"Spam Risk"
Jul 21, 2022 21:01:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The alternative is to let the phone ring ten times. 
Or unplug the cord for 60 seconds. Or turn the ringer off for 60 seconds. Depending on type of phone. Or for an iPhone activate Silence Unknown Callers.
Jul 21, 2022 21:26:16 #
I had a good blocker for several years, when the phone rang it answered:"You must enter my Fox Code to proceed"! Most of the "scammers" would hang up but family, etc. waited for 15 seconds and they could answer. Damn thing finally died, wish I could find another one.
Jul 21, 2022 22:18:45 #
Jul 22, 2022 08:02:58 #
clickety wrote:
I too feel the benefits (actually protections) you noted justify the cost of a landline.
I have the triple package with Spectrum, so if I eliminated the phone, the other costs would rise.
Jul 22, 2022 09:02:33 #
But would they rise more than the savings from eliminating the phone?
Jul 22, 2022 10:13:47 #
LDB415 wrote:
But would they rise more than the savings from eliminating the phone?
If I call them, I'll be put on hold. Then I'll be transferred a couple of times. They someone will try to talk me out of dropping the phone. If I finally get the new pricing, maybe it would be lower, but maybe not. I don't want to waste my time on the phone, but I prefer the landline, anyway.
Jul 22, 2022 12:16:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
When I get most phone calls, my caller ID indicate... (show quote)
The best, and probably only, blocker is legislation to either ban all robo, spoofed number and spam calls or the phone companies actually stopping the ability to make robo calls and to spoof numbers. However, that I believe will not happen because apparently the companies are paid to allow the robo calls and the spoofing of numbers.
I have often wondered if a large class action lawsuit against phone companies would result in an end to the unwanted calls. To me they are an intrusion into our lives, an interruption of our routine, they add stress and frustration to our minds, the waste our time and in many cases cost many people many large amounts of currency.
Jul 22, 2022 12:22:51 #
Jul 22, 2022 12:37:15 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
The best, and probably only, blocker is legislatio... (show quote)
Would probably waste a lot of money and time; they probably have a whole building full of lawyers.
Jul 22, 2022 12:46:28 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
My only Spam risk is, Cutting my fingers when opening the can 
Same here. Don't you hate that?!
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