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TwilightZone

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2. They're recorded robocalls.

Reply to captain queeg (Original post)

Wed May 15, 2024, 11:56 PM

May 2024

They're made to sound like someone is actually there, but they're pre-recorded. They've been making the rounds for a long time.

If it's a landline through an internet provider (VOIP), sign up for Nomorobo for free.

https://www.nomorobo.com/

Note: it's only free for landlines.

We signed up years ago and it reduced calls of that nature by probably 90% or more.

Some more info on blocking robocalls:

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/block-robocalls-and-spam-calls

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I've been getting inundated by calls from random toll free numbers [View all] captain queeg May 2024 OP

Sure thing! CaliforniaPeggy May 2024 #1

They're recorded robocalls. TwilightZone May 2024 #2

Thanks.I don't have a land line It didn't occur to me that they are robocalls because they've been asking for me by captain queeg May 2024 #3

i finaly set my cordless phone into silent mode and turn the noise makers down including the answering AllaN01Bear May 2024 #4

At least they went after them. captain queeg May 2024 #5