Post by: jchuzi on March 26, 2018, 04:42:46 PM
Post by: kimmer on March 26, 2018, 06:42:15 PM
Post by: Paddy on March 26, 2018, 06:46:45 PM
Clearly someone misconfigured something...either that, or caller ID is acquiring a mind of its own.
Post by: RNKIII on March 26, 2018, 07:22:30 PM
Usually the same ‘friendly’ voice announcing my ‘good luck’ for allowing them to waste my time... followed quickly by my hanging up....
Bob K. rnkiii
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 26, 2018, 10:47:17 PM
Post by: jcarter on March 28, 2018, 07:13:23 AM
Tho some fraud guys have figured how to spoof numbers from your area, and make up names which are common in your area.
When we see one of those, and it hangs up, its spoofed, but anybody who really wants you to answer, will leave a message.
This works well for us. Wouldnt it be nice if all these fake calls would be screened out before they got to us.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 28, 2018, 09:12:59 AM
).I did get a kick out of one that AT&T passed to us yesterday with "Unassigned number" as the ID.
I guess since hey can't/don't charge for long distance much anymore, they couldn't care less about where the call originates. OTOH, they do seem to have a list of the few remaining "unassigned numbers"...I can also silence the iPhone ringing by pressing either volume button.
Post by: jcarter on March 28, 2018, 10:27:42 AM
Seems like we are getting far far fewer of these telemarketing and annoying calls now.
And the spam filters are working extremely well too, almost no spammy emails now.
Post by: kimmer on March 28, 2018, 01:34:28 PM
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ Mar 28 2018, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Call Blocking is only free on our cell phone. AT&T allows only 10 numbers for free on the landline (yes, we still have two landlines).
My phone company is the same way, but Paddy helped me solve that problem. I purchased this phone system. It has the ability to block loads of phone numbers (I don't remember exact number), so my phone does the work that my phone company won't do. Even better, I have it programed to work with my iPhone and so I can use the units to answer my cell without having to carry that around with me. I like the quality and sound of the phone and recommend it.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 28, 2018, 02:31:07 PM
Of course, Amazon shows the "Manufacturer has Discontinued" that model. Maybe it had something to do with the 4-phone model being cheaper than the 2-phone, and the 3-phone being the most expensive. Pricing by dart throwing?
Post by: jcarter on March 28, 2018, 02:37:48 PM
I will look up how to program the cell number into it, that would be convenient if Im out in the garden and covered with dirt or water.
Its funny how we feel doggone Naked if we dont have our iPhones with us. I went to the library this morning, and forgot it, felt very odd.
Post by: kimmer on March 28, 2018, 03:42:36 PM
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Thanks, kimmer! I take back half of what I've about you!
Well, I'm only taking back 1/4 of what I've said about you. So there.
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Of course, Amazon shows the "Manufacturer has Discontinued" that model. Maybe it had something to do with the 4-phone model being cheaper than the 2-phone, and the 3-phone being the most expensive. Pricing by dart throwing?
Yes, but the phone is still available: Sold by LYBSS SBM and Fulfilled by Amazon.
I believe Panasonic brought out a 5 phone system to replace it, and if you need 5 phones, go for that version. Same phone, same "details".
Post by: jchuzi on April 16, 2018, 06:23:41 PM
Post by: kimmer on April 16, 2018, 06:35:14 PM
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My phone company must be labeling spurious calls. Today, caller ID identified the caller as Spam, Dallas TX. I did answer the phone, and a female voice said, "Please stop what you're doing". I obeyed her command. I was answering the phone and I immediately stopped by hanging up.
Post by: Sooz on April 25, 2018, 12:17:07 PM
Other times, when they ask for DH by name (*HOW* to they get DH's last name, which is an unusual surname & different from mine?), I'll go into a spiel about "WHO is this? Is this Bobby???" Of course it's not "Bobby" but they think they're going to eventually get to DH, then I say "Oh, this is not Bobby? You want who?" and then I add "Nope! He moved!"
One time a guy called and I was not feeling the love. I started a conversation with him about how he knew my DH, and I named a high school in another state. Of course, the caller said, he remembered my DH from high school. Then I said "Class of -1995, yes?" and the caller agreed and started talking B.S. and saying he even remembered me as DH's main squeeze and how happy he was that we married. I ended up telling him DH and I were moving to Colorado or Wyoming.
If you have the time and inclination, try playing Fun with Callers --and it makes for some funny stories, sometimes, too. All in all, I'm glad we don't get too many of these kinds of calls.
Smiles,
Sooz
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 25, 2018, 03:17:35 PM