I don't answer calls from numbers I don't know.

It is best to not even answer any call from an unrecognized number.  If it is important, someone will  leave a message or call back.

The simple fact that you answered the call lets the sender know that it is a valid number and they sell it.  They do not even have to be selling a valid product.  If you press any key, then they know it is a valid number and if you say anything, especially if it is offensive, then you guarantee that your number will be sold.

About 5 months ago, I stopped answering calls from unknown numbers and I have seen a distinct decrease in all calls even valid commercial ones.  I used to receive about 2 - 3 calls a day and now it is down to about 1 a week.

Records are being kept that increase the validity of your number being active based on the number of times you have answered these phishing calls.  Those numbers with the highest connect rate net the most profit for the phishers and are highly prized for the commercial industry.

To stop the calls, DON'T  ANSWER THEM!

This is one of many numbers from call center of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Springfield looking for donations of stuff for their thrift stores. They work off lists that are so old they have my number  as someone else at different address and I've had this number for 8 years. I pointed that out to them six years ago but the calls haven't stopped.

If you're getting calls from 785-05127, 5507, 5985, 5099, 5733 or 5143 they are all for BBBS of Springfield. you can call them at 413-732-6216 and ask them to remove your number from their calling lists. This is the first time I got a live person in a managerial position who said she will actually do that. I even tried to set up a post card thing so they'd tell me when they're in the neighborhood and found out they don't come to this neighborhood. They are very disorganized. I will post back here in a few months to tell you if this works, but I'm going to hope it does and recommend you all do the same.

Aug 14, 2012 Called at 5:35 p.m. - said they were calling on behalf of the Big Brothers....from MASS??? Scam artist! Reported to police.

I get a lot of calls from this number. It has caused us to shut off the ringer and only use that phone for outgoing calls.

calls me all the time. it may be someone looking for houses with no one home, to burgle. watch out

stop call

answered call, but no response. concerned it might be a scam.

called, but hangs up on answering. maybe a scam.

Called several times. It was annoying.

This is Big Brothers Big Sisters - Better off giving to salvation army or goodwill

These A$$wholes keep calling. We need to find out who it is and END THEM!

called twice 5/25/10 no message.
return call gets busy signal or half ring and hangs up

Called me numerous times without leaving message on 5/12/2010

no message left on home phone

keeps calling does not leave message.  Want them to stop calling

this number called me i tried calling it back.....but it rang once and that was all

called twice 1/22 4pm and 1/23 9:47pm
don't know who calling

The number called my cell.