Just received a hang-up call from 828-483-4179. After I said "hello" ....nothing.....just the "boink" sound similar to a drop of pebble falling into a bucket of water.
Today, the best thing to do if you see a call coming in from an unknown number, is either don't answer and let them leave a message (if they're going to)...or if you choose to answer, do not speak first. If it's a legitimate caller, they will say "hello"..... then you can determine if you want to speak with them. No matter what, do not answer "yes" or "no" to any questions. If you want to continue, only answer their question with another question, like..."why do you ask", Or something more to the point like "I'll have to research this". Don't let even a legitimate telemarketer control the conversation. Tell them to remove your number from their calling list. Remember, just because you are on the "No-Call List" does not mean you will no longer receive call. Dish Network has recently been in the news for violating the no- call policy.
They had an Indian accent and said they were a debt collector and threatened "further action" if I didn't pay $500. Nothing made sense. I asked them to send me an actual paper document in the physical mail. They would not tell me the name of the agency and became very aggravated when they knew I wasn't giving them information so the lady hung up on me. Always ask for licensing information from debt collecting agencies.