I used to get calls like this more than 10 times per week. Here are some notes about how these nuisance callers work.
Most of these operations are using VoIP (Voice over IP) and in such systems, the calling system can set any CallerIDNumber or CallerIDName that they want. I call my grand children at Christmas time and set the CallerIDName to "Santa Clause". You really have no idea who these people really are based on the call display information.
A lot of these calls come from call centers contracted for a particular purpose. The call center assigns a number of operators (3, 5, 10, 20) to log in to a Call Queue. A robot dialer then dials numbers, either sequentially, or from a list of numbers. When someone answers the call, it is routed to the Call Queue. If all of the operators in the queue are busy, then you get no response when you say hello. You get frustrated and hang up. Otherwise, the next available operator gets connected to the call. If you don't answer the call, no message is left for you.
These calls bothered me so much, I finally decided to look for a real solution. I ended up signing up with a VoIP provider and porting my number over to them. The provider I use has tons of features for thwarting such calls such and unlimited call block entries, blocking by area code, blocking all and then allowing only white list entries through. But, the most effective tool for me was to set up my VoIP line to require a number to be entered before my phone would actually ring. When a call comes in, the caller gets a message: "Hello, please press the number 1 to complete this call, robot dialers, good-bye". If the caller does not enter "1" then the call is sent to voice mail, just hangs up, or your choice of several other options.. Robot dialers will not know how to Press 1, and the call just gets dropped.
Since I implemented this several months ago, I have not had one call from a robot dialer, it really works. And to make things better, my phone bill is only about 25% of what is was with my old landline provider. Also, there are no long distance charges within North America, more savings.
So, YES, there is a way to nuke all of these calls and save a good chunk of change as well.
P.S. VoIP services require a high speed Internet connection.
We've gotten a few calls with hang-ups from this number. Glad you posted their contact info. I found their website and submitted a "Do Not Call" request on their "contact us" form.
I think they must call and hang up to make sure someone is really there before they call to do their survey. It's annoying as heck, though.
NBS... Nothing But SCUM! Called and left no message. Caller ID READS: Unknown Name. Obviously a vile pile of SCUM... I don't understand why this SCUM can get away with the harrasment. So many number doing the same thing... constant harrasment. Why can't they be caught and shut down? Death to the SCUMBAGS!
NBS... Nothing But SCUM! Called and left no message. Caller ID READS: Unknown Name. Obviously a vile pile of SCUM... I don't understand why this SCUM can get away with the harrasment. So many number doing the same thing... constant harrasment. Why can't they be caught and shut down? Death to the SCUMBAGS!
This number calls every night at almost nine pm. It doesn't matter if I answer the phone or let it ring, I always get hung up on. I want these people to STOP CALLING ME, 9 at night is NOT a reasonable time to call people.