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How to stop reaccurring annoying phone calls (bill collectors included)

How to stop reaccurring annoying phone calls (bill collectors included)
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In a few easy steps, I will go over the process of stopping those nasty bill collectors and/or anybody you just don't want to talk to anymore. (Only works on cell phones with memory chip slots or the ability to go on the Internet or text messaging abilities).

we will be stopping them, by assigning them names in your contact list and assigning those names a blank ringtone so that you will never hear them call you again.
 
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Step 1Creating the silent sound file

creating the silent sound file
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step one involves your prep work...

unplug your microphone from your computer (if you have a mic)

open your sound recorder... usually "start- programs- accesories- entertainment- sound recorder.

hit "record" and then hit "stop" a second or two later.

go to file- save as-

name it "blank" or whatever you want and save it in a place you can remember, like the desktop.
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11 comments
Jul 28, 2011. 9:01 AMrrodriguez13 says:
I have a better idea, PAY YOUR BILLS, I found it help stop those calls but also helps keep the economy from crashing, kinda like the recession we are in today :)
May 22, 2011. 2:48 PMGBV says:
I downloaded a call blocking app for my BlackBerry phone and have been happy ever since. No more cold calls and fishy messages. Try it out - http://www.everycall.us/store/, it may work for you as well. I found it quite by accident when I was stalked by a debt collector. Don't get me wrong, I don't owe any money. But somehow, this debt collector has gotten a hold of my number. They kept calling and leaving the same automated voicemail. It said that they are calling about an outstanding debt from Greg, and would Greg please call back between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.? Really annoying.
Mar 29, 2011. 3:05 AMryanmercer says:
jailbroken iphone + iblacklist = I just give them a busy signal when they call
Jan 25, 2011. 9:19 AMdoo da do says:
I just made a couple of do not answer contacts. The phone says do not answer.
Works for me. Try it let me know what you think.
Jul 3, 2009. 1:04 PMfeltonite says:
On my Verizon phone, you can assign "no ring" option to a contact.
Apr 25, 2009. 1:19 PMcamb00 says:
Another great way is to just say can you please put that in a letter and send it to me ok goodbye
Apr 25, 2009. 8:11 PModiekokee says:
Or, depending on how your service allows, you can auto-forward calls from a particular number to some other 'interesting' numbers. Works great for bill collectors, "your warranty is about to expire on your car", ex's, etc. Great numbers to forward to: 900 numbers, the police station, Chinese takeout...be creative. Just check your service to see that it doesn't credit those calls through your line, but instead to the line of the caller.
Apr 24, 2009. 6:54 PMeash says:
This is a really good idea. I wish I'd thought of it before I paid $15 to have my number changed. Oh well, you live and you learn.

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