I just a call from this number. I answered it, but there was no one there. Just dead air. I called it back twice, but it would neither ring, nor be answered.
>> How do I get them to stop and how did they get my number? <<
A. Want 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 3 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 cel 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 future calls from that number.
4. Google NoMoRobo, and visit their site, to see if your phone system is compatible with that system. (It may or may not be compatible).
5. Contact your phone service provider. They may have a facility or method to allow you to block numbers.
6. If you buy things online, you might want to google "Amazon phone blocker" to see what devices or apps Amazon has to offer for landlines or smartphones. Similar devices are for sale on eBay and other online stores.
http://goo.gl/cdPm8O or http://gg.gg/blockers
B: I answered a similar question earlier.
Rather than post the long answer again, I invite you to read the following:
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-660-595-1554#p735078832756036980
This number called me, I rejected the call, they did not leave a message. I tried doing some research, the number is popularly used by "government, medical, ?", from Cape Girardeau. It is unclear whether this line is a land line or a mobile one since research has stated both. That's the most I was able to find on it, though I wasn't expecting much from public records.
This number called me yesterday while I was at work, I couldn't answer it and they didn't leave a message so I tried to call it back today and it states that this number is no longer in service. Yeah right, they probably have calls go to a recording that has this message. I should try and find an app that has this recording after I don't answer calls too, lol.