Claimed to be from the Medicare office and launched into a spiel about my Medicare, etc. I don't have Medicare and I started to vehemently say "No, no, no" and then she hung up. Scam, pure and simple.
I added my number to the DO NOT CALL registry about two months ago. This number has been calling my free minutes phone off and on for several months. I do not answer numbers that I do not know. I look it up on the internet. They never leave a message. I WISH THEY WOULD STOP CALLING MY PHONE !
What options does one have to defend against intrusive callers?
• The Do Not Call list (Federal or State)
Works, but is effective against ONLY "legitimate" telemarketers. Political callers, surveys and some other callers are exempt. Scammers, spammers and criminals ignore the DNC list.
• Shouting, screaming, swearing at the caller
Nope. Does not stop calls. May make you hoarse, and will disturb nearby people.
• Call blocker app, device or service
Could be a good choice (even though the scammers can use fake phone numbers), and some apps are free!
Google "call blocker" for more information, or check your favorite online sales site for a list.
* Your phone provider may also offer blocking services. Check their web page for information.
If you cannot use any of the above defenses, then:
• Do not answer calls from unknown numbers ... let them go to voicemail or answering service
• Do NOT return calls from unknown numbers! All that does is verify your phone number! And, in some cases, those return calls may cost $20 or more to complete.
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/one-ring-cel ... ing-your-wallet
• If you have a "dumb" cell phone, assign the scammer's number to a group named "scammers" (or similar). Then, assign a silent ringtone to that group.
This number comes up as unknown but it is an adviser from Degree Adviser. I asked him to take me off of his list but he just keeps calling. I have call blocked him now.