Disabling Skype Numbers- Major Issue

I have 2 skype numbers and for one of the two, I have been put on a spam list and am now getting about 100 (seriously) calls a day from a multitude of numbers. Now, I need to keep my other number for my job so when I finally find the skype live chat support (which Skype has done very well at hiding), they tell me there is NO way for me to disable my skype number except for waiting until my subscription runs out (in 2 months). Also since there is no way to tell which number someone is calling you on (i.e.skype number #1 or skype number #2), now I have to answer ALL of the calls so I can filter the 3-4 important business calls a day from the 75-150 spam calls I am getting.
Am I missing any ways to disable my number or is skype really this inferior of a service?
This is the last straw for me, Skype is not sitting in good standings with me anymore, not after this fiasco. 

Ditto - I agree this is a major issue. Likewise I used my Skype number on contact details for a trade directory and since the New Year we are getting about 30 calls a day from salesmen. I too have purchased a new number, but desperately want to disable the old number. I dont want any kind of refund for the unused portion of my subscription. I have basically had to keep signed out of Skype during working hours in order not to be disturbed!  Please help!

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