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429,000 Do-Not-Call Complaints

Posted by michael on from the check-the-number-and-dial-again dept.

The Ghetto Imp writes "Is the do-not-call list working for you? According to CNN Money, there have been over 429,000 complaints filed with the FTC over do-not-call violations. The list is incredibly popular, with apparently some 62 million numbers registered. Apparently the worst offenders are the Credit Foundation of America, and our friends at AT&T. In an era where companies use computers to spam pre-recorded messages through our phone lines, does the FTC have the teeth to make unsolicited calls a thing of the past? At $11,000 per violation, let's hope so!"

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  1. It has worked for me by Synn · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I signed up for it when it first came out and it's worked for me pretty well. I got one sales call since then and reported them.

  2. Ring! by thebra · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Some thing like this:

    Me: Hello?

    Them: Hi, I am calling to let you know that I have some great deals for you.

    Me: Oh, I'm sorry, I'm busy right now, if you give my your home number I'll be sure to call you back.

    Them: I'm sorry sir, I wouldn't like you calling me at home.

    Me: Now you know how I feel *click*.

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