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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, spammers and criminals ignore the DNC list.

• 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.

* 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.  
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/one-ring-cel ... ing-your-wallet
• 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.

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had same phone number for 30 years, must be on every call list in USA and the World.   Do NOT CALL list is useless.   Have tried call block, call rejection, ie.   Only thing left to do is go wireless and never give that number out to anyone.

The DNC list works for the purpose for which it was intended: stop or reduce calls from legitimate telemarketers.

Scammers now use "war dialers".  They dial all numbers in a set of numbers.  Eventually, they will dial your number, even if it is unlisted and not distributed.

If you have tried ALL other methods to stop scam calls,  but still get those calls, consider burying your disconnected phone under several feet of dirt.  You will then get no further calls.

However, if you still want the convenience of a phone, learn how to use a good call blocker.

I get this same call every day, from different numbers.  When I'm home, I do a *69 and report a complaint.  We have a basic, basic phone service and do almost all our calls on our cellphones so I don't think I can block calls.  

Register this:  https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx

Scammer offering loans to businesses

They keep calling, I try to answer but I get a dial tone each time. Oh well maybe they remember me getting my frustrations out on that number. This time I did press one to get on do not call. If it work I will certainly come back to post. Or maybe it means that they will give out my num. To harass. Will let you know. Please keep posting forpeace of mind.

Robo call to lower interest rates

When I first started getting those kind of calls, I did the same thing as you.  One time when I asked to be taken of the list, she said, "You called me, I didn't call you".  Those people have no morals and should be put in jail.

They call almost every day - to the point that when I see the number I ignore it.  I've called the number back, and if you press "1",  you'll supposedly be removed from their call list.  If you press "1" when the call is live, you will get an operator - and if you ask to be removed from the call list, that operator will hang up on you.

Have been on the DNC list for years; and even reregistered our numbers.  So much for that.

This number is a private number.  This is not a business

I get a call from this number EVERY day. They never say anything but ......" as it related to the financial stimulus. Press 1. "When you press 1, it just repeats the former message. Must be on a loop or something. It is VERY irritating.

Get unwanted calls regarding 1% interest rates, etc.

Scam targetting seniors. The worst!

who are these scammers calling my medical use only number all day long 20 times today---9-10-2014....I am going to find out who to get a law suit with ....my husband is sick and the phone ringing all day from this crap is going to stop...........consumer services is a scam......the law only helps crimminals not us honest folks.......ftc and do not call  does nothing for me......sick of it.....

This outfit continues to call, despite my presence on the do-not-call list.  I have repeatedly "press 1" to speak with a "representative", but as soon as it is clear to them I want nothing further to do with their calls, they simply hang up.

Received 11 calls between 6:30 am and 2:11.  Finally pressed 1 to 'lower my interest'.  When I spoke to the male representative and told him I had NO credit cards and wanted to be removed from the list.  He hung up on me.  Tried to call the number back to be removed received 'this number is no longer in service, check the number and redial'

Have been called at least half-a-dozen times in the past couple of weeks from this apparently faked number.
Caller ID is "CONSUMER SVCS".

Call block is a wonderful thing.  I see the call on the CallerID but my phone doesn't ring.
They call everyday in the early afternoon.  

How do u block this numbers

Get these stupid calls all the time. My cellphone has a "Reject Call" option on the menu... not the same as "Decline call" button when the call comes in. You select the numbers from your call log that are the telemarketers and press menu button and the select "reject call". It won't stop the calls, but you won't get multiple calls from the same numbers.