[buzzy]

This one came in with my exchange and a caller ID of "THE VILLAGES" Was a recorded solicitation. It's the only one that I've picked up in months. Rats.

[ColdNoMore]

I'm always a bit tempted, to pick up the robo-calls coming from my own telephone number...just hear what I have to say.

So far though...I've resisted.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I'm always a bit tempted, to pick up the robo-calls coming from my own telephone number...just hear what I have to say.

So far though...I've resisted.

You probably didn't have anything important to tell yourself anyway.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

You probably didn't have anything important to tell yourself anyway.

I lose arguments to myself...all of the time.

I'm still a bit amazed though, at how they are able to call me from my own darned telephone number and usually have to look twice...because I think I'm seeing things.

[villagetinker]

Just got one that stated my Windows key code had expired, I hung up 1-866-978-4848.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I never let them get that far. As soon as I hear them say "hello maaahm" I hang up.

[sallybowron]

The other day I got one that said in an Eastern Indian accent. Hello, this is BOB, I am calling..... I said no it isn't, you are Indian and Indian people do not name their children BOB, so who is this really? He said his name was Sundeep but now its BOB. End of discussion. I am trying to find a whistle to blow in their ear. Anybody know where they sell them?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by sallybowron

The other day I got one that said in an Eastern Indian accent. Hello, this is BOB, I am calling..... I said no it isn't, you are Indian and Indian people do not name their children BOB, so who is this really? He said his name was Sundeep but now its BOB. End of discussion. I am trying to find a whistle to blow in their ear. Anybody know where they sell them?

Why would you want to cause damage to their hearing? I mean, the whole complaint is that they're trying to harm you, in some way or another. If you try to harm them in return, it invalidates your complaint. Why should they NOT try to harm you, if you have no problem harming them?

If you get these calls, hang up the moment you realize it's one of these calls.

[Velvet]

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[Topspinmo]

Get so many in day don’t even get up unless I recognize the person or number. I figure if they want to talk to me they can leave message.

[Fredman]

I got smart with someone making a robo call. The next night i got a pizza delivery that i didnt order. An hour later i got a call from the robo caller asking me if i enjoyed my pizza. So, becareful of what you say if you mistakenly answer the call

[Velvet]

I hope you enjoyed your pizza.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

Why would you want to cause damage to their hearing? I mean, the whole complaint is that they're trying to harm you, in some way or another. If you try to harm them in return, it invalidates your complaint. Why should they NOT try to harm you, if you have no problem harming them?

If you get these calls, hang up the moment you realize it's one of these calls.

Better yet, in my mind, if the number doesn't show up as someone you know...just let it go to voicemail.

If it's legit and/or important...they'll leave a message.

More than likely though, it isn't...and then you've saved yourself the hassle.

[sallybowron]

I usually try to.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Better yet, in my mind, if the number doesn't show up as someone you know...just let it go to voicemail.

If it's legit and/or important...they'll leave a message.

More than likely though, it isn't...and then you've saved yourself the hassle.

I normally would but I absolutely hate the sound of ringing phones. I pick up my landline so quickly most times, that the person on the other end never heard it ring on -their- end before they hear me say hello.

On my cell phone I just hit the reject button if I don't recognize the number or the caller ID doesn't display.