Do Not Call Registry

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Keebler Elf

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Yeah, yeah, I know there was a thread on it already. But the stupid search function can't find it.

I was a strong proponent of this when it came out but it's fucking garbage and I wish it had never been created. Now I'm routinely getting calls from 1-000-000-0000. The first time I picked up, cut them off, and asked them how they got my number. They said from a contest form I filled out at the mall. I told them they were full of shit and to stop calling me. They hung up.

Now I just don't pick up but it's fucking annoying. I wish the phone companies could block these calls.

What a waste of money. :mad:
 
First time I googled 000-000-0000 the results suggested that most calls were coming from California.

What really sucks about the DNCL is that people you deal with can still call. I've noticed Amex and AIC doing "partnerships" with Bell Canada so they can legally call. Really sucks.
 
The DNCL clearly has its flaws. But I have had only one call since I got on it. I used to get called several times a week. So its working for me. Mostly.
 
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Since the Do Not Call list went up, my telemarketer phone calls have trippled. But I have not placed my name on the list yet, maybe they are being dumped on me after not being able to call others?

KEEBLER: The "do not call" lists does not work against U.S.-based telemarketers or phone numbers. It only prevents telemarketers with canadian numbers from calling you, so what they are doing is using U.S. proxy numbers to call you, thus it's the same sh*t.
 
Do what my father used to do long before DNCL..... ask the caller to hang on just a second, set down the phone and go back to what you were doing... check back and see if you have the fast busy every 15 minutes (they hung up)....

OTB
 
onthebottom said:
Do what my father used to do long before DNCL..... ask the caller to hang on just a second, set down the phone and go back to what you were doing
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I often just say "please hold" and put the phone down beside the stereo.

But, what I really wanna do is get an airhorn and let it rip..... :D
 
Music_Box said:
The "do not call" lists does not work against U.S.-based telemarketers or phone numbers. It only prevents telemarketers with canadian numbers from calling you, so what they are doing is using U.S. proxy numbers to call you, thus it's the same sh*t.
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I know.
 
Keebler Elf said:
Yeah, yeah, I know there was a thread on it already. But the stupid search function can't find it.

I was a strong proponent of this when it came out but it's fucking garbage and I wish it had never been created. Now I'm routinely getting calls from 1-000-000-0000. The first time I picked up, cut them off, and asked them how they got my number. They said from a contest form I filled out at the mall. I told them they were full of shit and to stop calling me. They hung up.

Now I just don't pick up but it's fucking annoying. I wish the phone companies could block these calls.

What a waste of money. :mad:
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I tried to call the do not call registry and they told me to stop calling.
 
Yep...

Keebler Elf said:
Yeah, yeah, I know there was a thread on it already. But the stupid search function can't find it.

I was a strong proponent of this when it came out but it's fucking garbage and I wish it had never been created. Now I'm routinely getting calls from 1-000-000-0000. The first time I picked up, cut them off, and asked them how they got my number. They said from a contest form I filled out at the mall. I told them they were full of shit and to stop calling me. They hung up.

Now I just don't pick up but it's fucking annoying. I wish the phone companies could block these calls.

What a waste of money. :mad:
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*******

That one appears on my display daily.

Contest form. Maybe I can put together a game plan to s---w them around.
 
I realized registering my phone# was the worst thing to do, cause now the telemarketers know my (unlisted) number. I wouldnt be surprised if the govt was in cohorts with the fuckers

*puts on tinfoil hat*
 
Hey, when i first joined the list, i was getting calls from the 000 numbers as well. But in the last couple weeks, i have not seen that #
 
toughb said:
Contest form. Maybe I can put together a game plan to s---w them around.
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Probably not. They'll just hang up on you. They knew that I knew they were full of shit but it was just a canned response that I'm sure they've been instructed to give.

The dumb thing is that people who signed up for the registry are the last people who want to hear from telemarketers. So if you're calling them, the chances of a successful sale should be significantly lower than just cold calling someone out of the blue.
 
Hey...

Keebler Elf said:
Probably not. They'll just hang up on you. They knew that I knew they were full of shit but it was just a canned response that I'm sure they've been instructed to give.

The dumb thing is that people who signed up for the registry are the last people who want to hear from telemarketers. So if you're calling them, the chances of a successful sale should be significantly lower than just cold calling someone out of the blue.
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*******

You're being logical again...:)
 
Keebler Elf said:
Probably not. They'll just hang up on you. They knew that I knew they were full of shit but it was just a canned response that I'm sure they've been instructed to give.

The dumb thing is that people who signed up for the registry are the last people who want to hear from telemarketers. So if you're calling them, the chances of a successful sale should be significantly lower than just cold calling someone out of the blue.
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can i call you to discuss
 
Esco! said:
I realized registering my phone# was the worst thing to do, cause now the telemarketers know my (unlisted) number. I wouldnt be surprised if the govt was in cohorts with the fuckers

*puts on tinfoil hat*
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I believe Bell administers this programme for the government. But they wouldn't...'cause we're all members of the Bell family, aren't we??? It'd be incest!!!

jwm
 
It was posted on another board that CELL numbers are now being released ./
So you will have too register that number too .. the great thing about this is if you get calls from tele marketers you will be paying or using your airtime whichever term you chose to use
 
pepsiman said:
It was posted on another board that CELL numbers are now being released ./
So you will have too register that number too .. the great thing about this is if you get calls from tele marketers you will be paying or using your airtime whichever term you chose to use
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I've been getting calls on my cell since I registered well over a month ago. As long as you don't pick up (and they don't leave a message), it won't cost you anything.

But if you don't have call display, you're fucked.
 
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