Caller continues unwanted calls concerning expired warranty on a car that I no longer own. I have repeatedly told them I do not own the car and, even if I did, I would not purchase one of their scam warranties. They never stop, I know I get at least two calls a week from these crooks and nothing works to get them to stop calling. So, I just chat with the a bit and keep them occupied so that they aren't calling others. Sometimes I act like I'm interested but ask exactly what the warranty covers and can they send me (email or snail mail) a copy of the warranty so that I can review it before signing up. They waste my time so I waste their time -
>> This should not be allowed to happen after having registered to the National Do Not Call list <<
Yet another poster who signed up for a govt freebie, but was unable to understand what it does.
Educational Attempt Number
Fact: The National Do Not Call list is NOT a call blocker!
The DNC list is a LIST, subscribed to / purchased by legitimate telemarketers, so they know who not to call. The FCC or FTC do not give away the list to unqualified recipients!
Fact: Telephone numbers on the Registry don’t expire. You do NOT have to re-register annually.
Fact: Scammers and spammers ignore the DNC list .
Many use "war dialers" to quickly dial phone numbers. After all, phone numbers are just numbers, and are no secret! (Arabic numbers were invented about 500 AD, so even stupid scammers know about them by now).
Fact: The DNC list does not apply to NON-sales calls , such as political calls, charities, surveys, debt collectors and businesses with which you have done business with during the previous 18 months.
Fact: Spam callers can be blocked by getting a real call blocker .
Google (or your favorite search engine) is your friend.
You may also read real answers to similar problem posts or rants about the DNC list or phone spammers/scammers here:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/faqs.html
More information about the Do Not Call Registry is at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-na ... registry#basics
Want to "get even" with the spammer / scammer, and maybe make a few bucks while doing so?
1. You can sue them! Learn about the TCPA - the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_Consumer_Protection_Act_of_1991
2. Complain to the appropriate authorities, see
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/complaint_sites.html
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i get a call from this number sometimes 2 times a day. Never leave a message. This is one of the few robo calling numbers that you can actually dial and get a system message to opt out. Not sure if the opt out option works though. I will know in two days. I opted out yesterday. says it will take 48 hours to fully make its way through the system. I received another call today. Here's hoping for tomorrow!