they call all the time and hang up when my machine picks up

I keep getting calls from this number and when i hear the talking it sounds like an african american male talking in gangsta style lingo and they are laughing and the last call the words i could make out said "don't do me that way man" and then they hang up.

Calls and then hangs up when machine answers.

Calls all the time, never says anything, I can hear music in the background, sometimes talking, just hands up after about 10 seconds.

someone keeps calling, but does not say anything

no message left calls all different times of day never leaving a message.

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the police just told us you called again by this phone no. and twice today by the other phone nos. if you don't stop bothering and harassing us, fine, we will send a message with police's statement and phone company's incoming call records to YOUR CHURCH and YOUR PASTOR.
we don't want to HURT you, even though you keep hurting us and for God's sake, you should stop sinning. this is the last warning, as we can on longer see this keep happening, I think your church and friends should know what you've done to us. You'd better stop if you want our forgiveness. We know you will check msg here! we're pretty upset now and you keep intrude our right of privacy and peace. Shame on you!!!!!
isn't your job to reserve right? why you keep treating us like that!!!
you should go to see a doctor if God can't help you.

the police is watching you now if you don't stop calling me. youknowwhoiam,aren'tyouym

Who should I contact when I get harassing calls?

Local phone companies have varying policies on whether to call the phone company or the police first. Some recommend that you first call the phone company's business office and explain the problem. A representative will connect you with the "annoyance desk." Other phone companies may require you to file a formal complaint with local law enforcement before they will deal with the matter. To find out what your phone company's policy is, contact the business office and ask for assistance.

For serious threats, if life or property are threatened, or if calls are obscene, you should call the police and file a report. Provide as much information to law enforcement as you can. Indicate the gender of the caller and describe the caller's voice. Note the time and date of the call(s). What did the caller say? How old did he/she sound? Did the caller seem intoxicated? Did he/she have an accent or speech impediment? Was there any background noise? Was a phone number/name displayed on the Caller ID device?

What can my local phone company do if I am receiving harassing calls?

If the calls are frequent or particularly threatening, the phone company can set up a "Trap" on your phone line. The Trap allows the phone company to determine the telephone number from which the harassing calls originate. You must keep a log noting the time and date the harassing calls are received. Traps are usually set up for no more than two weeks. The phone company does not charge a fee for Traps.

A phone company service called Call Trace may also be able to help track down harassing calls. Immediately after receiving a harassing call, you enter the code *57 on your phone and the call is automatically traced (1157 on rotary phones). Call Trace is easier than using a Trap since the customer does not have to keep a phone log. But Call Trace technology works only within the local service area. (Look in the "Customer Guide" section of the phone book or the phone company's web site for a description of your local service area.)

Call Trace must be set up in advance by the individual receiving harassing calls, and it requires a fee for use. However, in situations where the phone company would ordinarily use a Trap, you might not be charged if the phone company suggests that Call Trace be used as an alternative. Be sure to ask.

The information collected from Call Trace or from a Trap is turned over to law enforcement personnel, not the customer. Law enforcement officers try to stop the harassing calls by either warning or arresting the harasser. With both Call Trace and a Trap, your phone conversations are not listened to or recorded by the phone company.

Is the phone company always able to solve harassing phone call problems?

No. If the caller uses a phone booth or multiple phone lines, the phone company and law enforcement officials may never get enough identification to take further action. In cases like these, changing your phone number might help. Also, you might want to get an unlisted or unpublished number. In addition, the tips listed below for discouraging other types of unwanted calls may be of help.

What can I do to stop harassing calls without going to the phone company or police?

First, simply hang up on the caller. Do not engage in conversation. Typical crank callers are seeking attention. You have "made their day" if you say something to them or express shock or anger.

If the silent treatment does not work, you might try putting a message like this on your voice mail system:

I'm sorry I/we can't come to the phone right now but you must leave a message. I/we are receiving annoyance calls and the phone company has a trap on this line. If you do not leave a message I/we will assume that you are the annoyance caller and this call will be traced.

If you answer the phone and the harassing caller is on the line, another suggestion is to say: "Operator, this is the call." Then hang up. Or say the word "trap," what time it is and the date; then hang up.

I just added them to my caller rejection (*60) as they just keep hanging up on the answering machine, it must not be that important if they choose not to leave a message.

Keeps calling, but never leaves a message. Calls every other day. What a nuisance!

Don't these people know any shame?

I am disable and can't get around quick. This number keeps calling and lets it ring for 2 1/2 rings then hangs up.I wish they would quit calling. They are being a pain now.

They keep calling me and then not saying anything.

keep calling no mssg-when you cll back it says office is closed

caller asked for the last for digits of my social security number to confirm an account I asked the why and what company they were calling from they gave me no direct answer and ask for another person who's name I don't know,  she seemed to get very nervous and hung up.  I did not feel good about this call at all so be careful

The caller left a message on my answering machine that said "It took everything I had not to come over and spank that thing the other day. That thing sitting out there so pretty, then someone came up and poked her"

The number calls but no mess is left and there is no one there when I answer

I called back and the woman who answered offered me the "special deal for our best members" after giving her my phone number. Offer: a free DVD if I'd buy the current month's selection on the spot. Declined. A definite violation of the Do Not Call registry, which they may dodge by claiming they're only serving their "members".

I can confirm that this is Columbia house. They wanted to offer us exclusive member only deals but, we are not members. I told them they were in violation the the do not call registry and they hung up the phone and called back 10 min later. Looks like I get to call the attorney general

Called 2 times left no messages or even spoke???????

I work in a small office and this number calls at least 5 times a day.  They never speak nor leave a message.  It totally disrupts things when you are dealing with clients.  What can I do to stop them?

Whoever it is keep recording the calls. Then sue them for harassment!!!
You can find out who is calling by using an online pay service or an atty or private investigator if you cant find that info online for free. SUE SUE SUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope its not Columbia House. Some one called from this number. I have it recorded. It was heavy breathing and then after a couple of sec..they said the word "Bi***". If it is someone from Columbia House. We don't have any accounts with them.

888-586-6708
Is Columbia House

Called repeatedly day in and day out but would not leave message.

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