When a telemarketer calls you, and you ask for their name and employee ID number, isn't there a law that states they must give it to you? I just received my fourth telemarketing call on my cell phone, after requesting to be put on the Do Not Call list, FROM my cell phone carrier, and the man refused to give me his ID number. I thought they had to give it to you if you asked- or is it just government agencies that have to?
2007-07-19 08:21:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thank you for the answers so far. I wanted to add that the last two phone calls I have received, the callers have been very rude and have had a very curt attitude. I understand this is how some people make a living, but they should at least be nice.
2007-07-19 08:37:31 · update #1
They have to identify themselves. In many cases they use an alias and the alias at any given company are unique. This protects the employees privacy while still allowing proper identification if needed. Collection companies also use this technique.
2007-07-19 08:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At home I have an air horn I blow in the background. When I'm away from home I like messing with them. I once accused a telemarketer on having an affair with my wife. I called him a homewrecker.
2016-04-01 02:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a call center for a utility company and we have to give our 1st name, but that is all that is required by law in the state of Texas...sorry
2007-07-19 08:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by reneechipman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋