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Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
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Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
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So we just posted a story on stopping unwanted phone calls. The story talks about some loop holes that telemarketers use to get around the National Do Not Dial registry. It got me wondering, wha
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Forums » Money » Scams & Fraud » Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
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Re: Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
posted at March 4, 2013 2:35 PM EST
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First: March 1, 2013 Last: April 23, 2013 |
National Do Not Call Registry https://www.donotcall.gov/ Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls. To add your number to the Registry you can call 888-382-1222 from the phone you wish to register, or go click on “Register a Phone Number” in the left column of this page. Your registration will not expire. Telephone numbers placed on the National Do Not Call Registry will remain on it permanently due to the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007, which became law in February 2008. Read more about it at http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/04/dncfyi.shtm. 000. |
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Re: Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
posted at March 17, 2013 9:08 PM EDT
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First: March 17, 2013 Last: March 17, 2013 |
I am sick of callers with a fictitious phone number. I won't answer and then I'll try to call that number and am told that the number I dialed is not a correct number. Plus I have been getting a call that comes in as "PRIVATE" and when I pick up no one is there. I get these type of harrassing calls three times a day everyday, for months now and the phone company's suggestion was to change my phone number. Like that will help anything- PLUS I agree the DNC list either does not work or the companies know that nothing can really happen to them because I renew my number on this list every year and call keep coming in; plus if I do not want to be bothered by charities, they should not be exempt. I have rights also. I am sick to death of charities. I support 6 charities and even they get on my nerves. They used to ask for money once a month, now it's two to four times a mon th. I'm sick of all of them. How do I stop "PRIVATE" calls from reaching me?
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Re: Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
posted at March 17, 2013 9:21 PM EDT
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Here is a related video you can watch! Federal Trade Commission. Robocalls Gone Wrong http://bcove.me/e1e44uvn R |
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Re: Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
posted at April 1, 2013 10:13 PM EDT
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Media Advisory: 04/01/2013 FTC to Announce Winners of Robocall Challenge http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/04/robocall_ma.shtm The Federal Trade Commission will announce the winners of the FTC Robocall Challenge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The challenge, launched October 2012, sought the best technical solution to block illegal robocalls. The FTC received nearly 800 eligible submissions. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/01/robocallchallenge.shtm WHO: Charles Harwood, Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Challenge Winners WHAT: Press conference to announce winners of the FTC Robocall Challenge WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: FTC Headquarters, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580 Reporters who wish to participate can dial 1-800-230-1074. The confirmation number is 286637 and the host is Bruce Jennings. Event will be webcast live. http://www.ftc.gov/leaving/webcast/ http://present.knowledgevision.com/account/ftc/link/Live_Webcast TWITTER: Follow @FTC and the hashtag #FTCrobo for event details MEDIA CONTACT: Cheryl Hackley FTC Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2480 000. |
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Re: Stop Unwanted Phone Calls...
posted at April 21, 2013 9:06 PM EDT
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Hi, I am on the Do Not Call List and helps. Did you ever notice they usually don't identify themselves,but ask who you are. I say well who are you? then I hang up!! scan your calls with your answering machine, also. spgmoon22 |
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