darin3 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 So when we moved here to Austin and got a home phone line, we started getting random fax machines calling. Stupid fax spam, I'm assuming. The calls were real sporadic, and I figured it'd stop (which it did). It started back up a few months ago, but then stopped again... well, it's back, and this time with a vengeance. Calls at 3:30am will not be tolerated, oh no. I called AT&T and got caller ID and call block, but crap, I'd rather figure out who this is and get a hold of them personally. I've been known to rip new cornholes, and this is one of those situations. The number is (877) 200-1344 ... obviously some spamming company. I Googled the number and it appears a few others have had this same problem.... but nothing in terms of who it is. I've already contacted our resident phone company guy, Cliaz. I have yet to offer him photos of midgets wrestling donkeys, but I can dig some up if he's able to help. For the rest of you, a hearty THANK YOU will have to suffice. Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've been known to rip new cornholes, and this is one of those situations. Keep your prison stories to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Keep your prison stories to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Do you still shower with the soap tied to your wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Clinton, Bush, Katrina, gay marriage.... there, maybe now I'll get some hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 check yer PMs. Also that one picture with the silver back gorilla and me, that isn't my sack, that is a rotten plumb that dropped on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) This is one of my biggest peeves too. Annoying and worse than regular spam or even telephone sales calls. They use your paper and toner (i.e. your money) to send the crap. I think they have dialers that just f'n dial phone numbers at random and if it gets a fax tone, it remembers and you start getting unsolicitied fax spam all the time. Someone told me if you call the number to "opt out" it only generates more unwanted faxes. There should be a lawsuit against the perps. If there is, I would gladly join the class. Edited July 18, 2007 by Controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Someone told me if you call the number to "opt out" it only generates more unwanted faxes. There should be a lawsuit against the perps. If there is, I would gladly join the class. We used to receive many unwanted faxes where I work. I started calling the "opt out" numbers and we now rarely receive unsolicited faxes. So, from my experience, using the "opt out" numbers does not generate more unwanted faxes. good luck darin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Clinton, Bush, Katrina, gay marriage.... there, maybe now I'll get some hits. Ok jokes aside... Do you use the same line for calls? Can you turn the ringer off of the fax machine? Can you set it to not allow faxes unless you accept them (like push a button)? The 2nd one might be a pain in the ass, but you wouldnt get a call at 3am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Fax machines are so 90's. Oh and no advice other than adding your new number to the federal do not call list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Fax machines are so 90's. Oh and no advice other than adding your new number to the federal do not call list. Or ditch the fax MACHINE, and get an efax number. You can get one for free to recieve them, but I think sending them costs money. Just a thought. That would eliminate the phone ringing at all to get a fax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Here's the thing, people....... I DON'T HAVE A FAX MACHINE! I get these calls and it just beeps in my ear. Stupid-ass AT&T is unable to block any calls but local, land-line numbers. WDaF is that all about? I got a number for AT&T's "harassment" division. We'll see if they can do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Here's the thing, people....... I DON'T HAVE A FAX MACHINE! . Man - you didn't even make it to the 90's. You got some catching up to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I know it's a hassle, but you may have to change your phone number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Here's the thing, people....... I DON'T HAVE A FAX MACHINE! I get these calls and it just beeps in my ear. Hmmm...did you piss off TimC recently? I mean, REALLY piss him off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Maybe you should post your phone number... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 and where the hell is TimC anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Here's the thing, people....... I DON'T HAVE A FAX MACHINE! I get these calls and it just beeps in my ear. Stupid-ass AT&T is unable to block any calls but local, land-line numbers. WDaF is that all about? I got a number for AT&T's "harassment" division. We'll see if they can do anything. Well that puts a different perspective on things now doesnt it... I got nothin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I made 400 copies of "please stop sending me your crap" reversed out of all black and resent it to the sender. They stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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