I keep getting that automated "expiring auto warranty" messege on my cell phone.. (During the day, of course, which eats at my minutes)..
I've lost count of how many times I've gotten the "second and final notice" that the warranty on my car (which has no warranty) is about to expire..
Sometimes, this comes from 310-599-5702, sometimes, the caller id is blocked..
I looked at the FCC complaint site, but it doesn't have a catagory for calls recieved on a cell phone.. are cell phones not protected from this kind of abuse ?
I get calls from this number about once every 10 days. I've registered on the do not call list, but it takes about 30 days to finalize. The number is listed as "Digitcom Services", but that is just a phone reseller apparently. As they are the registered holder of the phone number, I would suggest filing a complaint with the FCC:
The rules regarding telemarketing as stated by the FCC is as follows:
"Company-Specific Do-Not-Call Lists. Whether or not your home phone number is registered on the national Do-Not-Call list, the FCC requires a person or entity placing voice telephone solicitations to your home to maintain a record of your direct request to that caller not to receive future telephone solicitations from that person or entity. A record of your do-not-call request must be maintained for five years. This request should also stop calls from affiliated entities if you would reasonably expect them to be included, given the identification of the caller and the product being advertised. Unless your home phone number or number(s) is registered on the national Do-Not-Call list, however, you must make a separate do-not-call request to each telemarketer from whom you do not wish to receive calls."
You can file an FCC complaint here: https://esupport.fcc.gov/form1088/consumer.do
Regardless, perhaps if the company giving them their wires was repeatedly notified, then they would stop giving them the ability. Let them know these telemarketing companies are in violations of calling after having asked to be removed.
Digitcom Services
12923 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 358-7000
Fax (310) 437-4105
In addition, I know that Utah allows you to file both consumer services AND civil complaints as according to following code:
13-26-8. Penalties.
(1) (a) Any telephone soliciting business or any person associated with a telephone soliciting business, including solicitors, salespersons, agents, representatives of a solicitor, or independent contractor, who violates this chapter as a first offense is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(b) In the case of a second offense, the person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
(c) In the case of three or more offenses, the person is guilty of a third degree felony.
(d) In addition to other penalties under this Subsection (1), the division director may issue a cease and desist order and impose an administrative fine of up to $2,500 for each violation of this chapter. All money received through administrative fines imposed under this section shall be deposited in the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund created by Section 13-2-8.
(2) Any telephone soliciting business or any person associated with a telephone soliciting business, including solicitors, salespersons, agents, representatives of a solicitor, or independent contractors, who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty in a court of competent jurisdiction not exceeding $2,500 for each unlawful transaction.
Go here to file a complaint with the Consumer Services division:
http://consumerprotection.utah.gov/enforcement/consumercomplaintform.html