Number shows up in CallerID as "ALERT". Hung up while answering machine dealt with them, no message left. Saw report on another site that says similar, but the "ALERT" has something else on it to make it look like a government agency (like police or fire).
What they know is that neither the federal or state government is going to do anything about it and the local governments have no jurisdiction. Ask yourself why - there are several answers.
One is that tlemarketing giants make larger political contributions than you do.
The second is that for calls originating overseas they value their relations with some other country more than your privacy because you have no power, the politicans own you. If they would tell some country in Central America, get this controlled or we are cutting your foreign ais and warning American tourists that you are a danger and cutting your telephone contact with the states, things would start happening.
Finally, and most of all, the politicinas have exempted themselves so they can call you for a vote or send you a robocall using the same telemarketers (under a different name) that scam you. We need an opt-in, not an opt-out ,system that has large fines, jail time and aggressive peoecution. Do not hold your breath.
I knew the caller ID was generic for telemarketers, so I just hit the answer key and waited. As soon as I made a sound, it started.... "Seniors!!..." I hung up.
So, "ticked off"... what are you going to do? Nothing, that's what. You can report them on the DNC website, but the only time they use any of that info is if the callers commit a heinous crime. Then they look up people's complaints to see what's there.
Oh, and by the way, when you hit a menu item given in the call, or call back to have them remove you.. all you are doing is giving them evidence (by calling them back or responding to them in any way) that you have a "previous business relationship", which gives them the lawful right to call you whenever they please. So, if you have caller ID, just hang up. Or if you answer, the second you know it's a scam or telemarketer, just hang up. It's the best way to deal with these people. And, if you have time on your hands, go ahead and register a complaint.