Are you tired of all the telemarketers?
Nov 3, 2020 06:27:03 #
waymond wrote:
The purpose of these is to get you to call back so that you called them, not the other way. Slick move.
What specifically are you referencing?
Nov 3, 2020 06:29:46 #
The calls where there is a ring, one answers and there's no one there. Fearng some urgent or emergency call, you call and the person says "thank you for calling".
Nov 3, 2020 06:38:29 #
waymond wrote:
The calls where there is a ring, one answers and there's no one there. Fearng some urgent or emergency call, you call and the person says "thank you for calling".
When I get those I simply hang up and don't worry about it. If it was urgent, my thought is that they will call back.
A friend of mine has had great success with this unit for several months and I get mine today. It can be purchased with fewer handsets. Anyone not in your directory is instructed to push a number to make your phone ring as normal, otherwise the phone will not ring. Robocallers can't push a number.
AT&T - CLP99587
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Nov 3, 2020 07:48:47 #
I once had a spoofed call (with a bogus caller ID #). The bogus number WAS MINE!!!
Nov 3, 2020 07:56:41 #
foathog wrote:
I once had a spoofed call (with a bogus caller ID #). The bogus number WAS MINE!!!
Nov 3, 2020 07:58:42 #
I've received calls that say "All of our operators are busy and cannot take your call...".
Nov 3, 2020 07:59:25 #
I have instituted two fixes that are very effective:
The first is the use of Panasonic cordless phones with Call Blocker. These work on any landline and require that the caller responds to a prompt before ringing through. It stops all but actual humans from getting through. Any number in your caller list (kids, friends, pharmacy) will ring through without the prompt. I know it works great because the caller ID is still displayed on my TV screen (I have Comcast).
The second is the recent Ios update for my cell phone that directs all calls that are not in the contact list, or that you have recently called, to be sent directly to voice mail. I do need to turn the feature off when I am expecting a call from an unknown number, such as an appliance repair callback.
The first is the use of Panasonic cordless phones with Call Blocker. These work on any landline and require that the caller responds to a prompt before ringing through. It stops all but actual humans from getting through. Any number in your caller list (kids, friends, pharmacy) will ring through without the prompt. I know it works great because the caller ID is still displayed on my TV screen (I have Comcast).
The second is the recent Ios update for my cell phone that directs all calls that are not in the contact list, or that you have recently called, to be sent directly to voice mail. I do need to turn the feature off when I am expecting a call from an unknown number, such as an appliance repair callback.
Nov 3, 2020 08:00:27 #
I have T-Mobile, which labels a lot of calls as scam calls. In addition, if I don’t recognize the number, I just don’t answer. Anyone legitimate will leave a message. Besides, I only get maybe one per day.
Nov 3, 2020 08:31:04 #
waymond wrote:
The purpose of these is to get you to call back so that you called them, not the other way. Slick move.
If you have the number calling you in your directory, it will tell you who is calling so you don't block them. Todays cell numbers are not as easily recognized.
There is also a video on how to unblock a call, just in case you make a mistake and block call that you would want.
Nov 3, 2020 08:52:05 #
DaveO wrote:
My provider, as well as many others do not offer this service. Nothing to do with caller ID, they just flat do not offer it.
This link will tell you if it is available for your phone: https://www.nomorobo.com/signup
This link will tell you if it is available for your phone: https://www.nomorobo.com/signup
You need both - caller ID AND your tel provider needs to support the service (allowing an incoming call to ring two different lines.) When a call comes in, it is routed to both you and nomorobo. Nomorobo “looks” at the caller ID and decides if it’s in their DB as a robo caller. If so, it picks up the call after the first ring and plays a message to the caller giving them the option of ringing through to you by entering specific numbers, which the robo caller can’t do. You only hear the one ring, and when you do, you know it’s a robo call that’s been intercepted. As you say, not all phone providers allow this, but Spectrum/charter/time warner does, at least in my area. Btw, they have the service for cell phones also, but it’s $1.99/month.
Nov 3, 2020 09:02:14 #
It's terrible to have to pay extra to block calls on the cell. I have Verizon and there is a smallI with a circle beside of each call logged. By pressing that circle, you get a drop down that allows you to block that number.
Nov 3, 2020 09:20:23 #
muggins88 wrote:
It's terrible to have to pay extra to block calls on the cell. I have Verizon and there is a smallI with a circle beside of each call logged. By pressing that circle, you get a drop down that allows you to block that number.
I agree. VOIP and cell service make it easy to spoof numbers and allow robo calling, something that was easier to control with wirelines.
Nov 3, 2020 09:47:11 #
tramsey wrote:
There are lots of web sites that claim they can do that but I haven't found a good one yet. Don't like Wal-Mart for too many reasons. #1 is the way they treat their female help - #1 I don't like buying China crap
Not too many stores nowadays that doesn't sell China crap!
Even most brand name clothing and
other products are made in China now.
Will
Nov 3, 2020 09:55:36 #
iPhone has a simple fix for robot calls. Go into accessibility & block all unknown calls. Easy fix. Apple rules.
Nov 3, 2020 10:46:52 #
Picture Taker
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If the Feds would enforce the law about that it could help. Also if enforcement had jail time for the caller and the company executives. May be 2weeks in jail for the employee an 2 months for the exec. for 1st time and the go up for repeat offenders. If they move to out of the country then let the feds clock the area codes doing and that country will come down on them.
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