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mbnwa · 08-29-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DBelcher

I am now receiving random text messages as well.

This is something that is also introduced from the VoIP ecosystem, now that companies can SMS/MMS enable local numbers (VoIP, Landline, etc.) as well as Toll Free numbers it allows folks that are phishing, scamming, etc an easy avenue to secure transport.

Granted, not all VoIP providers allow this type of behavior and some are quite strict, but for those that do allow these types of messages to "fly under the radar" it's quite profitable and generates a ton of revenue so they have no incentive to stop the madness.

The SMS / MMS ecosystem is not regulated and due to that reason the FCC does not really provide any oversight for SMS / MMS and as such it's more like the wild west.

redcoats1976 · 08-29-2018, 09:37 PM

sams club sells a phone that blocks these spam calls.i have one...works great.you have to program the #s you want to be allowed access,anyone else must say their name which blocks robo calls right there.if its a live caller and they say their name its your option to pick up or ignore.

LuvMI · 08-29-2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Allez

If I don't recognize the number I don't answer. If it's legit they can leave a message on voice mail.

+10.

1hprush · 08-29-2018, 09:42 PM

I just received a good one today at my business! Said it was from the local electric company and that my bill was delinquent, the first call, I just hung up, but they were persistent! Called back 3 times and on the third one...I talk to the guy, says...that he is going to give me the number to the billing dept. and I need to call them immediately, otherwise my service will be shut off in one hour. So I get the number and call the electric company myself to report the problem and they are already aware of it. Surprisingly, the lady told me that many people had already fallen for it!

BigShow1960 · 08-29-2018, 10:14 PM

I love the "This is "Lenney" anti-scam recordings on you tube. I don't know that this is commercially available but it's funny as heck.

As for Becky, she probaly has to answer all call, might be a customer.

Frankie18SS · 08-29-2018, 10:51 PM

I get scammers at least every other day! As others have said, i let it go to voicemail if I don't recognize the number. Never heard of Hiya but I just installed it.

Aragorn · 08-29-2018, 11:14 PM

I get calls for William Wallace (Scottish knight) with affordable healthcare offers. Used to get them several times per day, now a few times per week.
I use hiya also.
Ps—my name is not William Wallace.

Deputy Dog · 08-29-2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I use Hiya as well on my Samsung.

I can't believe this crap is legal.

Its not legal, especially if your name is on the Do Not Call List. DOJ is just doing nothing to enforce the laws...what else is new?

90503 · 08-29-2018, 11:31 PM

Do not call lists only work if the business is legitimate and legal....You really think a scammer is going to honor the do not call list?....lol...

What is legal are robo-calls and robo-call equipment....Who uses them is the problem.

solobaric · 08-29-2018, 11:47 PM

Yeah, I get the insurance and credit card ones daily too.

JCunningham · 08-30-2018, 01:21 AM

hammdo · 08-30-2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@JamesMartinChevy

Enough!!

....................
I've posted on...
Do Not Call Lists..
.....

Still receive calls regarding:

Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction -

Student Loan - (Paid 30 years ago).....

Insurance - Health - Life - Auto

Do You Get These Calls?

Becky

Sign up for no more robo...

https://www.nomorobo.com/

-Don

brap999 · 08-30-2018, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by z28pat

They have gotten worse in the last few months can the student loans (don’t have any ) and the credit card ones, the extended warranty, they’re outta control , lol

I'm glad I'm not the only one noticing this. There has definitely been an uptick in the spam calls. I never pick up if its a number not in my phone book. But I used to get just a few a week, now i'm getting several per day.

There is also a lot of the fake 'IRS' calls too.

crosive · 08-30-2018, 06:12 AM

I've had all my numbers on the do not call list for 3 years now. I still get calls on both personal and work phone.

if you get a spam call, do not say anything, hang up immediately, don't even stick around and use their "remove me from your list" feature. go here https://complaints.donotcall.gov/com...aintcheck.aspx

post the number there. Ever since I've been using that site (legit ftc site), my spam calls have been reduced. I still get atleast 2 a day usually, but it was literally 5-10 a day, no joke. both of my phones' block numbers list is atleast 200 numbers between them (probably some repeats, but I don't care to check)

08-29-2018, 09:42 PM	#18
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	I just received a good one today at my business! Said it was from the local electric company and that my bill was delinquent, the first call, I just hung up, but they were persistent! Called back 3 times and on the third one...I talk to the guy, says...that he is going to give me the number to the billing dept. and I need to call them immediately, otherwise my service will be shut off in one hour. So I get the number and call the electric company myself to report the problem and they are already aware of it. Surprisingly, the lady told me that many people had already fallen for it! __________________ Current: 2018 ZL1 ZLE Memories: 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro Convertible (Sold) 2003 Dodge Viper (Sold) 2005 Lingenfelter Corvette (Sold) 2004 Mazda RX-8 (Sold)

08-29-2018, 10:51 PM	#20
Frankie18SS Drives: 18 Camaro 2SS, 07 Saturn Ion Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Branch, MI Posts: 339	I get scammers at least every other day! As others have said, i let it go to voicemail if I don't recognize the number. Never heard of Hiya but I just installed it. __________________ Ordered from Becky D __ 2018 2SS Silver Ice Redline 6MN, NPP, MRC, GM CAI

08-29-2018, 11:47 PM	#24
solobaric Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 526	Yeah, I get the insurance and credit card ones daily too. __________________ 2017 1SS Hyper Blue M6 2001 Ford Lightning

08-29-2018, 09:37 PM	#16
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	sams club sells a phone that blocks these spam calls.i have one...works great.you have to program the #s you want to be allowed access,anyone else must say their name which blocks robo calls right there.if its a live caller and they say their name its your option to pick up or ignore.

08-29-2018, 11:14 PM	#21
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	I get calls for William Wallace (Scottish knight) with affordable healthcare offers. Used to get them several times per day, now a few times per week. I use hiya also. Ps—my name is not William Wallace.

08-29-2018, 11:31 PM	#23
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	Do not call lists only work if the business is legitimate and legal....You really think a scammer is going to honor the do not call list?....lol... What is legal are robo-calls and robo-call equipment....Who uses them is the problem.

08-30-2018, 06:12 AM	#28
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I've had all my numbers on the do not call list for 3 years now. I still get calls on both personal and work phone. if you get a spam call, do not say anything, hang up immediately, don't even stick around and use their "remove me from your list" feature. go here https://complaints.donotcall.gov/com...aintcheck.aspx post the number there. Ever since I've been using that site (legit ftc site), my spam calls have been reduced. I still get atleast 2 a day usually, but it was literally 5-10 a day, no joke. both of my phones' block numbers list is atleast 200 numbers between them (probably some repeats, but I don't care to check)