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Just Had Another Call From Me TO Me.......

ShowMe — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:24:26 GMT

Yes, this is the second time in one week this has happened to me. Wonder who the heck has a right to be making these kinds of calls. Didn't pick up the phone to answer it.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:59:07 GMT

Hi, ShowMe! I'm praying for your safety, and for all those in the area affected by the distressing events there.

I'm sorry you're still getting those spoofed caller IDs. If you haven't already done so, take a look at the free service Nomorobo. It blocks many unwanted calls. You can go to the website, plug in your info where it says "Get Started Now," and see if you can sign up.

It's not available everywhere yet, but if it's not offered in your area or by your provider you'll see a number to call and ask them to add the service. The more people who ask for it, the more widely it will be available.

(You can scroll down the home page of the site and click on the many articles about this service.)

Link goes to: https://www.nomorobo.com/

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croemer — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:00:15 GMT

Me to me?

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scotttie — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:00:35 GMT

So, ShowMe...what happens when you answer the phone? Is it a robocall or scammer?

Thanks for that info dooBdoo. I am going to look into that myself.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:02:35 GMT

On 8/16/2014 croemer said:
Me to me?

Hi, croemer! I hope you're having a lovely weekend.

ShowMe has reported before that she's been receiving calls that display her own caller ID info, as if she's the one calling herself. They're just another hoax, an attempt to trick people into answering the phone and being exposed to a scam. (Best advice: do not pick up the phone if you don't recognize the caller or if it looks suspicious.)

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dooBdoo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:06:02 GMT

On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
So, ShowMe...what happens when you answer the phone? Is it a robocall or scammer?

Thanks for that info dooBdoo. I am going to look into that myself.

You're welcome, Scotty! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

I hope she didn't answer. Whenever your own caller ID is displayed, unless you really did call your own number you can be sure it's another criminal hoax, and 99.99% sure it originated in another country.

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hckynut — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:11:50 GMT

I always answer these calls and talk with myself when this happens. But! When it happens someone other than myself is on the other end of the call? Usually have a lot of fun putting them on the defensive and that usually gets them to hang up.

How it is done? Lot's of technology out there and I am sure there is a software program being sold by someone that allows this to be done. Another case of technology being used for the bad side of the ledger.

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Bird mama — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:15:18 GMT

I've had the happen twice this summer. I'm relieved that someone else mentioned having the same experience. I thought I was getting senile or something - no am I not joking.

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Deb1010again — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:15:52 GMT

On 8/16/2014 dooBdoo said:
On 8/16/2014 croemer said:
Me to me?

Hi, croemer! I hope you're having a lovely weekend.

ShowMe has reported before that she's been receiving calls that display her own caller ID info, as if she's the one calling herself. They're just another hoax, an attempt to trick people into answering the phone and being exposed to a scam. (Best advice: do not pick up the phone if you don't recognize the caller or if it looks suspicious.)

It happened to me once and it freaked me out. I've seen too many horror movies where the attacker is already in the house.

I did answer it and it was a telemarketer. If it happens again I'll do what ShowMe does and NOT answer the phone.

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scotttie — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:26:50 GMT

On 8/16/2014 dooBdoo said:
On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
So, ShowMe...what happens when you answer the phone? Is it a robocall or scammer?

Thanks for that info dooBdoo. I am going to look into that myself.

You're welcome, Scotty! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

I hope she didn't answer. Whenever your own caller ID is displayed, unless you really did call your own number you can be sure it's another criminal hoax, and 99.99% sure it originated in another country.

Yup all is good here and I hope the same for you.

I went to the nomorobo site and put in my information and it sent me a link in my email. Then I clicked on that link but I am not sure what happens after you sign up. It says something about software, etc.

How does this all work? I'm being cautious about going further

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Preds — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:28:04 GMT

Don't answer. They have already figured out a connection and will use it. Notify your phone carrier and request that they also place you on a do not call list.

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sidsmom — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:39:12 GMT

Wasn't this a plot line from a scary movie many hrs ago? ""Stranger in the House"" or something like that?

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dooBdoo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:45:17 GMT

On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
On 8/16/2014 dooBdoo said:
On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
So, ShowMe...what happens when you answer the phone? Is it a robocall or scammer?

Thanks for that info dooBdoo. I am going to look into that myself.

You're welcome, Scotty! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

I hope she didn't answer. Whenever your own caller ID is displayed, unless you really did call your own number you can be sure it's another criminal hoax, and 99.99% sure it originated in another country.

Yup all is good here and I hope the same for you.

I went to the nomorobo site and put in my information and it sent me a link in my email. Then I clicked on that link but I am not sure what happens after you sign up. It says something about software, etc.

How does this all work? I'm being cautious about going further

Great!

It's a completely safe site. (They won the Federal Trade Commission's Robocall Challenge, and they work with the FTC.) The setup varies depending upon the service carrier, so just follow the steps. If you feel uncomfortable with it, just talk to your provider (if they have good tech support -- some of them don't) or use the "Contact" option on the Nomorobo site.

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tansy — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:49:48 GMT

My landline is with Comcast and I can block 12 numbers for free. I just blocked a repeat caller this morning.

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scotttie — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:07:53 GMT

On 8/16/2014 dooBdoo said:
On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
On 8/16/2014 dooBdoo said:
On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
So, ShowMe...what happens when you answer the phone? Is it a robocall or scammer?

Thanks for that info dooBdoo. I am going to look into that myself.

You're welcome, Scotty! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

I hope she didn't answer. Whenever your own caller ID is displayed, unless you really did call your own number you can be sure it's another criminal hoax, and 99.99% sure it originated in another country.

Yup all is good here and I hope the same for you.

I went to the nomorobo site and put in my information and it sent me a link in my email. Then I clicked on that link but I am not sure what happens after you sign up. It says something about software, etc.

How does this all work? I'm being cautious about going further

Great!

It's a completely safe site. (They won the Federal Trade Commission's Robocall Challenge, and they work with the FTC.) The setup varies depending upon the service carrier, so just follow the steps. If you feel uncomfortable with it, just talk to your provider (if they have good tech support -- some of them don't) or use the "Contact" option on the Nomorobo site.

Thanks DooBdoo!

I will look into this further then.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:10:43 GMT

You're welcome! I should've added: the video on their website home page gives a pretty good look at how the system works. Also, you can scroll down on the same home page and click on the various articles.

hth

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ShowMe — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:11:26 GMT

On 8/16/2014 croemer said:
Me to me?

Yep.....my caller ID says my name and phone number. It is crazy.

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nunya — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:11:49 GMT

I got that call last week.

I tried your suggestion Doobdoo, it's not available in my area though.

Thanks anyway.

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ShowMe — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:14:04 GMT

On 8/16/2014 scotttie said:
So, ShowMe...what happens when you answer the phone? Is it a robocall or scammer?

Thanks for that info dooBdoo. I am going to look into that myself.

Sweetie......I don't answer my phone anymore unless I know who it is....... What gives me a funny feeling is that my cable provider (also phone) show who the caller is on my TV screen.....and then I see it's my name and number.......

I think I will check into this too dBd......thanks.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:14:22 GMT

On 8/16/2014 nunya said:
I got that call last week.

I tried your suggestion Doobdoo, it's not available in my area though.

Thanks anyway.

You're welcome, nunya. Be sure to use the phone number they provide, and ask your carrier to add them to your area. The more requests, the more coverage -- and more participants means they'll learn of additional "bad" numbers to block. It's a win-win for the good guys.