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Kelly Smith phone spam
I am getting phone spam from Kelly Smith, and they seem to be ignoring the do not call list. Is there any way to get rid of these asshats?
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I'm getting a lot of spam calls at the moment too, mostly from people with heavy accents claiming to be from my phone / internet provider and telling me that my internet / modem / toilet brush / whatever has been 'hacked' and I need to follow their instructions to put it right. I find that unleashing a torrent of swearing, mostly in French and Turkish (but occasionally some German too) tends to put them off.Last edited by Marmalady; 11-09-2016, 07:14 PM.Engaged to the sweet Mytical
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I too keep getting calls from people claiming they're my internet IT protection provider, but the number is "spoofed" (only 9 numbers instead of 10).
It's gone from annoying to being a real pain in the posterior...
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I'd be very impressed if someone hacked a toilet brush.Quoth Marmalady View PostSkilled programmers aren't cheap. Cheap programmers aren't skilled.Comment
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Is this for your cell phone or landline, or a VOIP phone? Some cell phones have a built in number-block feature, and you can find the same thing for most VOIP phones.There's no such thing as a stupid question... just stupid people.Comment
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It's actually illegal for companies to robocall you if you're on DNC, AFAIK, as well. I just take it as gospel that any robocalls I get are scams, unless they're from a place I've done business with, or a collection place
-- both are exempt from DNC regs.
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From reading the link, I don't think that these people care about laws.Comment
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Well, you know what I mean... sometimes it's my broadband that's supposedly been hacked, sometimes it's my internet, or my modem, or my computer... whatever spiel they've been given that they think has the right words to trigger off panic in those who use a computer but are not necessarily savvy enough about how it works. I'm sure they would tell me that my toilet brush had been hacked if they thought that would work.Quoth mjr View PostEngaged to the sweet Mytical He is my Black Dragon (and yes, a good one) strong, protective, the guardian. I am his Silver Dragon, always by his side, shining for him, cherishing him.Comment
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I swear I started getting even more calls after I put my number on the DNC.I don't go in for ancient wisdom
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More likely observer effect. They command more attention to them now you're on the DNC list.Quoth BookstoreEscapee View Postludo ergo sumComment
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I've been on it long enough that 90+% of the mystery calls I get are fake/illegal ones. When I see such a number, I know to get my asshole on
I've had to stop myself from doing so on occasion, though, when a call turned out to be legit. Fortunately, all of those identify themselves right away, so that makes it easier.
"For a musician, the SNES sound engine is like using Crayola Crayons. Nobuo Uematsu used Crayola Crayons to paint the Sistine Chapel." - Jeremy Jahns (re: "Dancing Mad")
"The difference between an amateur and a master is that the master has failed way more times." - JoCat
"Thinking is difficult, therefore let the herd pronounce judgment!" ~ Carl Jung
"There's burning bridges, and then there's the lake just to fill it with gasoline." - Wiccy, reddit
"Retail is a cruel master, and could very well be the most educational time of many people's lives, in its own twisted way." - me
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For the Internet ones tell them you don't have the time to deal with it, say you'll give them your IP address then give them 127.0.0.1. If they're dumb enough they'll destroy their own "company".
I AM the evil bastard!
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I'm confused. What is the IP address for? I'm scared to try it myself...Quoth lordlundar View Post"It is traditional when asking for help or advice to listen to the answers you receive" - RealUnimportant
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*clicking ruby slippers together*Quoth greek_jester View Post
There is no place like home.....
There is no place like home....
There is no place like the computer I am currently using.
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So ... it connects them with Oz? Or possibly the Wicked Witch of the West?Quoth Sakka View Post*clicking ruby slippers together*
There is no place like home.....
There is no place like home....
There is no place like the computer I am currently using.
I very rarely answer my phone. It's an OLD phone (we're talking pre-caller ID!) and it's hooked to an old-style but recently purchased answering machine. People with whom I want to speak are told to leave a message (had to emphasize this repeatedly with my assistant manager, LOL), although if I'm home, once I hear a familiar voice, I'll grab the phone. Otherwise, leave a message and/or GFY.
I do have a cellphone, but it's pay-as-you-go, so it's usually switched off.
I do realize this isn't viable for everybody, but I feel the damn phones are there for my convenience, not the rest of the world's.Customer service: More efficient than a Dementor's kiss
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