No message, hang up. Maybe it was a mis-dialed call (?)
Also,wondering why we get solicitation calls when our numbers are registered on the "Do Not Call" list - what's the solution to this. Some of the calls are from the same company. ppppfffttt!
Called. Didn't pick up as it was an unknown number. Left no message. Decided to call it back to make sure I was off any "list". It's an automated response. They're looking for donations to troopers and police. I'm not sure if it's actuallly FOP or fake. We donate plenty to actual organizations as my hubs is an officer. There are no buttons to push so I just yelled "Take me off the list" at the automated "guy" and he had an automated apology and claimed I'd be off the list!!
I get calls from them multiple times a day from all different numbers. It's exhausting.
No message, hang up. Maybe it was a mis-dialed call (?)
Also,wondering why we get solicitation calls when our numbers are registered on the "Do Not Call" list - what's the solution to this. Some of the calls are from the same company. ppppfffttt!
Fact: The Do Not Call list is NOT a call blocker!
The DNC list is a LIST, subscribed to / purchased by legitimate telemarketers, so they know who not to call. The FCC or FTC do not give away the list to unqualified recipients!
Fact: Telephone numbers on the Registry don’t expire. You do NOT have to re-register annually.
Fact: Scammers and spammers ignore the DNC list .
Many use "war dialers" to quickly dial phone numbers. After all, phone numbers are just numbers, and are no secret! (Arabic numbers were invented about 500 AD, so even stupid scammers know about them by now).
Fact: The DNC list does not apply to NON-sales calls , such as political calls, charities, surveys, debt collectors and businesses with which you have done business with during the previous 18 months.
Fact: Spam callers can be blocked by getting a real call blocker .
Google (or your favorite search engine) is your friend.
You may also read real answers to similar problem posts or rants about the DNC list or phone spammers/scammers here:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/faqs.html
More information about the Do Not Call Registry is at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-na ... registry#basics
Want to "get even" with the spammer / scammer, and maybe make a few bucks while doing so?
1. You can sue them! Learn about the TCPA - the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_Consumer_Protection_Act_of_1991
2. Complain to the appropriate authorities, see
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html
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