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Old 06-29-2006, 03:54 PM   #1
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Default Unusual phone call. Is anyone else getting these?

The last couple of weeks my girlfriend and I have gotten several calls on our cell phones that are a bit unusual. They are recorded and in Spanish. Has anyone else gotten any of these? Does anyone know their orgin? Not sure if its a scam, or a subliminal message thats trying to get me to commit some heinous crime. Ok, I'm kidding about that last part. Any idea? Oh yeah, our cell coverage is Verizon.
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Old 06-29-2006, 04:14 PM   #2
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I'm signed up at https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx.
Same service provider and have not recieved calls like you describe.

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Old 06-29-2006, 04:33 PM   #3
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We get them every once in a while. Have just learned to not answer if I don't know the area code or if they are not in my list of numbers. Caller ID sure is great. After getting a recorded message about septic cemicals about every 3 days, I finally listed to the entire message. It asks if you are interested to please state your name and spell your last name. I left them with Jack M Off, and then spelled it out. I haven't heard back from them for 3 weeks now. :grin:
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Old 06-29-2006, 04:36 PM   #4
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I was called a couple of weeks ago, same thing. I think the area code was in Florida.
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Old 06-29-2006, 04:48 PM   #5
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Yeah, one was Florida and the other was California. I think it was the same recording from both, but since I don't speak Spanish I'm not sure. I've never had telemarketers call me on my cell before, but may take Slab's advice and get on the do not call list.
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Old 06-29-2006, 04:59 PM   #6
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Yeah, I got one of those the other day??? I think the area code was 303?

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Old 06-29-2006, 08:32 PM   #7
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303 is Denver
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Old 06-30-2006, 12:58 PM   #8
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You need to sign up for the do not call list. Phone solicitors can now call cell phones....https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx.
Imagine the long distance fees that could be racked up....
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Old 06-30-2006, 01:06 PM   #9
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you mean they arent asking you to press 1 first?
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