I signed up around the 2000's and my cell is inundated every twenty minutes it seems. Any advice.
Shalom
Shalom
Anyone having issues with the "Do Not Call list" subscription not being honored?
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Some political figure could make my day and establish a protocol to arrest spammers.
It wouldn’t help as they’re exempt from the rules they make for others.
I am shocked that companies that are calling to scam you aren't abiding by the law.
I frequently receive the obvious AI texts probing for information and names, asking to be their friend. They often come with pictures of hot women. It’s annoying and today I received one indicating that the person saved my number into their contacts without the name and requested my full name. I replied that I’m Easter Bunny the fourth. I did not get a reply back.
Apparently it does not block scam calls or telemarketers who ignore the list.
The Do Not Call list is a joke. iPhones have an option to put calls from anyone not in your contact list into silent mode. Since I did that, my spam calls have gone from at least one an hour to 1 a day.
There are settings in the phone that allow you to “ignore unknown callers.” If enabled, the calls don’t ring through and go straight to voicemail.
Another option is just don’t answer calls if you don’t have the number in your contacts list. If it’s important, they’ll leave a message.
Some carriers have spam/scam blocking. See if yours has it and then enable it.
Never “play” with the scammers. Any conversation you have with them helps them - and not you. They are skilled at manipulation.
Another option is just don’t answer calls if you don’t have the number in your contacts list. If it’s important, they’ll leave a message.
Some carriers have spam/scam blocking. See if yours has it and then enable it.
Never “play” with the scammers. Any conversation you have with them helps them - and not you. They are skilled at manipulation.
A lost hiker ignored rescuers' phone calls, thinking they were spam
OCTOBER 26, 202110:11 AM ET
NPR
By Bill Chappell
I put my cell phone number on the Do Not Call list. Now they keep calling to tell me to go f*ck myself.
You didn't need to include your name on the list.I put my cell phone number on the Do Not Call list. Now they keep calling to tell me to go f*ck myself.
Only everyone in the entire country. The do not call list is pointless, it accomplishes nothing. Do yourself a favor and get an Android phone with the call screening feature. I use that for unknown numbers and the phone rings far less often.
I answer spam calls with "You've reached WXLS talk radio. You're third in line to go on the air. What's your topic for today.". Instant hang ups and I now get very few spam calls. I can go days without one. Seems to be working and it's fun to do especially if they sputter some response.
Not sure this is entirely relevant but here's an FTC notice dated 8/27 FWIW: Telemarketer Fees to Access the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry to Increase in 2026 | Federal Trade Commission