I don’t know about you, but lately I have been inundated with telemarketing calls. They are always calling my home number and asking for me. One of the numbers that shows up is 623-238-6072. It is actually a cell phone number from what I understand, and the area they are calling from—Phoenix, Arizona. I don’t know anyone from the Phoenix area, so I have been trying to figure out who it is. First I came across a website that lists the numbers that people report are telemarketers:

http://www.timezonesforpcs.com/phonelookup.html  It says:

“Often these companies ignore “do not call” lists or find ways around them. Many also use computerized autodialers that detect voice mail or answering machines, hang up, and keep calling until you are finally frustrated enough to answer.”

Then I came across a website where you can look up unknown numbers:

http://800notes.com/

From the Phoenix area code:

http://800notes.com/Area-Code.aspx/1-623

And here is what other people are saying about 623-238-6072:

http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-623-238-6072

One person says this about the calls:

“The person (female) told me that its company is EDU and she said I may qualify to have my student loan interest rate be lower.  I told her I am not interested and to take my number off their calling list.  She responded by saying that she will constantly call my work place 100 times a day until I give her information to see if I qualify to have my loan interest lower. Well, the next day I am getting 6 calls from them.  I just let it ring and go through answer machine or pick up and hang up immediately. Anyone has any suggestion to fight back?”

I sort of have the same question! Is there a way to block calls to the point where they can’t get around it? I’m sure others around here have had these calls as well. They never identify themselves, and just keep calling back until they get a hold of you. Oh, one other number that’s been calling is 866-412-5958, and according to one recipient of the same call, it’s Wells Fargo.

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