Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 05:22:49 +0000 Mamaof2 on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051704 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:15:53 +0000 Mamaof2 2051704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope - if its important they will leave a message and I will call them back ValentineMommy on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051667 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 07:43:39 +0000 ValentineMommy 2051667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Only if it's a local area code. If it's across the country or something, I pretty much know it's either a wrong number, or more likely, a telemarketer. I even get them calling on my government cell phone now! yellowbird on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051560 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:16:49 +0000 yellowbird 2051560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Usually not. If I recognize the number as local I might, but honestly I hardly ever answer my phone anyway. It's always on silent! sera_87 on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051559 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:15:17 +0000 sera_87 2051559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I figure if it's important enough they'll leave a message. Kimberlybee on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051344 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:31:56 +0000 Kimberlybee 2051344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No I always prefer them to leave messages for me to call back. There's just too much spamming and also money related scams now. spaniellove on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051321 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:18:46 +0000 spaniellove 2051321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, it's usually from one of two local area codes and it tends to be related to LO's medical care. Before he was born the calls were never for me, but now I get several calls a week from doctor's offices! coopsmama on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051303 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:10:55 +0000 coopsmama 2051303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. They're always spam and it's so frustrating. Somehow they got my name and number and it's making me want to change my number! :( Caly on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051301 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:10:31 +0000 Caly 2051301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope! Only if I'm expecting a call (like a dr's office, etc) Otherwise, I don't want to talk to you. smores on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051292 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:06:44 +0000 smores 2051292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is so timely as I noticed two missed calls from local numbers I did not recognize yesterday. I chalked it up to misdials but then I got two calls last and three this morning from those same numbers looking for the same person- unfortunately that person is not me and they just kept calling after I explained they had the wrong number!! I finally had to block them after the two 7:30 am calls this morning! So strange. Woolly Mammoth on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051243 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:31:18 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2051243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No, not unless it's a local number AND I'm expecting a call from a local business/medical office. If they don't leave a message, I google them, usually find out it's some kind of scam, and block them. My windows phone lets me block up to 1000 numbers! I try to add anyone I'll actually want to talk to to my contact list so I know who's calling. mrbee on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051211 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:04:17 +0000 mrbee 2051211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MrsHansen82: you can pick up your prize at our weekend seminar on timeshares!! turquoisemama on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051208 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:02:05 +0000 turquoisemama 2051208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrbee: Haha key words "may have" Purpledaisy on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051201 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:54:04 +0000 Purpledaisy 2051201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope never. I hate talking on the phone anyways. MamaG on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051200 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:51:31 +0000 MamaG 2051200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I barely answer my phone even if I do recognize the caller. I really dislike speaking on the phone. MamaG on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051199 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:50:28 +0000 MamaG 2051199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrs. bird: If you click on the (i) to the right of the screen on the recent call. Additional information comes up, scroll down to "block this caller". My DH just taught me this last week. nana87 on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051159 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:09:53 +0000 nana87 2051159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No, but I usually keep my phone on silent anyway so never notice until after the call Corduroy on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051127 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:51:47 +0000 Corduroy 2051127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, it's usually DH calling from google hangouts. sunny on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051122 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:49:26 +0000 sunny 2051122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrbee: LOL! I've received the same call. I've started labeling too, but I put it under a general "catch all" nuisance contact. I only pick up non-local calls when I'm expecting a call. mrs. bird on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051120 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:49:16 +0000 mrs. bird 2051120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Danizaur: how do you do that?? I ignore my phone most of the time :silly: but during the day I've started answering or at least listening to msgs from local cell phones after one of my nanny LO's teachers called from me from her cell instead of the school number. mrbee on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051098 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:42:45 +0000 mrbee 2051098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MrsHansen82: You may have just won a free trip on a cruise!! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y3lYdWOPJ8" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y3lYdWOPJ8</a> artsyfartsy on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051095 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:42:17 +0000 artsyfartsy 2051095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. Lol. I block spam numbers on my iPhone Torchwood on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051085 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:36:10 +0000 Torchwood 2051085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. If it looks familiar (as in, I'm pretty sure they've called before and not left a voicemail), I'll hand it to DH to answer. I've gotten calls from the same old person a lot before, and he was finally able to convince them I wasn't the person they were looking for. Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051071 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:32:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2051071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Only if it's soon after I called a similar number. The other day I called a window treatments company, and figured an incoming call with the same area was them. I was right. I'm pretty good about adding "random" numbers to my contacts so I don't miss people I actually want to speak to. chopsuey on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051066 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:30:51 +0000 chopsuey 2051066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Only if they're local numbers. turquoisemama on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051064 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:30:00 +0000 turquoisemama 2051064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I do but only because my curiosity gets the best of me. Ash on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051056 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:27:37 +0000 Ash 2051056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrbee: bahahah "boat horn spam". I never answer calls I don't know. Andrea on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051050 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:21:31 +0000 Andrea 2051050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I will take it if it's the local area code. As you said, it could be the school calling from a few different numbers... mrbee on "Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-calls-when-you-dont-recognize-the-callers-phone-number#post-2051045 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:19:17 +0000 mrbee 2051045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I used to pick up calls now and then but I just got so many telemarketing calls on my cellphone! I started googling the numbers and labeling them on my phone so when they called later it shows up as "cruise line spam" or "boat horn spam". Been surprised that most of the telemarketing calls come from the same few numbers! A few still slip through. Now I only pick up for numbers I don't recognize when it's a local area code calling during the school day - could be the kids' preschool or Kindergarten. Or if I'm expecting a call from someone. Do you take calls when you don't recognize the caller's phone number?