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Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

oadest — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:56:32 GMT

Hoping someone could help with this issue as it's starting to get very annoying.

Since switching to Public, I have been receiving a ton of spam phone calls from area codes all over the USA and Canada.

I let every call go to voicemail and I've blocked every number that calls but a new one calls every time. Also, before it's suggested; I've been on the Do Not Call list for years.

Here's some screenshots to show what I'm talking about. Those two random Ontario numbers were scam calls as well.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

mimmo — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 23:50:09 GMT

hi, did you transfer you old number or get a new one.

I doubt it is anything to to with PM but rather teh number you are using has been giiven to the spam companies

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

oadest — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 23:52:32 GMT

Transfered my number over from Telus.
Any suggestions on stopping this that does not include changing my number?

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

Shutdown — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:10:54 GMT

Who did you switch from? Rogers? Maybe they sold your number to telemarketers for leaving them. I can see them doing this cause free money to them and they won't be pissing off their customer since your a former customer now.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

dboxtvinfo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:58:56 GMT

Just change numbers!

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

dboxtvinfo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:59:53 GMT

Oh...if you don't change numbers then yiu can block phone # depending on what smart phone you use

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

srlawren — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:00:11 GMT

@Shutdown that was just answered 12 mins before your response: @oadest ported from Telus

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

dboxtvinfo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:00:54 GMT

Nice....alot of screenshots. BRAVO

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

srlawren — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:00:57 GMT

@dboxtvinfo wrote:
Just change numbers!

@dboxtvinfo he or she was asking for a solution "that does not include changing my number". Did you notice?

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

dboxtvinfo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:04:17 GMT

No other solution. Must change number. Yes of course I saw the not changing number. Thank you for pointing it out. BRAVO !

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

kav2001c — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:22:44 GMT

Alot of those numbers look fake

Maybe someone is calling you to harrass you

The calls have nothing to do with Public or Telus

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

Samianauman — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:36:48 GMT

I would say try to change number if you don't mind changing number

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

mimmo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:40:15 GMT

I used to get the occasional 011 call, i just didn't answer them. I rarley get them now. the only thing to do is call screen/block as you are doing now. that is the only real option without changing your number which you did not want to do.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

Samianauman — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:43:48 GMT

@mimmo agreed with her that's what I used to do when I was with freedom when I signup for plan with them they gave me new number but but that number used to be own by someone else was getting lots or toll free calls first few weeks I tried to explain to them but I was keep getting those call I downloaded true caller app use that as a regular dialer it's neat block lots of spam call by its own if you set it up properly if you still get few then just block them that will solve your issue if you don't want to switch number

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

Andy1000 — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:50:33 GMT

I use to get calls from random phone #'s even before I switch to PM, it turn out that all calls came from the same person using an app to chage his caller ID, the guy from a collection office looking for someone. once I talked to them and told them that I had no idea who is the guy they're looking for is the calls stoped for few months, I still get a call every few days but I ignore it.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

Samianauman — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:52:43 GMT

@Andy1000
If I am you I will just add them on my block lists I would recommend true caller it's helps alots

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

oadest — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:07:15 GMT

Thanks for the advice.
I downloaded True Dialer and reported all the numbers to the CRTC. Hopefully it helps a bit.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

xCameron94x — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:49:47 GMT

this happened to me a lot before I switched to Public Mobile, it has gone down significantly since I joined. I have a lot of numbers in my blocked numbers list. It could just be bad luck that its happening to you.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

dboxtvinfo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:51:58 GMT

Pretty much a bravo. You read my thoughts. It can be dealt without changing numbers also. The choices are there.

Re: Getting a ton of spam calls since switching

dboxtvinfo — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:53:00 GMT

Email me how too do that, of course you can also tell me here. Interested in anything with CRTC