If you registered to keep telemarketers from calling, you'll need to re-register. Despite what a lot of people said before, I personally saw a difference in the number of telemarketing calls.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/FinancialPrivacy/DoNotCallListToStartExpiring.aspx
2007-10-04 06:36:43 · 12 answers · asked by Lady G 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Lady G,
Thanks for the tip to reregister. I will do that again and "Thank God" for 'Talking Caller ID" on my phone, just wish I could get it on my cellphone.
2007-10-04 08:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by Robert W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'd heard in the news that the list expires after 5 years. I also saw a big decrease in the number of 'telemarketing' calls I got after I was put on the list. I will re-register before my time expires.
2007-10-04 13:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re List. Or your life will be invaded at all this times when you are too busy. I think that this Call Centre business has gone way too far.
1) They Companies are saving money, by not hiring sales people, and paying them a decent salary.
2) Accepting offers to increase Mortgages and Insurance and other very important issues concerning your private financial details over the telephone, is dangerous. They have no right to expect people to even consider this. But the Government allows it.
3) Most Call Centres hire on a part time basis. Another advantage for the Corporate Companies, and most of the staff are young and incompetent.
4) The rate of staff turnover in these Call Centres is the highest , of all industries.
5) The whole thing just disgusts me.
2007-10-04 21:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I re-registered about three months ago.
I had started to receive telemarketing calls. And I won't tell you some of the things I did to them. It wasn't very nice, I can get a bit outrageous at times. But it worked.
Now, we don't get any!
2007-10-05 01:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cranky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.....I know in January we should all be bombarded if we signed up before. They have changed the rules since and I know my phone rings off the wall. All people exempt from the do-not call list. Makes you not even want to have a phone anymore. I won't deal with anyone who calls me anymore. If I want your service.....I'll call you. Problem is most these darn places can't be reached once you have their service.
2007-10-04 16:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I re registered 2 weeks ago..I agree it helps considerably.
2007-10-05 03:19:54 · answer #6 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the tip. I got one yesterday from a senior medicare advantage program and I already have one. I guess I need to re-register. I use donotcall.gov. It is a free web site.
BTW, I noticed you had lost your face, now have a part of one anyway. Your friend, makeitright. Not daisyduker.
2007-10-04 13:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure saw a difference! I've been on the Do Not Call List since the beginning...home and cell and will be certain to re-register. thanks for reminding me LadyG
2007-10-04 13:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT!!!!! I signed up at the beginning. IAnd have finally gotten peace and quiet, Now I guess I will have to re-registar. Thanks for the heads up on this one. You get a star for that one. I had heard nothing about any expiration of DNC.
2007-10-04 16:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by Moe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave an answer this morning and its missing.. well I was going to get to that register today and failed so maybe tomorrow.
2007-10-05 01:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋