Someone keeps calling our number, how do I make them stop?

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Call the phone company and report it AS harassment. For all you know, it IS. Explain the situation to the phone company – maybe they’ve heard of the problem before. Let the phone company figure out why the other party thinks you’re calling them. In the meantime, officially COVER YOURSELF.

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