put a stop to it?....there are some that i actually have remove me from the calling list....but now theres this one that says press 1 to get more info....third time ive done this and everytime they hear me attempt to be removed they hang up on me....i tried to call the number on the caller id back but apparently it doesnt accept incoming calls.......how can i stop this?.....isnt there a # you can call or something to stop solicitations?...and if there is how does the system know who is a solicitor and who is not?...please help...i get more calls from these people than anyone else and my phone rings constantly! i'm sick of it!
2006-10-12 07:47:10 · 10 answers · asked by cookiesmom 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing ➔ Other - Advertising & Marketing
im not in the uk im in the usa
2006-10-12 07:54:21 · update #1
http://www.donotcall.gov
2006-10-12 07:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it may be time to get call blocking from your phone service provider. I have had the same problem and reported it to the FCC. I am on the Do Not Call list AND had my home phone number transferred to a cell phone. It is illegal to violate the DNC list but it is also illegal to use automated phone solicitation recordings, and yet I get both. Call blocking prevented repeat offenders for me.
I still report them to the FCC in hopes that they end up fined, which may discourage them!
By the way, if you are already on the DNC list, you should not have to follow any of their options to get on their personal list... they are mandated to use the National DNC list!
2006-10-12 14:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If youare in the US go to www.donotcall.gov and put your home and cell number on the "do not call" list. Most of the solicitations should stop
2006-10-12 14:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by blb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Register your number on the national do not call list: https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Some states also have state Do Not Call lists -- you can search for your state and also register there -- although it isn't necessary to register on both.
Market Research, Non-Profit Charities, and Political Campaign calls are not restricted by the Do Not Call List. Also companies you are currently doing business with or you have previously done business with are exempt.
2006-10-12 15:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to DMAConsumers.org and if you get emails there's a link that allows you to get off the list and this site should help you to stop the annoying solicitor phone calls.
2006-10-12 14:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them: What do you think would happen if you put a frog in a blender, when they answer tell them they are wrong.
or put them on hold for 5hrs while you go out and pound a few brews with your buddies
2006-10-12 14:50:09 · answer #6 · answered by ferrari_tgs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report them to (BT I'm guessing your in UK) they can trace the number there end
2006-10-12 14:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by Dragon Empress 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call phone company and tell them.. or just cuss at solisisters
2006-10-12 14:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them its your cell phone, i beleve it is illegal for them to call you on your cell phone but again that may jus be bill collectors-
2006-10-12 14:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to tell ya,change ur number or deal with it.
2006-10-12 14:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by It'sMe23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋