Yeah Melani....I heard it on a local radio show and like I said, put it to use right away.

BOB: Regardless of what may or may not happen, you've reached a point where you are probably better off starting over with a new and unlisted number. I know that's a pain in the ass, but it does work for most of the calls. The computer sequential stuff will still come through, but that's a tiny percentage of the total and almost incremental from the standpoint of what you are now receiving.

Doing this may cause a few headaches, but if you give your number out wisely and use the old number for publication (it fills in the blanks and it did USED to be yours), you'll be better off. Use the Caller ID to block the anonymous and that leaves you with a small percentage of unavailables. Anyone getting through should be asked to remove your name from any list they have (ask where they got it) and not to forward it to anyone else. get their name and company and return phone number.

Spaw