"Moe DeLoughan" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 6:07 PM, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>> "Cheryl" > wrote in message
>> eb.com...
>>> Hi guys. We've had several conversations about this, and I just found a
>>> way that is supposed to block robocalls. I just signed up so can't tell
>>> yet how well it works. If you want more info, look he
>>>
>>> http://www.nomorobo.com/dashboard
>>
>>
>> I have a private number but somehow they got it and my name.
>
> Anyone you shared that information with could and probably did sell it.
> But most of the time, the telemarketers are using dialing software that
> simply dials phone numbers in sequence. If you're not blocking it, your
> name will then come up on caller ID. Anyhow, sequential dialing is fast
> and easy when done by automated equipment, and it's why there's that
> telltale pause after you answer the phone, before a human voice (or
> recording) comes on the line. They're dialing multiple numbers at once;
> the first to answer gets the spiel. The next in line will get a pause,
> followed either by a spiel or a disconnect (depending on how long it takes
> with the first respondent). Numbers farther down that answered will get a
> pause followed by a disconnect.
>
> Rule to live by: if you answer and no one speaks immediately, it's from a
> robodialler, most likely from a telemarketer, so you can just hang up.
> Exception: if you receive automated phone reminders for things like
> appointments or prescriptions, it might be one of those. But most of the
> time it's a huckster.

I just got an automated call from FedEx saying I have a delivery tomorrow
that requires a signature. This started out just like a huckster's call
since the technology is the same.