This number keeps calling...when I do answer, if they don't answer me after I say "hello", I hang up. I figured after the first time, if it's important, they would leave a message. It is so annoying to have repeated calls from this number.
These are cybercriminals, attempting to get control of your computer so they can steal your personal identifying information. They do not follow the Do Not Call Laws (or any other laws, for that matter). Your best bet is to invest in a call blocker---one which can reject calls from multiple area codes. Sold on Amazon.
As others have suggested, this is a consumer forum aimed at logging and identifying scammers, robocallers, telemarketers, etc.
You can search this forum for information on how to get yourself on the federal "DO NOT CALL" list. However, in the process you will also find that the list is pretty much worthless.
Most of the people calling, esp the scammers don't care about the DO NOT CALL list. If someone is planning on breaking the law through some scam, they are not likely going to care about an essentially toothless, unenforceable do-not-call law.
If you have a cellphone, you can get a call blocking app. For landlines, either buy a dedicated call blocker or a phone that has call-blocking features.
After years of frustration dealing with unwanted calls, I purchased a set of Panasonic KX-TGE260 model phones. It has the ability to block up to 250 numbers, including 8## numbers, entire area codes or area codes/exchanges. Whenever I receive a call from a scammer identified on this website, or multiple calls from the same unknown number, it goes on my block list.
The phone can be set to ring once before blocking the call, or to not ring at all for blocked calls. It also has a lot of other really good features, such as setting up a "silent" mode, so that the phone does not ring at all during hours you specify. I.e. I have my phone silent from 11:00 pm to 8:00 am. This can be set for all phones, or just specific headsets. i.e. if one member of the family has his/her own room and works a night shift, you can set their headset for silent mode during the day while they sleep. It also allows you to override the silent mode for certain callers. I have set up a group of family numbers (parents, brother, sister) and if they call during the silent mode hours, it lets them through in case of emergencies.