I get a call every night at 8:30pm and it wakes up our baby. Every night.
SBC messaging on caller ID. I pick it up and it says "sorry goodbye".
I think a computer is predictive-dialing random numbers, then if you pick up, it marks the number as "active". They can resell this list of 'verified' numbers...
I filed a complaint to FCC months ago, still getting calls:
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
Also added my number to Do not call list. It's been months since I added my number but they still keep calling.
They are right. Charities are exempt from the Do Not Call law. Even when the charity hires a telemarketer to make the calls and the calling company keeps 70% or more of every donation to cover expenses.
CALLS COMING FROM SBC MESSAGING PHONE NO. 408-865-2020 TO MY HOME PHONE NO. 408-926-6677.
DO NOT CALL US ANY MORE. WE ARE NOT INTERESTED TO TAKE YOUR MESSAGE.