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Then let them send what ever they want to , you didn't order it and you don't have to pay. My guess is they will not send it without a bank or credit card # :-)
This is what was happening when I stepped in and took over as POA for Mom. I lived with her and she got solicitor calls all day long every single day. I began answering the phone and telling people she no longer accepted any phone calls and told them to immediately remover her from their list. I put her on the National Do Not Call Registry numerous times to no avail, most calls now come from outside the US so they cannot be stopped or if you spent time talking to them or asked for info from anyone they can continue to contact you no matter what.
When I have to leave the house and no one else is home except Mom I use call forwarding and have the calls sent to my phone, so Mom can make outgoing phone calls but does not receive incoming calls. I do not like this situation either as I want the ability to be able to speak to her/call her if I need to tell her I am going to be gone a bit longer. I do not think my Mom would be able to use a cell phone even a Jitterbug as her memory is only about 15 minutes long. Since I have cable I can only block a small number of phone numbers and you have to know their number to block it which is not always possible. I use to have a device that you plugged your phone into and solicitors calls would be blocked but it quit working and I do not think they are even made any longer.
I took away the checkbook etc to stop the bleed of money as well as taking any credit cards etc. Honestly, if your Mom is this bad though I think you need to consider moving her home with you or providing a night time care giver. This is why I live with my Mom, however I am no longer married, which may not be your case.
- Set to minimal number of rings (usually 2) before voicemail activates
- Only answer when caller is family/friends as they identify themselves
- Inform friends and family of this and for them to identify themselves as will answer if you are home
- Coach your mom NOT to answer unless they hear that it is family or friends
- If your mom is not really able to discern this then try coaching her NOT to answer period (you can return legitimate calls later if you are not there)
- Telemarketers usually hang up when they hear voicemail
- Even when telemarketers/scammers leave message, they do not access your mom directly and you have record to report to police if needed
Hope this helps.
Best Wishes,
BeWell
Also an unlisted number is a good way to help block with solicitors.
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