I am getting about 20 spam calls a day and this is continuing past the election. I’ve been blocking the numbers but the calls are continuing from other numbers. They’re from area codes all over the country as well as my exchange and I’ve even gotten calls from my own cell number. Is there something that can be done about this? I have nomorobo for our landline but friends have told me it’s not very effective on the cell. Any suggestions?
they aren't calling from the number you see on your caller id. That is a spoofed number, which is why it changes every time. Blocking the number will do nothing.
It is fantastic.
Fucking annoying.
The do-not-call list is useless. Only legitimate businesses pay attention to it. They spoof the numbers, so blocking them does no good.
Just ignore them. If it's a legitimate call they'll leave a message on your voice mail. So far, only the "IRS will put you in jail" guys have left a message on voicemail.
I've learned to speak Chinese
My auto warranty has been on the verge of expiring for the past five years
My windows are dirty and are in desperate need of cleaning
The IRS is coming to take me away
I've never felt so wanted
Excellent app......a tad pricy, but totally worth it
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The Ad was clearly tailored for a particular community/group of people - why is my phone ringing?
The Ad was clearly tailored for a particular community/group of people - why is my phone ringing?
I get this one too. If only I spoke Mandarin I could fall for your scam.
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She is speaking in her native language and I have no idea what she is saying. And, I thinking - "why me?".
The Ad was clearly tailored for a particular community/group of people - why is my phone ringing?
I get this one too. If only I spoke Mandarin I could fall for your scam.
... I don't get it Pete? Don't they have to pay for the calls? Why would they send me the call in Mandarin? Seems like a waste of money. I know it is probably a number's game ... but, how many people speak Mandarin in the U.S.?
Even the Royal Princes from Africa sent their letters and answered the phone in English.
... I don't get it Pete? Don't they have to pay for the calls? Why would they send me the call in Mandarin? Seems like a waste of money. I know it is probably a number's game ... but, how many people speak Mandarin in the U.S.?
Even the Royal Princes from Africa sent their letters and answered the phone in English.
They don’t use the phone system to call from China. The calls are routed over the internet via VOIP to a local exchange. So it costs them practically nothing. That’s why in general spam calls have exploded. Very few of them get results, but it costs so little to do it doesn’t matter.
That also explains the Mandarin call. They’re targeting people that speak it. Doesn’t make any difference that most people who get called don’t understand it.
My phone blocks about 7 a day.
With Verizon, I had voicemail set up with my voice on the message.
I have not set up voicemail with Comcast.
My spam calls immediately went from about 10 a day to about one every two days.
Why, exactly, I don't know.
Do you get a lot of email advertising / spam as a result of signing up? They have to make $ somehow.
I'll worry about cell phone robo calls, when we actually get coverage in this backwater.
With Verizon, I had voicemail set up with my voice on the message.
I have not set up voicemail with Comcast.
My spam calls immediately went from about 10 a day to about one every two days.
Why, exactly, I don't know.
Did you happen to change phones? Some phones, notably Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy, have software that sniffs out and either blocks or flags spam calls.
Did you happen to change phones? Some phones, notably Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy, have software that sniffs out and either blocks or flags spam calls.
I did change phones. My old one, a Samsung, did not block or flag.
The new one, a Motorola, doesn't seem to block, as far as I can tell, but it did flag as spam one call from an 800 number.
I had never heard of this app and just looked it up. I am going to get it for sure. I can't wait to mess with these people. Thanks for sharing.
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I still get about 20 or so spam calls but they are all blocked by RoboKiller. Some of the answering clips I use are hysterical. I have one where it sounds like I am in the middle of a murder investigation. I know sounds childish but I like getting even with these people.
I had never heard of this app and just looked it up. I am going to get it for sure. I can't wait to mess with these people. Thanks for sharing.
I'm going to get it and use the Seinfeld line..."I'm busy right now, let me get your home number and I'll call you back." ;-)
But for several months now I'm getting none. I think it might have something to do with my phone - I'm on a Pixel first generation. I think they've got something figured out and are blocking them because I haven't seen a robo call in so long.