these robocalls

[Roots-type]

Anyone else experiencing them? I bet this one has called me 40 times in the last week. I never answer, I never reject the call and it still continues. I would think that there would be an algorithm that could recognize a number that will never answer and then move onto the next number. Maybe not..

 

[GNBRETT]

https://www.donotcall.gov

 

[Roots-type]

https://www.donotcall.gov

Already did it last week. Hopefully it kicks in soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Black02GT]

https://www.donotcall.gov

Problem with that is if they are willing to break FTC rules it doesn't matter. A lot of calls are from out of country and they spoof local numbers. There really is no way to enforce against that.

 

[DriftwoodSVT]

Block the number on your phone.

 

[GNBRETT]

worked fine for me. haven't had any calls since. and calls from outside the US are extremely uncommon and counterproductive due to the cost.

I also blocked each call that came in but since signing up I don't get any more. most phones require the number to be saved to actually block it tho if trying to block a number.

 

[03cobra#694]

Block the number on your phone.

This

 

[rotor_powerd]

Every number that calls me, that I don't know, and that doesn't leave a voicemail - gets blocked. It's very helpful.

 

[01Jes]

Sue them under the telephone consumer protection act

 

[HudsonFalcon]

Every number that calls me, that I don't know, and that doesn't leave a voicemail - gets blocked. It's very helpful.

Yup. Been on the do not call list for years but they still get through. Block 'em all.

 

[ImThatGuy]

These asshats have called me for years, since having AT&T cell service, they have a call blocking app that shuts them down before they even call, its pretty nice. I backed it up with another app called Mr. Number, it accesses your contacts like AT&T app, but when they call, you can add that number to the block list and it combines it with other people who reported the number and others numbers as spam. It cut down on crap calls a bunch, identifies them as Robocaller or Credit Card fraud, etc.

 

[Blades]

I have noticed an uptick in shit calls like you mentioned. It's hard to know whether these happen from distribution/leak of phone#/personal data or if it really just random.. going down a list of #s. I think a bit of both sometimes.

 

[OETKB]

All is know is is Rachel from card services sounds hot, but she must be getting old because she's been calling me for over ten years.

 

[IronSnake]

All is know is is Rachel from card services sounds hot, but she must be getting old because she's been calling me for over ten years.

I lol'd. Have a beer.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

Block the number on your phone.

if a number calls me twice and no voicemail, it gets blocked. I also did the do not call list and its cut down quite a bit on calls I have to block

 

[jpro]

The real question is, how effective are these calls? How many people pick up their phone and listen to the message, then decide "yes, I'd like to get my free life alert necklace." WTF?!?!?!

 

[Blown 89]

https://www.donotcall.gov

Good luck with that. IMO that doesn't do shit and when you file a complaint it's clear the government isn't interested in doing anything about violations.

 

[OETKB]

The real question is, how effective are these calls? How many people pick up their phone and listen to the message, then decide "yes, I'd like to get my free life alert necklace." WTF?!?!?!

My old mother gave her freakin social security number to those assholes calling from India with Windows Support.

 

[CV355]

Block the number on your phone.

Auto/robodialers can proxy numbers. This will not always help.

If it's the "this is ____. There is no issue with your account..." call, it is a scam call center. I got in a swearing match with one of their little dirtbags when I asked to be removed from their list. The dirtbag started swearing and laughing at me, then proceeded to call me non-stop for 2 hours (different numbers).

If I ever find one of these call centers, I'll gladly bar the door and light the place on fire. Anyone who does robo-scams as a "profession" deserves a painful final exit.

 

[VegasMichael]

I'm involved in a class action suit against robocallers. They were calling about cruises. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article167331957.html
And like others stated that donotcall registry isn't effective anymore. Used to be though.