[FRIAM] Call blockers

[Nicholas Thompson]

Frank

Landline? Or have you given up on that old stuff.

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On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 1:24 PM Frank Wimberly <wimberly3 at gmail.com> 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 <thompnickson2 at 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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