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Um, didn't see anything from a Moderator here. CW is just a regular member like me trying to help people. His information to you is pretty accurate.  Most of these calls are coming  from India and Pakistan where the US has no jurisdiction. Unless those governments co-operate, there's not much we can do short of call blocking.

All he did was tell you the facts.. no one painted you a bad guy here.

I agree. However if X is right it would appear the fcc doesnt care if a wacko were to use peoples numbers to commit a hainus crime. I hope 'X didnt let anyone really run him off.

I was on the other site that he had. I dont think it was directed to CW but almost sounds like 'X was just trying to look out for everyone's best interests' and started getting heat for it so he got frustrated  and gave up. I know him. He has been a bad luck magnet for some time. (one site he posted on was breaking his grapes)

"They are insane and don't have a brain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  If you look in the mirror and say that you will be directing that comment to the correct person.  You really need to take your medications as prescribed by your psychiatrist.

I have been getting numerous calls a day and by numerous I mean 6 to 7 calls. Always from a male who sounds like he may be Indian. When I tell him I have not had  a bladder sling surgery done he will either keep on with his script or just hang up on me. Some calls there is a male speaking an unknown language and then he disconnects. I have asked that my number be removed to no avail. This is a relentless scam.

It takes only 31 days for your number to be successfully recorded in the Do Not Call database.

However, the calls you are describing probably won't be stopped by the DNC registration, because those calls are coming from overseas, likely India or Pakistan. They are scammers who live outside the jurisdiction of US laws and certainly the constraints of the DNC registry.

By all means, do register with the DNC: It will stop legitimate telemarketers who would bother you at dinner time, etc.

For the calls you describe, common sense and a call blocker would help. Common sense: don't answer, DON'T call back. Call blocker can stop calls from specific numbers. You can find one by googling CALL BLOCKER.

Fareast Indian accent.  Calls, some times 5 to 6 a day.  I answered  only once.  Asked not to call again but they do.  Do not call list obviously does not work.

I too wonder how my number can call my number.

>> Do not call list obviously does not work. <<

Incorrect.

The Do Not Call Registry is not a magic switch attached to your phone line, that will block calls.

The DNC list can help stop calls originating from legitimate, registered telemarketers.
* Your calls were not from legitimate, registered telemarketers.
* Therefore, the DNC list cannot stop those calls.

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The DNC list does not automatically block calls.  Instead, it provides a list of  "do not call" phone numbers to telemarketers who registered their businesses with the FCC, and who pay a fee for the list.  The DNC list administration is supported by these fees.

The DNC list exempts political callers, survey organizations,  charities, and companies with preexisting business relationships, as well as debt collectors and certain nonprofit organizations, but these organizations usually have their own, internal Do Not Call list (ask them).

The DNC list is not effective against criminals, spammers and scammers, because those telescum are not registered, do not subscribe to the DNC list, and do not care if you are on or off that list.
It can stop calls from legitimate telemarketers, and it does a pretty good job at that.  Just think ... if there were no DNC, you would be receiving incessant calls from BOTH legitimate and spamming telemarketers!

The DNC itself has no enforcement authority - they forward complaints to the appropriate agency.

There is no significant drain on your tax dollar because the DNC is funded by the fees they charge registrants.

Here is your reading assignment, if you doubt what I have stated:

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-national-do-not-call-registry
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/category/enforcement/
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/newsroom/
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/do-not-call-list
http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement
http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resource ... try/enforcement
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... lemarketers-pay
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... istry-data-book
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/09/ambrosia.shtm
https://www.donotcall.gov/

Remember, the FCC's Do Not Call site is a good one to report unwanted calls from LEGITIMATE telemarketers.   To report spammers and scammers, visit the FTC site, at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

Read the above sentence again.

If you want to report a specific scam to the appropriate government site,
Look here first:
https://800notes.com/arts/I2neMkbUAAo/where-to-report-phone-crime

If the reporting site you wanted is not in the above list, try this one:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html

If you receive calls even after reporting them (and waiting a sufficient time), then you should consider using a call blocker app, device or service as your first line of defense.  Google "call blocker" to see such things at Amazon or other sites.

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Said that if I didn't tell his boss that i had problems after mesh vaginal surgery he would get fired-- begging please please- Im going to get fired! Just say you had the vaginal mesh surgery. .. Kept begging... Creepy as hello! Indian accent same as other numbers that call same voice- block block block