls, especially since our government can't handle it when we sign up on the 'Do Not Call List'. This works for the repeated numbers that call. Not sure what my limit of blocked calls is, but it works. I accidently blocked a friend. The phone rang and then cut the caller off.