Is there anyway to stop telemarketers and random people from calling your house?

Question

Hi, i moved into a new house, and i get about 5 telemarketer calls everyday. Its really annoying, and i already changed my phone number but to no avail. Is there anything i can do to get telemarketers to stop calling me or at least reduce it? Also, I get another 5 calls from people who hang up when i say hello which is even more irritating. Anything i can do to find out their number or block it? Thanks.

Answer 1

donotcall.com

Answer 2

One method that I have tried and had successful results is purchasing identity security. Not only does it stop pesky automated calls, but also helps out with identity theft. Once I got that, I stopped getting junk mail, pre-approved credit card offers, and auto insurance offers.

A good service cost a little less than $100/yr. It's worth the investment, and the added security is a bonus.

Answer 3

they do have a national block list for them but tell them to call me. I like when they call me cause it gives me someone to talk to. I kept one on the phone for an hour and a half i couldnt believe they stayed on but i know they were mad when i hung up on them after all that. haha

Answer 4

When they call, press the hash key 6 times and hang up.

This takes you off there list.

Answer 5

Tell them to put u on ur do not call list, even though they never do, then just start ignoring them, or if u have a son/daughter, put him/her on the phone and tell him to make the most annoying noise he can think of (or just scream at the top of his/her lungs) thats wat i do!

Answer 6

Put your number into the National Do Not Call Registry.

https://www.donotcall.gov/

It should take a few days to stop them. For hangups, immediately try to call your phone company and see if they can block it or trace it.

Also, I had to call my cable company directly and have then stop telemarketers. They have a sneaky contract that allows them unless you say otherwise.

Although, I once blew a whistle into a phone as loud as I could.(there was no call registry then) No, not very mature, but it worked, they never called back, lol.

Answer 7

Register your phone number(s) with the do not call registry.

https://www.donotcall.gov/

Don't press anything, you may not hear the same automated message that others may hear.  After all, they'll do anything to take your money.