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How to stop telemarketers and scammers from calling me? - _gkyp - 01-08-2013 02:40 AM
So I use the internet often, but I don't give out my information unless it's required to create an account or verify something. I definitely know I haven't signed up for any sketchy sites, just your typical social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, this site, etc...).
Whenever I identify a phone number as a scam or telemarketer, I save their number to my phone under "DO NOT ANSWER" and set that contact's setting so that they go straight to voicemail. But they keep getting new numbers everyday! I am on the Do Not Call List already, but the calls keep coming. I get random calls all through the day, and sometimes even in the middle of the night. I can't shut my phone off because of business calls.
These people that call me know my full name, where I reside, and on one occasion, even my mom's name. Where do they get this info? Any known sites should I avoid or delete my account from, if they're the ones giving my information out?
(I know this is really vague since no one knows my specific internet history, but like I said, I only have accounts with the typical social websites.)
Thank you!
- TOMMYAPACHE - 01-08-2013 02:48 AM
Download a phone number and text message blocker .. Norton security has one though there are other apps to choose from
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en-GB&redir_esc=&client=ms-android-hms-tef-gb&source=android-browser-type&v=133247963&qsubts=1356615082854&q=free+phone+number+blockers&v=133247963
- Chris - 01-08-2013 02:48 AM
Change your phone number. It's the easiest way.