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New spam call tactic?

Dragonflyveb — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:06:40 GMT

Recently, I have noticed that I get multiple calls from the same number in one day. I have NoMoRobo, so my phone doesn’t ring at least. But the same number shows up either as VOIP or a local town or just the number on my caller ID. The record number of calls in one day so far is 15!

Wouldn't ya think they’d give up if they get cut off after the first 5 or so calls that day?

Is anyone else experiencing this new tactic?

A pox on all spammers!

Dragonfly

Re: New spam call tactic?

GAQShopr53 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:13:38 GMT

Yes, since I switch from a landline to voice through the cable (keeping my old number) I have been getting many calls from the same numbers. The voice is set up to block robo calls and I noticed all of the calls look like they are local...i.e. +1 (my area code) and the caller ID says it is a number from the United States.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:14:40 GMT

I've had that problem before, though not recently. I reported the situation to the FCC. Not sure that helped, but the calls did stop in short order.

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godi — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:21:06 GMT

It’s just sickening how these calls are so intrusive on our lives. I am so tired of it.

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2blonde — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:22:02 GMT

@Dragonflyveb I've even started getting them at work! When I do get the robocalls, it's easy to tell because the ID always has the same exchange as my own number (I have 3 different phone numbers, and it's like that for all of them). They are always hijacking these numbers, and one time I looked at the ID, and it was my own land line number! I was getting 10-15 calls a day with that number and had to go to my ATT account and block my own phone number! (I also have nomorobo.)

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:31:36 GMT

I have a phone that allows me to block the spam callers. It was worth the investment. please consider getting one if your funds permit. I purchased mine from Hsn.

AT&T 5-Handset Cordless Phone System with Smart Call Block

item: 673-287

Re: New spam call tactic?

Dragonflyveb — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:46:14 GMT

I actually have call blocker AND NoMoRobo both.

I go through my call log every day to see if I missed someone. That’s when I find the 15 calls from the same numbers. Ugh. I wish the spammers would leave me alone!

Re: New spam call tactic?

Tabbycat — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:30:13 GMT

Hi @Happiness Is Inside JOB .... this may be a stupid question, but do you have to have caller ID with this phone you got at HSN?

WE have a land line and it costs us almost $43 a month and that's with local calling only, NO LONG DISTANCE. It's BS!

We're not phone people, but can't always count on getting a signal on our tracfones. DH says he will not pay AT&T for additional caller ID fee. We have an answering machine. The calls begin exactly at 8:15 every morning, then the second one at 8:50am and they go all day....never leaving a message. TIA

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Spacrazy — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:04:18 GMT

@godi : Sickening is a good word for these horrible scammers because last week it took me to another level of fear. Yes, I have caller ID and report diligently to FCC and do not answer any calls that are unassigned. Calls seemed to be getting fewer and actually went a couple of days with none - so nice!

Until last week... don’t know why I answered that call I didn’t know but I’m thanking God that I did. It was our local police and then ambulance company to advise me my 17 year old granddaughter was in a horrible car wreck and was severely injured. I was the first family member to answer. She is better and hopefully will make a full recovery but we have all been traumatized but very blessed.

Now I’m afraid to NOT answer every call. Thinking-what if...

of course I’m filing complaints, writing congress people; anything I can think of. This must stop! We can walk on the moon but we can’t control who phones us - PLEASE?!?!

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speedy girl — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:04:28 GMT

@SpacrazyWhen you got that horrible call about your granddaughter, did the caller ID say Police Dept or something like that? I've always wondered and sometimes I'm afaird to block a number in case it is some kind of an emergency. So glad she is doing better too.

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godi — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:05:03 GMT

@Spacrazy So glad you answered that call. Praying for your granddaughters speedy recovery.

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jlkz — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:15:22 GMT

@Spacrazy

Please see my recent two posts about QVC’s Call Blocker.

it works. Glad your granddaughter is on the mend.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:28:59 GMT

The best thing you can do is get away from AT&T. Cut the cord and get smartphones. Some are low in cost because you pay for a plan that has only what you need, but then you will have long distance and caller ID.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:34:10 GMT

My dr.’s office is in a large hospital. When they call me to confirm appts, etc...it comes up as “unknown caller”. I don’t answer but listen for a voicemail tone...for some reason most hospitals and dr offices don’t show up on caller ID...it will say caller unknown or just United States.

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:35:01 GMT

@Tabbycat wrote:
Hi @Happiness Is Inside JOB .... this may be a stupid question, but do you have to have caller ID with this phone you got at HSN?

WE have a land line and it costs us almost $43 a month and that's with local calling only, NO LONG DISTANCE. It's BS!
We're not phone people, but can't always count on getting a signal on our tracfones. DH says he will not pay AT&T for additional caller ID fee. We have an answering machine. The calls begin exactly at 8:15 every morning, then the second one at 8:50am and they go all day....never leaving a message. TIA

Yes

The phone has a lot of GREAT features. I am very pleased with the item.

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riley1 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:35:52 GMT

I was getting at least 5 calls a day from a 910 area code on my business phone. While I hated answering because I was sure it was a robo call, it was my business line and had to answer. They asked for someone and I politely told them they had the wrong number.

Finally, I did a reverse search and come to find out it was a collection agency. So, one day another call came in and I was not in the best of moods. I answered and sure enough same spiel. I went batsh*t crazy on this person. Haven't heard from them since. Guess they think if I went that nuts, there must be no one there by that name, lol.

So annoying to say the least.

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Lisa now in AZ — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:37:35 GMT

The weirdest one for me was when I was talking on my cell phone and my landline started ringing with the number showing as MY LANDLINE number!!!! I have no idea how that happened and I joked with my friend I was talking to that "it was coming from inside the house!" I don't have a clue how that connected and didn't ring as busy or something.

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Spacrazy — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:39:51 GMT

@speedy girl : No, it showed up as private caller which, of course, I usually never respond to. My daughter said the officer that called her showed up as police department and my son in law got the ambulance call. I’m not sure how they did it so quickly but every response was immediate and wonderful and we owe much of that to technology. Responders said they are all equipped with several phones and computers. Needless to say I’m doing lots of cookie, cakes, pie baking and writing lots of notes stained with teardrops.

If you and yours are not updated on your phones emergency contacts please do so NOW it makes a difference when time is of the essence. As it happened, my granddaughter’s phone (and, no, she was not on it for once) was smashed but our info was obtained from her car tag, college and toll stickers. Never dreamed this redundant info could factor in saving your life (plus, of course, your seat belt). Well, kiddos, I’ve gone on much too long but I appreciate you listening it’s true sometimes sharing is caring.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:39:57 GMT

My family has listened to my rants about robo calls. I've contacted my Congressman, you name it.

A few months ago my daughter gave me a Consumer Reports magazine. The entire magazine is devoted to ...... wait for it....."ROBO calls".

Yepper, the ins and outs of robo calls. I keep it in the bathroom and read a few sentences (bathroom is a good place to read about robo calls) then I get so frustrated, it's sickening.

The bottom line is not much can be done unless Congress starts putting some plugs in this never-ending problem.

I've always wondered who in the name of Heaven actually buys anything from these calls? Even if one wanted to buy something....it's nothing but a recording.

I used to answer and spout out some (let's call them 'choice' words) (even I was surprised I knew those words...Ha).

But now they're all recordings. Good grief! I've turned off my answering machine totally so the thing rings a few times and then jjust stops.

I've blocked and blocked and I've gotten calls as identified as my own phone number (the magazine explained about how they do that....so much info in that magazine).

Knowing how easy it is for advertisers to call my number just makes me even more angry.

In this day and age it's like a normal person has no voice. No one seems to care what we (the taxpayers) want or don't want....what we do or don't care about....

And so on and son scoobie scoobie do (sorry couldn't resist) Phew! I'm about to blow as gasket...this subect really bothers me.....phew....I think I'm better now.....

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Spacrazy — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:44:20 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ : That would have scared me to death ! CRAZY