I turned OFF all of the phone ringers and turned OFF the answering machine. I check caller ID every couple of days. I did this after I realized that there were only a handfull of people that call for legit reasons. Everyone else that I stay in contact with is via texting, cellphone, or FB. Finally, I now have peace from telemarketeers!
This is not the Lions organization. They are a company who collects for them. I asked how much the charity got and was told less than 10%. Most organizations hire out. unkess you want a private company to make a killing, stop taking their calls.