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kimber62372

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2016, 03:44:27 am »
I always google the number and see if there are any reports on that number being a scam or where it's coming from. Then you can call your wireless carrier or go online and log into your carrier service and there is a way to block unwanted numbers. I do it all the time! lol
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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2016, 05:28:45 am »
I get alot of sales calls and hangups, I just don't answer, let it go to voicemail.

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2016, 01:01:09 pm »
Geez, I wish I could help ya! Before 9am I received 3 sales calls and I hadn't even eaten my breakfast yet. The same number is registered on my phone so I know who is calling. Today I picked up the phone and without even saying "Hello", I said, "Would you please stop calling this number!!". The lady promptly replied "No, probably not!". I mean, why would I ever choose to do business with a company which can't follow a simple request. Are there really people who agree to sign up for a deal just to have a company stop bothering them? Really, it's verging on bullying!

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2016, 01:21:10 pm »
Calls from telemarketers are the bane of a lot of people to include me.  Unknown numbers, Incoming called with a name or the same number calling several times a day is really annoying.  Although I don't answer the phone, it is a problem.
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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2016, 02:47:17 pm »
im not sure how to do it but i see others have given some suggestions to help with this problem.

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2016, 04:04:11 pm »
I once got an automated telemarketer from the phone number "-1." I blocked the number... haha.

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2016, 05:30:05 pm »
There is a program called 'nomorobo' that is completely free, sanctioned by the gov, & provided by most phone companies.   
I have time warner for my home phone & opted in for it.      It goes hand in hand with the do not call list, but this one works, they redirect the call.

I highly recommend this program & if you have elderly persons who are susceptible to scammers....  this would help them out tremendously.     

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2016, 08:05:08 am »
I am on the Federal do not call list

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2016, 08:31:37 am »
look in your instruction manual for your phone.
it should tell you how to block calls.
There is the Do Not Call list you can be put on.
it might last 5 years and you need to call again.

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2016, 11:57:08 am »
Has everyone forgotten about the DO NOT CALL LIST? EVery state and the federal government has it.

I've reported a few of them and am ready to report a couple more. I usually dont' do it unless they call repeatedly. Some i answer and tell them I'm on the list and they apologize and never call again but most of the repeat calls are from Mike or Jim and their accent tells me they really aren't someone named Mike or Jim. Other calls are robocalls and give the option to opt out but even then,m they still call back.

The latest ones making a pest of themselves are from "Microsoft," "Medical Services for diabetic supplies that I ordered" (I didn't), congratulatory one to lower my credit card interest rate (which I don't have that card), and one to lower my student loan debt (I don't have one).

I love Caller ID. It stores their numbers and it helps when they call giving date and time.  Oh! They usually call when I'm at the stove cooking or at lunch time.

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Re: Need help Blocking calls
« Reply #25 on: December 14, 2016, 12:30:49 pm »
All I know is that you can block the number or either get on the do not call list.
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