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In reply to the discussion: I'm up to my gills with telemarketers! [View all]question everything
(47,678 posts)and if one is more persistence, block the call.
Here is what I post a month ago
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024472842
Don't call back this "missed call" from an unfamiliar number
Think twice before returning a missed call from a number you dont know.
The scheme works by robocallers letting the phone ring once, to show up as a missed call.
Victims who call the number back are then connected to a paid adult entertainment service located overseas. The calls typical cost victims $19.95 for an international call fee, plus $9 or more per minute.
The BBB said the scam calls usually come from outside the United States, but include area codes that appear as if they are regular long distance calls. The calls are coming in from area codes 268, 809, 876, 284 and 473.
http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/243818961.html