BLOCK IT once and you'll never hear from that number again. I have to block at least 3 or 4 numbers a week. I remember the days before we had Call Display when the phone rang and you'd answer and it would be a family member or a friend. You didn't have to fear that it'd be a scam or telemarketing call. Yeah, the good old days... gone forever, I'm guessing! :)
Consumer alert: Debt reduction companies
Beware of “too good to be true offers”
Ottawa, January 10, 2012 – The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) today issued a Consumer Alert on debt reduction companies. FCAC is warning Canadians: Be very cautious about companies that claim they can negotiate a deal with your creditors so that you will have to pay only part of your debt. This process is often called “debt reduction,” “debt settlement,” “debt relief” or “debt negotiation.”
Consumers who are looking for information on dealing with their debt will find tips on getting out of debt on FCAC's website at fcac.gc.ca
About FCAC
With educational materials and interactive tools, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) provides objective information about financial products and services to help Canadians increase their financial knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances. FCAC informs consumers about their rights and responsibilities when dealing with banks and federally regulated trust, loan and insurance companies. FCAC also makes sure that federally regulated financial institutions, payment card network operators and external complaints bodies comply with legislation and industry commitments intended to protect consumers.
You can reach us through the FCAC Consumer Services Centre by calling toll-free 1-866-461-3222 (TTY: 613-947-7771 or 1-866-914-6097) or by visiting our website: fcac.gc.ca.
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Phone:
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Recieved call from this number 3/16/2011 at 1:05pm
Caller ID showed the letters DPSCNG
I don't recognize either that or the number which shows it is a New Jersey number.
Caller left no message.
JUST TO EVERYONE WHO WANT TO BLOCK OUT UNWANTED CALLS, CAN CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS...
"http://www.digitone.com/Digitone%20Call%20Blocker.htm"
OR A LATEST MODEL FROM PANASONIC....GO TO THEIR SITE AND ENTER YOUR MODEL NUMBER TO VIEW THE MENU....SEE CALL BLOCKING FEATURE IS AVAILABLE OR NOT....
"http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronic ... elephones.75500"
OR A LATEST MODEL FROM UNIDEN
"http://www.cordless-phone-update.com/uniden-cordless-telephone.html"
"http://www.amazon.com/Uniden-Cordless-Answering-Handsets-DECT2185-3/dp/B001W0Y4E0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307824135&sr=8-2"
PANASONIC CAN BLOCK 30 CALLS, UNIDEN CAN BLOCK OUT 20.....
To everyone,
If you got some other numbers, please post it...so for people who use Call Blocking or own a Panasonic phone can enter the number in advance. For those who don't use both, can print out a list, so next time you received a call can just check whether the number is on the list.....
I don't think the government is doing enough to help, we need to help our self and each others.
WANT TO BLOCK OUT UNWANTED CALLS, CAN CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS...
"http://www.digitone.com/Digitone%20Call%20Blocker.htm"
OR A LATEST MODEL FROM PANASONIC....GO TO THEIR SITE AND ENTER YOUR MODEL NUMBER TO VIEW THE MENU....SEE CALL BLOCKING FEATURE IS AVAILABLE OR NOT....
"http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronic ... elephones.75500"
OR A LATEST MODEL FROM UNIDEN
"http://www.cordless-phone-update.com/uniden-cordless-telephone.html"