[FRIAM] Call blockers

[Frank Wimberly]

Android Pixel cell phone.  It's nice to hear your voice, Nick.

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Frank C. Wimberly
140 Calle Ojo Feliz,
Santa Fe, NM 87505

505 670-9918
Santa Fe, NM

On Tue, Apr 18, 2023, 10:50 PM Nicholas Thompson <thompnickson2 at gmail.com>
wrote:

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