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Getting called by scammers

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by TXRailRoadBandit73, Feb 11, 2019.

  1. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:17 AM
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    You better talk in code.. incase the giant fizzy cola is listening....
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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    Try an app called “Robokiller”. It blocks spam calls, but also has fake recordings that will keep them on the line and record it. You can go back in and listen to the recording if you want. There is a fee, but it’s not too much.

    https://youtu.be/9ESVElnyvrY
     
  5. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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    Dont have a puter. So if they told me to go to setting do I go here?15499093928358964787539078363467.jpg
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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  7. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    The answer to your question is yes. Many elderly people fall victim to it , not cause they are stupid but because they are lonely...
     
  8. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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  9. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    You have this?
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    I just got t yesterday. No hits yet.
     
  12. Feb 11, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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  14. Feb 11, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    I know. It's sad. About 2 months after my father passed away a elderly gentleman started coming to our church being that his wife had recently passed away. We instantly adopted him and he is so happy that we include him in all of our family activities. All it takes is a 30 minute round trip to make someone happy!
     
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    :popcorn:
     
  16. Feb 11, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    My best advise is to answer every call you get. I RARELY get a spam call because I answer and tell them to eat shit, and if it's a robot i'll sit there and wait for a human just to yell at 'em. I'm not satisfied until I get hung up on.
     
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    I would just like to have only those calls come through that are on my contact list. I call no one and no one calls me that is not already in my contact list.

    iPhone 8. Any way to do this?

    Dan
     
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    Nothing good yet. It’s only talked to recordings, not a live person so far.
     
  22. Feb 27, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Copy. It's just like when you get a new toy, and then something better comes out....
     
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  23. Feb 27, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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  24. Mar 5, 2019 at 1:13 AM
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    They got me! I got a call from some lady the other day telling me someone from my number called to try and sell her something so she was calling back to tell them to FO. In my area they are spoofing phone numbers to make the calls seem legit on caller ID unbenouced to the person who owns the number. :mad:
     
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  25. Mar 5, 2019 at 2:42 AM
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    I get calls from spammers trying to sell auto/life/house insurance and or any financing services. What I don’t get is that these phone companies Verizon/At t/T-Mobile etc are quick to raise charges on our bills, quick to throttle our data but what happens when it comes to limiting spammers, they’re finally offering services at cost to block spammers. Isn’t that bullshit? . Why the f... do I have to pay for such services despite that fact that I am on the do not call list . These phone companies can easily block these spammers but they’re most likely double dipping here. They’re charging commercial fees from the spamming company for call routing services and then charging a fee from customers for blocking these calls . It really annoys me that there is FCC regulations and fees about all else but spamming.
    Spammers can be local (within U.S) or international but that shouldn’t stop phone companies from doing their due diligence.

    I fee like I could go on and on about this topic but I’ll stop here.
     
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  26. Mar 5, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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    I usually do the Richard Fitzwell skit when I have time.

    Spammer: your warranty is almost up Mr xxxx

    TJ: oh well we can’t have that happen. Let’s keep this up to date.
    My name is Mr Fitzwell. Richard Fitzwell.

    spammer: “goes through all options.” What do you think Richard?

    TJ: my friends call me Dick. I would consider you a friend for helping me out. So call me Dick Fitzwell.

    Spammer: usually hangs up.

    When I don’t have time, I just answer it and don’t say anything. These calls are almost like voice activated. Usually they just hang up. This method has reduced a majority of these calls. I was getting up to 6 per day. Now, maybe once a week.

    I remember AT&T fighting hard to not release cellular phone numbers to the telemarketing groups. That was back in 04-05 if I remember correctly.

    Now I get the spam texts. The group ones suck, since it isn’t easy to block the original number. Most of them are porn sites and what not.

    World we live in I guess.
     
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  28. Mar 5, 2019 at 4:41 AM
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    I had fun with one a few weeks ago. They told me I won millions from Publishers Clearing House. I act all excited and agree to pay the $500 fee to get my money delivered today. The guy goes on about not telling my wife so it can be a surprise. He even agreed to push back the check arrival time until after 6 so she will be home when it gets there. He said he would stay on the line with me and walk me through the process at Wal Mart. Such a nice guy.

    I jump in the truck and drive him around the neighborhood then slam on the brakes, scream and hang up. He calls back a few time and I ignore it. Then I answer and tell him I had a wreck. I get into a yelling match with the imaginary driver. Then tell him the police are coming. He surprisingly doesn't hang up. So I told him I'm going to ask the officer to give me a ride to Wal Mart. That got him talking. "No, No, you don't want people to know have that kind of money"

    I led him on for a couple of days while I was in the hospital recovering, Acted all doped up one time, then another I asked him if he would speak to the police officer since he was listening at the time of the accident.

    After I got bored I told him to piss off.
     
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  29. Mar 5, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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    The phone number spoofing is not directly related to the telcom service you may have. You can install a program on your computer and tell it what number to emulate there's nothing that ATT, Verizon, Bell South or any of the telcoms can do about it. These days you don't have to have a phone line to make a phone call.
     
  30. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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    Trump's FCC commissioner has promised to force wireless phone companies to end number spoofing by the end of 2019. Maybe one tangible benefit to the "little guys" for voting for the Donald.
     

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