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No, they are not. And even so, you can add your number to the Do Not Call list at any time. There is no deadline. Read the story at this link: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp
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What do telemarketers do?
They ring you and ring you until you cannot take anymore lets end this in support of the older generation who have to keep getting up to answer these silly calls, be supportive and post these annoying numbers who keep calling us .Remember large phone companies are selling our numbers on to third parties to gain money
How can consumers remove their personal information from mortgage telemarketing lists?
Mortgage telemarketers must abide by the same rules as other telemarketers. To add your name and phone number to the national Do Not Call Registry visit the United State government website DoNotCall.
Is it legal for telemarketers to call from the phone book?
In the United States, it is legal for telemarketers to make "cold calls" except for calls to mobile phones (cell phones), hospital rooms, and numbers on the national "Do Not Call" list. There are also restrictions such as time of day. However, it is illegal for a telemarketer to make a "cold call" with an automated or recorded message, without first having a live human being ask your permission (Title 47, United States Code, Section 227). You can add your telephone number to the national "Do Not Call" list by going to DoNotCall dot gov, or by calling 1-888-382-1222. Laws in other countries may vary.
Media planners?
Using media planners can keep your party organized. It offers a central location to write down important addresses and phone numbers for everything related to your party.
What can consumer's do to protect themselves and their privacy from unwanted or intrusive advertising and promotion campaigns?
Consumers can protect themselves from intrusive promotion campaigns by cross-checking the people they give their phone numbers and email addresses to. Many online surveys that ask for people's numbers end up sending advertising materials.
Where do telemarketers get their information to call people or businesses?
They get their information from large phone companies who we believe are selling on our numbers for extra cash to third party companies such as telemarketers
How often are cell phone numbers called by telemarketers?
The frequency of telemarketing calls to cell phone numbers varies, but it is generally lower than for landline phones. Telemarketers are prohibited from making unsolicited calls to cell phones without prior consent, so if you are receiving a high number of these calls, you may want to report them to the Federal Trade Commission.
Are cellphone numbers going to telemarketers shortly?
Telemarketers and people who do telephone research or charities are not allowed to call any cell phones by law. If they accidentaly call your number, just tell them it's a cell phone and they won't call you again.
What is predictive dealer software?
I believe you mean predictive dialer software. This type of software automatically dials phone numbers for you. Many telemarketers use this type of software.
How do you avoid unnecessary phone calls?
To avoid unnecessary calls from telemarketers, register your number in the "do not call registry list" and to avoid the unnecessary calls from unknown numbers use call barring system and block those numbers.
Can a person get in trouble for using a sound blaster in response to a telemarketers unwanted phone call?
Yes
How do you block your home phone number and your cell phone number from telemarketers?
For cell phones call from the cell phone 888-3821222
Is it true that cell phone numbers will be made public this month unless you call 888 382 1222 to stop it?
No it is not true. This rumor comes around every year but the truth of the matter is that cell phone records are not public records and cannot be published. The number you provided is for the National Do Not Call Registry and they add your numbers to the list for Telemarketers not to call.
Can a ten-digit phone number be a legitimate seven-digit number without the last three digits?
No, a 10-digit phone number that is missing the last three digits can not be a legitimate number. In order for a number to work, it must have 3 numbers for an area code and seven digits for the phone number itself. Some telemarketers are now using fake numbers to hide from the people they're calling.
What do telemarketers do?
They ring you and ring you until you cannot take anymore lets end this in support of the older generation who have to keep getting up to answer these silly calls, be supportive and post these annoying numbers who keep calling us .Remember large phone companies are selling our numbers on to third parties to gain money
How many free blackberry ringtones exist?
Many of the websites offering free blackberry ringtones are scams. They simply want to obtain people's phone numbers for selling to telemarketers. So it is unclear how many "real" free blackberry ringtones exist.
What is the restricted number?
A restricted number is one that has been purposely blocked from showing up on caller ID. Typically, these are numbers of telemarketers or bill collectors. Most cellphones can be set to ignore calls from restricted numbers.
