Tag: robocalls
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Stop the Robocall Madness
June 21, 2019
I know I am not the only one fed up with the robocall madness. I no longer answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, and I block known scam numbers. These tactics don’t stop the incoming calls, though. I am often left with a voicemail ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Fraud, Robocalls, Scams
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Robocalls Rile Regulators
February 5, 2018
A few months back, I blogged about the increase in robocalls reported by Florida residents. I offered some solutions to help you avoid harassment from these telemarketers. I hope you took the time to join the National Do Not Call Registry. ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Consumer, Do Not Call, Regulators Federal Trade Commission, Robocalls
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I HATE Robo-Calls: How to avoid phone scams.
December 21, 2017
Have you ever gotten a call on your cell phone that looked legitimate, but wasn't? Yesterday on my personal cell phone, I received a phone call that was from my area code and had the digits that indicate it is a cell phone. Although it is my ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Federal Trade Commission, Phone Scams, Robocalls, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Telemarketing, UF IFAS Extension
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RoboCalls Are On The Rise
August 18, 2017
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for more information. As someone who is registered ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Consumer, Robocalls, Scams