Hot in Phoenix wrote:
>I've decided that the Do Not Call Registry is a total waste.
You are wrong.
The Do Not Call registry stops thousands of law-abiding businesses from calling you. You just can't *count* calls you *don't* get.
Expecting the Do Not Call law to stop criminals from calling is like expecting a "No Trespassing" sign to prevent burglaries.
Many telemarketing and scam calls originate form overseas, beyond the jurisdiction of U.S. laws.
And finally, one benefit of the Do Not Call Registry, even when it's violated, is that you no longer need to wonder if the call you get is legitimate: If they're calling, they're criminal.
Got the same call a few moments ago. I am on the do not call register and have filed many complaints with them about these same folks calling. Can anyone tell me what good this agency does other than provide someone with another governmental salary that we can afford. They certainly haven't remedied my complaints.
My caller ID said "International"----it is a credit card scam. The initial response is a recording and if you want more info hit 1 or to opt out hit 2. Either way you're connected to a live person.