Grumpy
Well-Known Member
Over the past 2 weeks, I have seen a HUGE uptick on telemarketing calls on both my home phone and cell, been averaging 2 or 3 almost daily. I've blocked 21 numbers in the last 10 days. They have been from Car Warranty folks, Septic folks, Credit Advisory folks..etc..ALL of them start off with my name..ie "Grumpy?" I reply "Who is this?"..then they repeat my name and I ask 'who is this' back..Some of them hang up after the 2nd WhoIsThis.., some say this is so-and-so and start into a spiel. Lady an hour ago said she would call back after I asked for the 2nd time who is this. I've heard of the "Yes" game scammers play, so I never respond with my name, yes, no or anything but who is this. All of my numbers are on the national do not call list (verified all are there). I or my wife haven't signed up for anything over the past 6 months or so where we have given our number. Prior to 2 weeks ago, I had 15 blocked numbers on my cell from the last 10 years,.now I have close to 40. Anyone have an idea of why I may be getting all these calls now?