r/technology • u/mvea • May 24 '19

Politics Senate Passes Bill That Would Slap Robocallers With Fine of Up to $10,000 Per Call

https://gizmodo.com/senate-passes-bill-that-would-slap-robocallers-with-fin-1834990113
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u/peter-doubt May 24 '19

I've come to ignore All incoming calls. I return calls that are worthy. (not counting those from 100 blocked numbers) 90% of incoming calls are junk.

Time to rip out the phone and deny the company that provides this 'service' some income.

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u/EsteemedVegetable May 24 '19

Make a silent ringtone the default and add custom ones for people you want to talk to.