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CurtEastPoint

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1. I've learned to just ignore that shit. ALL of it. If someone really needs me

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2020, 02:52 PM

Jun 2020

they can email or USPS mail me.

Annoying assholes. And reporting IMHO does no good. it's just random dialers.

And yes, do NOT press 1 to opt out or whatever. That says, 'LIVE ONE!"

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Spammers are back in force [View all] question everything Jun 2020 OP

I've learned to just ignore that shit. ALL of it. If someone really needs me CurtEastPoint Jun 2020 #1

Dang! I keep getting calls from Mali. Totally bizarre. GoneOffShore Jun 2020 #2

I've seen an uptick too shanti Jun 2020 #3

nit: There's no such thing as a "computer virus"; they're OS-specific. Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2020 #4

Your return call will put you on a sucker list. RainCaster Jun 2020 #5

They never left . . . Ms. Toad Jun 2020 #6

If your numbers are listed on the Do Not Call list any call from a "merchant" is a scam csziggy Jun 2020 #7

I call them all the time. I will call the number you provided padfun Jun 2020 #8

It's fine to let them log onto your computer as long as you're using a virtual machine (VM) Brother Buzz Jun 2020 #16

Be careful as some phone numbers phylny Jun 2020 #19

I noticed a huge drop of spam/spoof calls when things first locked down, yonder Jun 2020 #9

FYI on the Amazon thing... MontanaMama Jun 2020 #12

Oh, dear. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #17

I remember reading about that. Damn, that's major suckage and thanks for the update.... yonder Jun 2020 #22

What a saga! question everything Jun 2020 #23

Thanks! MontanaMama Jun 2020 #24

I have started getting emails telling me I have won leftyladyfrommo Jun 2020 #10

I've been reporting these, especially the one that might marybourg Jun 2020 #11

I only answer if it is someone I know. I use the call screener on Pixel phones NRaleighLiberal Jun 2020 #13

I got a call pretending to be my cable provider. lkinwi Jun 2020 #14

My Messenger notifications have skyrocketed lunatica Jun 2020 #15

Sometimes JesterCS Jun 2020 #18

I have a messager on my phone. marie999 Jun 2020 #20

Someone I know got a recorded call: "Unless you contact us, we will bill your credit card $500" struggle4progress Jun 2020 #21