#67: defenses breached

Crank calls and telemarketeers have traced out my mobile number. I had been über cautious to prevent this. But a Ms. Dolly from Oregon, in a pre-recorded message, just offered to lower my mortgage! Another offered me Viagra (wow, how did she know I needed one?).
Beyond the national do-not-call registry, the sad truth is that you and I cannot do much to protect our minutes and sanity of mind. The website "whocalledus" allows irate consumers to list these bogus numbers. At least I get the satisfaction of doing something, even if futile in the larger scheme of things.

2 other websites might be of aid to some. For the not-too-easy-to-trace customer service numbers of mobile phone companies, try this consumer advocate site for a listing. To reach a person rather than the automated menus, this site lists the options for a whole group of companies (including phone, airline, utilities, banking and finance).

Good luck.