I called this number back (972-584-0277). I received a message that the number was not yet in service. I have anonymous calls blocked. But this one had the phone number as the name. These types of calls continue to be frustrating to receive.
I find some of the remarks posted about these ‘faux telemarketer calls’ amusing. I have software that has logged over 339 of these annoyance calls since 2012. Those of you that let the calls roll to your answering machine or voicemail have just ensured you will get another of these calls. Maybe not from the same number, but they’ve just identified your number as valid and passed it on. Most of the initial calls originate from software (aka; ‘robocalls’) – once your number is identified as active, then a person may be there on the follow up calls. If you have the capability to ‘block’ the number that called – that is the best action. If you don’t have a blocking option, sit close by a phone with caller ID then simply hit talk and off simultaneously. If you really want to block them – there is reasonably priced software that a layman can install. Of the 339 calls I’ve blocked, only 16 have been in the last 6 months. So the message is simple – blocking works….