Jim Gell Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 I recently renewed my SD registration online and gave them my phone number. I don't have a very good spam filter on my phone, so I typically get some spam. But today it exploded. I received 33 calls from the 605 (South Dakota) area code in 6 hours. During that time, I reported the calls to Hiya, which I think is Samsung's proprietary screening service. I Googled this and only saw one hit, a SD based local newspaper article that could be read by subscription only. Not willing to subscribe, I could still read the headline which was "SD Sells DMV Database for $70,000". I post this for a few reasons. First, to make others aware. I think I was required to submit my phone number to re-register my vehicle, but if it is optional, I suggest you not. You may get into trouble putting in the phone number of your SD State Legislator or such, so I don't suggest that. Second, I am looking for a good Android app to block spam calls on my Samsung S8. I have heard of something called Call Screen that I thought was part of the Android system, but can't find that on my phone as a feature, or in the Android Play Store as an app. And third, I am curious if anyone else on here has had the same experience. Thanks in advance for your comments. Jim Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Who do you have for your cell service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 I renewed in January, I haven't had any uptick in calls. And I don't have any spam blockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted March 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 16 hours ago, Larry Burkett said: Who do you have for your cell service This is on my phone with Verizon Service. Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted March 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 3 hours ago, Cheetah said: I renewed in January, I haven't had any uptick in calls. And I don't have any spam blockers. It's possible that it is not the SD DMV that is responsible. I am trying to think who else I may have recently given my phone number to. Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danfreda1 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 We renewed our SD registration on their portal and paid by credit card 2 weeks ago and haven’t had any calls. ATT phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 DMVs Can (And Do) Collect and Sell Your Personal Data https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a32035408/dmv-selling-driver-data/ Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Could it be that you have to opt out of such an information sale? It seems to me that we did have to do that in TX, but it has been a while since I did the DL. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 To my knowledge, I have never received a SPAM SD call despite the fact that we are SD residents. All my SPAM comes from the area code where my phone is registered which happens to be 301. As for SPAM filtering, my Pixel 6 Pro rejects ~80% of SPAM without me having to do anything. Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, Kirk W said: Could it be that you have to opt out of such an information sale? It seems to me that we did have to do that in TX, but it has been a while since I did the DL. I didn't notice any boxes I needed to uncheck to opt out, but it wouldn't be the first time I missed one when submitting a form online. Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burkett Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Jim, we have Verizon and I have the Verizon Call Filter on my phone, it's free, and it identifies most spam calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gell Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, docj said: To my knowledge, I have never received a SPAM SD call despite the fact that we are SD residents. All my SPAM comes from the area code where my phone is registered which happens to be 301. We too are SD residents and the phone's 646 area code is from where I originally signed up for my Verizon account before we started full time RVing 8 years ago. I typically get spam that uses my 646 area code and often also the next 3 numbers of my phone number. I have had a drizzle of SD 605 area code spam calls in the past, but this is a tsunami by comparison. Quote 2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it? '05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel 2016 smart car We started full timing on December 1st 2014 Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jim Gell said: I have had a drizzle of SD 605 area code spam calls in the past, but this is a tsunami by comparison. Our sudden increase in spam has been via texts. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Plus an election year is approaching and politicians are exempt from the Do Not Call list. Brace yourself. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0zke Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 I haven't seen any spam from SD, but lots from the area code where my phone is registered. I can set my phone (iPhone) to block all numbers not in my contacts, but since our coach is for sale, I don't want to do that. Instead, any calls from that area code are declined. Yes, I may hang up on a potential buyer, but that's a risk I'll take. Quote David Lininger, kb0zke 1993 Foretravel U300 40' (sold) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 this is why the "off" button is good. do they still sell "burner" phones? might be worth it to get a couple. and as for any gov agency. they do not need your phone number, as they do not call, they send out notices via the usps. ... unless they are barging into your home unannounced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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