We get 2-3 calls a day at our office from these jokers. They use the same "Yellow Pages" scam as a few of the other posters have detailed. The person on the other line always sounds either drunk or is attempting (poorly) to use a foreign accent.
I've called Level 3 Comm from the numbers provided by an earlier poster and complained. I got an actual human being in their Fraud Department and she said they'd call the company they sold the number to and let them know how its being used. We'll see if that actually leads to anything but, hey, at least it feels like I did something to stop these bozos.
This number is used by Buzz Broadband and Pandora, subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications. When you call 877-253-8353 and get the fraud department you have to leave a message at yet another number - 800- 348-5457. This message basically tells you that you have little recourse to these calls except to contact YOUR phone company and complain (which does no good!!) This fraud line says they will return your call and to leave a detailed message with your name and number. We will see. I have my doubts!
It seems we have become a country that has taken away the rights of its citizens. We pay for our telephones and monthly service yet we have no right to stop these calls. Something is wrong here!
Update: For a while, the caller would try the, "Hi, I just need to update (sometimes 'verify') your listing for the (whatever) Yellow Pages (sometimes 'online')." I started just saying, "No thank you no thank you no thank you," as I hang up.
NOW, they hang up as soon as they answer. I sort of suspect there's a note on there, "If a woman answers, don't bother!"
LOL. But that's why I have my IGNORE list posted above my phone.
I have rec'd 5 calls today and its only 11:20am! They are calling my business stating they are yellow pages, updating my listing. For only 59.99/month...Stop calling me. Told then this...now they call and hang up!