7242578072

They just called.  No message left

keeps calling,  will not leave a message.

This number (724-257-8072) called on a Thursday at 10:48 am.  Caller ID displayed the number and
"Brackenridge PA".  I was hoping it was Hillary trying to sell a speech on "How To Be A Liar" or Bernie Sanders promising more "free" stuff to people that don't work so he can raise taxes.  Sadly, it was just a fool telemarketer for some "Health Care" something or other.  I hung up on the female voice.

KNOCK IT OFF. I called back. Finally couldn't take it anymore. "You should receive a call within one day. If you believe you received this call in error, pls. press 5 to be added to our DNC list."
What trash! I'm ON THE DNC LIST, AND THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE HELPING. WHY DOESN'T THE GOVT. ACTUALLY DO ITS JOB?!

The DNC is not a call blocker.   Illegal callers - criminals - don't care about the DNC.  Since the caller is a crook, they do not care about your "request to be removed" - to them, it is a confirmation that they have reached a working number that is answered by a person.  So too the bs about press 5 to remove, that is meaningless other than proving to the scammer that they have reached a working number.

Many of these calls are from illegal call centers and are not even located in the western hemisphere.  Being that they are criminals, they don't really obey the law in any case.   Some people like call blockers or call blocking systems.  Legal remedies are available to you, you will need to invest your time and some money, but you might get some satisfaction.

Here is a good guideline:  Don't answer unknown callers from unknown numbers.  Block them with a call blocker, a blocking app or sometimes with your phone carrier.  You need to take steps to protect yourself.  Contact your State and Fed reps to push for enforcement.

B is right! Do a search on call blocking devices and phones. And, if you look around through the forums, you will find articles posted here like these and more. I suggest reading at least the first one:

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-c3355f57425c0d5 ... alls-to-the-fcc
http://consumerist.com/2015/07/22/45-attorney ... lock-robocalls/
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-c9b165e97756c34/loving-the-doj
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-c5c7e69f0670886 ... -spoofing-calls
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-c46b87360deec56 ... -unwanted-calls
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release ... ainst-political

Report your callers here, not just to the DNC alone:

To file complaints on Foreign company's and scams:

https://www.econsumer.gov/#crnt
eConsumer.gov: Report Your Complaint
E-mail: econsumerwb@ftc.gov
https://800notes.com/forum/ta-d20d86fdc3e145c/reporting-international-scams

Federal:
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

By State DNC lists:
https://800notes.com/faq/state-do-not-call

FCC Abandoned Calls Complaint form:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/1088D-R.pdf
email:  fccinfo@fcc.gov

First alert sales call

I believe your caller ID really said, "Health Alert TM", unless it was made in a foreign country that has an extremely poor grasp of the English language.

Dear Frank, I'm sure the robotic dialing machine was really upset by you taking the time to answer an unknown call to confirm it's an active number and then sitting or standing there blowing a whistle.

Dear M, When the calls come in from a non-domestic location with a spoofed area code and name, the best the government can do right now is to send someone out to cut the phone line before it comes into your house.

No message. Blocked number and AC.

Thank-you republicans for allowing these kinds of calls to continue. After all, we can't block the scammers from making a living can we?

Quote:

we can't block the scammers from making a living can we?

Um ...
You are entirely within your rights to obtain a call blocker, and employ it to prevent scam / spam phone calls.

Try to understand this concept:  NEITHER political party is responsible for scam / spam phone calls.  In fact, there are bilateral agreements that make them illegal.  If you can read, google "Federal Do Not Call", and get adult assistance in interpreting the words, to learn what types of calls are covered under that policy.

I received numerous calls from the number(724-257-8072) and  he or she never leaves a message.

When I received a call, my phone displays accept or reject. So, if I don't recognize the number, I slide reject to the left.

Also, my ATT logs every calls I make, and every calls I received. So, sometimes, I  would check the log to see if it logs this (724-257-8072) or any other  number that I think is scam, and  in all cases , it never logged them, because if ATT logs them, then the numbers are traceable.

I agree.  I always make sure I'm talking to a real person before hitting them with my air horn.

Husband is eligible for Medicare next month, we are getting multiple calls from all over wanting to sell Medicare supplement plans. Pretty sure this is another one.

"This is Lisa Williams of MedicAlert . . ."
Or that's what she claims. I hung up. So tired of these damn thieves.

Dear Frank, not only am I sure it bothered the robocall machine when you blew a whistle, but I am also sure you either just pissed off a real scammer who is now going to escalate, or you at the very least let them know you have a viable number and you are naive enough to answer, either way encouraging them to call more and share with others, too.

The DNC isn't there to protect individuals.  They say they are there to "follow trends."  And criminals aren't gonna consult DNC, they're predators.  The recording you got was schmoozing you.  It sounds like you are beginning to hit the wall of reality, that you must learn how to handle these callers yourself.  Ignore them, don't answer suspect numbers, check here first.  If it is a real caller, you can always call them back and explain.

Well, now, waitaminute.....  Why do you accuse republicans of being responsible?  This website isn't about politics, it's about helping us all not fall prey to scammers, which I am certain are not only nonpartisan, but also nondenominational and nonhuman, and often not even American.  I don't understand your train of thought, I just don't.  Wanna really get even and dominate the situation?  Stay calm and polite, and ignore the call!