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Someone calls every day at least 5-10 times a day, morning noon and night, from Georgetown, TX.  Does not leave message, will not answer unfamilar callers,

calls my cell phone every night about 8 pm.  Leaves no message.

Called me around 8 pm tonight.  No message.

They call quite often. I called the number back, and a voice recording picked up with a very vague message. Something along the lines of, "we're sorry, but all lines are busy now. If you are calling regarding a recent phone call from this number, please leave a message." That's it. No company name or anything.

yep same as Rebecca said doesn't seem legit!!

Now the calls are during the day.

This is my second post here, I live about 25 minutes from Georgetown Texas, where these calls are originating.  WHEN, I find this pos,, I'll get back with the results....

They have called numerous times over the last 2 days.  They finally left a voicemail saying to get more info about the call or to remove your number from our calling list send an email to bnc@tksi.biz and they will send you back a confirmation.    Caller ID says the call is from Georgetown, Texas.

Do NOT email the scammer!
If you do, you will get email spam in addition to your phone spam.

What options does one have to defend themselves against intrusive callers?

• The Do Not Call list (Federal or State)
Works, but is effective against ONLY "legitimate" telemarketers.  Political callers, surveys and some other callers are exempt.  Scammers ignore the DNC list.

• NoMoRobo
A system offered by some telephone providers, to help automatically block robocalls.  Google "nomorobo" to see if it works with your phone provider.

• Shouting, screaming, swearing at the caller
Nope.  Does not stop calls.  May make you hoarse, and will disturb nearby people.

• Call blocker app, device or service
Could be a good choice (even though the scammers can use fake phone numbers), and some apps are free!
Google "call blocker" for more information, or check your favorite online sales site for a list.
http://gg.gg/blockers
Your phone provider may also offer blocking services.  Check their web page for information.

If you cannot use any of the above defenses, then:
• Do not answer calls from unknown numbers ... let them go to voicemail or answering service
• Do NOT return calls from unknown numbers!  All that does is verify your phone number!  And, in some cases, those return calls may cost $20 or more to complete.
• If you have a "dumb" cell phone, assign the scammer's number to a group named "scammers" (or similar).  Then, assign a silent ringtone to that group.

They sent me a text message saying they are sorry and can't talk right now. Then they called, left no message. When I called back it says all agents are busy and to please leave a message.

This is like the umpteenth time and I got on my Time Warner acct. and blocked it! They call every day from Georgetown and never leave a message! Annoying. someone is actually sitting somewhere bothering people, for what?  Maybe its a conspiracy. Lol! NSA

Isn't that name from Rawhide, pardner?

Just got a call from this number saying he is from "Austin American Statesman" and wanted to renew my membership.
Just hang up.

It's Austin American Statesman. At last I hope because they had my name and address.

It's the Texas State Troopers asking if they can mail information in regard to a 1 time donation of $35. They don't take financial information over the phone. I agreed that they could mail the information but that I was not committing to donate at this time.

Vacation cruise scam.

They called twice yesterday and four times today. I don't answer numbers I don't recognize. They didn't leave messages. I blocked the number.