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[froggy]

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@jackthebear wrote:

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@froggy wrote:

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@jackthebear wrote:

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@Shanus wrote:

@fthunt   These robo calls  are so annoying. We gave up our "house phone" thinking it would cut down some of them, but now they have our cell numbers!!!

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u can have an iPhone mute unknown callers and you wont be bothered, 

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Quite a few people I deal with come through on an unknown number - doctors offices (no caller ID), service people, etc. I wouldn't want to automatically block them.

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lol I found that out the hard way, but toggle on/off as needed

FYI the calls go to voice mail, so you wont miss the legit calls

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:welll, true. But if I'm waiting for a call back or notification that the service guy is coming I don't want them to have to leave a message.

I will say that our number of robocalls has gone down dramatically.

[BlueFinch]

@fthunt  It's just online phishing. I get them ALL the time.

So many people have Amazon accounts that they call everyone, hoping to scam someone with their scare tactics, who does have an account.

I never answer, or respond to their recordings. Have to admit, I swear a little every time and don't wish them well.

[chickenbutt]

I wish something WOULD be done about this.   I think we all know that something COULD be done.   Maybe some day.

The bane of my existence is being forced upon by people/entities trying to sell something OR those who are nefariously trying to gain something through thievery.  I used to have a lot more people banging on the door and/or hitting the doorbell relentlessly, despite the signs I have out.  I don't know why it's seemed to have stopped but I'm glad.  (I hope I didn't just jinx that!)

I know there is a way to keep people from spoofing numbers, so it can be done as far as the ones on the phone. 

I don't answer any of them and I also know that that keeps it down.   But it's enough to be annoying.

Just be careful out there. NEVER give out information unless you know exactly to whom are speaking and never push any buttons.   Better yet - just don't answer them at all and your phone number won't be sold over and over to more of them. 

[millieshops]

@fthunt   my understanding is what they are after is for you to click on one of those numbers more than they are expecting to get that Amazon money

[PamfromCT]

Sometimes we get e-mails advising us that there have been large purchases on our Amazon account.  Of course, we would never answer, but you can tell it was written by someone who doesn’t know English well.  Always scammers around hoping to prey on someone.

[Buffalogal47]

I don't answer either if I don't know the number. However, I do have voice mail and it never ceases to amaze me that some of these scammers actually leave messages. I wonder how many people fall for their scams. 

[DiAnne]

My landline says Robo? or Spam? before the caller ID and they are usually right.  I don't answer any calls I don't recognize but I don't block any either.  

[Mardie]

I'm relieved that other people are getting these robocalls as well; at least I'm not alone! I've gotten at least 7 calls today on my landline with some woman who says Amazon has charged me $729.00 and to press one to talk to a representative.  Of course, I let the calls go to voicemail, but it's still annoying to delete these messages over and over. It usually takes a couple of days for the caller to give up and pester someone else but I wish there was a way to send these messages to a government entity who could punish these scammers!

[qbetzforreal]

I have gotten those calls on the landline and the cell phone.  Very annoying.

[Spurt]

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@Mardie wrote:

I'm relieved that other people are getting these robocalls as well; at least I'm not alone! I've gotten at least 7 calls today on my landline with some woman who says Amazon has charged me $729.00 and to press one to talk to a representative.  Of course, I let the calls go to voicemail, but it's still annoying to delete these messages over and over. It usually takes a couple of days for the caller to give up and pester someone else but I wish there was a way to send these messages to a government entity who could punish these scammers!

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@Mardie  

You can go to the FTC website and file an online report that number, but it does little good..... The only thing that worked for me was to get rid of my landline.... The only robo/scam calls I gotten on my cell was for ONE car warranty call and thats been the only one Ive gotten so far this year.....