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May 28, 2016
This is what has worked for me to discourage and stop telemarketing and robo-calls:
(I have a Lg g2, android, Verizon phone.)
Always register your number at:
donotcall.gov
1. I've installed a good call-blocker (try this one for free):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wms.safestcallblocker
You will find that some calls still get through.
2. Block all private and unidentified numbers. Add the numbers to the call-blocker app as they are received. These companies are resilient. "Allow" only numbers that are in your "contacts" list. You can turn your block settings on and off if you are expecting an important call othewise.
Even if you block their calls they can still gain access to your voicemail.
So:
3. Call your phone service provider and ask them to completely disable your voicemail. Make sure that you can't even access it without arranging for the service provider to turn it back on.
Anything less is not going to work for totally blocking these calls. Inform your friends that you have done this. They can always text you and you will always see the missed calls. You'll find that voicemail is no longer needed anyway.
4. Make sure that your phone is set to notify you of any missed calls. This way, you can copy the call number and paste it into the donotcall.gov website as a complaint.
5. Do not dismiss--ignore, disconnect, or answer these calls. This way, the calling entity will only get a never-ending ring. The frequency will diminish over time after their calls go unanswered and with no voicemail available.
6. If these steps prove unsatisfactory, change your phone number.
(I have a Lg g2, android, Verizon phone.)
Always register your number at:
donotcall.gov
1. I've installed a good call-blocker (try this one for free):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wms.safestcallblocker
You will find that some calls still get through.
2. Block all private and unidentified numbers. Add the numbers to the call-blocker app as they are received. These companies are resilient. "Allow" only numbers that are in your "contacts" list. You can turn your block settings on and off if you are expecting an important call othewise.
Even if you block their calls they can still gain access to your voicemail.
So:
3. Call your phone service provider and ask them to completely disable your voicemail. Make sure that you can't even access it without arranging for the service provider to turn it back on.
Anything less is not going to work for totally blocking these calls. Inform your friends that you have done this. They can always text you and you will always see the missed calls. You'll find that voicemail is no longer needed anyway.
4. Make sure that your phone is set to notify you of any missed calls. This way, you can copy the call number and paste it into the donotcall.gov website as a complaint.
5. Do not dismiss--ignore, disconnect, or answer these calls. This way, the calling entity will only get a never-ending ring. The frequency will diminish over time after their calls go unanswered and with no voicemail available.
6. If these steps prove unsatisfactory, change your phone number.