Electronics

[SouthernBee]

@eadu4 : I am not answering the calls. It is a land line phone. I have turned the volume down. DH doesn't want to get rid of the phone.

The calls come in as: potential spam, or unassigned, name unavailable. One number is very close to my friends phone number but a call about medicare.

The constant phone ringing is frustrating.

[SouthernBee]

@BunSnoop : Nope. Not a good idea to answer and they never put you on a do not call list.

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@BunSnoop wrote:

OMG - that's a lot of calls in a day!  We have a landline too and I would say we average about 2 a day and then I use the "block" feature on my phone to block the number.

Probably wont' help, but if you do answer one of those calls, perhaps you can mention  "I'm not interested, and would you please; therefore, add my number to your do not call list?".

Good luck!!

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[KBEANS]

Some of us need a landline, for different reasons.  Shutting the ringer is not an option for me because, in my apartment building, you need a landline to let visitors in the building, including delivery people.

When it rings from downstairs, it says Lobby calling.

The system is hooked up to your phone. They do not allow it to be hooked up to a cell phone. 

The security/ lobby camera is hooked up to our cable television. If you don't have cable...no camera to see who's in the lobby.  If you don't have a landline, no visitors. Such a pain!

My old apartment had a separate buzzer system that didn't involve the phone.

@SouthernBee  Watch the whole presentation it explains that feature I spoke about, but it's not in the product description.

I decided to order it. I have the old one too, and want this one now.  I too, get many spam calls. I live in the Greater Metropolitan area. We even get spam calls constantly at my place of work. 

[SouthernBee]

@KBEANS : Thank you. I am trying to decide.

[RespectLife]

@SouthernBee 

Unfortunately, the only way I ended it was to ditch my landline.

I get maybe 3/wk on my cell...and they don't come through since the number is not in my contact list.

[SouthernBee]

@KBEANS : My only concern is the base station with a cord. My only phone jack is behind the bookcase in the den and my recliner is next to the bookcase .I am short with short arms. I am concerned the cord will not stretch long enough for me to answer the phone. Wondering if I can hook the base station up and turn the ringer off and put one of the cordless closer to my chair? Hope you can understand this.

[phoenixbrd]

This topic is recycled periodically.  The same suggestions are offered which are about as good as it gets with the spam calls.

Don't pick up the phone...it will only get worse

Turn off the ringer

Let the calls go to voice mail

If all else fails, release the landline

These suggestions will assuage the frustration.   I consider it a minor inconvenience in my life so I don't give the calls any power.  That mindset really helps.

Spam email is another pesky consideration.

[KBEANS]

Well if you have the older model set up, I would think the base station and wiring is the same.  You can always buy a longer modular wire, if it didn't fit. Once the base is set up, you can just use the cordless handsets. They all function the same as the base.

I plug the extensions in other outlets around the apartment. I leave one near me after it is charged and hit call block before they leave a message, at times even while the phone is still ringing. That  has helped a lot. 

The new feature just appeals to me. 😝 

If you decide to get it, and it doesn't work out, HSN has the same 30 day policy  as the Q, so you could return it.

Like others have mentioned; it is is an inconvenience, be it a minor one. When you're on the phone with an important caller like the doctor, you don't need spam calls beeping through while you're trying to hear the important caller.

I have the most up to date smart phone, but if I'm home I prefer using a landline. I find it more comfortable.

I hope everything works out for you @SouthernBee Let me know. 😊 

[eadu4]

@SouthernBee  UGH...I'm sorry. :-(  Your number must be on a lot of pre programmed lists to dial.  Agreed those calls are frustrating.  Not much you can do other than just letting them go to the answering machine and like you are doing lowering the volume.  If you accidently answered a scam call in the past,  they will mark your number as "live" and you'll receive more and more calls as they keep trying get you to pick up using different numbers.  Sometimes it's hard to tell if you're dealing with a scammer but the best advise is if you are not sure do NOT answer it.  You can call someone back that leaves a message but once you answer a scammer the calls will increase. 

    The one thing you shouldn't do is respond to scam texts or answer robocalls no matter how tempting it is to yell at them. That just lets them know your number is valid and again they will now keep trying with more calls and texts.  

[SouthernBee]

@KBEANS : Thank you. I couldn't think clearly about purchasing a longer phone cord. I can notify all of our doctors to call us on the cell phone. I am very tempted to purchase this as early birthday gift to my self. I will let you know. Please let me know when you received yours and have it installed. I appreciate all your help.