Do Not Call List

[keyser]

I just received my first spam phone call in months.*

I love the Do Not Call list! It used to be three or four calls a night of people trying to sell windows, etc.

This call came through as Out of Area and the number was 0123456789 so I answered out of curiosity. I asked for their number so I could report them to the police and he hung up.

For anyone not on this list, it's highly recommended. It's fantastic.

Here's the link:
https://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/insnum-regnum-eng

* Exception: The Toronto Sun or Toronto Star still keep calling. Newspapers have an exemption for some reason. I need to hang up on them.

 

[Questor]

Yes, I am a big fan of DNC list too. As you pointed out, newspapers have an exemption, as do companies where a pre-existing business relationship exists.

This has been discussed in previous threads. If I am not mistaken, 0123456789 is a call originating from the US, so they are not affected by Canadian legislation.

 

[capncrunch]

* Exception: The Toronto Sun or Toronto Star still keep calling. Newspapers have an exemption for some reason. I need to hang up on them.

Newspapers are exempted from the rules - probably because they write editorials - but next time they call, take the call and tell them to put your number on their do-not-call list. They're obligated by law to put you on their do-not-call registry for 3 years.

 

[Nickelodeon]

Agreed...I'm on the list.

When I do get the rare call (eg. free trip bullshit), I ask to speak the supervisor and either request to be taken off their list or threaten to report them.

Seems to work.

 

[keyser]

Newspapers are exempted from the rules - probably because they write editorials - but next time they call, take the call and tell them to put your number on their do-not-call list. They're obligated by law to put you on their do-not-call registry for 3 years.

Thanks for the suggestion. Have tried that before, but maybe not since Oct.1, so will try again.

 

[shakenbake]

I just received my first spam phone call in months.*

I love the Do Not Call list! It used to be three or four calls a night of people trying to sell windows, etc.

This call came through as Out of Area and the number was 0123456789 so I answered out of curiosity. I asked for their number so I could report them to the police and he hung up.

For anyone not on this list, it's highly recommended. It's fantastic.

Here's the link:
https://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/insnum-regnum-eng

* Exception: The Toronto Sun or Toronto Star still keep calling. Newspapers have an exemption for some reason. I need to hang up on them.

Just tell the newspapers to NOT call you again. They are forced by law to put you on their own DNC lists, once you tell them not to call you. This is part of the legislation.