Have you considered obtaining a call blocking device, app, or phone? Google (or your favorite search engine) IS your friend!
Realize that the Do Not Call list is NOT a call blocker!
Here are some tried and true methods for reducing or eliminating repeated spam / scam phone calls: Click on the Info link, below, to see them
InfoWant to stop repeated telescam phone calls?
Try these alternatives:
1. Do not answer the phone if you see an unknown number on your Caller ID ... let it go to answering machine or voicemail. Many telescammers hang up after three or four rings.
2. If you have a smartphone, get one of the inexpensive or free phone blocker apps at your online app store, and learn how to use it.
3. If your cell is not "smart", read the manual to learn how to set up a "group". Assign the scammer's phone number to that group. Also assign a "silent ring" to that group. You will not hear your phone ring if that number calls you again.
3a. Alternately, assign a "silent ringtone" as the DEFAULT ringtone. Then, assign your favorite ringtones to friends, family, contacts, businesses, etc. That way, you will not hear your phone ring, even if the scammer changes numbers! (Disadvantage: if you forget to whitelist somebody, you won't hear their calls, either)
4. For cell phones or landlines: Contact your phone service provider. They may have a facility or method to allow you to block numbers.
5. If you buy things online, you might want to google "phone blocker" to see what devices or apps Amazon or other sites have to offer for landlines or smartphones.
6. DO NOT call unknown numbers back without checking who called (800notes is your friend)! All that does is verify your number is "live". Instead, read this:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/one-ring-cel ... ing-your-wallet
7. Consider picking up the phone, then immediately hanging up. A "real" caller will usually call you again, within seconds. A robocaller will not.
If you want to report potential fraudulent or scam calls, look here for an updated page:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html
For info on FTC and communication initiatives to stop robocalls and other illegal calls, click "FTC", below.
FTCThe FTC and top communications companies met, to determine what they can do to stop robocalls and other illegal calls. Here is a link to a frequently updated page, showing the history and progress of their initiatives, as well as recent Congressional bills and industry implementations.
http://www.phonehelp.2truth.com/initiatives.html
(I strongly suggest you read the history and progress of
H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015
and
S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016
to learn how [slowly] bills progress through our Congressional system.)
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i answered the phone and this girl was ok at first but acted as if she was friends with my roommate. when i started asking her all sorts of questions she got an attitude and started asking if she was at work, or had a cell phone. RUDE People!!!!
I've been called twice a day for about a week, from 540-772-7800. The lady first told me I owed money, and asked how I would like to pay for it. She mentioned some credit card I had never heard of. I asked her to give me the social security number, as I knew she was mistaken. She only gave me the last 4 and wanted mine, I told her it wasn't the same. She gave me an address in Orlando I have never lived at. I just moved to Orlando a year ago, and have only lived in one place. I thought that was the end of it.
The second call, she pretended like she hadn't just talked to me. Again, I told her it wasn't me. She tried to get my social security number, and told me she was with a collection agency, which she didn't mention the first time.
The third call, she tried to bully me into revealing my personal information. She said I wouldn't give her my social security number because I was the guy she was looking for. I pretty much yelled at her that I wasn't the guy, but I wasn't going to give out my personal information, and hung up.
They have tried to call me about three times since then.
I'm currently filing a complaint at the FTC https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
im having the same problems. some lady keeps calling and leaving me voice mails. im only 15 and I live in north carolina. the 540 zip code is for VA. somebody needs to file a law suit.