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 Technology News | April 2007 
How to Stop Unwanted Calls
 How to Stop Unwanted Calls
What would you do if someone gave out your phone number under false pretenses and strangers kept calling?
"We started getting phone calls from people who were only speaking Spanish," said Sue, who asked not to be identified.
Sue does want people to know she doesn't even speak Spanish and the phone calls need to stop.
"We've been getting them for about two weeks. We might get one or two calls a day," she said.
Desperate consumers are calling Sue's home because her phone number is on a website.
The website promises for $69.95 to provide the matricular consular id, proof the holder is of Mexican nationality and living outside of Mexico.
Many people get the card so they can be eligible for various social services, but a warning: Mexican nationals can apply for it only at Mexican consulates or the embassy in Washington, and they must apply in person.
"We are alerting the Mexican community here to be aware that this is absolutely a fraud," said Carlos Gonzales, who Consul General of Mexico.
"I hope people aren't being misled by this website. I've emailed them to take my number off, but I haven't heard a response," said Sue.
Action News emailed the website too, but we didn't hear anything back either.
Sue wants to know how to block the calls she's getting in response to the alleged scam.
She is a Verizon landline customer and has two options. You have these same options if you're having a problem with unwanted calls.
First, Verizon offers a do not disturb service for $4.00 a month
You can program 15 numbers from which you want to receive calls. Other callers will need to input a pin you give them or their call won't go through.
Verizon also has an unlawful call center where you can file complaints about unwanted calls. That number is 1-800-518-5507.
If you file a report, Verizon will work with law enforcement to investigate. |
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