called and checked this site thanks to everyone who posts info. added to my reject list. also on do not call registry but i don't know how they manage to get my number...
We bought a 5-handset + ans machine system at Costco 2 years ago for about $100. It lets you block 30 numbers at no cost. Brand, Panasonic. Great bargain. Unfortunately, we've exceeded 30 and have to drop older numbers to add new. We would estimate that 80%+ calls are now garbage. We are on the Don't Call list for US and Texas, but I think it's made things worse. The volume has more than tripled since then.
Is it possible these callers use the list to identify valid phone numbers? The law has no teeth and these outfits call with impunity.