853-468-5779

A guy called today stating he is with TECH AMERICA and he is going to fix my pc because it has spyware. Caller ID registered the phone number as 853-468-5779
I asked him what computer are you talking about because I have several, he started stumbling and saying the one you have in your office room. These guys are thieves and they need to be reported to the law. Their phone number is 853-468-5779 be aware of these thieves. thanks

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I tried to report this # as a complaint on the Do Not Call website.  Unfortunately the complaint can't be entered because 853 is not a legitimate area code. :-/

This is a spoofed number, engineered by cybercriminals attempting to get control of your computer.

I just received the same call. However they knew my last name and street address. However when I asked if there was a number I could call them back at they hung up

Greetings to All,

NON-EXISTING AREA CODE!!!!

853-468-5779 12Jan14 10:40 - I got a call earlier (1o:40) with an "UNAVAILABLE" ID and this phone number. A little later (1:30)  I got another call with just an "UNAVAILABLE" ID. This was probably the same caller. My SENTRY blocker dumped both of the criminal calls into the bit bucket. I have also added this NON-EXISTANT area code to my other blocker.

SINK THESE CRIMINAL SCAMMERS get a call blocker!!!!

*     HOW TO DEFEAT HARASSMENT/ROBO CALLS!!   CALL BLOCKERS WORK!!
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   I research a harassment/scam caller then post this msg every time a robo number calls.  NEVER press X to opt out, and NEVER respond in any way because it just adds your name to multiple robo calling lists.
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   The federal no-call list is a joke - the government does nothing.  The phone company wants the money from robo companies and will do nothing to stop the harassment/robo calls.  Local police do not have the manpower or technology to track/block these calls. Most robo callers are criminals/scammers.  Here is a one-time relatively low cost way to beat those harassment/robo calls.
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  I have now defeated >90% of harassment and robo calls.  I went on-line to Amazon and purchased an in-line "CPR CALLBLOCKER"!  It has an inventory of up to 1200 numbers in your call blocker list.  Be careful in setting up the list or you get unexpected blockages of valid incoming calls. Start by blocking all calls using caller ID’s of UNAVAILABLE, PRIVATE, or WITHHELD.   I have also blocked many robo area codes which have no friends or family – 201, 212, 231, 239, 303, 304, 305, 307, 312, 321, 323, 331, 347, 360, 401, 478, 502, 505 ,513, 516, 518, 605, 608, 620, 630, 646, 650, 701, 708, 734, 740, 757, 773, 810, 815, 918, 952, and 970.  ONLY use 3 digit area codes, OR full 10 digit phone numbers (area code with phone number).  Never use 7 digit inputs to the blocking list or you WILL have problems!  Keep a complete written list of area codes and individual blocking numbers.  A small glitch when entering a number into the list can mess up your entire blocking list requiring a hardware reset and complete reprogramming of the list.

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   Harassment/robo callers frequently use a spoofing APP to create phony incoming caller ID’s on your phone. Hidden characters in a spoofer Caller ID’s number can sneak the robo call past some blockers.  I use a separate secondary SENTRY BLOCKER that ignores hidden characters and blocks/kills the call when it’s turned ON.
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   There are many brands of call blockers other than the ones I have described.  Choose yours and BLOCK THOSE HARASSMENT CALLS!!!!!
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   It is really great fun watching my call blocker /Caller ID recorder light-up and then dump the call when the harassment/robo Caller ID matches the blocking list!!!  I especially enjoy it when the call blocker hangs up on a persistent harassment caller!!!  Take back your telephone from harassment/robo callers!!!!

CALL HISTORY
May – 37 harassment calls
Jun– 31 harassment calls –purchased call blocker. Installed blocker!
Jul– 26 harassment calls with 7 auto blocked.
Aug– 35 harassment calls with 23 auto blocked and 12 new numbers added to blocker list
Sep– 38 harassment calls with 26 auto blocked and 10 new numbers added to blocker list.  2 calls got past blocker list. Secondary blocker was turned off.
Oct – 53 harassment calls with 46 auto blocked, 4 new numbers  added  to blocking list. 3 calls got past blocker list because of illegal char in Caller ID number.  Secondary Sentry Blocker that kills hidden characters was turned OFF pending completion of white list.  
Nov – 31 harassment calls with 28 auto blocked, 3 new calls added to blocker list.
Dec – 16 harassment calls with 14 auto blocked, 1 new calls for blocker list + 1 spoof with my Phone #.
Jan – 8 harassment calls with 7 auto blocked, 1 new calls for blocker list (1 spoof with my Phone #).  (Current as of 8 Jan 2015)
 

BLOCKER CONFIGURATION


                             |------------CALL-ZAPPER
                             |
                             |-------------CPR BLOCKER------------PHONE
                             |
     ============|-------------SENTRY BLOCKER-----ANSWERING MACHINE
                             |
                             |-------------CID RECORDER------HOME PHONE

  CPR BLOCKER has blocker list of 1200 entries for area codes and/or phone numbers. On
                             detection of block listed numbers the blocker hangs up all lines. All other
                             callers are passed thru unless Sentry Blocker rejects/hangs up line.

  SENTRY BLOCKER hangs up on all black listed phone numbers. White list numbers are ignored
                             or passed thru for phone/answering machine. Non-listed numbers have
                             British/Spanish/German msg for solicitors to hang up, and all other valid
                             unlisted callers to dial zero to leave msg on answering machine.
                             When Sentry Blocker is OFF, all calls pass thru to phone/answering machine
                             unless blocked by  CPR BLOCKER.

  CALL ZAPPER sends out a telephone office signal that the phone line is disconnected. Many
                            auto scanning robo sytems will then  automatically remove the number from
                            their calling list

  HOME PHONE rings once if CPR BLOCKER or SENTRY BLOCKER blocks call. Call rings
                             thru if blockers are OFF or call is passed by blockers.

Heavy mouth breathing, but not one word on the answering machine. Number comes through as "Not Available."

I too just got call on my parents home phone stating their computer was reporting problems to microsoft, my parents do not own a computer.  I have a computer has satelite internet in the house and the home phone has never been entered on my computer. When asked what internet provider was giving him this information, he too hung up.

I too just got call on my cell phone stating my computer was reporting problems to microsoft and that I was to go to my computer and log on.  When I asked how he got my cell phone number, he hung up.