Call Blocking Devices

I don't know if it has been mentioned in this LONG topic but I wanted to add that the newest Panasonic phones not only went from 30 to 250 numbers, but when blocked, it does not ring through, like their old phones did. The blocked caller just hears dead air. Also, like others have mentioned, you can block not only area codes, but unknown callers. I wish I had gotten mine sooner.

I have call blocking on Primus.. works great.

Good for you! I like the way you handle the calls. I have thought of doing something similar.

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How do you do that?

Well, I guess doctor's offices should not dial people without identifying where they are calling from.  Lots of people use call blocking services these days.  "Unknown" or "anonymous" has always been the doctor's fallback approach so they maintain their own privacy. I think they need to change their practices to keep up with new technology and the right of their patients to have privacy too.

Blocking area codes works pretty well. However, many of these telemarketer scammers resort to calling your local area code instead.  In other words, they find creative ways to fool you into picking up your phone. But yeah, I agree, it seems like sometimes I am blasted from one area code.  Better just to block it all together, if only temporarily.

Great answer.  I have turned off the ringer sometimes too.  If it's important they will leave a message.  You can always pick a predesignated time to check calls, for example at noon or 4 pm.  You check messages when it's convenient for you. And return calls when it's convenient for you.  I spend a few minutes blocking on the numbers on my phone once a week for all those who do not leave messages or obvious telemarketing scammers.  If you have someone you need to keep in touch with for emergencies you can "whitelist" them on your cell phone with Extreme Call Blocker and their call will always go through, even if the sound is muted.

My cable company provides Nomorobo for free.  Works about 95% of time and you can message them with numbers that get through   I also use selective call rejection for the ones that sneak through until they are added     I reset my rejection list when full and silence is golden

Some 800 notes responses, listed entire info for T-Blocker, less than $45 best investment ever spent., Company out of Florida can buy in Black/white.  Blocks 1,200-1,500 numbers and can block up to 10 pre-fixes like all 877, 866, 800 numbers.

I'm just going to point out here that NoMo is not available to everyone!  Not all phone company's have the simultaneous ring.  Therefore some of us have to rely on blocking devices or phones.

Guess our only other option is get selective call forwarding and send em to talk to the police or FBI seems how we can't get anything to block them. getting tired of filing complaint after complaint with the donotcall.gov and nothing seems to help. Funny thing is that was getting them all the time on the home phone until I got caller ID and anon reject which have to pay more for. now just can't block them on cell phone unless I upgrade to a phone with internet access that is easier to get hacked. I've seemed to have gotten more calls since putting my numbers on the do not call list from scammers

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now just can't block them on cell phone unless I upgrade to a phone with internet access that is easier to get hacked. I've seemed to have gotten more calls since putting my numbers on the do not call list from scammers

Both of your statements are flat wrong!

1) If you have a "feature phone" (often called a "dumb phone"), you can make a Group called "spam" or something similar.  Assign a silent ring to that Group.  When a spammer calls, add their number to that Group.  You won't hear them call again.

2) It appears your understanding of the Do Not Call list is ... faulty.  Here is a short summary of the facts, using small words to fit your intellect:

1.  The DNC list is NOT a call blocker!
2.  The DNC list is used by registered, honest telemarketers, to avoid calling people who do not want to be called.
3.  Scammers and spammers do not care ... those criminals call anybody.
4.  The DNC list is NOT a call blocker!  (Just in case you missed reading #1)
5.  Exemptions to the DNC list include: political calls, charities, and other NON-sales calls.
6.  The DNC list actually works as intended!

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Yeah, real good idea.  That way when your number shows up on their caller ID they can come knocking on your door.  Brilliant idea there Einstein.

I have a tracfone with internet access. You can get free call blocking programs for those and straight talk phones as well now.There are several free blocking programs for cells out there.  I've had my trac phone over two years now. It is registered with the DNC since I got it! To date I have sent one spam test to 7726.  I have no spammy calls coming through on it!  My home landline is on and has been on the DNC since its inception, I get maybe 3 phone calls a month and they go straight to block as soon as I run the number and check it here if they are not already blocked. I keep a notepad with this stuff also. My calls have went down, not up!

You need to realize that the bigger the population, the more illegal telemarketers, criminals and other illegal callers and foreign country's criminals are going for your pocket book! And the big cities are going to be more targeted by them.

Did you really want the legit company's calling you on top of the illegal ones to boot?  I certainly don't!

"Up is not down"  - that is truly an an idiotic comment. Technology works - that is WHY the "bad guys" (spammers, un-asked for calls, etc.) use it to their advantange. The only trick is for "good guys" to:  A) Have more effective technology and keep producing it, 2) Consumers to be diligent about using technology.