supersunbird
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All quiet on the cellphone front after renewing my opt out on https://www.nationaloptout.org
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$m@Rt@$$
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Give this man a bells.
I second that.
Seems much better since I 'renewed' a couple of days ago. Apparently I was signed up, but it expires every 3 years.
I've added my number to that database a few times already, years ago. If the spammers aren't part of DMASA, it's of no use
$m@Rt@$$
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Yeah true, but it does get better. Also did it a few years ago, but I didn't know it lapses after a while.I've added my number to that database a few times already, years ago. If the spammers aren't part of DMASA, it's of no use
What's the consequence of a DMASA member simply ignoring this, and making up some excuse that nobody has the time to fight or dispute.
supersunbird
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I've added my number to that database a few times already, years ago. If the spammers aren't part of DMASA, it's of no use
My volume of spam calls is extremely low, and one has to renew the opt out every 3 years. I realised mine had expired when I started getting more marketing calls in Sept,
I'll do it again, and see what happens. Interesting about the three years. It's as if this list is monitored, and as soon as the period lapses, spam rises.
That also sounds very conspiracy theory-ish.
supersunbird
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People who have never been on it sometimes get 5 to 10 marketing calls a day, from what I see around the office sometimes.
Masiakasaurus Knopfleri
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I have no problems with my Vodacom voicemail on iPhone 13. But when using this feature, the unknown caller is not directed to my voicemail. Is this a carrier (Vodacom) or iPhone issue?Probably the single best quality of life feature that has been around for ages that I only recently discovered.
Begone all spammers to black hole purgatory.
I cannot adequately express how much this feature has reduced my irritation level in the past few months.
Manage unknown callers on iPhone - Apple Support (ZA)
Screen, silence or filter calls in the Phone app and FaceTime.support.apple.com
Speedster
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Why do you want robocallers leaving you voicemail?
deweyzeph
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It costs the robocallers money every time their call goes to voicemail.
Masiakasaurus Knopfleri
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Presumably they will not make use of voicemail (I honestly can't see them expecting me to return their calls).. so then the "silence unknown callers" for spammers will still do what I expect.
But you still want the option to get a message on the odd occasion a non-spammer that is not in your contacts list phones you.
BeerIsNotGood...
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Probably the single best quality of life feature that has been around for ages that I only recently discovered.
Begone all spammers to black hole purgatory.
I cannot adequately express how much this feature has reduced my irritation level in the past few months.
Manage unknown callers on iPhone - Apple Support (ZA)
Screen, silence or filter calls in the Phone app and FaceTime.
