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Telemarketer calls
#8381070
09/10/21 05:39 PM
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Joined: Jul 2005
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Stump_jumper
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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.
2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4 2006 Champion 2200 Bay Boat
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381072
09/10/21 05:41 PM
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Joined: May 2011
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skinnerback
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My phone never stops ringing. Very aggravating.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381080
09/10/21 05:44 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
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bill oxner
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Click on. Click off. Off all the way for naps.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381083
09/10/21 05:46 PM
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Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 152
Donpilot
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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.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: Stump_jumper]
#8381092
09/10/21 05:54 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
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TurkeyHunter
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Dang spoofed phone numbers.
To be determined
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381129
09/10/21 06:34 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
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lost again
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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.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381137
09/10/21 06:39 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,198
NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
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If your not on my contacts or I add your number my phone won't ring it goes to voicemail.
(R-TX) .-- " TCNN CURL CRLB VFF VRNO AYR SNDL CGC TLRY MSOS "
_=====___=________==-
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381150
09/10/21 06:47 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 9,185
hook_n_line
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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!
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381257
09/10/21 09:18 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 20,949
Sniper John
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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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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8381266
09/10/21 09:30 PM
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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^^^
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: Halfadozen]
#8381278
09/10/21 09:46 PM
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Joined: Jul 2013
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tlk
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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 -
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: Stump_jumper]
#8385988
09/15/21 05:05 PM
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Posts: 3,309
Stump_jumper
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None today after 2 to 3 per day for several weeks. Maybe I have blocked them all.
2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4 2006 Champion 2200 Bay Boat
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386006
09/15/21 05:22 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
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John2
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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.
Not all those that wander are lost..
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386013
09/15/21 05:33 PM
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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?
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386025
09/15/21 05:43 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 11,906
Simple Searcher
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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.
"Man is still a hunter, still a simple searcher after meat..." Robert C. Ruark
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386043
09/15/21 06:01 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,832
The Dude Abides
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If your not in my address book then the phone does not ring. Problem solved
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386044
09/15/21 06:02 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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reeltexan
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I have one on the line right now. Anybody need a car warranty?
"Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war." - General Patton
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386048
09/15/21 06:09 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 21,617
pegasaurus
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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?
Funny thing about getting older: Your eyesight starts getting weaker but your ability to see through people's BS gets much better.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386053
09/15/21 06:20 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 7,788
Mr. T.
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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
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: Mr. T.]
#8386058
09/15/21 06:30 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 21,617
pegasaurus
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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 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 see through people's BS gets much better.
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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: reeltexan]
#8386067
09/15/21 06:36 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,467
bassfishinglawyer
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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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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: TCM3]
#8386074
09/15/21 06:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,198
NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
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^^Cut the Cord^^
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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.
(R-TX) .-- " TCNN CURL CRLB VFF VRNO AYR SNDL CGC TLRY MSOS "
_=====___=________==-
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386105
09/15/21 07:14 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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MO
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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
MO
MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING
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Re: Telemarketer calls
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#8386107
09/15/21 07:18 PM
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bill oxner
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More spam than calls for me. .,"Would you like to lose weight." Duh!!!!!!
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Telemarketer calls
[Re: pegasaurus]
#8386281
09/15/21 09:50 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,633
jrgocards
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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 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. JR
Last edited by jrgocards; 09/15/21 09:52 PM.
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