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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
hopitus wrote:
On Aug 9, 4:03 pm, "jmcquown" wrote: Oh, I forgot about the SC State Troopers. Apparently they made contributions to them in years past and those people are unbelievably pushy! They invariably start off with a sob story about a trooper killed in the line of duty leaving a wife and two kids who need our help... they'll put us down for $100, okay? Um, no, it's not okay. $50? How about $25? I've given up trying to be polite. Jill- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Not to argue, Jill, but we gave minimal support to Florida State Troopers and Police Benevolent Assn for years...and not no $100 or $50 either....it is kinda common knowledge where I lived that one of their annual stickers on your back bumper - right or wrong - would guarantee you'd have to do something pretty awful to even get stopped for traffic violations especially on the Interstates. Also not to argue! but I'd have to drive a long way to get to an Interstate and I avoid them anyway Neither my mother nor I have ever had a speeding ticket; where's the benefit in having a bumper sticker? There aren't any state troopers patrolling around here anyway. Towards Savannah and Charleston, sure... we don't go there. Besides, you know the saying, you catch more flies with honey? I might be amenable if they didn't inform me they were putting us down for $100 and then act like I'm negotiating when I say no. The fastest way to get me *not* to do something is to tell me I have to. I'm stubborn that way Jill |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
jmcquown wrote:
(A minor rant) Early this year I had Mom's number added to the National Do Not Call Registry. She was getting a ridiculous number of telemarketing calls. And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the list. The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. And some organizations are exempt. But a cell phone company isn't one of them. And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. Each time, it's been ignored. In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" You're missing the point, pal. Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. I filed a complaint about them on the Do Not Call Registry web site. I don't know if it will do any good but dammit this just ****es me off! Jill I keep getting calls about a warranty for our car. I have been telling them that I'm on the "Do Not Call List", I've asked them repeatedly to take me off, but I continue to get calls. I've about had it. I've gotten at least, and I'm not kidding, about 20 phone calls this past year from them. kili |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
"jmcquown" wrote in message
(A minor rant) Early this year I had Mom's number added to the National Do Not Call Registry. She was getting a ridiculous number of telemarketing calls. And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the list. The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. And some organizations are exempt. But a cell phone company isn't one of them. And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. Each time, it's been ignored. In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" You're missing the point, pal. Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. I filed a complaint about them on the Do Not Call Registry web site. I don't know if it will do any good but dammit this just ****es me off! We have a 'do no call' list her ein Australia too. Its Useless. First of all, charities, political parties and anyone you've had a business dealing with in the last 2 years is exempt. But if htat wasn't enough, all the teleco's (and other companies) hire contractors in India to do their telemarketing, the 'do not call' register cannot be enforced outside Australia. You could put in a complaint about the parent company they are calling on behalf of, but it doesn't do much good. I have found myself saying "no, I don't care if sick kids die" and such. I should learn just to hang up, but like slamming doors into people's faces and and other 'rude' actions, I find myself virtually unable to do it. Yowie |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
On Aug 9, 4:05�pm, "jmcquown" wrote:
(A minor rant) �Early this year I had Mom's number added to the National Do Not Call Registry. �She was getting a ridiculous number of telemarketing calls. �And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the list. �The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. �Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. �And some organizations are exempt. �But a cell phone company isn't one of them. �And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. �Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. �Each time, it's been ignored. �In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" �You're missing the point, pal. �Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. �I filed a complaint about them on the Do Not Call Registry web site. �I don't know if it will do any good but dammit this just ****es me off! Jill I hope it does some good. Once in a while I get telemarketers, not nearly as often as we used to before the registry. What is irking me now, is the number of political calls, which I understand are exempt from the registry. I know it's not that big a deal to answer the phone, but to me it's a real invasion. I'll rant right along with you, anytime, on this subject. Sherry |
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kilikini wrote:
jmcquown wrote: (A minor rant) Early this year I had Mom's number added to the National Do Not Call Registry. She was getting a ridiculous number of telemarketing calls. And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the list. The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. And some organizations are exempt. But a cell phone company isn't one of them. And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. Each time, it's been ignored. In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" You're missing the point, pal. Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. I filed a complaint about them on the Do Not Call Registry web site. I don't know if it will do any good but dammit this just ****es me off! Jill I keep getting calls about a warranty for our car. I have been telling them that I'm on the "Do Not Call List", I've asked them repeatedly to take me off, but I continue to get calls. I've about had it. I've gotten at least, and I'm not kidding, about 20 phone calls this past year from them. kili I loved the one where they said the warranty on my 2005 Honda was about to expire. I have never owned a Honda. Did you tell them not to call?! Jill |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
jmcquown wrote:
kilikini wrote: jmcquown wrote: (A minor rant) Early this year I had Mom's number added to the National Do Not Call Registry. She was getting a ridiculous number of telemarketing calls. And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the list. The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. And some organizations are exempt. But a cell phone company isn't one of them. And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. Each time, it's been ignored. In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" You're missing the point, pal. Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. I filed a complaint about them on the Do Not Call Registry web site. I don't know if it will do any good but dammit this just ****es me off! Jill I keep getting calls about a warranty for our car. I have been telling them that I'm on the "Do Not Call List", I've asked them repeatedly to take me off, but I continue to get calls. I've about had it. I've gotten at least, and I'm not kidding, about 20 phone calls this past year from them. kili I loved the one where they said the warranty on my 2005 Honda was about to expire. I have never owned a Honda. Did you tell them not to call?! Jill Repeatedly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! They still call!!!!!!!!! We've told them that we own a 1945 something-or-other, so there's no warranty and they still call. We've asked to be taken off their list each time. They still call. We're almost ready to change our number, but, gosh, why should we have to? kili |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
"Yowie" wrote in
I have found myself saying "no, I don't care if sick kids die" and such. I should learn just to hang up, but like slamming doors into people's faces and and other 'rude' actions, I find myself virtually unable to do it. Yowie You need to get over it and realize it is the caller who is rude. All you need to to is hang up without saying a word otherwise they are manipulating you (talk about rude) and you are allowing it. |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
Sherry wrote in
: On Aug 9, 4:05�pm, "jmcquown" wrote: (A minor rant) �Early this year I had Mom's number added to the N ational Do Not Call Registry. �She was getting a ridiculous number of telema rketing calls. �And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the lis t. �The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. �Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. �And some organization s are exempt. �But a cell phone company isn't one of them. �And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. �Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. �Each time, it's been i gnored. �In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" �You're missing the point, pal. � Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. �I filed a complaint about them on the D o Not Call Registry web site. �I don't know if it will do any good but dammi t this just ****es me off! Jill I hope it does some good. Once in a while I get telemarketers, not nearly as often as we used to before the registry. What is irking me now, is the number of political calls, which I understand are exempt from the registry. I know it's not that big a deal to answer the phone, but to me it's a real invasion. I'll rant right along with you, anytime, on this subject. Sherry If I don't recognize the caller I don't answer the phone. That is what voicemail/answering machines are for. No one has the right to violate my privacy. |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
"Yowie" wrote in message
... "jmcquown" wrote in message (A minor rant) Early this year I had Mom's number added to the National Do Not Call Registry. She was getting a ridiculous number of telemarketing calls. And yes, I verified her phone number was added to the list. The calls virtually disappeared. Except for SunCom Wireless. Now, I understand companies you have done business with in the past 18 months (or are actively doing business with) can contact you about special offers, etc. And some organizations are exempt. But a cell phone company isn't one of them. And she's never, ever, done business with SunCom Wireless. This afternoon I got the THIRD telemarketing call in as many weeks from SunCom. Each time I have pointed out the number is on the Do Not Call Registry and told them not to call again. Each time, it's been ignored. In fact, the second time I got the call and said this, the man said, "But do you have a cell phone?" You're missing the point, pal. Or rather, intentionally ignoring it. Third time is the charm. I filed a complaint about them on the Do Not Call Registry web site. I don't know if it will do any good but dammit this just ****es me off! We have a 'do no call' list her ein Australia too. Its Useless. First of all, charities, political parties and anyone you've had a business dealing with in the last 2 years is exempt. But if htat wasn't enough, all the teleco's (and other companies) hire contractors in India to do their telemarketing, the 'do not call' register cannot be enforced outside Australia. You could put in a complaint about the parent company they are calling on behalf of, but it doesn't do much good. I have found myself saying "no, I don't care if sick kids die" and such. I should learn just to hang up, but like slamming doors into people's faces and and other 'rude' actions, I find myself virtually unable to do it. Yowie Like you, I can't just hang up. My technique is to let them talk until they ask how much they can put me down for, or whatever. Then I say, "I'm sorry. I'm not able to help." Then I hang up before they have a chance to reply. Joy |
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(OT) Do Not Call Registry Violator
On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:03:02 -0700, hopitus wrote:
description of predatory home-repair scams My father fell victim to one of these scammers when he was in his late 70's. Under a long-standing agreement with the company that he rented his house from, he paid below-market rent in return for handling basic home repairs himself. A fast-talking itinerant house-painter persuaded him to hire this man and his crew to paint the house. My father paid the full $500 up front, as opposed to the usual half-ahead-of-time and half- when-completed. They painted just one wall of the house, in a different color than agreed upon and with a layer of paint so thinned-down that you could still see the former color through the new layer, then disappeared. I tried to get my father to prosecute, but, he was so embarrassed at having been cheated, that he refused to press charges. -- John F. Eldredge -- PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria |
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