Harassing Phone Calls from Dallas

Starting at about 11:58 am today, this household started getting phone calls that were either from an "unknown caller" or from a Dallas phone number that showed on our caller ID as "INTERNATIONAL 214 586 0999".

The first several times the phone rang, we took the call. Usually we heard silence, but three times our youngest child was identified by name, and we were asked to put him on the phone. I'm going to be a bit vague about other details, since we may have to involve law enforcement and don't want to complicate an investigation.

The phone calls were coming at one-minute intervals several times. This is no way to run a household.

Eight hours later, we may have reached at least a temporary solution, thanks to a few phone calls and our telephone provider's services.

I've been angry, frustrated, and concerned for this family in various mixtures since this incident started. This is not how I had planned to spend this Saturday afternoon.