Harassing Phone Calls?

Question

I keep getting harassing phone calls from 989-673-3025 in the middle of the night. I don't want to shut my phone off, just in case a family member has an emergency and need to contact me.
They obviously have no life.
How do I get this to stop without changing my phone number?
Can something be done legally to get this to stop?

I am disabled and have trouble getting to the phone as it is.

Answer 1

See if you have "Call Screen (*60)". Your phone can be programmed to reject calls from selected numbers with a service called Call Screen (SBC Pacific Bell term; other phone companies might use a different name). Instead of ringing on your line, these calls are routed to a recording that tells the caller you will not take the call. With Call Screen, you can also program your telephone to reject calls from the number of the last person who called. This allows you to block calls even if you do not know the phone number. Most phone companies charge a monthly fee for this service.

When someone calls and uses obscene or threatening language, or even heavy breathing or silence to intimidate you, you are receiving a harassing call. It is against the law !

Call you Phone company - they might be able to block that number from call you.

For serious threats, if life or property are threatened, or if calls are obscene, you should call the police and file a report. Provide as much information to law enforcement as you can. Indicate the gender of the caller and describe the caller's voice. Note the time and date of the call(s). What did the caller say? How old did he/she sound? Did the caller seem intoxicated? Did he/she have an accent or speech impediment? Was there any background noise? Was a phone number/name displayed on the Caller ID device?

If the calls are frequent or particularly threatening, the phone company can set up a "Trap" on your phone line. The Trap allows the phone company to determine the telephone number from which the harassing calls originate. You must keep a log noting the time and date the harassing calls are received. Traps are usually set up for no more than two weeks. The phone company does not charge a fee for Traps.

Hope this helps.. And be safe!

Answer 2

As others have suggested, call the police and the phone company to file a complaint. The phone company can set up a trace that would give a report to the police on the caller. Some phone companies offer security features that include the ability to block certain phone numbers.

Answer 3

unless the phone calls are threatening in any way the police will not be able to do anything. call your phone company you can set up a tap and they will record when and how many of these calls you get then charges will be filed and you will have to appear in court. this is a long process. if there is a way to block the # then i suggest that route but get ready becuase your phone company might charge a fee for this service

Answer 4

Local Results:
A.Vliet, Sandy
989-673-3025
313 Wells St
Caro MI 48723-1924
call the police and report it. this is what I found looking up the number.

Answer 5

Call the phone company and the police department and file a complaint

Answer 6

You know the phone number so report this by the police.