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27. Same, and the spam will only get worse. nt

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Fri Jan 10, 2025, 06:34 PM

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I've apparently reached a tipping point when it comes to revealing my cell phone number to institutions and businesses. [View all] LuckyCharms Friday OP

the do not call list is a joke rampartd Friday #1

I know. it has become worthless. LuckyCharms Friday #2

Our landline is quiet because only "whitelisted" callers can get through * Oopsie Daisy Friday #3

I apologize for writing your phone number on men bathrooms walls Lucky. Duncanpup Friday #4

True story... LuckyCharms Friday #6

Relationships are tough bro. Duncanpup Friday #7

We should someday! LuckyCharms Friday #8

You've been sober??? Marthe48 Friday #32

Haha! For about 12 years! LuckyCharms Friday #37

I used get calls from window company Duncanpup Friday #5

lol Marthe48 Friday #34

it's why I don't have a cell phone eShirl Friday #9

We use our cell phone for outgoing calls only. It's turned off otherwise. eppur_se_muova Friday #10

Did anyone call you True Dough Friday #11

Yes. LuckyCharms Friday #12

Maybe you should remove it now. n/c, n/t Harker Friday #15

I have my head up there now, looking for it. LuckyCharms Friday #16

With a Maglite in your teeth? Harker Friday #26

No, I just light a match so I can see. LuckyCharms Friday #28

I believe the rule is: True Dough Friday #23

It must have been medical then! LuckyCharms Friday #24

Well at least, True Dough Friday #25

$500 per call JoseBalow Friday #13

I wish there was a simple way to enforce this... LuckyCharms Friday #14

True, you usually have to play along to get their real identity JoseBalow Friday #17

Sadly, enforcement seems to be nonexistent. Attilatheblond Friday #29

True, the FTC itself has only gone after about 150 big violators JoseBalow Friday #30

I have a landline phone that screens calls LogDog75 Friday #18

For a good time call LuckyCharms at 867-5309 Niagara Friday #19

Oh no! LuckyCharms Friday #20

Oops, my bad, Lucky! Now you're going to get phone calls from everyone on DU! Niagara Friday #21

Yes, that's exactly what they tell me to do to my mother and my sister. LuckyCharms Friday #22

Same, and the spam will only get worse. nt yaesu Friday #27

We need a law making it illegal for an organization to give out a third party's phone number... Mark.b2 Friday #31

Do what I did. OldBaldy1701E Friday #33

My daughters have their cell phones set up Marthe48 Friday #35

It can take a little time, but the result is worth it. OldBaldy1701E Friday #36

House phone gets many spam calls. keithbvadu2 Friday #38