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Letter: Use caller ID to screen calls

I'm writing in response to the letter best on Sunday, July 17. Mr. Smith has answered a call from someone wanting money for a charity, at least that's what the caller says.

Some people have to answer a ringing phone, can’t stand to let it ring. I suggest he get a phone with caller ID, call block and an answering machine. Caller ID shows who the caller is, area code and phone number and if they have a message the answer machine will take it.

Most calls will hang up. You use call block if they keep calling. Soon they quit.

Ed Carroll, Kennewick

This story was originally published August 3, 2016 at 3:36 AM with the headline "Letter: Use caller ID to screen calls."

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