(253)555-0113 called my company cell line. When I answered a computer-female voice said: "You are the only person in this conference. You have been kicked from the conference." then the line disconnected (hung up). Sounds like someone is using a conference call feature to hide their real caller ID and make marketing calls which may not be in compliance with FCC do not call rules.
Claims to be from Microsoft support and that there have detected a virus on my computer. I get a boat load of these calls. I tell them to hold on while I get the "owner" of the computer. Then I come back on as a very old, deaf, confused old man. Got one guy to stay on hold for close to 15min.
The FCC can issue warning citations and impose fines against companies violating or suspected of violating the do-not-call rules, but does not award individual damages. If you receive a telephone solicitation that you think violates any of these rules, you can file a complaint with the FCC. There is no charge for filing a complaint.
What to include in your complaint
The best way to provide all the information the FCC needs to process your complaint is to complete the online complaint form in full. When you open the online complaint form, you will be asked a series of questions that will take you to the particular section of the form you need to complete. If you do not use the online complaint form, your complaint should include the following:
your name, address, email address and phone number where you can be reached;
the phone number where you received the call, and whether this number is on the national Do-Not-Call list;
the date and time of the call;
whether the call advertised or sold any property, goods, or services;
any information (including a caller ID number) to help identify the individual or company whose property, goods, or services were being advertised or sold, and whether any of this information was provided during the call;
whether you or anyone else in your household gave the caller permission to call;
whether you have an EBR with the caller (specifically, whether you or anyone else in your household made any purchases of property, goods, or services from the individual or company that called, or made any inquiry or filed an application with the individual or company prior to receiving the call); and
whether you or anyone in your household previously asked the caller or individual or company whose property, goods, or services are being advertised or sold NOT to call, and when you made the request.
Filing a complaint with the FCC
You can file your complaint using an FCC online complaint form. You can also file your complaint with the FCC’s Consumer Center utilizing the information below.
For More Information
For information about this and other communications issues, visit the FCC’s Consumer website, or contact the FCC’s Consumer Center by calling 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; faxing 1-866-418-0232; or writing to:
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
(253)555-0113 called my company cell line. When I answered a computer-female voice said: "You are the only person in this conference. You have been kicked from the conference." then the line disconnected (hung up). Sounds like someone is using a conference call feature to hide their real caller ID and make marketing calls which may not be in compliance with FCC do not call rules.