Fax machine called me at home on a non-fax line, from somewhere in the states. I am in Canada and am registered for the do not call list. Apparently the list doesn't apply to international calls so this is really irritating. Who are these people, so I can write and complain?
Got Fax Machine call at 11:30 PM and 1:30 PM. If I can find out where this is coming from I'll call the head of the business at the same hours and see how they like it.
The "DO NOT CALL LIST" is a JOKE. I reported calls I received and they sent me a letter advising that they can not help on overseas calls or other out of USA calls which is where most are coming from.
>> are also on the do not call list which is useless <<
Short educational post.
The DNC list is not a magic switch attached to your phone line, that will block calls.
The DNC list can help stop calls originating from legitimate, registered telemarketers.
* Your calls were not from legitimate, registered telemarketers.
* Therefore, the DNC list cannot stop those calls.
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The DNC list does not automatically block calls. Instead, it provides a list of "do not call" phone numbers to telemarketers who registered their businesses with the FCC, and who pay a fee for the list. The DNC list administration is supported by these fees.
The DNC list exempts political callers, survey organizations, charities, and companies with preexisting business relationships, as well as debt collectors and certain nonprofit organizations, but these organizations usually have their own, internal Do Not Call list (ask them).
The DNC list is not effective against criminals, spammers and scammers, because those telescum are not registered, do not subscribe to the DNC list, and do not care if you are on or off that list.
It can stop calls from legitimate telemarketers, and it does a pretty good job at that. Just think ... if there were no DNC, you would be receiving incessant calls from BOTH legitimate and spamming telemarketers!
Here is your reading assignment:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-national-do-not-call-registry
https://www.donotcall.gov/
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resource ... try/enforcement
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... lemarketers-pay
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... istry-data-book
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/do-not-call-list
Remember, the FCC's Do Not Call site is a good one to report unwanted calls from LEGITIMATE telemarketers. To report spammers and scammers, visit the FTC site, at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
If you receive calls even after reporting them (and waiting a sufficient time), then you should consider using a call blocker app, device or service as your first line of defense. Google "call blocker" to see such things at Amazon or other sites.