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		Turing_Machine on Oct 29, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lobbyists Win Right to Bombard Student Borrowers w... I never answer unrecognized numbers. I can't even remember the last time an unrecognized call was someone I actually wanted to talk to.

rogerbinns on Oct 29, 2015 [–]

Same here. I also use Google Voice, so they can leave a message which is (often humourously) transcribed and sent as email and sms. The legit calls (eg dry cleaning is ready) get through. The spammers never leave a message.

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