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Old 04-27-2015, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tcxr750 View Post
If you have caller ID and don't recognize the phone number don't answer the call. Answering the call confirms they are calling an active phone number. If anyone calling has anything important to say they will leave a message. Scammers usually don't leave a message because when you answer the phone it costs them more money to complete the call.
Thanks, I don't have caller ID but I seldom answer the phone. I only answer if I'm expecting a call from someone. If I do answer, and it's someone selling something, I just quietly hang up while they're talking.