I am so sick of this number calling me. The Caller ID merely shows New York, NY with the phone number. This time I answered and waited, received a recording telling me I was number two in line. Finally another message came on telling me I was eligible for better rates on my Duquesne Light bill. I do not have an interest in these companies but I held on so that I could ask that they remove me from their calling list. I have called this number several times in the past and received a recording tat if I do not want to receive further calls, press 1. So far, that has not worked well.
A representative who identified herself as Tara got on the line and asked me if I had my electric bill available. I merely said "You know what Tara, I am actually holding to ask that my number be removed from your calling lists". I thought I was being exceptionally polite yet instead of a response, she slammed the line on me. Now I am even more irritated that I was being that polite. If this occurs again, I will not be.
Get calls from this number several times a week. I wait for a live operator and when they get on the line I can't even get the words out of my mouth that I'd like to be taken off their call list before they hang up. Next time, I'm using a loud whistle.
This number was part of a block of numbers purchased by a company called EngageTel, and assigned to companies owned by a person named Arash Akhavan, who sold energy services. We filed a lawsuit regarding this under the TCPA -- which allows recovery of up to $1,500 per illegal robo call. I am continuing to investigate EngageTel - and would be willing to sue under the TCPA if you have claims. Feel free to call me at 312-720-9191 for a free consultation regarding my client's suit and your rights under the TCPA. Lawyer advertisement.