Yesterday evening, you might notice a silent ring from +12028005553 and wonder what data could be harvested just by touching your phone. The reality is that many outbound auto‑dialers spoof familiar names like “TV Research” to test active lines, collect minimal info, or deliver unwanted surveys. Use built‑in call blocking features, register with the National Do Not Call Registry, and flag suspicious IDs to your carrier. If a call is silent or offers no clear purpose, hang up and consider reporting it to the FTC. Regularly review your call log for patterns and keep your voicemail disabled for unknown numbers.
The call purportedly involved a discussion about healthcare, supposedly initiated by Obama.
I got a recorded message about a tv research survey, i dont think its legit
The call I received was supposedly for a survey related to the #pointergate topic, which can be found on Twitter.
I only wanna hear from numbers that are in my directory, if they dont leave a mesage, thats too bad
I would appresheate it if you could block this number from my phone
This number exhibits all the hallmarks of a scam, with the caller using a 202 area code and attempting to get through despite being blocked
I received an unwarranted call from TV Research Co, which I chose not to answer, as these types of calls are intrusive and unwelcome.
This number called on Wednesday, 10/1/14, at 5:30PM EDT; upon seeing the area code 202, I immediately hang up
I have invested in a similair service, and it has reduced my unwanted calls to about 2 per week, its a great investement.
No attempt was made to answer the call.
Received a call from this number, didn't pick up, and no message was left.
Upon calling back, a message from Verizon Wireless indicated that the number is disconnected, suggesting possible scam activity using a fake caller ID.
A call was received from a TV research number, but there was no one on the line when answered.
I recieved an unsollicited call from the 'TV Research Company', and I'm reporting it to the FCC.
It appears that all calls from the 202 area code are scams, making it easy to block them
The number 202-800-5553 appears as 'TV Research' on caller ID, but it is actually a scam autodialer searching for active phone lines, and I respond by sending a fax screech signal using my printer/fax.
A call where the person said nothing, despite multiple greetings, raises concerns about potential information gathering
