[SamAdams76]

There is a solution to these phone scams:

1. Disconnect and cancel your landline (it's 2014, guys)
2. Program numbers of friends and family into your cellphone address book
3. If your phone rings and a known name doesn't come up on the screen - don't answer and have it go to voicemail
4. Unless voicemail is from friend or family, delete it

Enjoy your peaceful and stress-free life.

[ansel12]

Not so peaceful, people are still calling and messages still need to be checked and the phone keeps ringing and still needs to be pulled out and checked.

I quit carrying my phone and will soon be rid of it entirely.