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Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
5/1/2023

Have you been annoyed by “robo” calls?

90%
Yes WINNER

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10%
No

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90%
Yes

8 Comments
Marijo Weissgerber
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Marijo Weissgerber

I get more robo calls than friend calls. However, I just found a way to silence (the ring for) any calls that aren't in my contact list and my phone life has improved 100%.

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Amie John-Baptiste
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Amie John-Baptiste

I also hate having to speak w/ a robot before I get a human. Feels like bridge trolls blocking my passage. They can't understand why I'm calling but still won't put me through!

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seaweed349
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seaweed349

All the time. And spam. And someone trying to trick me into giving them money.

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Kimberly Jarvis
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Kimberly Jarvis

I get so many thar I only answer my phone if I know who's calling.

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Darcie Gore
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Darcie Gore

Oh my, so many I no longer answer. My call block has over 450 numbers and I still get dozens a day!

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Theresa Scherf
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Theresa Scherf

They are many, and I let my voice mail answer. I've also found that including my professional title in the greeting usually evokes an immediate disconnect and, over time, fewer calls.

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Hilary
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Hilary

I answer all calls if I can, even if I don't recognize the number, just in case a family member had to use another person's phone. I put the number of robos in my contact list as Spam and not answer it next time. If I have time, I will stay on the line and say, "Take my number off your call list."

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Cindy H
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Cindy H

They are constant. Even though I do not answer them I have to go clear out "messages" with no content.

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10%
No

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Lrac Snave
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Lrac Snave

We just don't get many of them.

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rover6rover
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rover6rover

It's always nice to hear from our friends. Especially dear Spam Risk.

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Tina Bouthillier
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Tina Bouthillier

I don't get many and if I do, I just ignore

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Bob Pickett
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Bob Pickett

try not to answer, caller ID

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