ROBO Calls
May 18, 2019 10:03:26 #
my blocker is "Just Don't Answer", unless I know the name or number.
May 18, 2019 10:47:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, there is a way. Buy a CPR Vxxx call blocker.... (show quote)
But that doesn't solve the problem of these robocallers that use a different number every time they call!
May 18, 2019 10:52:26 #
nimbushopper wrote:
But that doesn't solve the problem of these robocallers that use a different number every time they call!
Or if one does not have caller ID.
May 18, 2019 10:55:37 #
Longshadow wrote:
Or if one does not have caller ID.
Caller ID is useless because the number is spoofed anyway! I get calls showing my number on the ID. I thought everyone had caller ID nowdays.
May 18, 2019 11:05:07 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Caller ID is useless because the number is spoofed anyway! I get calls showing my number on the ID. I thought everyone had caller ID nowdays.
I'm not everyone. 
My cell has caller ID, but not the house phone. The cell phone has block capabilities.
I use the cell for long distance, the house phone (copper land line) is set for local only at $28 per month. No frills, not needed.
May 18, 2019 11:17:26 #
I answer the phone "Sheriff's Office, Financial Crime Bureau". They always hang up then I block the number. I still get some calls, not as many, but they don't use the numbers I block.
May 18, 2019 11:33:09 #
Good luck. The callers have learned that (1) filing a complaint under "do not call" or whatever is the usual government morass and most people won't bother, and (2) the fines and penalties are not significant enough to matter, so are "just a cost of doing business." Until government acts - really acts - this will go on, and on, and ...
May 18, 2019 11:34:20 #
Since call blockers rely on checking blocked numbers spoofers can get by them. That's probably why call blockers gradually lose effectiveness. My solution, like for many, is to disconnect calls rather than answering them when the "called from" number is not on my cell phone's contact list or local area code. Problem for iPhone users though is that the phone app does't have a "disconnect" button. However, the iWatch 4 does so I usually check incoming calls on my iWatch and use it's disconnect button to prevent robo-callers from recording my number as an available number with a person to be harrassed. If the incoming call is from a real person you'd actually like to talk to they'll call back or leave a message.
May 18, 2019 13:42:09 #
TriX wrote:
Have you tried NoMoRobo? Works great for me - it’s decreased my robo calls dramatically, and it’s free for landlines ($1.99 per month for cellphones).
May 18, 2019 13:43:20 #
Mdirickson wrote:
If you have a solution for both cellular and land-line, please provide. Thanks.
Go to Nomorobo.com
May 18, 2019 14:44:14 #
Longshadow wrote:
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Wow, 28/month for local only! I pay 29 for unlimited local and long distance here in Tampa.
May 18, 2019 15:16:49 #
May 18, 2019 15:31:55 #
Flash Falasca wrote:
Why doesn't the government step in and end this crap??
Please Please tell them how......
May 18, 2019 15:35:23 #
I use Magic Jack as my landline. They have a call blocker with their phone package that requires all callers to dial an extra random number before connection, robots can't do that. Since I activated the blocking feature robo calls are 0%.
May 18, 2019 15:46:53 #
charles tabb wrote:
Go to Nomorobo.com
NoMoRobo only works on VOIP lines, not copper.
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