Caller ID showed OHIO CALL. Didn't leave message. I think this number is "spoofed" I've received several phone calls w/n message left Caller ID may or may not show CUSTOMER RELAT.. a bogus phone number or my phone number! No message but background noise suggests the caller is outside or internet static; recording lasts for 8-13 seconds b4 disconnect.
The do not call list in nearly worthless. It is easy for telemarketing to by pass (even legally-GRAY AREA). If they can't fix things like this, then they should scrap the entire system and start over. By the way, I've written to my congressman, both senators, the governor's office, the state and federal attorney's office and the office of the President of The United States. The ONLY response I got was from an automated response from the President's Office thanking me for writing. Otherwise, nothing. I hate it if they are using taxpayer money to fund the do not call list, because if they are, it is another total waste of our money,
Caller ID shows Member Services. I told them I'm on the DO NOT CALL List and to remove my number from their list. But still get calls at least twice a week and I refuse to pick-up the phone. Why doesn't Privacy Manager work anymore?
The DNC works just fine. It is for telemarketers only and honest business does indeed abide by it. It is the criminals (which includes illegal telemarketers), frauds and scammers that do not. However, the Fed. DNC does not cover some survey's, Political or Charities. You would need to check your states DNC laws to see if these are under your states DNC laws. The fact remains that they are not automatic call blockers though and can not protect you from the calls that are criminal, illegal or fraudulent.
Do consider maybe getting a call blocking device or phone.. You can google them and many are around $60.00 or so.
Apparently there are still enough people answering these type of calls so they stay in business. I NEVER ANSWER A CALL IF I DON'T RECOGNIZE THE INFO. I don't know anyone named MEMBER SERVICES, OUT OF AREA, PRIVATE CALLER, etc., etc., so there is no way I will answer. I wish everyone had caller ID and would do the same. Unfortunately, I haven't found a device that can BLOCK all the unwanted calls I receive so not answering is the only choice I have -- as of today. When the people who are running these boiler houses fail to make a profit, that is when it will stop. But there's a new crook with a new scam popping up each and every day so everybody out there who is frustrated like me -- just keep hanging up or (my choice) don't answer. Once you answer they will say you received a call from them before or you called them or you asked them to call back and they will keep fishing to drag you in -- or sell your number to some other scammer.