"Me" posted on Sept 2007 research companies are exempt from the do not call list.
That's NOT true. Those companies will tell you the same thing, too. Look CLOSELY at the FTC code, and it does NOT say "research" companies are exempt. If you want to get specific - they'r soliciting for information. But in fact... government surveys and non-profit research are the ONLY exempt! I went head to head with a research CEO, and finally conceded I was correct.
Unfortunately this company is correct. Just because you're on the federal Do Not Call list, does not mean your exempted from ALL unwanted calls. Political Organization, Charities, and Surveyers may still call you...ONLY if they aren't selling something. If they're selling something then it's a violation.
What about telephone surveys?
If the call is really for the sole purpose of conducting a survey, it is not covered. Only telemarketing calls are covered — that is, calls that solicit sales of goods or services. Callers purporting to take a survey, but also offering to sell goods or services, must comply with the National Do Not Call Registry
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
I got a call from these people today. I went ahead and left a message on the number that I guess is the CEO. Said you can call her on her cell phone 501-690-2263 I THINK I wrote it down correctly. LOL!