The last couple days I have been getting numbers from around PA (I live in Philly) that are only coming up places on Caller ID like this one says Chester Springs, PA.  I don't answer numbers I don't know..Has anyone else gotten a call from this number?  My thought is maybe they're looking for working numbers?

Yes, I am getting these calls too.  Don't answer numbers I don't know.  Do not call list is worthless.  I think all it does is give these guys numbers to call instead of the original purpose.

>> Do not call list is worthless.  I think all it does is give these guys numbers to call instead of the original purpose.  <<

Exactly how is the DNC list worthless?

Legitimate telemarketers use it to prevent calls to registrants.  Just think - if there were no such list, you would be getting calls from BOTH legitimate and scam "telemarketers".

The DNC list is NOT a call blocker! If you thought it was, you are very much mistaken.

The DNC list does not apply to charities, political calls, surveys, debt collectors or companies with which you did business in the last 18 months.

The DNC list is ignored by spammers and scammers, and those criminals usually use VOIP or burner phones, and cannot be easily traced.  Kristi Thompson of the FCC explained that it can take her anywhere from five to ten subpoenas to trace a single robocall back to its origin

Is there ANY law that is 100% effective in preventing criminals from disobeying it?

The FTC penalizes organizations located in the USA that violate DNC provisions, but only if those organizations are identified!  Have you done your part to identify your callers?

The DNC organization does not sell or give its list to non-registered telemarketers.

All this information, and more, is available on the DNC site, for those who have the cerebral capacity to read and understand.  Apparently you do not qualify, but prefer to mislabel things that you do not understand.

If you want more protection than provided by the DNC list, get a call blocker app, device, or service, and learn how to use it correctly.  Try a little self-responsibility!

This is a call from a power company telling you that PPL has been cheating you by not giving you a lower price for your electric usage for a long period of time and they've taken it upon themselves to correct this error.  Another BS marketing call.  No thanks and don't call back.

Caller ID: Chester Springs, PA

Called today @ 10:16am.  Caller hung-up after 4 rings, so did not engage our answering service.  I live in a nearby town, so was curious if it was someone familiar or scammers...after reading comments, now I know.  Thanks everyone.