Weird # on my cell

[WhiteWidow]

What is a demon dialer? How would I end up on it?

[drew_goring]

What is a demon dialer? How would I end up on it?

I think it is just a random number generator type thing that just calls numbers. It is what some companies use for telemarketing. That's why sometimes there is a delay when you pick up. The computer calls numbers and if there is no answer, no human intervention is required. When someone picks up, it automatically connects you with the telemarketer.

[slcraiders]

I think it is just a random number generator type thing that just calls numbers. It is what some companies use for telemarketing. That's why sometimes there is a delay when you pick up. The computer calls numbers and if there is no answer, no human intervention is required. When someone picks up, it automatically connects you with the telemarketer.

Drew, you are referring to a "predictive dialer" which may have been the origin of this call. A demon dialer is unique in that it repeatedly dials the same number over and over. Kind of a phone denial of service attack. Demon dialers have been known to break into voice-mail systems etc.

[drew_goring]

Drew, you are referring to a "predictive dialer" which may have been the origin of this call. A demon dialer is unique in that repeatedly dials the name number over and over. Kind of a phone denial of service attack. Demon dialers have been known to break into voice-mail systems etc.

hmm...yeah. Now that I think about it, that's what I was explaining. Never really heard of dos attacks on phones, but I guess it would work though.

[ggiese]

Spanish speaking telemarketer of some sort...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...=1006010802074

http://www.telemarketingfaq.com/foru...9&page=1&pp=10

[WhiteWidow]

Something I read stated that they get credit card numbers, and then call around to confirm/deny if they are any good or not. Anyone know if this makes sense?

[Lopaka]

I think they are calling me also...however I don't answer the phone unless I know the number.