topic Re: spoofing, call blocker TSV in Electronics

spoofing, call blocker TSV

Wricardos — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:33:58 GMT

When the robo call displays a local number on your caller ID but they are actually calling from some other number, which number are you blocking?

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shaggygirl — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:56:14 GMT

@Wricardoswrote:
When the robo call displays a local number on your caller ID but they are actually calling from some other number, which number are you blocking?

GOOD QUESTION! I was wondering about that too and also I was wondering what happens when you get one of those calls that appears to be coming from your very own number, would it block the real phone number it's coming from?

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x Hedge — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:15:40 GMT

@Wricardoswrote:
. . . which number are you blocking?

The number displayed on your screen.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:57:13 GMT

You'd be blocking the fake number, unfortunately. I get these all the time and they just keep changing how the number shows. It's just terrible that people can do this!

I block a few calls a day that have my prefix which, btw, is a very old one that's obsolete but that doesn't matter. They just keep using different numbers so it looks like (if you're a bonehead I guess) it could be coming from somebody you know.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:00:09 GMT

I've received a few that displayed my home phone and my name.

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suzykee — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:02:10 GMT

My guess, it is that number. We have been dealing with the spoof calls for over 6 months. I have called the numbers back & I get the real person whose number has been "hacked". Usually they are unaware that this has happened. Calling the phone company (we have a land line) is of NO use. They say to call the law enforcement officials which is of no use either. I now leave a message on my answering machine saying that we moniter ALL calls because of spoofing & to please leave a message or else their number will be blocked. It's sad that we are paying for this harassement & companies refuse to do anything about it.

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January121 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:40:25 GMT

@proudlyfromNJwrote:
I've received a few that displayed my home phone and my name.

@proudlyfromNJ ..... me too ... the first time it happened I said to myself WTH? ..... lol

Re: spoofing, call blocker TSV

January121 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:48:34 GMT

They are saying that we can block an additional 1500 calls in add ition to the 5000 that are already programmed in the product ... my question is what happens when we block the additional 1500 numbers? .... do we have to start deleting some of the numbers or is the product no longer any good?

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LexPex — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:49:04 GMT

I posted a review on this TSV a bit ago but think I can remember what I said

5 ++++ stars. We have had it now about 5/6 months. It is the best thing I have ever purchased and not just from QVC

I had signed up for "Do Not Call" list which only helped in the beginning. Then my cable comappy suggested a free service through a web site called "no more robo" and it certainly worked better than the DNC list

The block now is wonderful...I may get 3 calls a week

When I use the BLOCK NOW button, I never see that # again. I just block the # that comes up whether is a "real" # or not...

If youi make a mistake blocking it can be undone easily. You also can go back and delete numbers that you received when you are out etc.

You can undo blocked numbers if you reach a point that you have blocked the 1500. Many of the robo calls won't call again if they can't get you after three times so you can delete those numbers using the oldest first.

The calls that I get tha mimic my phone number are usually off by one number each call so I block them.

If you can afford it, buy it.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:55:01 GMT

People just need to be sure to know that it has to be hooked up to the main phone, not just anywhere. So, for example, if you have a set up where your main phone is not in a main traffic area, you'll have to hustle to get to it when it rings.

That's the difference of just having the ability in the phones, assuming one has phones around the house. My house is kind of large and my main phone is upstairs in my office, hooked up to the Charter modem. I don't spend much time up there anymore so it would be extremely inconvenient for me.

I have to say that this company seemed honorable, however. I actually ordered one from the company some time back and then realized it, after the fact, and that it would not be a good choice for me. I contacted them and they graciously cancelled my order.

Kudos for that, but I find that just having phones that have a 'block' button on each handset works much better for me, since I have handsets in all the rooms where I spend time.

Just an FYI, FWIW

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Kachina624 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:16:29 GMT

I have a recording on my line put there by my phone company (CenturyLink). When a caller dials my number he gets a recording that says, "this number does not accept sales calls. If this is a sales call, hang up now and add this number to your DNC list. If it's not a sales call, press 1" . Only then does my phone ring.

I get maybe one ring from an unknown area code or sales person every two weeks. It's practically eliminated a major annoyance. I've never gotten the IRS call.

Call your phone company and see if they have anything that would help you. If you answer all the calls you get, you're asking for trouble. I don't answer any calls with unfamiliar numbers. Usually salespeople hang up after 3 or 4 calls because they're not interested in talking to your machine. If the caller persists and rings many tines, I answer it, and it's usually legit.

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gardenman — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:12:00 GMT

@January121wrote:
@proudlyfromNJwrote:
I've received a few that displayed my home phone and my name.
@proudlyfromNJ ..... me too ... the first time it happened I said to myself WTH? ..... lol

I get those too. It's like that old horror movie "When a Stranger Calls" where they're tracking the killer and the police call back to say, "The call is coming from inside the house!" Apparently a few telemarketers are here with me and I've just never bumped into them. (Lucky for them! I might just be the psycho killer in that scenario.)

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Carmie — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:24:40 GMT

@chickenbutt The QVC Call,Blocker doeswork on all handset phones in your home. You do not have to be at your main phone to block calls.

All you need to do it pick up any handset and press #2. Your display will show that that number has now been blocked.

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January121 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:46:01 GMT

@gardenmanwrote:
@January121wrote:
@proudlyfromNJwrote:
I've received a few that displayed my home phone and my name.
@proudlyfromNJ ..... me too ... the first time it happened I said to myself WTH? ..... lol

I get those too. It's like that old horror movie "When a Stranger Calls" where they're tracking the killer and the police call back to say, "The call is coming from inside the house!" Apparently a few telemarketers are here with me and I've just never bumped into them. (Lucky for them! I might just be the psycho killer in that scenario.)

@gardenman ..... LOL 😆 ..... IT IS KIND OF SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS!!

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Snoopp — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:44:43 GMT

@suzykeewrote:
My guess, it is that number. We have been dealing with the spoof calls for over 6 months. I have called the numbers back & I get the real person whose number has been "hacked". Usually they are unaware that this has happened. Calling the phone company (we have a land line) is of NO use. They say to call the law enforcement officials which is of no use either. I now leave a message on my answering machine saying that we moniter ALL calls because of spoofing & to please leave a message or else their number will be blocked. It's sad that we are paying for this harassement & companies refuse to do anything about it.

Someone called me asking why I called (I didn't). Must have been someone spoofing my number.