Why can random people call me?

Question

I'm tired of random people can contact me, either send a message as a request to come. On my list I have at least ten times checked both privacy and in chats that only people on my list to contact me. I've done both on the desktop version as on my smartphone and tablet. And yet, most men just break into my Skype, I'm sick. I mainly use Skype to communicate with my son and a few friends and I have already asked my settings to check but they all claim that the settings are correct, so no one outside my list can contact me, I hope this is quickly resolved.
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA140/how-do-i-manage-my-privacy-settings-in-skype-for-windows-desk... These are the settings I set all least 10 times: s

Answer 1

Skype-User wrote:
unfortunately, there is no option yet to block/filter contact requests, regardless if they are requests from legitimate users or from possible spammers/scammers. The only things you can do at the moment is indeed to ignore and block them (and report them to [email protected]).
The Privacy Settings in Skype can only prevent/stop unwanted calls/instant messages from non-contacts, not contact requests.
"The Privacy Settings in Skype can only prevent/stop unwanted calls/instant messages from non-contacts, not contact requests."
@skype-User:  First of all, you are contradicting yourself but thats not the real issue here. My profile as well is not protected as described by the skype terms and privacy settings I have set and agreed to. I have my profile set to private AND that ONLY my contacts may call me, video call me and instant message me. For skype to make privacy “options” available to a user -when their privacy settings do not actually work, they are directly infringing on the consumers’ right to be given an accurate description of the services skype is offering. If a consumer were considering making an account and are indeed making one based off of the described privacy settings and available features skype itself has advertised, skype is responsible to uphold their end of the bargain. Yet, they cease to provide the actual features they advertise and place people like myself in immediate danger. This is the very definition of false advertising, and it is an illegal act. I have screen shots of my account and my privacy settings. However, the disconnect in the services rendered is made more and more clear every time my skype lights up both my iphone and my PC with an unwarranted incoming video call from a complete stranger half way across the world. I have only ONE contact on skype. That sole contact is my husband, who is currently serving in Afghanistan. Skype and other comparable communication platforms are absolutely vital in our lifestyle. Due to the evident neglect on skype’s part I subsequently have screen shots of the most recent unsolicited call from 6:24pm this evening. I ignored this call as with the others; however, these people usually escalate in their attempts to contact me. I then have to deal with their persistent, vulgar and unprovoked instant messages. (Such was the unfortunate experience I endured tonight) Only after I tell them repeatedly to stop harassing me and that I will indeed report their actions do they finally stop. I have even tried creating a new account and making sure my settings are set appropriately as per skype’s tutorial, advertising and guidelines. But this is not a problem that I as a consumer have a solution for. This is wrong, and I know for a fact that it happens to other skype users every day. This is a situation that a consumer should never have to deal with nor should it be able to happen. Skype must fix this not just for the good of maintaining their company’s moral public image but also because it is an illegal act. So “skype-user” I find your answer to Vuchel’s concern disheartening. As your response is ignorant and false. I sincerely hope that skype rises up from under their umbrella of rapaciousness and hastily procures a sincere product for their consumers to utilize.