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Originally Posted by Mxfrank
NOMOBROBO also lets you add numbers to their block list. Depending on your network provider, it's not going to silence them completely. What happens is that incoming calls ring simultaneously on your phone and on the NOMOROBO computer. (simultaneous ring is a feature of IP telephony, and even then, many carriers don't offer it) If the computer recognizes the callerID as a spammer, it takes the call and essentially hangs up on them. Your phone will ring once, unless you are on a system that suppresses the first ring.
Because it's dependent on callerID, some spammers still get through by constantly changing numbers. But the annoyance factor will go way down.
The National Do Not Call is extremely effective at eliminating solicitation calls from legitimate companies. So it has some value. It won't stop political messages, community service messages, or certain types of opinion surveys. But it's the solicitation calls that are most annoying. The solicitations you get nowadays aren't legit...try asking what company they are with, what their address is, what their name is. They won't tell you, because what they are doing is illegal. If you could ever get their contact info, you can actually sue them in small claims court.
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I never get a first ring. I have a callblocker that lights up if the call gets thru NOMOROBO and I can then hit block manually for a second level of defense.
I do note however that there have been a continuous number of calls from any number of variations on Breast Cancer. All get reported to NOMOROBO as soon as they come in.
I get calls from people who ask for me by my given name, not the name I use normally and I know they purchased a mailing list of names.
I questioned one outfit that called, saying up front they were a "contractor doing remodeling in the area" or something related. They said they got my name from City Hall. Damn City hall gives out your personal info! No need to report them to NOMOROBO as they are just a local call trying to get business (NOT MINE!)
And good luck suing any of these rat bastards in small claims court that is a great way to waste your time!