Automated or not.  They need to stop calling, texting,
HARRASSING!   No more 'contracts' for me.  A case of being screwed, if you pay or not.  They don't seem to care.  Am really tired of hearing, from everyone 'we want OUR money!!'  Guess what?  We want our money!!
Verizon needs to change, and actually work with and pay attention!!
Comcast,  anyone??!

Got several calls, but I didn't answer. Just called back, got an automated answer saying that this number is not in service.

I have received several calls and texts on my Verizon Cell phone. the texts write "You have prizes waiting." I called Verizon yesterday very angry. I was told this is not Verizon. Like the current IRS phone scam, he representative said there had been a rash of phone calls of people getting messages demanding money and one's bank information. This is a scam.

This number calls repeatedly on my Centurylink phone number. Leaves no message. Can't be Verizon?

This number calls almost daily and all I hear is silence