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My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:07:48 GMT

We recently had a conversation here about phones that easily block out Robo (otherwise known as irritating phone calls).

It's interesting because these calls come in spells. I stopped getting many of them then they started back up. This phone is amazing. It will ring once or twice and when I look at who's calling, it says "Call Blocked". I don't know what's said on the other end but the call ends and that number never calls back again.

I just push a button that says "Block Call" then it asks me if I want it blocked, I push the button when it says "Yes" and that's it. It holds up to 250 phone numbers.

I bought mine from HSN but I'm sure you can get it or another one similar from any store. I highly recommend it. It sure has made my life less complicated. It also announces who's calling. That's one way it's easy to tell a ROBO caller because it just gives the phone number, not the name.

I don't work so I used to get these calls all during the day. Every now and then I'd get one on my cell phone. There is an easy way to block numbers on your cell phone too (which I do).

Just wanted to give everyone a 'heads up' that something does exist to make life simpler.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

shell garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:13:35 GMT

@Annabellethecat66...I bought the same phone from HSN...and love it so much, I bought a backup...well, if I need a new one in about 8-10 years, that is how long my last phone lasted!

Anyway...don't you love it and the color??? Champagne and white and a great deal! I recommended it to SHOWME (a poster here) and she purchased one too!

Get ready...calls are coming in...at least until after the election, lol!

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

itsmagic — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:26:01 GMT

I was ready to get one of those phones when I discovered that I was able to sign up for nomorerobo to block my robo calls. It has made such a difference.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:26:34 GMT

@shell garden Yes! I do love it. It's so simple! It's so irritating to be somewhere and (even though it calls out the phone number) you still go to answer it. Now in just two rings (I think that's it), it stops! I love it.

I went on HSN to find out about for others, but they'd sold out. I'm sure store sell it. I posted the name of it so others could get it somewhere else. I'm all about simple. I think it's so dangerous when a cell phone rings because I have daughters in other states. I always worry about them. It comes up on my car and I don't answer it, but when I can (parked) I am able to block that number on my cell phone. I think people don't realize you can use the phone (I have an IPHONE 6) to block out numbers. We 'old timers' are making technology work for us.....heh! heh!.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

abbeythe 8th — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:35:13 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
I was ready to get one of those phones when I discovered that I was able to sign up for nomorerobo to block my robo calls. It has made such a difference.

I signed up for nomorerobo then realized most of the my doctors use robo calls for appointment reminders, or to inform you there is a change in appointments and you need to reschedule, or you need to schedule an appointment because test results are in.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

shell garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:37:08 GMT

@Annabellethecat66...you know, I don't know if you can find this phone or not elsewhere, but possibly! I know I went to Walmart and they had this same phone, EXCEPT it only had 2 handsets instead of 3 handsets that HSN offered! It was the same color, but for only 2 handsets, Walmart was wanting $119.00....we only paid $99 and free shipping! Anyway, when I saw the price in Walmart....I ran back home and ordered HSN's phone! Then after I got it home and saw how much I loved it, I ordered another to hold down the line, lol! I was afraid they would never have this one again, especially the beautiful color! We did GREAT, lol! 😄 🙆

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

azgal — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:40:25 GMT

I have two friends that come on the caller ID as private name and number. I wouln't want those blocked. Do you know if the phone blocks those too?

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

shell garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:44:18 GMT

@azgal wrote:
I have two friends that come on the caller ID as private name and number. I wouln't want those blocked. Do you know if the phone blocks those too?

NO.....only if you hit the button that says "call block"! You would hit that button and it asks, " do you want to block?"...then you hit yes! If your friends call....even with a private number...you can't block them unless you hit the " block button"!

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:45:10 GMT

@azgal No you decide if you want to block the number, then you pushe the button that's labeled "Block number" then it asks you, "Do you want to block this number" and you can push "yes" or "no". It's not like you are accidentally pushing the wrong numbers.

If you know their numbers you just don't block them. Even if you accidentally block someone, you can "unblock" them if you want to. It's wonderful. Go up and see what others have have it love it like I do.

I got the HSN one too. You can call and see when they get new ones (sold out). But you can also add other handsets to them.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

azgal — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:46:13 GMT

Thank you. What's brand is it?

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shell garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:46:43 GMT

@Annabellethecat66...and any one interested...HSN still has this phone available! ITEM #...439-439. it is still $99.95 and 4 easy pay!!! 🙆

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:47:02 GMT

@abbeythe 8th They use the same numbers so you just wouldn't block those numbers.

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itsmagic — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:47:34 GMT

@abbeythe 8th I'm glad you mentioned that. I suspected that might have happened with my dentist when they called with a reminder a few weeks ago and I picked it up after the first ring (seeing it was them on my caller ID) and no one was there.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:48:58 GMT

@shell garden They must have gotten more in. When I checked they were sold out.

That's great news! I hope others listen to us and get them. It's a good deal. @shell garden don't you love it when you get something that works and does what it is supposed to do? Rare these days, isn't it? Ha!

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azgal — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:50:16 GMT

Thanks @Annabellethecat66

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

shell garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:51:10 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
@shell garden They must have gotten more in. When I checked they were sold out.

That's great news! I hope others listen to us and get them. It's a good deal. @shell garden don't you love it when you get something that works and does what it is supposed to do? Rare these days, isn't it? Ha!

@Annabellethecat66....Ain't that the truth! Love it so much, I BOUGHT 2 !...lol, rotf, brahahahaha! 😄 😄 😄

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Lapdog — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:51:28 GMT

Annabellethecat

Are you allowed to name the phone? I have been purchasing mine from Wal-Mart and the batteries are wearing out very quickly. One of the 3 I have will only stay charged for a couple of hours. sounds like the ones you have are fabulous!

Thanks! Lapdog

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shoekitty — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:08:27 GMT

Just to let you all know about another option. After no luck, and too much work with 3 call blockers, I bought new phone set from Costco. It is a panasonic with 5 handsets...we only used 4,, I was hard pressed to give up my old phone set because it had a DND ( do not disturb) button. I could push it at will and with one tab all my calls go to voice mail until I untapped it. Now I can sleep without

wrong calls at 2am or telemarketers, especially that PORTFOLIORECOVERY 💩call me at 8am. This new phone does not that have button, but it does have a silent mode, easy to use and I silence the phone from 12am to 9am!!!!

this phone is so consumer friendly. I have no trouble using it without rereading instructions a million times!! What I like is it announces the caller, I can catch any phone in the house, and push call block. I do not have to answer the phone like the call blocker set so many have. Push button, push yes or no ....and that is it. I do like the option that announces out loud who is calling. If I am not in view of the phone, I can choose to get up and call block it. One can also block calls after they have called , or during a call.

You would think in this day and age, these calls could be blocked by phone company. But nooooooo, they would loose money, so why help the consumer who is inundated with these home invasion calls. Heck with the economy and world peace, I want someone to get rid of all marketing calls. 😂😂😂😂

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

shell garden — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:05:57 GMT

Here is the phone that Annabellthecat and I both have. WE LOVE IT.

HSN....item 439-439. Panasonic 6.0 corded and cordless phone system with call block, sound detector and digital answering machine.

$99.95 with free shipping and 4 easy pay. Color is champagne with white...beautiful phone system!

***** customer pick...724 reviews...5 stars!!!!!

AIN'T SHE PURTY????? YEP, lol.

Re: My Phone That Blocks Out Robo Calls Is Working Overtime

azgal — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:20:39 GMT

I like that they are not all cordless. I like to have one corded phone.