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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts) Fri Jun 14, 2019, 08:15 PM Jun 2019

Fuck Robocallers! (Thank goodness for Nomorobo!) [View all]

My phone seemed unusually quiet today. My free Nomorobo service was doing its job well.

Occasionally a robocaller will get past the Nomorobo gate... but today, it was 100% effective.

The sad part is... when I logged in to my provider's portal (to review my incoming calls) it turns out that EVERY caller today was a robocaller. Two an hour from 9 until 5... everyone of them... BLOCKED!!

So, to the robocallers, I'd just like to say:

PS: In case you've never heard of it, here's info about Nomorobo

http://www.nomorobo.com/

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Fuck Robocallers! (Thank goodness for Nomorobo!) [View all] NurseJackie Jun 2019 OP

I love Nomorobo. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #1

My internet provider, Sonic, defaults my settings to Nomorobo, but I still get around 4 calls a day. NBachers Jun 2019 #2

Yeah... it's not 100% perfect, but it helps. Because it's crowd-sourced (basically)... NurseJackie Jun 2019 #3

Didn't get great reviews on the Android App Store. sellitman Jun 2019 #4

Yeah... that's the paid version for cell phones. I've seen the same as you. NurseJackie Jun 2019 #6

I use android Ferryboat Jun 2019 #5

How to answer spam phone calls... keithbvadu2 Jun 2019 #7

If you enjoy wasting their time... then you'll enjoy this: NurseJackie Jun 2019 #11

I use nomorerobo on my landline... LuckyCharms Jun 2019 #8

Try this... "First Ring Suppressor" device NurseJackie Jun 2019 #9

Wow! Thank you very much for this! LuckyCharms Jun 2019 #10

If I have Nomorobo, will my number be blocked? Fla Dem Jun 2019 #12

Depends on if they're using it ONE time to call just you... NurseJackie Jun 2019 #14

Thanks, that makes sense. Fla Dem Jun 2019 #15

I've found that saying "What are you wearing" makes for a short call. nt zanana1 Jun 2019 #13

LOL! That's a dangerous game... NurseJackie Jun 2019 #16