Just got a call from "Ann from Political Opinions" (7:20 pm, July 2/12). I didn't bother tracing the number as our local telephone provider now charges $2.00 for the privilege. (I'm in British Columbia.) But from the comments above it is likely the same outfit.Unfortunately, there is no way for Canadians to register with the US DNC list, although by the sound of it, it wouldn't be of much use anyway. Our (Canadian) DNC list seems to work up here, aside from the numerous exceptions so generously provided by the CRTC. These databases should be linked, although that would still require our respective governments to "grow a pair" and start prosecuting the offenders.
Received a call from this number on my cell and landline phones today. No one answered when I repeatedly said "hello". Called the number back and heard the recorded message from "Ann at Political Surveys of America". The recording says that the survey has ended, which makes no sense since they just called. There is an opt-out that claims you will be removed from their list.
I didn't answer because I didn't want to waste my limited minutes. But how are they getting my cell phone number, which Verizon assures me is still private? I have given it only to family members and a handful of trusted friends, who would never in a million years pass it on to a telemarketer or pollster! Are these robocalls to random numbers? Or has my account been hacked?