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Scamming phone call - PC

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  • so you're expecting everybody to leave a message as well, instead of thinking 'oh, they're not in I'll try later'.

    In your haste to come back with a "smart" answer you are missing the obvious point - the cold callers DON'T leave a message. Genuine callers have that option. I have used this system for some years - it works a treat - instead of picking holes in it - try it !
  • scheming_gypsy
    scheming_gypsy Posts: 18,410 Forumite
    no. you're missing the obvious.

    Not all genuine callers will leave a message either, so you'll miss the genuine calls as well.
    I'm not trying it. To try it I'd have to buy a phone, plug it into my land line, buy an answer phone, plug that in, set it up and give people my home number. I find it easier to not use a land line and not get any calls from cold callers.

    That answer smart enough for you?
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