Should I take the bait? Should I? Should I? OK, I will. Here's what he said: >> There are many situations where the CID will display 'unknown' due to >> the >> phone system that a business or organization is using. He means there are many situations where the caller is not purposely blocking their CID, but it doesn't come through. At home here we screen all our calls, and there are many, many calls that are "legitimate", businesses and personal, where the CID doesn't come through, but because of incompatibilities in the phone system. David On Saturday, June 28, 2003, at 11:47 AM, TheMacintoshLady wrote: > zippy tapped out this message on 6/28/2003 1:09 PM > >>> I'd suggest that you answer the 'unknown' for a few weeks and track >>> them to >>> see what percentage of them are desired before cutting them off >>> totally. >>> >>> My son's disability check was delayed for several months as my >>> state's >>> Disability Office tried to call and they were unable to reach me by >>> phone > for >>> an interview which was required before they sent out the check. > > Well I just ignored a call right now that was "unknown", and yes I am > waiting for money but they will have to contact me by paper mail. I > can't > think of any legitimate outfit who would block their number. > > ---