Had message on answering machine stating from IRS. Called knowing it was not the IRS. Got agent...outsourced I am sure. Told Agent IRS will write letters not call. Hung up. Called back again. Told them not to call my number again, was called names. Some people might believe that it is the IRS. Just criminals.
Problem with blocking is that some of these "companies" use spoofing which basically makes them able to use any number they want so they won't be detected. That's why some of the calls you think you blocked, end up calling again under a different number. Should be outlawed.
Calling #........312-262-1155
Caller ID:......."Voice Network I", which is probably Voice Network Inc, cut off for lack of space.
Type of business:.....According to a web search, they sell VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone services. I didn't look any further into it.
Today was my first call from them. It came in at 12:14 pm. I followed the directions given in the post made on Sept 2, 2011, by CFPP Research, about five messages up and it hopefully removed my number permanently. You must listen through the recorded message that tells you what the call is about and what you can win, but it's pretty brief (brief enough) and then you get the option to dial 1 for a rep or 9 to be removed. Rest assured, I will be back to post again if I receive another call from them. I expect it should work, especially since a company rep took the time to come to this site and post the instructions for removal. MOST don't bother, as that could be a days-long project if you're going to look up EVERY site on which people can report numbers these days. They are NUMEROUS! :)
I received a survey request on the debt crisis in order to receive a free, 2-day bahamas cruise. The # that called me was: 312-465-1104. It's the same scam as the # above. I did not stay on the line to speak with anyone and hung up.
I just got the same call from 202-599-8470. someone claiming to be from Caribean Cruise directing me to the website 2012getaway.com. saying if you complete a short political survey to win a 2 day cruise. thanks everyone for writing in. this site came up in a google search and i got off the phone right away.