Got a second sim to trial coverage around my city. It’s not even been a full week and I am bombarded with spam calls and texts. Unsure if it is election related or just everyday spam.

  • FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 months ago

    Honestly. I’ve saved every number I call, like “Doctor Clinic” and all that, and I only respond to calls from unknown numbers if I’m expecting a call.

  • Stern@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I use a app called KnownCalls that simply sends any call from outside my address book to voicemail. Works wonders.

  • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    This happened with all of our work phones. It died down over time of not answering, but it still happens.

    Honestly sticking with a known number is much better than trying to get something new. There’s a reason that number was available, and it’s probably because someone wanted the spam to stop.

  • Lexi Sneptaur@pawb.social
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    2 months ago

    Your cell phone carrier is legally obligated to give you another number if you are being harassed, which this is definitely beyond any doubt harassment. Call them and be sure to use the words “I am being called constantly and harassed at my new number at all hours of the day. I am requesting a new phone number for free.” They will absolutely give you a new number based on that, free of charge.

  • JelleWho@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Answer every call (without any words!) just the sound of dial-up tones. This will probably get you marked as bot and they will stop, it worked for me. But I also only had a few