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dandraper 5 Reviews 1401 reads
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I guess I'll have to get a 2nd phone then.  If I have a prepaid and forward the call to my Google Voice is it safe?

dandraper1993 reads

I use a Google Voice number for hobbying.  I've been using this Korean agency and last week when I tried to make an appt. it goes straight to voicemail.  I tried for a few days and gave up thinking they were busted or gone out of business.

Then today I used my normal phone number which I shouldn't have done but I did anyways.  They answered the phone and everything was OK

Another weird thing is that I didn't know that they used 2 different numbers on 2 different ads on BP.  Earlier in the day I made contact with the 2nd number. She asked me if I've been there before, but because I never dialed this number before I said I don't think so.  And when I showed up they didn't allow me to enter after spotting me from across the street.    Then about and hour later I thought what the hell? let me try the old number using my non GV number.  Same girl answers but didn't realize she spoke to me earlier.  I didn't want to get turned away again so told her that I'm a regular and she turned me away about an hour earlier.  She kind of shrugged it off and didn't offer any explanation

I asked the provider about it but she didn't seem to know anything.  I get along well with her and she seemed happy to see me so I don't think she asked them to banned my number or turn me away.

The other strange thing is that after getting turned away I tried calling a few other Korean agencies and they all went straight to voicemail.  I wonder if it has anything to do with Google Voice?  I'm planning on getting a prepaid but just don't feel like carrying 2 phones around

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nervousone926 reads

Have you tried using a different google voice number?

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nervousone879 reads

so eventually did you get any service or not anymore?

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LiannaGerrit808 reads

Much  about AMPs or the likes but you can have a 2nd number and call forward the calls to your phone and still have one handset ,good luck,Kendall

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mynameisboris11309 reads

Since GV is essentially a call forwarding service, they may have tracking software that follows the stream of data whenever you call, linking your GV number to your real cell number.  I suggest getting a hobby phone in the future.

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LiannaGerrit1110 reads

and a voice service which does offer forwarding , I don't use them but yes they do and it is not a matter of may ,they do track everything .I wouldn't suggest google.He said he did not want 2 phones.Google I would avoid , but the service options available are endless :).KendaLL

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dandraper1402 reads

I guess I'll have to get a 2nd phone then.  If I have a prepaid and forward the call to my Google Voice is it safe?

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mynameisboris1526 reads

Why bother with GV if you have a prepaid?  I think that just adds a layer of complexity with the only benefit being able to check/send texts and make calls online.  If you value having that accessibility then go do it.  I just don't see the pressing need since you're not exactly talking up a storm or sending tons of texts from a hobby phone.

My earlier point was about the agency tracking your calls and figuring out that calls to your GV # were getting forwarded to your other cell #.

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dandraper759 reads

If I get a hobby phone I guess I'll have to carry 2 phones or switch the SIM card out.  

I guess my question was about possible reasons why they don't pick up the phone when I call from GV.

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