What's with all the spam calls lately?

[Axxe55]

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So far, I just haven't seen any in the stores around here.

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[Brains]

Just got the vehicle extended warranty recording that wants you to press a number to be connected to an agent. Didn't have time to mess with 'em.

 

[Axxe55]

Just got the vehicle extended warranty recording that wants you to press a number to be connected to an agent. Didn't have time to mess with 'em.

Should have gave the phone to your youngest child!

 

[DubiousDan]

Should have gave the phone to your youngest child!

My youngest is 23.

 

[m5215]

I discovered the "silence unknown calls" option on my iPhone. It has eliminated all those spam calls.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Do y'all get messages on your voicemail from any of them? I used to, but my youngest (probably 4 at the time) changed my VM greeting. I guess when they hear a little kid's voice they can't or maybe just don't leave a message.

I always decline any number I don't recognize.
The only messages left are recordings.
I always block all of them afterwards.
Some have called 7 times over the past several months.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

If I get a call from a number I don't have programmed in I don't answer.
If they don't leave a message or it is junk I block it and delete it.

If you delete it, is it still blocked?
Serious question.

I've had blocked numbers call multiple times.
But, they're blocked, so it doesn't ring.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

I block them, then delete. I do not know if the same number is able to get through again.
Probably useless, but at least I think I am doing something.

 

[Axxe55]

If you delete it, is it still blocked?
Serious question.

I've had blocked numbers call multiple times.
But, they're blocked, so it doesn't ring.

Not for sure, but I don't think just deleting a call blocks it.

 

[rotor]

When you block a number you may be blocking someone you know that is not in your contact list. These spammers use real numbers that are usually local but not really their numbers. Best to just reject the call or accept just calls in your contact list. Phone company could fix this but they don’t want to.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

When you block a number you may be blocking someone you know that is not in your contact list. These spammers use real numbers that are usually local but not really their numbers. Best to just reject the call or accept just calls in your contact list. Phone company could fix this but they don’t want to.

If it's important, they'll call from another number.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

Just got the vehicle extended warranty recording that wants you to press a number to be connected to an agent. Didn't have time to mess with 'em.

Probably the same guy I asked how tight his mom's pussy was

 

[Grumps21]

Somehow I got on what I think is the DNC Contact list. I get these damn texts from every left wing nut running for office every election cycle. It pisses the heck out of me.

 

[Grumps21]

Some of them are pretty smart in using the same area code, or city prefix where you live when the number is on the caller ID.

Well that’s how I can tell a spam call. My area code was from where I lived 20 years ago. I since moved and have only two ppl I contact there and I have them save as a contact. Any incoming from that area code is an automatic spam.

 

[kbaxter60]

I had a buyer waste time making offers over several days giving him false information on size of house and features such as a pool. After I mentioned the beautiful ocean view from the patio he decided to stop calling. The time he wasted getting bid offers was time he wasn't making other unwanted calls.

Yep. I figure waste their time like they did mine . I read once that the "press 2 to be removed from our list" just lets them know you answered. I now answer and press 1 to talk to a representative then put the phone down or in my pocket. If the TV or radio is on, I put it near the speaker so someone is talking. A few times they stayed on the call a long time . I used to mess with them and it was sometimes entertaining .
Now I 'd rather waste their time.

 

[Axxe55]

Fried Spam is the best!

And fry the spammers!

 

[glenbo]

I love spam.

 

[popsgarland]

I get spam calls 4 - 5 times a day. If a number shows up on my phone and I don't have it in my contacts, I don'y answer it I let it go to voice mail. I'll check my voice mail and if it's a spammer, I block that number.

 

[Axxe55]

I love spam.

I love fried Spam sandwiches!

 

[easy rider]

Somehow I got on what I think is the DNC Contact list. I get these damn texts from every left wing nut running for office every election cycle. It pisses the heck out of me.

Text STOP back to them.