Watch out for repeated calls from this number. Most reports describe a robotic voice offering free alarm or security systems, then hanging up or leaving no voicemail. Those are classic scam telemarketing tactics that aim to harvest personal or credit‑card data. Never share identifying information with an unsolicited caller, even if the caller ID shows a familiar brand. Activate your phone’s built‑in spam filter, add the number to a block list, and consider a third‑party call‑blocking app for extra coverage. If you’re on the national Do‑Not‑Call registry, file a complaint with the FTC; the more reports, the higher the chance regulators will act.
Among the numerous unknown numbers calling today, this one stands out for its persistence, prompting a momentary interruption from daily activities to investigate.
The number is listed on the DNC list
This number showed up in our missed calls list, on 4/2/2015 @ 10:20 am, and the ID says it's from an alarm co.
I didn't recognize the number, so I didn't answer and blocked it
Daily, I receive multiple calls from this number, with the caller ID simply stating 'ALARM CO'.
The do-not-call list has proven ineffective, as robocalls continue to increase. I have stopped answering my phone, and even with a non-published number, the calls persist.
I chose not to answer the call, as I suspected it was a scam from an alarm company.
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A solution to the frustration caused by these calls is needed.
I got a call from a number, the caller ID showed alarm co, but i didnt answer becuse it seemed like a scam
When answering the call, there was no response after greeting.
Despite their persistence, I was able to block their calls using a call blocker app on my Android smartphone, effectively stopping their attempts to reach me.
Numerous calls have been received from this number, despite being on the 'do not call' list; when I attempt to call back, I get a busy signal, and no messages are ever left.
Interestingly, it seems that a computer system is mimicking human-like conversations.
A caller claiming to be 'Jonathan' from Minto, ND, offered a free wireless security system, representing another instance of a frequent scam that raises questions about the gullibility of potential victims.
I love to waste their time by answering with silly questions, either to a computer or a live person, its funny to see them get frustrated and tie up their phone lines, lol.
Since the phone system switched to digital, things like that are not efective anymore, the sound of the horn will still get through but the audio filter will clip its ear-spliting volumne, thats been a while
My phone displays the ID as MINTO, which is different from Minot, and I have verified the spelling to confirm it indeed says MINTO.
Obviously, Joey is correct, if you atempt to call back some of these numbers (not recomendded) you may recieve a message that the number is not in servise. They use these numbers to show up on your caller id so they can't be traced back to them by the people at DNCR, they just want your CC info, they dont want you to be able to ever call them back.
In response to the calls, I have considered using a loud ship's horn to deter the caller.
Minto, ND has a population of 610 according to Mapquest
A controversial message was left, but the details are unclear
It appears that the caller's ignorance has led to a mistake, as the correct location is MINOT, ND, rather than the MINTO, ND listed on caller ID, providing a source of amusement
The caller never says ennything, just calls the company line, and then disconnects, which is pretty annoying.
The number 701-248-1752, which previously appeared with 111 prefixed to it, has called me again, this time without the prefix, and the caller ID indicates it is from Minto, ND
My caller ID showed Minto ND, a new state added to my list of scam calls; I always report them to the DNC Registry, hoping the complaints will prompt action.
A call was received from a number that appeared to be from a foreign country, given the '111' prefix, but no message was left, suggesting it might be a scam.
The caller hung up on me as well
The caller ID displayed 'Minto, ND'
Before the call connected, I had already greeted the caller
