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Archive through November 26, 2006

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Landi
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07-29-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
most likely the number isn't "unlisted", but a cell phone. that's why it doesn't show up on any list. lots cheaper and less trouble to just call the thing.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
If you go to msn.com and click on white pages there's a reverse number tab there, but I don't know if it will show you anything for an unlisted or cell phone.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
I like the idea of the Sherrif's office tracking it down for ya. Get to the bottom of it once and for all, AND deal with it legally. :-)

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i've checked all the reverse number places on the web that i know are legit including those that do cell numbers. all i know is where (city, state) the call is coming from. i'm just not willing to pay to have someone tell me who it is.

i wouldn't even care if they didn't keep calling. they apparently think they know me but don't leave a message. like i said before i only know one person in that area code and it isn't their number.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Cndear, here's a crazy idea. Why don't you just answer the phone. Have a cover story handy (sorry you've misdialed or some such story) in case it is a potential problem caller.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Cnd, it has been my experience that if someone doesn't leave a message, that they are trying to sell you something.

The least expensive way for you to find out would be to call the number to see if it is a company or an individual. Use those few minutes of your cell phone time to get your answer and be done with it.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
not going to waste my cell phone minutes on anyone i don't know.

BUT, if any of you want to call this person, PM me and i'll give you the number. LOL

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
How much do those minutes cost anyway?

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
On the week-end, can't you call any number without using your minutes? I can. ha

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
the cost isn't the point. i have unlimited nights and weekends as well as a generous supply of primetime minutes. i'd rather use them for someone that was worth it instead of someone who is too shy to leave a message.

that's why i'm looking for a free way to find out who it is. it's an interesting mystery.

if they keep calling and not leaving a message they will eventually fall into the stalking/harrassing category and i'll seek other means to have it dealt with.

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Well you can see why I was confused. You specifically talked about wasting your cell phone minutes and now you are saying that you have unlimited evenings and weekends and lots of minutes.

So what you are hoping to accomplish here is a bit of a mystery to me.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i don't want to talk to this person. i just want to find out who they are.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Cnd, why would you want to have to deal with a stalking/harrassing situation over these calls?

A simple solution would be to just answer the phone and find out who it is.

I wouldn't want to drag something like this into a legal battle myself.

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Well obviously the easiest way to find out who they are is to answer the phone but the root of the matter (which we have finally got to) is that you don't want to talk to the person.

Does your husband answer calls from people he doesn't know? Maybe he could answer the phone for you and that way you wouldn't have to talk to the person?

Cndeariso
Member

06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
all i want is a free website to find out who the phone number belongs to. nothing else about my husband or my preferences really matter to answering that question as far as i can see. <shrug> if there isn't a website that will do it for free then i will use other means to discover the answer.

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Allrighty then. Hope you are able to find out who it is.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
... and keep us posted. This is a fascinating mystery.

Spygirl
Board Administrator

04-23-2001

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
When people call me repeatedly, it is worth 30 seconds to tell them they have the wrong number or never to call again. The alternative is to get annoyed several times a day, build frustration, spend lots of time searching for a website to look up the number, and then pursue legal action, when all the while, the person calling has been given a wrong number or is trying to sell something and could be told not to call again. Just doesn't seem worth all the trouble to me. <shrug>

Jan
Moderator

08-01-2000

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
also, isn't it illegal for the police to give you info regarding an unlisted number ? As a former telephone employee, i think you would have to file an official complaint of stalking and that would require a heck of a lot of calls. If the police just do you a favour and get the info for you, I think they are breaking the law?? Maybe you shouldn't mention it here??

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
It sounds to me that you may end up creating unnecessary trouble for yourself by pursuing this the way you are doing. But that is just my opinion.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 4:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i will keep checking back for a few days to see if anyone can answer my question.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 4:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I can hardly wait to hear how this story plays out. I call lots of people and never leave a message, because I just wanted to chat a bit and it was nothing important anyway.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
cnd, i did a google search. i couldn't find a free site for what you want. if you weren't kidding about one of us calling, you can PM me and give me the phone number. i'll call and if it is a private residence, i'll just handle it as a wrong number.

IMO, it is probably a business.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 7:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Abby, please let us know what you find out...unless it is something private and not to be shared.

Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
ophiliagm,sure (if it's ok w/cnd). i haven't received a pm from cnd, so don't know if she was serious about one of us calling.