First – a word about caller-id in North America. All telephone numbers consist of a three-digit areacode and a seven digit local number. The local number must start with a 2 through 9. Unfortunately, caller-ids are easy to spoof so scammer-telemarketers will often send a caller-id where the fourth digit is a 0 or 1, like 214-143-8933. And, they’ll use your areacode so when you glance at your phone you see a caller-id in your areacode and think “hey, maybe this is someone I know. I’ll go ahead and answer it!”
So when a call comes to my house with a fourth digit of a 0 or 1, it goes straight to the robot.
And please also understand how invasive and persistent these scammers are when you listen to this call. Harden your heart with the understanding that they call from fake caller-ids several times per week. No mercy.
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They “definitely will give a call back, probably tomorrow”
So, was he telling the truth?
No, they don’t seem to have any control over the all powerful autodialer.
I’ve really enjoyed this. I had a similar idea, ideas actually. Without trying too hard to figure out exactly what tech setup you’re using, I’ll share my first and favorite idea: Do you very use GPS when you are traveling solo? I’ve always wanted my navigator to be more like a travel buddy…besides directions, I want it to converse with me about nearby news and events, weather, tell funny jokes, etc. I WILL make something like this happen! Oh yes.
Your phone anti scammer is awesome! (Maybe you could cut costs using a VOIP setup….
Anyway, thanks!
ulcimd1@gmail.com
This is awesome! I got so tired of bots I added a CAPTCHA to my phone where you have to press a digit for the call to go through. CallCentric offers that option.