Called my DNC registered landline (also private/unlisted number), I only picked up because of the local number and city/state info. The caller ID displayed only the number 850-583-9231 and Tallahassee, FL. I said hello, and after a slight delay I was connected to an agent over a distorted, static, and hard to hear line. The agent never identified themselves or the company name. They went straight into a credit repair sales pitch. I told them I was not interested and to take me off their list. He kept asking if I was the person he asked for, I wouldn't confirm or deny and kept repeating my request and got rude, agitated and eventually hung up on me. A Google search returned no matches to any legitimate business and had several conflicting white pages match to my city. It also matched to the notorious Hodges Directory. This a credit scam and they are spoofing local numbers.
The Do Not Call Registry works wonderfully with regard to legitimate companies located in the United States. They are heavily fined if they violate the rules. ...However...
A majority of these telescum are calling from an offshore or overseas number and they couldn't care less. They dial every phone number imaginable and eventually WILL hit yours. And, of course, they don't give a whit about your DNC status.
Keeps calling my DNC # , never leaves message. Installed "should I answer" app and now will reject any number with a negative review, saves on my battery by keeping phone from ringing.