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I don't answer calls unless I know the number calling. When I don't answer, they rarely leave any kind of a message. I just got a call today from across the country which I didn't answer and no message left. I don't know what they wanted and I don't care.
My FIL says this to anyone who wants some thing over the phone: " i don't do business over the phone, if you want to talk business, come to my house, and ill see what its about ".... CLICK.
Ive adopted the same. Kind of strategy.
I also stopped givibg my SS number in whole or in part on the phone talking to a legitimate company i deal with (say electric). They often say i have to go into the office then and its an inconvenience but i do it. And i have yet to have an office ask for id.
Ive gotten the "grandpa im in trouble " call...INTERESTING", I say. Why? Because i HAVE NO children, therefore, no grandchildren!!!! CLICK.
If you got money, soneone will try to take it away.
I guess congress is working on a bill at minimum to require the phone number read out where it actually is from and the correct number its coming from. I do hope they pass it soon!! Of course that only works with caller id. Which i would never be without, though both our fatyers refuse to get it.
Once in a while I'll answer. I can usually tell it's a bogus call and hang up before they finish the first sentence. If you engage them, you give out information. Something like saying" I don't even have a xyz card" is sharing too much. Sometimes I pick up but don't speak.
Guy called my mother in law and I picked up, tried saying my middle kid was in trouble in Canada. supposedly him and friends had a hotel bill they could not pay.
Next time, try this: "I am so glad you called... I am sure [insert your favorite deity here] will take care of my son. And let me tell you about [your favorite deity]. Have you welcomed Him into your life? He can be your Savior, etc etc etc..."
I have a voice mail today "You have four serious felonies against your record, the IRS military swat team is on the way to arrest you in a military prison van. You must call ……… in 5 minutes or face a serious law enforcement in home with guns.
I'm making waffles. Might put a pot of coffee on for the guys too.
There's also the one about failing to answer a jury duty summons.
My FIL says this to anyone who wants some thing over the phone: " i don't do business over the phone, if you want to talk business, come to my house, and ill see what its about ".... CLICK.
Ive adopted the same. Kind of strategy
Inviting a random stranger to your house or giving the caller your address is not a smart idea. This isn’t 1935
The sad thing about all of this is the total incompetence of the Federal government in dealing with these types of scams and fraud. The "Do Not Call" list is just a joke or at least the Federal governments enforcement is a joke. I and all the friends I have mentioned this issue to can confirm a large barrage of scam calls regardless of the listing.
I guess I should not be surprised. The older I get, the more I realize the incompetence of the government.
What do you suggest the federal government should do? Short of shutting down all telephone networks, how can the federal government stop one person from calling another and attempting to scam them?
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