I got a call from 617-886-9076 on March 23, 2017 at 1:18 pm, about the time telemarketers start calling. The caller did not leave a message even though my answering machine was on. My caller ID said, "Massachusetts," like that is going to fool someone into answering their phone. Don't all legitimate businesses user their real name for their caller ID? I would think so. And if the call was important enough to make wasn't it important enough to leave a message? Again, I would think so. I have been on the federal Do Not Call list for over ten years.
I have been on the list for over ten years. In the past 6 months, I have blocked over 250 numbers...We had to add a new area code in Indianapolis due to running out of numbers. Maybe they should take back all of the bogus scammers numbers...I am so sick of the calls. If I didn't need the fax I would dump the landline. Mobile number isn't getting quite as many calls. Can't believe we aren't smart enough to put and end these calls!
Fact: The National Do Not Call list is NOT a call blocker!
The DNC list is a LIST, subscribed to / purchased by legitimate telemarketers, so they know who not to call. The FCC or FTC do not give or sell the list to unqualified recipients!
Fact: Telephone numbers on the Registry don’t expire. You do NOT have to re-register annually.
Fact: Scammers and spammers ignore the DNC list .
Many use "war dialers" to quickly dial phone numbers. After all, phone numbers are just numbers, and are no secret! (Arabic numbers were invented about 500 AD, so even stupid scammers know about them by now).
Fact: The DNC list does not apply to NON-sales calls , such as political calls, charities, surveys, debt collectors and businesses with which you have done business with during the previous 18 months.
Fact: Spam callers can be blocked by getting a real call blocker .
Google (or your favorite search engine) is your friend.
You may also read real answers to similar problem posts or rants about the DNC list or phone spammers/scammers here:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/faqs.html
More information about the Do Not Call Registry is at
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-na ... registry#basics
Want to learn how to "get even" with the spammer / scammer, and maybe make a few bucks while doing so?
Click_Here1. You can sue them! Learn about the TCPA - the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_Consumer_Protection_Act_of_1991
2. Complain to the appropriate authorities, see
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html~~~~~~~~
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