Telemarketers love Bob. Bob thinks the only rule we should follow is don’t...
At 800notes, “Bob” writes about spoofed numbers: Rule 1: NEVER answer a call unless you know that number. If it is important, they will leave voice mail or text you. Rule 2: There are no other rules....
View ArticleDoes Call Blocking really impact Telemarketers?
At 800Notes, “Slim” writes: Yes, more things need to be done. A good call blocker prevents second (and subsequent calls) from the same number. Only for that phone(s) with the call blocker. Not the...
View ArticleIs Call Blocking effective against Robocalls? I don’t think so.
From a discussion in 800notes: Blocking is effective and should not be given a status as useless in any effort towards promoting another combating method by “converting” people away from it. I know...
View ArticleIs your telemarketing partner a liability?
WhoCares wrote on 800notes.com: The surprising part was the BB stated that a greater % of these type of calls were hired by legitimate businesses. WhoCares was referencing an article by KCBD11. Now, I...
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The FTC needs help, and we have to do better.
The FTC has a place where you can download Do Not Call complaint data. This is a great resource, since it gives info on all the complaints that the FTC has been receiving. I’ve been downloading it...
View ArticleSomeone should do something about Telemarketers
You see it in some of the complaint forums all the time. Someone gets a call. They don’t answer it, or if they do, they hang up immediately. Then they complain on-line that someone should do something...
View ArticleThe Case Against Call Blocking (at least all the time) Telemarketers
Hello fellow Tormentors! Sorry I’ve been busy for a while, but I felt I needed to come back again. Today, I want to talk about Call Blocking. If you’ve been on places like 800notes.com or the FTC.gov,...
View ArticleHave your Voicemail press 1 to deal with Telemarketers
I’ve suggested this in other posts and forums, but I think everyone should put a ‘1’ tone in their voice mail greetings. Most robocalls have you press ‘1’ in order to be transferred. It’s so common,...
View Article“But if I answer, Telemarketers will call more!” Myth
So I was on a telemarketer reporting site, as I sometimes do, and I found this little nugget: One thing is certain: Answering or calling back unknown numbers and scammers will get you more and more...
View ArticleI got my money. How about you? Robocallers beware!
If you’re like many people, you get Telemarketers calling you with pre-records and other unsolicited offers and products. It may only be a few calls a week. It might be dozens of calls per day. How...
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