I like Frank’s solution, but I’m also interested in a solution for
our land line. The other option for the land line is to cancel it
entirely, but about six weeks ago I got a call from a friend who looked
us up when he was in Santa Fe, which is when he found out we had moved.
He found our land line number and I just happened to be around when his
call came in, and his caller id was announced by voice bot that lives in
our land line. We might not have reconnected had I discontinued the land
line. TBH, though, I had been trying to get his number — we were both
thinking about the upcoming 60th anniversary of our canoe trip to York
Factory on Hudson’s Bay.
—Barry
On 18 Apr 2023, at 15:23, Frank Wimberly wrote:
My Google phone warns me of suspected spam calls. When it does so I
have
the choice of "Screening" the call, blocking it, or answering it. If
I
select "Screen" the caller hears
"Hi. The person you are calling is using a Google screening service.
Please say your name and the reason you are calling. The person will
get a
recording and transcript of what you say."
Or words to that effect. Almost nobody leaves a message.
---
Frank C. Wimberly
140 Calle Ojo Feliz,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505 670-9918
Santa Fe, NM
On Tue, Apr 18, 2023, 12:47 PM Nicholas Thompson
<thompnicks...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Phellow Phriammers,
After having my phone completely tied up by robocalls during some
medical
troubles, I put out cold hard cash for the CPR Call Blocker
recommended by
my carrier. I have now blocked 70 numbers, and new ones come in
daily,
although the rate has substantially decreased. I have to say,
pressing
that big red block button is very satisfying. It also has a
mass-blocking
function for voip-rogue calls, name withheld calls, private caller
calls,and any area code you take a dislike to.
Still I have questions.
1. Has anybody else tried this device?
2. Do you fully understand the navigation functions
3. Is it working for you?
4. Do you have any wisdom to share?
I chatted up one of the callers. I suggested that at a time of full
employment, perhaps a bright guy like him might get a better job. He
replied that he was being paid quite well for his efforts!
Apparently the
number of any fool who answers their phone is worth $7.
Nick
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