Computer is ringing loads of numbers and waiting for one to answer. When it
detects a human it routes the call to one of the call-centre operators,
along with a screenload of whatever data they have - eg subscriber name.
Hence the 1-2 seconds of silence. I've hung up by then.
Jez
On 4 June 2014 15:47, Charles Geilfuss <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Over the last few months I have begun receiving an apparent new class of
> calls from telemarketers. I've received recorded messages for years, but
> these seem t be some type of smart system. Typical is the one I got last
> night. Phone rang and I pick up. Receiver (land line) sounds "dead" at
> first listen. I say hello, at which there is no response for a few seconds,
> then a male voice comes on the line saying, "May I speak with Debbie?", who
> is my wife. I asked, "May I ask who is calling?" Another pause for a few
> seconds then a reply, "I don't have a message, I will call back later."
> Hangs up. Spooky.
>
> Charlie
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Bill collectors, that is.
> >
> > So, three years ago we got a new phone number when we moved.
> > Unfortunately, one of the previous people who had this number was a
> > deadbeat. We keep getting calls and there is no convincing these fools
> > to give it up.
> >
> > What these people don't realize is that some of us have lots of tools
> > at our disposal too. For instance I know the owners' names, home
> > addresses and phone numbers. Oh, and their network of friends on
> > various social media.
> >
> > A little private email and phone call to the home address might get
> > attention.
> >
> > AG (don't push me) Schnozz
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