sh, your number is acquired via several different methods. It could be on a list or lists that people who acquire and sell for cash. They collect these names and numbers from everything from magazine subscriptions, retail stores, cc companies, surveys, contests, even your local bank will market certain information. etc. Also if you have ever applied , on line, for information concerning an insurance policy or a puppy dog sale, you name was kept and sold. If you have ever had a bad debt or listed as a reference from some one with a bad debt, your name is there. There are so many Phishing techniques it boggles the mind how much the bad guys can acquire. The most common method to telephone scamming is to use the Robo calling method. Calls are placed by the thousands, by a computer, dialing numbers at random or in sequence. Once you pickup your phone, you have verified to the computer that your number is good. You then go on a list to be called and eventually sold on an accumulated list. These people who do this will surprise you with their capabilities. As for getting your name off the DNC....No...
The DNC registry places your telephone number, and your number ONLY on a list that is given to businesses who wish to abide by the law and not call you. Now think about this: Why would a scammer want the phone number of any person who was so fed up with telemarketers that they would take the time and effort to Register their indifference NOT to be willing to accept and communicate with any marketing or otherwise caller? This list would not be considered the A list with any scammer or legitimate marketer.
The scammers prefer to buy lists of known questionables or suckers. The legitimate marketers prefer to purchase, (Invest their money in the best, most practical, and productive list of prospective buyers that money can buy) Hope this helps...
Thanks you kevin. I wasn't sure how it worked but that explained a lot. I honestly thought that when I put my number on the list, it would block calls. :) Oh well......Thanks.