they called but didn't leave a messdage or talk when i answered

This number called my unlisted number so they are probably dialing sequentially which is illegal.  When I picked it up, there was a recording offering me a loan or credit card and then it said to press 2 if I don't want any more calls from them so I did but I don't know if it will work.   I haven't requested a loan or credit card from anyone.  I called them back and got a message saying that the Magic Jack customer was unavailable and to leave a message but then it said the mailbox was full.  I didn't know what magic Jack was, so I googled it.  It's a device that can be plugged into a computer and you can plug a phone into it in order to use VOIP.  This company must be a rinky-dink, fly-by-night firm.  They are probably scammers.

they are text messaging my cell phone with ads for "shoutit.com"

so invasive.

is there anything i can do about this, like blocking them, or anywhere i can report this? if i could set my phone to block the messages before they come in then that would be great. it would be nice not to have to pay for text messages which come to my phone and are essentially spam.

This was very useful information. Thanks.

This number called and has called in the past but does not respond on pick-up

I blocked this number immediately. Call today but did not leave a message. Could be telemarketers.

Good on ya, Fred.