Just got my first call from this strange number, but didn't bother picking up this time. I've been getting calls for the last couple years now from all kinds of strange area codes. I used to answer, just to BLAST the caller for interrupting my day with their nonsense.
Now, quite often I just take my phone off the receiver and set it down for about 10 - 15 minutes, and then hang up. If they are going to waste my time, I'm going to waste their time.
Another bit of advice however, for those who don't like these strange calls; IF you don't recognize the number...DON'T ANSWER. It's going to be a Telemarketer, more than likely, and these people are very well trained. I had a MORON on the phone last week, who said he was a Coach who helped people make money online. I told him I already had LOTS of FREE coaching from the 3 programs I'm going through. He said 'Are you making as much money as you want?'. I said not yet, but well on my way. He said 'That's why I'm calling and what I can do for you. I can get you to the level of income you desire quickly'.
I told him again I already had lots of FREE coaching, so why would I want to PAY for coaching. This guy just wasn't listening to anything I was saying, so I finally said MERRY CHRISTMAS and hung up. SO, if you don't want the stress of dealing with telemarketers, don't answer, unless you don't have Call Display and don't know. It's worth the 6 bucks a month to me to have this service.
If I get a call from an 800 or 888 or whatever, I will sometimes call back to find out WHO they are. NO sense asking them to remove your name. They don't. Just don't answer, OR take phone off hook and leave off for awhile. Those callers don't usually call back.
Whoever this caller is FORGET IT. I don't answer calls from numbers I don't recognize or leave messages. You are harrassing me and I am politely demanding that you stop immediately.