Thanks for this info. After getting annoying calls from this Verafast number, and based on the info I gathered here, I was able to call Star Tribune and let them know about these calls. The woman knew all about Verafast, so I asked her if she could get me added to a "do not call" list for these folks. She said she could do that and did. I will see if no more calls. She explained it would not happen immediately. So much for trying to support our local paper. I canceled the subscription which was actually never renewed but papers kept coming.
I can't stand anymore of these "service verification calls" and when the recording says "we'll call again, later" they mean it! Over and over and over..... If this is the Star Tribune (here in MN), this is a GREAT way to lose subscribers instead of increase sales!! If that's their goal, they should reach it soon!!!!
Live in Ontario CANADA.....they have called 1X per day for the last week and the message is automated "this is a service verification call, we'll call you later".......if they're trying to get newspaper subscribers in Minnesota to increase services then the newspaper should fire them for doing an extremely poor job!!!
I'm also going to report this to the CRTC as I am on the "do not call" list in Canada - companies who call individuals on the DNC list are subject to fines. Also will look into whether they are breaking international laws by harassing individuals at home in another country.....I'm pretty sure CSIS and the RCMP take a dim of view of this type of behaviour.