How can I stop Verizon from sending me texts and calling my phone?

I am not the primary on the account. The primary has called and complained numerous times and was told each time, my number isn't in the system and I shouldn't be getting these, but the calls and texts keep coming, dozens per month, every month. When I get the calls, I push the number to let them know they are calling the wrong number, it tells me to wait for customer service and when they answer they wont talk to me because I am not the primary. I am so upset by being harassed by the 10 calls and messages per day and no one will help me. Somebody help stop these automated calls and get my number out of the automated call and text system! I need a solution.

My next suggestion is to simply change your cell number on this line. However I frown upon doing so since I believe you may end up with a worst set of annoyance calls then you are receiving now. Its a crap shoot.
Often times it takes almost 30 days for your number to be purged from verizons calling or marketing system. Just wait for that time to elapse before doing any number change.
At my verizon you can block up to five text or telephone numbers for 90 days. If they are not internal verizon business numbers you can block them
Please note these calls you receive can be external telemarketing calls who are pestering verizon customers via auto dial.
You can send unwanted texts to #spam and follow the instructions.
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