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How do i get telemarketers to stop calling my cell phone?

How to stop telemarketers harassing me?

  • Every day, I get at least 10 calls from telemarketers, and at least half of them are from the same number. I answer the phone and they ask for someone who isn't me. Every time I tell them that they have the wrong number and they hang up while I am in the middle of telling them to stop calling and to take me off the list. They continue to call daily. Their phone number displays on my cell phone with the area code but only 6 digits after that. So I can not identify who they are, plus I think they are outsourced to India, the call centers. I am getting tired of this, I ask them every time they call to stop calling, its bordering on harassment now. What do I do to get them to stop calling me? I have just put my number on the do not call list, so I know they have 31 days to stop calling me. Thanks.

  • Answer:

    One VERY easy way to show them that you don't like their calls is to have a police or referee's whistle right next to the phone and whenever they call you you give a VERY loud blast of your whistle down the phone at them. You will soon find that the calls diminish - almost in direct proportion to their deafness ! ! !

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They call from all different numbers so that won't work. I used to be a telemarketer in 2006. What you need to do is; Register on your states NO CALL LIST. I do not know what state live in (actually I'm assuming you live in the US also.) so i cannot look this info up for you. Wait about 30 days (or however long they tell you it will take to go into effect) After you have done this, the very next time they call you need to tell them that you have been registered on your states do not call list and that you would like to speak with their supervisor so you can make these calls stop. Most telemarketers feel bad for the people they're calling, especially when you are getting the same person 3 times a day (happens often). If they do not obey this the telemarketing agency can face legal action, so they are serious about it.

El Duderino

This is the easiest thing in the world to overcome. Change your phone number. Its not rocket science. Dont say it can not be done. Because if you really wanted to change your phone number you could. You would also know if you changed your phone number it could be done in no time at all. Because thats the way the world works.

Mr Warrior

Do a Google search for the phone number and i'll bet you'll find others who have had your problem and may know who the company is. Then file a complaint with the FCC.

Vet's Daughter

send them a certified cease and desist letter and after having the proof that they received the letter if they keep calling sue the hell out of them.

little78lucky

contact your cell provider. get them to block the number.

Chuck

I know where you're coming from. I've had such calls before, too, and they never stop. I've tried shouting, been rude and slammed the phone down many times but I still get their calls. Until I took on a different approach. I found this tips to annoy telemarketers from here http://www.callercenter.com/articles/14waystoannoytelemarketers.html and these telemarketers always have this funny reaction that I find stress-relieving. And I think the pranks worked because I never get a a second call from the same phone number. But of course, I signed up for the DNC list, too. I can a;ways sue them if I feel like it. I suggest you do. It's best to keep record of the calls and get as much details from the caller as you can. After you've gathered sufficient information, visit FTC website and fill out the complaint form. FTC will do the rest.

William

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