On 12/12/2011 6:32 AM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Dec 10, 11:21 pm, > wrote:
>> On 11/12/2011 12:03 PM, John Kuthe wrote:
>>
>>> On Dec 10, 5:29 pm, Tommy > wrote:
>>> ....
>> <snip>
>>
>>> I have voice mail for a reason! Use it! I have CallerID too, and I do
>>> NOT pick up on 1800 numbers or anything with no name.
>>
>>> John Kuthe...
>>
>> My cell phone has NEVER been listed since I was issued with one, a work
>> requirement and a very necessary one I must say.
>>
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>> Krypsis
>
> Most cell phones are not listed. I use my cell for business but that
> gets forwarded from my business line which, of course, I try to get
> out there on stuff like pens and pen holder and other cheap crap. My
> cell is not listed.
>
> This causes some problems with phone solicitors because live numbers
> with people on the end is their bread and butter. My guess is that
> there's robo diapers out there that harvest numbers that get a pick-
> up, at least that's my guess why I get calls that hang up when I
> answer. These numbers get labeled "DNA." Do Not Answer.

True but my caller ID is off as well. My phone has an option to turn
caller ID on but it won't because the cellphone provider is required to
turn it off at their end.

My home phones are also unlisted with no caller ID turned on.



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Krypsis