Call Block feature

Before you reply that the solution to getting a call block feature is to change settings to "Only allow calls from people in your contact list," hear me out.
That's really not an option for me.
I have a Skype call-in number as my business line. I expect and receive calls from pople who would not necessarily be in my contact list.  Setting it up as you suggest would block those calls I want to receive.  
I want to black those numbers that I have identifed as spam so I don't see them.  I know these guys change their numbers all the time but it would be nice to simply block them as they get identified.
SO I guess this is really a feature request...  "Call Block"
Long time Skype user.

    Hello there, smcrane4569! I can help you to remove blocks and restrictions from your line. When you log into your My Verizon account, make sure that you're logging as the Account Owner. You'll see it on the upper left side of the home page. Once you've confirmed that, scroll down the the area titled "I Want To..." and click on the blue link that says "More Actions". A pop up window will appear. In that window, select "Block Calls & Messages" under "Safty and Security". You'll be taken to another page where you'll see each number that has been blocked. All you have to do is delete the number in question from the field and slick "Submit".
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