I just got called from this number as well. I also happen to live in this area code. Has this number called anyone outside this area code? Has anyone outside of CA get this call? Because this tactic is a new low for these scumbags. How can I block my area code? These calls are extremely stressful. We pay billions and billions annually for Homeland Security, TSA (div of HLS), and they even get to ignore our 4th amendment rights...How about using some those resources to do something real proactive and go after robocall/spam calls? I wouldn't mind that! These [***] are terrorists in my book.
BTW, FYI.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is challenging innovators to create solutions that will block illegal robocalls. These solutions should block robocalls on landlines and mobile phones and can operate on a proprietary or non-proprietary device or platform. Entries can be proposed technical solutions or functional solutions and proofs of concept.
The vast majority of telephone calls that deliver a prerecorded message trying to sell something to the recipient are illegal. As technology has advanced over the years, so have the number of illegal robocalls.
The winning solution will win $50,000 in cash, as well as opportunities for promotion, exposure, and recognition by the FTC. Solvers will retain ownership of their solutions. Companies with over 10 employees will be eligible to compete for the Federal Trade Commission Technology Achievement Award, which does not include a cash prize. For more information go to http://robocall.challenge.gov/
Why this didn't get more attention is beyond me. Competition ends January 17, tomorrow, I hope someone wins.
I just got called from this number as well. I also happen to live in this area code. Has this number called anyone outside this area code? Has anyone outside of CA get this call? Because this tactic is a new low for these scumbags. How can I block my area code? These calls are extremely stressful. We pay billions and billions annually for Homeland Security, TSA (div of HLS), and they even get to ignore our 4th amendment rights...How about using some those resources to do something real proactive and go after robocall/spam calls? I wouldn't mind that! These [***] are terrorists in my book.
BTW, FYI.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is challenging innovators to create solutions that will block illegal robocalls. These solutions should block robocalls on landlines and mobile phones and can operate on a proprietary or non-proprietary device or platform. Entries can be proposed technical solutions or functional solutions and proofs of concept.
The vast majority of telephone calls that deliver a prerecorded message trying to sell something to the recipient are illegal. As technology has advanced over the years, so have the number of illegal robocalls.
The winning solution will win $50,000 in cash, as well as opportunities for promotion, exposure, and recognition by the FTC. Solvers will retain ownership of their solutions. Companies with over 10 employees will be eligible to compete for the Federal Trade Commission Technology Achievement Award, which does not include a cash prize. For more information go to http://robocall.challenge.gov/
Why this didn't get more attention is beyond me. Competition ends January 17, tomorrow, I hope someone wins.
Have been getting calls from this number - never picked up the call. They never left a message. When tried calling them the message says this is NOT a working number! I hope someone stop this.