I hate telemarketers
#207501 - 08/22/05 12:32 PM
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I just recently got a home phone number after not having one for a year (just used my cell).
NO ONE has this number except for my parents, a few friends and the condo assoc manager.
HOWEVER I've been getting calls all hours of the day at least five times a day from stupid telemarketers!!!!
save policemen's families foudations, boston globe, new cable companies, save animals, etc.
you name it- they've called me (and i've only had this phone a WEEK now!)
anyone have any advice on how to take care of this? is there a website or somewhere you can send something to get them to all stop calling?
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I think it's www.donotcall.gov
Or look up, Do not call list. It is a list put together that takes your name off of MOST telemarketing lists. And try not to put your number on things like applications, etc. People will sell numbers like crazy!
Good luck!
Christianne
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The Do Not Call Website!
www.donotcall.gov
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Uh, Tommy... Wish there was a website like that in Canada!!!! I hate telemarketers too.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Yes, that would be great if there was. I hardly ever get phonecalls from telemarketers now.
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#207515 - 08/22/05 01:26 PM
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TommyNY
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It will take about 3 months for the calls to stop. Also, if they keep calling you after three months you can tell the telemarketers to put you on the do-not-call list. And if they keep calling, get their name & company and inform the Federal Trade Commission
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If you ask them to take you off their phone list they're legally supposed to. I usually cut them off, and say I'm not interested and to please take me off their list.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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everytime I try to say sorry not interested they keep going and saying
ARE YOU SURE
ITS CHEAP
ITS FOR A GOOD CAUSE
THE ONE TODAY TO DONATE TO COPS SAID.. THEY HAVE A DANGEROUS JOB, HOW CAN YOU NOT BE INTERESTED.
roar people.. shut up when I say not interested! 
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Yep! It works! I called that number too. I RARELY get telemarketing calls anymore. It does take a few months to really kick in but hey, it's worth it!
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~~~Lisa~~~
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