On Sep 10, 8:03*am, "HeyBub" wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote:

I only do that with my cell phone. I only give my cell number to
those that I want to talk to. Every other place that requires a phone
number gets my home phone number. *If I don't recognize the number I
don't answer it. I do have the advantage of still using a "local"
answering machine as opposed to voice mail for my home phone, so I
can screen calls but I honestly can't remember the last time I
actually picked it up.

Alternatively, you can supply a telephone number of (area code) 911-1234.
Should anyone use this number, they should be connected to your local
emergency service. The 911 people frown on people using the service for
non-emergencies. The caller may end up with a SWAT unit surrounding his
facility.

I've sometimes used the non-emergency telephone number of my local police
department or Rat Abatement bureau.

Good idea.

Let's all find ways to burden our 911 centers and police departments.
It's not like they have anything better to do with their scant
resources than answer calls from telemarketers.

Oh wait...this was from HeyBub. Odds are this was posted for no other
reason than to get a reaction.