There's a loophole in the "Do Not Call" list registry. It is legal to call you for a survey or to ask for a donation. Here's the actual list of exceptions:
The registry only applies to residential lines, not to business lines.[6]
A person may still receive calls from political organizations.
The organization Citizens for Civil Discourse has lobbied Congress to close this loophole by developing a National Political Do Not Call Registry where voters can register their phone numbers and ask politicians to take the "Do Not Contact Pledge". Its database is not backed by the force of law and as of November 2008, only 3 politicians running for office signed the pledge.[7]
A person may still receive calls from not-for-profit organizations.[8]
A person may still receive calls from those conducting surveys.
A person may still receive calls from companies with which he or she has an existing business relationship for up to 18 months after his or her last purchase, payment, or delivery from it, unless person specifically asks the company not to call again.
A person may still receive calls from a company up to 31 days[9] after submitting an application or inquiry to that company, unless the company is specifically asked not to call.
A person may still receive calls from bill collectors (either primary creditors or collection agencies). These callers are, however, regulated by other laws, such as those limiting them to calling during "reasonable hours." Some creditors may not call debtors who file for bankruptcy protection.
I received this call today, even after several times of requesting to be removed from their do not call list. We need to figure out how to stop this collectively. Is the FCC letting us down? Those of you who have used an air horn, has the company called you back again? Maybe I will purchase one of these. There has to be a way. The particular organization is very annoying. I receive the call at least once a month. It is always right near early evening (5 to 7 PM). It is some type warning related to my credit card. Dear someone - help us!!!
got unwanted call on 6-4-12. Said "This is the last courtesy call we will make to you. We have tried to contact you several times regarding your credit card debt. This is the last time you can get a reduced rate...." THEN I HUNG UP. DO NOT PICK UP PHONE FROM THESE FAKERS AND YES, I AM ON THE "DO NOT CALL" REGISTRY.
They keep calling because they are overseas & don't care about the DNC. Don't answer the phone. Don't press 1. You'll just confirm there is an actual person at the other end of their line & will cause them to call you even more.
I just filled in the FCC form to file a complaint: Be nice the FCC can shut down this scam for god
FCC Submission Confirmation: 1088B
Acknowledgement of Submission from Ronald Willey on 06/04/2012, reference number 12-T00964415.
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