"Don't hang up - this is not a sales call"... this from the above number in Maine. So I listened to the recorded pitch: all about a topical pain remedy that my insurance company can pay for with no cost to me. "To speak with a representative press 1"... so I did. And was asked to leave a message. Which I did. 1) the fact that I would incur no out-of-pocket expense doesn't qualify your call as "not a sales pitch"... you are still trying to sell me something.
2) blatant lie about speaking with a representative. Yeah, someone will call me back eventually I'm sure. But it's implied that it'll be immediate.
3) I'm on the "do not call" list.

Three strikes. You're out.

hang up calls

One ring and ... nothing.  Now blocked.

Same spoof calling for pain meds.

Quit relying on DNC to do anything. If the government listened to all the [***]. The only thing you will get in the long run is more taxes and more restrictions!! You have control now learn how to use it! Number one, this is not a world where you answer every phone call. That has been over for years get a clue!  If its important anyone with a half mind will leave a message. And don't say It wakes me up. Fool turn it off. There are way too many idiots that answer idiot phone calls. If you're going to say "I am on the DNC list" don't call me.  Duh, you're a dumbbell DNC has no control in the jungle.