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camaro · 04-30-2003, 09:34 PM

I keep getting called by this number 210 332-6666. But when I call back it's supposively a non-working number. It's probably a fake message somehow and it disconnects me.

Is there anyway to block all the unavailable numbers and all the specific numbers you choose from getting through? Who ever makes a device like that will be rich. I can't imagine it being too hard to make.

gjimene2 · 04-30-2003, 09:41 PM

yea, you can get Call Management.

Anyone with out of area or telemarketers will have to say who they are and then you will get a special ring, pick it up, your call manager will post who it is, and you can decide to hang up or accept the call.

I just threatened one of the telemarketers. Let's just say after I pulled off where he was located and what I could do to him he never called me back

04-30-2003, 09:44 PM

No response on a reverse listing with any of the major search services.

http://www.reversephonedirectory.com/

Many phone companies now offer selective blocking services. You will have to check with your local provider.

TheBurningCat · 04-30-2003, 09:47 PM

I just hang up on telemarketers. Depends what time it is really. I got one telemarketer call when i had the bomb in a CS war. Man did that guy get an ear full.....and anyway i had hardwood floors they don't need dry cleaning!!

04-30-2003, 09:51 PM

I usually try to sell them something, or pull the classic, ask for their home phone number so I call them back at at a more convient time.

Telemarketer: Sir, I can not give you my phone number.
Robert: So you do not want people randomly calling you at home?
(usually click by now!)
Telemarketer: Sir, that is not allowed.
Robert: Isn't life ironic.... (click!)

camaro · 04-30-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gjimene2
yea, you can get Call Management.

Anyone with out of area or telemarketers will have to say who they are and then you will get a special ring, pick it up, your call manager will post who it is, and you can decide to hang up or accept the call.

I just threatened one of the telemarketers. Let's just say after I pulled off where he was located and what I could do to him he never called me back

I never heard of this. Is this something that a phone company has to offer or how do I get this?

Chuckiechan · 04-30-2003, 10:33 PM

I just tell them I am watching bass fishing and don't want to miss anything...

They never call back!

sharder8 · 05-01-2003, 12:20 AM

My brother just told me that he asks them --

"Why are you calling me on my cell phone? Ya' know it is illegal to call cellphones!"

He said they then get the message and mark that number as a cell number and don't call back.

Don't know how true it is, but he claims it worked for him.

Harder

vass0922 · 05-01-2003, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by camaro
Is there anyway to block all the unavailable numbers and all the specific numbers you choose from getting through? Who ever makes a device like that will be rich. I can't imagine it being too hard to make.

TeleZapper

Not sure if it works, just remember hearing it on the radio