Modern technology has given telescammers the tools to call you.
Since those telescammers are criminals, they ignore both the Do Not Call list and any request you might make.
Modern technology can also protect you, if YOU do a few simple things!
The first thing to do is to get a call blocker device, service or app.
Then, use it correctly.
Google "call blocker" for more information, or visit your favorite sales site.
http://gg.gg/blockers
If you cannot afford or use such a tool, then:
* Do not answer calls from unknown numbers ... let them go to voicemail or answering service
* Do NOT return calls from unknown numbers! All that does is verify your phone number! And, in some cases, those return calls may cost $20 or more to complete.
* If you have a "dumb" cell phone, assign the scammer's number to a group named "scammers" (or similar). Then, assign a silent ringtone to that group.
We got a call from this number on May 22 at 7:23 pm, June 17 at 9:51 am, July 1 at 1:48 pm, and again today, July 2, at 2:57 pm. The caller ID was always UNKNOWN NAME. A legitimate charity should identify itself, but as I previously wrote, they probably don't because few would answer if they knew who they were. I believe charities should seek donations in ways other than via phone calls. After the first call the number was added to our call blocker.