Electronics

[dooBdoo]

On 8/23/2014 ChouChou said:

On 8/23/2014 dooBdoo said:

The advice from the security officers at the hospitals I work with:

If you don't recognize the Caller ID or if it's from a company that doesn't make "cold calls" (regarding the longstanding computer support scam, that would be Microsoft, Apple, etc.):

Rule 1: Don't answer, and definitely don't call back.

Rule 2: Don't answer, and definitely don't call back.

Rule 3: Don't answer, and definitely don't call back.

(I realize this can't help in the OP's case of a child answering.)

If you'd like to take steps to stop these calls from getting through, take a look at Nomorobo. It's safe, it's free, and 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.

(To learn even more about the company, watch the video on their home page and also scroll down the home page of the site and click on the many articles about this service.)

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

I've been using Nomorobo for about a year and it has really cut down on the robo calls. I got it when it first became available in the US. The service has been available in Canada for several years. Because these guys change telephone numbers like I change my undies they will sometimes still get through. I then just go to the nomorobo website and enter their number. In a day or two no more calls from that number! I am on the Do Not Call Registry but it doesn't help with these clowns.

That's great ChouChou! The more people who sign up, the more numbers can be blocked, and it's all free!

I can't use it right now, because AT&T doesn't offer it in my locale. However, when I called them to ask that they add it, the representative said they've been getting a lot of requests. Everyone I know who uses Nomorobo has breathed a sigh of relief after the calls stop.

It's a win-win!

[Perkup]

Thanks everyone for the Nomorobo and CPR Call Blocker V202 suggestions. Checking into those this afternoon. How about cell phones? We're starting to get those now. Can either be used on a land line and a cell together?