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Siwsan

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5. Before I got caller id, I'd just hang up.

Reply to dameatball (Reply #4)

Fri Jun 7, 2019, 12:37 PM

Jun 2019

Now, I've stopped answering any calls if I don't recognize the number. If it's a legitimate call, they will leave a message.

I also signed up with a robo call screening service that my cable service provides, for free. It's made a huge difference.

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I get these occasionally, all referencing the same person, who I do not know. But somehow they use dameatball Jun 2019 #4

Before I got caller id, I'd just hang up. Siwsan Jun 2019 #5

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How about the ones that want to refund "your money"? No Vested Interest Jun 2019 #6