Aug 4, 2013
Caller ID showed "CHARITY" and number (412)430-5550. Answering machine started then after a few seconds a MALE voice asked for an individual by name. Caller gave no further information as to why he called nor did he leave a voice message. Multiple searches for this number gave two basic responses: 1 - "No Results Found" and 2 - "Number is part of the Peerless Network, LLC of Pittsburgh, PA and has been active since December 2012".
Always let your answering machine take unknown callers to permit yourself the opportunity to "HEAR" the caller's voice and reason for calling. Only then return their call after you've researched who they are.
Report suspicious calls to the Federal Communications Commission, USA or as instructed in your phone service telephone book.
You can also register your phone number on the Federal Government's "Do Not Call" list. Telemarketers usually obey it BUT unless they are caught and found guilty, most ignore it.