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.
The person stated "There are no problems with your credit card, but you must call us to lower your interest rate to 6%". I hung up, but I do not appreciate these people calling when I am on the DNC list.
I had a call from 402-982-0721 today and decided to listen all the way through the recorded message. There was an option to push #1 or #2 to speak to a representative, so I pushed #2 and waited to speak with someone. However there was no one there, so I left a message for them that if they called my number again they would be in trouble as I am on the Do Not Call List in case I was being recorded. Don't know if I was, but hope they get the message.