Got a call from them at 8:40pm. Hung up before it went to VM, they called right back, I hung up again and they stopped. Showed on ID as Bernett R, googled it and found the website others have mentioned here.
Went to their website www.bernett.com, found a section to remove my phone number. You have to click on "About Us" on the home page left hand menu, then on that page you will find the "Remove my phone number" feature on the upper right.
Unfortunately, research and survey companies are among those not subject to the Telemarketing act. However, if I don't recognize the number, I don't answer or hang up before it gets to VM.
In addition, my phone provider has a "number reject" option, and it works. Great way to get rid of almost any persistent caller, even bill collectors give up after a while, particularly when I program in every number they try.
Caller ID and Caller Reject: best phone features ever invented!
Have gotten several phone calls from this number within the past month and have never answered; good to know I made the right decision. Went on the website provided and removed myself from the calling list. Completely ridiculous.
Yeah, Im getting them too. Ive had enough and now have a coach's whistle next to the phone....in addition to caller ID. They're about to get an ear full.....
I answered a call from this number this evening. It was fine. They are a polling firm for the upcoming elect. Just the usual questions about whether I planned to vote in November and for whom.