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.
I get these calls all the time. But I change the rules on them. I don't give any info or anything. But when a person comes on the phone I whisper "what are you wearing, what kind of underwear are you wearing, I'm sitting hear naked, you sound sexy" and they immediately hang up. Now as soon as I start with "what are you wearing" all I get is a click. And it makes my day because I spoofed them instead of the other way around. Gives me a giggle all day long.....LOL
Automated call saying second and final notice to lower credit card interest rates, will switch to live person after prompted to press #1. Person looking to collect credit card info if debt is over $3000. Claims there is no do not call list and abruptly hangs up.