This call was an automated message "informing me" that the warranty on my car is about to expire...blah blah blah. It gave me an option to press 1 to speak to a customer service representative and when I pressed 1, I was hung up on. The message never identified the company who was calling.
They called a work cell phone, on which it's illegal to make autodialed telemarketing calls on in the U.S. I have submitted this phone number to the FCC as a violation. From the FCC website: "FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone
numbers".
Called the number back and the message says:
"If you are not interested in receiving any future calls regarding our special promotions, and would like to be placed on our do not call list, please dial 1. Please allow up to 72 hours to have your number removed from our preferred marketing list. Thank you and have a nice day."
Notice, again, there is no mention of the name of the company.
The FCC gives these instructions on when to file a complaint:
"Filing a Do-Not-Call Complaint
In addition to complaints alleging violations of the national do-not-call list, you may also file a complaint against a telemarketer who is calling for a commercial purpose (e.g., not charitable organizations) IF:
* The telemarketer calls before 8 AM or after 9 PM; OR
* The telemarketer leaves a message, but fails to leave a phone number that you can call to sign up for their company specific do-not-call list; OR
* You receive a telemarketing call from a company that you have previously requested not call you; OR
* The telemarketing firm fails to identify itself; OR
* You receive a pre-recorded commercial message from someone with whom you do not have an established business relationship and to whom you have not given permission to call you."
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/donotcall/
So, while websites like this are essential in sharing information about numbers, it is imperative that you contact the FCC and report any and all violations...otherwise, none of these comments will help get rid of the problem. Submit complaints by visiting http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm.
This call was an automated message "informing me" that the warranty on my car is about to expire...blah blah blah. It gave me an option to press 1 to speak to a customer service representative and when I pressed 1, I was hung up on. The message never identified the company who was calling.
They called a work cell phone, on which it's illegal to make autodialed telemarketing calls on in the U.S. I have submitted this phone number to the FCC as a violation. From the FCC website: "FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone
numbers".
Called the number back and the message says:
"If you are not interested in receiving any future calls regarding our special promotions, and would like to be placed on our do not call list, please dial 1. Please allow up to 72 hours to have your number removed from our preferred marketing list. Thank you and have a nice day."
Notice, again, there is no mention of the name of the company.
The FCC gives these instructions on when to file a complaint:
"Filing a Do-Not-Call Complaint
In addition to complaints alleging violations of the national do-not-call list, you may also file a complaint against a telemarketer who is calling for a commercial purpose (e.g., not charitable organizations) IF:
* The telemarketer calls before 8 AM or after 9 PM; OR
* The telemarketer leaves a message, but fails to leave a phone number that you can call to sign up for their company specific do-not-call list; OR
* You receive a telemarketing call from a company that you have previously requested not call you; OR
* The telemarketing firm fails to identify itself; OR
* You receive a pre-recorded commercial message from someone with whom you do not have an established business relationship and to whom you have not given permission to call you."
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/donotcall/
So, while websites like this are essential in sharing information about numbers, it is imperative that you contact the FCC and report any and all violations...otherwise, none of these comments will help get rid of the problem. Submit complaints by visiting http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm.
Caller type: Telemarketer
Company: was not provided
Number: 949-256-9175