SAM and DUNNS number scammers

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Anyone familiar with this shit and what I can do about these people? I don't answer unknown numbers typically but I've come to recognize this number because they have called so much. Last year was a few times, this year it's been every two weeks and they send text messages and emails too now. I have a little info I've found on the web about this outfit and their Iranian guy running the scam but is there anyone I should report it to?
 
Anyone familiar with this shit and what I can do about these people? I don't answer unknown numbers typically but I've come to recognize this number because they have called so much. Last year was a few times, this year it's been every two weeks and they send text messages and emails too now. I have a little info I've found on the web about this outfit and their Iranian guy running the scam but is there anyone I should report it to?

As far as phone calls, if I recognize the number as a repeat offender, I will pick up the phone, say nothing, set the phone down until they hang up. Surprisingly, it has cut down on the number of spam calls that I get. I figure, if they are going to waste my time, I will waste theirs and cost them some money in the process. I suppose there's nothing you can do as far as texting, other than maybe respond and drag them around the barnyard, wasting their time that way too. It seems to me they are playing a percentages game and the more time they have to put in to any one mark, the less attractive the mark is. It won't stop them, but they may just move on to other, more attractive marks.
 
I have the same problem. I keep my numbers listed on the do not call registry. There's also links to report them to the AG's office. Nothing will probably ever happen but it certainly won't if they're not reported. Give them as much info as you know. Only took me a couple minutes. Maybe it's a coincidence, but the call's have really backed off. I was getting 2-3 a day and now I'm about 1 a week. I never answer and just block the number on my phone but it's a robot call so the numbers just made up anyway.
 
I get an actual person who calls. The number they text me from changes but the number they list in the text to call back is always the same. I guess I'll start messing with them and see what happens. I'll look into the AG too.