Robo calls and telemarketers
Jan 7, 2024 14:35:14 #
RKastner wrote:
True…but I’ve never gotten a telemarketer/robocall from a number I recognized. So I don’t pick up.
Actually, I have moved to FL from WI and they try to get me to pick up with a WI area code. No one from WI is going to call me.
Actually, I have moved to FL from WI and they try to get me to pick up with a WI area code. No one from WI is going to call me.
I found I have to add certain numbers to the white list (put them in my cell phone) that I may get calls from.
Hospitals, radiology groups (scheduling), medical offices, etc. Normally I would not have them in my cell phone.
Jan 7, 2024 15:09:09 #
tramsey wrote:
Everyday we would get fifteen or more robo telemarketer calls. December 23 it all stopped and we haven't gotten one since. I'm not complaining, that's for sure, I just wonder if anyone else has been as lucky as us?
One time I kept a telemarketer on the phone for about 45 minutes, they were selling home improvements in my old neighborhood in Los Angeles, (lol, I live in N.H. now.) When I finally told the person that I live in N.H. they said for me to go to hell and hung up on me. I loved it. Being retired, gives me the time to have fun on the phone. I try to keep them on the phone as long as possible so that they don't have time to harass anyone else.
Jan 7, 2024 15:13:04 #
We forward calls from our landline (which gets a 10-12 robo calls/week) to our cell phone (which gets one or two robocalls/week) while we're traveling.
Observation: The call forwarding procedure from our landline to my cellphone seems to "weed out" robo calls made to our landline.
Observation: The call forwarding procedure from our landline to my cellphone seems to "weed out" robo calls made to our landline.
Jan 7, 2024 15:42:01 #
There are a few good software solutions like RoboKiller that can go down to the phone number level. I have white listed several in my 561 area code where I no longer live. I have black listed the 561 area code and those are gone. Many spammers will use numbers with your area code to call.
Jan 7, 2024 16:04:53 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
Bridges wrote:
Well, just don't get into an argument with yourself on the phone. That could be a signal for the guys in white outfits to come calling.
Even worse you might lose!
Jan 7, 2024 16:23:57 #
Morry
Loc: Palm Springs, CA
Scruples wrote:
I have caller ID. If it is a number I don’t recognize, I don’t pick up.
That does not work for. I find that I sometimes miss a call that I wanted.
Jan 7, 2024 16:28:00 #
I used to receive two or three telemarketer or scam calls a day on my AT&T landline. But that ended when I cancelled my landline service (including my formerly prestigious “212” area code) and now only use an iPhone 14 Pro. I still get occasional scam and telemarketer phone calls, but at least my iPhone warns me in advance and I don’t pick up.
Jan 7, 2024 17:29:07 #
I have had a robo call blocker for several years now and it is fantastic. Any call that comes in rings the phone 1 time and then breaks in and says this line has a robo call blocker on it if you are a real person push # on your call will ring thru, other wise it hangs up. We get about 20 robo calls a day but none go thru. The phone also has other features such as keeping a list of these calls but we do not use any of the extras. This is an AT&T landline phone. I posted the details on here a year or 2 ago if you want to get one.
Jan 7, 2024 17:43:57 #
tramsey wrote:
I noticed a distinct change at the end of the year. Everyday we would get fifteen or more robo telemarketer calls. December 23 it all stopped and we haven't gotten one since. I'm not complaining, that's for sure, I just wonder if anyone else has been as lucky as us?
I remember this article. https://time.com/6513036/robocalls-government-action/
Jan 7, 2024 18:03:04 #
About 5 years ago I got a telemarketer that was selling extended car warrantys.he asked what kind of car I owned and I told him I had a 2015 pilot .he asked how many miles and I told him 255,000.he told me I was full of shit.how could I have that many miles on a 4 year old car.i told him I was a traveling salesman.about 2 months later we are on an out of town trip and low and behold the same guy calls me back.i told him my pilot had 284,000 miles on it.i told him I was a traveling salesman.he told ok and he was going to take me off their call list.
Jan 7, 2024 19:30:36 #
crushr13
Loc: Sacramento, CA
Most telemarketers I get drop off when someone physically is not answering. On my recording, I say that if it is important, please leave a message and I will get back to you. I get very few calls on my landline anymore, and even fewer I need to call back.
Jan 8, 2024 10:42:31 #
CASphoto
Loc: Largo, Florida
I have left a message on my phone. " I cannot answer this call at this time." "Please leave a message and i will return your call if it is important, necessary or social." They never leave a message and my life has become a lot more livable!
Jan 8, 2024 11:37:16 #
Longshadow wrote:
Caller ID is basically worthless as it can be easily spoofed, especial with VOIP calls.
Definitely not worthless. If I don't recognize the name and number, then I don't answer. They can spoof all they want.
Jan 8, 2024 11:41:14 #
[quote=KillroyII]While my calls, from people wanting to sign me up for a health insurance plan, had gone up to 6 or 8 a day… I just realized I have not received any of these in a couple of days… a relief.
That's because open enrollment period has ended.
That's because open enrollment period has ended.
Jan 8, 2024 13:03:38 #
[quote=bittermelon]
KillroyII wrote:
While my calls, from people wanting to sign me up for a health insurance plan, had gone up to 6 or 8 a day… I just realized I have not received any of these in a couple of days… a relief.
That's because open enrollment period has ended.
That's because open enrollment period has ended.
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