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Telemarketer calls #8381070 09/10/21 05:39 PM
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Mine have increased since they passed the law stating that they can't spoof phone numbers. I thought they were suppose to call from legitimate numbers. I have tried calling several back and it just rings. I don't think the numbers are legit. Have probably blocked at least 50.


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My phone never stops ringing. Very aggravating.

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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8381083 09/10/21 05:46 PM
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There is a new(?) Blocker out that claims to be able to call them back and aggravate them. I haven't checked it out yet. Last 2 days have been very busy, might check it out. I find talking, wasting their time is effective. My goal is to get cussed out and hang-up on.

Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8381092 09/10/21 05:54 PM
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Dang spoofed phone numbers.


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8381129 09/10/21 06:34 PM
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Most of the time I talk to them and keep them on the line for as long as possible. I ask how the weather is where they are and items in the news. They usually hang up on me.

Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8381137 09/10/21 06:39 PM
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If your not on my contacts or I add your number my phone won't ring it goes to voicemail.


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I've been getting a lot of text say claim now, claim your reward today, ATT will give you money and all have links to click on. DELETE!


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8381257 09/10/21 09:18 PM
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I have an old house in a revitalized area. People offering to buy my house wear me out daily via phone, text, and snail mail. And they are persistent. My blocked caller list is getting massive. I have even had people pull up while I am mowing the lawn to ask me if I am interested in selling. I have noticed the bulldozing and rebuilding has backed off quite a bit in my neighborhood and I never see houses for sale here anymore, so the builders and flippers must be getting desperate. Other than those, I really don't get many telemarketer calls.

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Originally Posted by NORML as can be
If your not on my contacts or I add your number my phone won't ring it goes to voicemail.

This^^^


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Halfadozen] #8381278 09/10/21 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Halfadozen
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If your not on my contacts or I add your number my phone won't ring it goes to voicemail.

This^^^


Yes this - every time you answer one of these calls you are letting more spammers know your number is a live number and it results in more spam calls -


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8385988 09/15/21 05:05 PM
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None today after 2 to 3 per day for several weeks. Maybe I have blocked them all.


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8386006 09/15/21 05:22 PM
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I used to talk to them and then started telling them to take me off their mailing list but it didn't do any good.I havn't answered my phone in over a year unless your on my contact list.Other than that leave me a voicemail and i'll get back to you if your legit.Phone calls have cut down a lot but after buying this vehicle I expect more calls from the warranty people.


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: NORML as can be] #8386013 09/15/21 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NORML as can be
If your not on my contacts or I add your number my phone won't ring it goes to voicemail.

hmm, how do you go about that?


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Originally Posted by Stump_jumper
None today after 2 to 3 per day for several weeks. Maybe I have blocked them all.

I have wondered about just blocking everyone. With them hacking numbers I am afraid that I might block a number that I will need. I received a call from my wife’s phone one night while she was sitting right next to me. It was one of them vehicle warranty calls.


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If your not in my address book then the phone does not ring. Problem solved


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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: Stump_jumper] #8386044 09/15/21 06:02 PM
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I have one on the line right now.
Anybody need a car warranty?


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Sometimes when I am bored I like to screw with them and start asking questions like….

What are you wearing?
What’s the weather like there.
Do you sell ant spray?
Is Biden really a douche in person?
How do I keep squirrels from stealing my acorns?
Have you been outside your house since the virus started?


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To block calls that are not on your contact list:
However, it will not block anyone from leaving a voice mail
and if they are legit, they will leave a voice mail.
this is for an iPhone
Go to setting
go to phone
Click on Silence unknown callers


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Originally Posted by Mr. T.
To block calls that are not on your contact list:
However, it will not block anyone from leaving a voice mail
and if they are legit, they will leave a voice mail.
this is for an iPhone
Go to setting
go to phone
Click on Silence unknown callers


Which is ok until you are expecting a return call from the DR’s office or something like that. Them you have to disable it.


Funny thing about getting older:
Your eyesight starts getting weaker but your ability to
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Re: Telemarketer calls [Re: reeltexan] #8386067 09/15/21 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by reeltexan


I have one on the line right now.
Anybody need a car warranty?


I usually tell them I drive a '66 Chevy and they hang up.

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Originally Posted by TCM3
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If your not on my contacts or I add your number my phone won't ring it goes to voicemail.

hmm, how do you go about that?

My daughter did it for me.


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I don't get many calls , but I am getting spam texts. sent to me and 20 others. I read where you should go the the bottom number and block,
but it is usually a .com . so I block that.
it has slowed down , but still happening. I think I am going to start a file , copy the offenders into it , and forward that the FCC.

this needs to stop

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More spam than calls for me. .,"Would you like to lose weight." Duh!!!!!!


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Originally Posted by pegasaurus
Originally Posted by Mr. T.
To block calls that are not on your contact list:
However, it will not block anyone from leaving a voice mail
and if they are legit, they will leave a voice mail.
this is for an iPhone
Go to setting
go to phone
Click on Silence unknown callers


Which is ok until you are expecting a return call from the DR’s office or something like that. Them you have to disable it.


Yep - I do this on my iPhone, but have had a few occasions where I forgot to disable it when expecting a call. Still, I like it that all calls from numbers not in my contact list just show up as "silenced call".

We have been getting a crazy amount of junk calls on the landline. I listed the landline and cell on the do not call list a couple days ago. Crazy that it takes months tp work.

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