friggin telemarketers!!!

Heineken Helen

Rygar wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

I'm not on ANY registry and nobody bothers to call me it's great.

I get 3-5 per day.

:shock: seriously??? I've never gotten ANY on my cell phone... I got them the odd time at work... but very very rarely. The landline here has rang maybe 3 times since I've moved in... but I never run for it cos everyone has our mobile numbers anyway... so I dunno if they were telemarketers or if our housemate gave the number to anyone.

decides2dream

Rygar wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

know1 wrote:

What's a telemarketer?

Seriously, I haven't had a landline for at least 8 years and have even gone to the trouble of registering the cell for the donotcall list.

trouble?
it's just so easy!
we have 1 landline and 2 cells between us....and ALL are on the do not call registry. nowadays it seems there are 2 ways to go about it - register all online - or, call registry from each phone and it gets automatically entered. easy, easy...i wonder why more don't do it, and if it at all has made any dent in telemarketing industry.

In Canada the 'do not call' list is, apparently, available to anyone who wants it for a fee. Edit - anyone can get it, and for $50 dollars.

really?
that's ridiculous!
in the US, it's free.
and yes, telemarketing calls used to be ridiculous...so it's nice to not ever screen thru their messages, nor ever accidently pick up their calls, etc. i like not having the bother.
however, we pay $2.50 a month to have our landline unlisted in the phonebook. that annoys me. however, i don't want anyone looking me up in a phone book, so it's worth it....even if i think the charge is ridiculous.

mfc2006

i just registered our cell phones on the DNC list yesterday. we've been getting nailed w/ telemarketers calling our cells at least 3 times a day each. good news, though...no calls today!! (yet)

CHANGEinWAVES

decides2dream wrote:

as to the scam, i would be more worried that they are looking into homes who do or don't have a security system, looking to see who doesn't...for possible 'targets'....b/c that would be perfect for someone looking for homes to rob. there are just way too many scams, and way too many people looking to get things, that i prefer as little info as possible to be given out about me, and sure...to make my home look as 'occupied' as best i can, and sure...2 dogs barking helps too. :P

that's what i was worried about.... especially since I live alone. I just clearly stated that there is security in the building and in my home. (though there is not). That fear reminded me to register on the list. I don't care if I'm robbed while I'm not home (i know you feel violated...I've had it happen to me) but I never want to be home again when it happens. It instils a fear in you, that i just recently got over.

decides2dream

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

as to the scam, i would be more worried that they are looking into homes who do or don't have a security system, looking to see who doesn't...for possible 'targets'....b/c that would be perfect for someone looking for homes to rob. there are just way too many scams, and way too many people looking to get things, that i prefer as little info as possible to be given out about me, and sure...to make my home look as 'occupied' as best i can, and sure...2 dogs barking helps too. :P

that's what i was worried about.... especially since I live alone. I just clearly stated that there is security in the building and in my home. (though there is not). That fear reminded me to register on the list. I don't care if I'm robbed while I'm not home (i know you feel violated...I've had it happen to me) but I never want to be home again when it happens. It instils a fear in you, that i just recently got over.

OMG!
i had no idea you've already eperienced this. :( :evil: :( how horrible! believe me, while i don't live alone....just being female, the thoughts do come to mind, thus why i immediately think of such things. a few years ago, not in my area but somewhere in NY...there was a rash of home burglaries, targeting women when they came home from work...as they entered their homes...and then rushed them. case the house, see who gets home when, if alone, etc. i mean seriously...even tho i live with my husband, its easy enough to see if people get home around the same time or not, etc, etc. so yes, i remember reading that and thinking...how horrible! just like when burglars steal utility uniforms, etc....thus why now they have official IDs, etc. of course, anything can be faked, stolen, etc......but probably also why i see my home as my santuary, and thus i don't open my door unless i am expecting you, don't really answer calls, etc. just very private/protective of my home, and most especially, my time at home. glad you're on the registry now, and smart answer you gave the scammers....be safe!

Rygar

decides2dream wrote:

Rygar wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

trouble?
it's just so easy!
we have 1 landline and 2 cells between us....and ALL are on the do not call registry. nowadays it seems there are 2 ways to go about it - register all online - or, call registry from each phone and it gets automatically entered. easy, easy...i wonder why more don't do it, and if it at all has made any dent in telemarketing industry.

In Canada the 'do not call' list is, apparently, available to anyone who wants it for a fee. Edit - anyone can get it, and for $50 dollars.

really?
that's ridiculous!
in the US, it's free.
and yes, telemarketing calls used to be ridiculous...so it's nice to not ever screen thru their messages, nor ever accidently pick up their calls, etc. i like not having the bother.
however, we pay $2.50 a month to have our landline unlisted in the phonebook. that annoys me. however, i don't want anyone looking me up in a phone book, so it's worth it....even if i think the charge is ridiculous.

I am confused by your reply, and not sure if it's me or you so I will explain myself It is free to put your number on it, what I meant is that for $50 anyone can get the list of numbers.

CHANGEinWAVES

Rygar wrote:

I am confused by your reply, and not sure if it's me or you so I will explain myself It is free to put your number on it, what I meant is that for $50 anyone can get the list of numbers.

so you're saying that this "list" of numbers of people who don't want their number given out.... is up for sale for $50??

Rygar

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

Rygar wrote:

I am confused by your reply, and not sure if it's me or you so I will explain myself It is free to put your number on it, what I meant is that for $50 anyone can get the list of numbers.

so you're saying that this "list" of numbers of people who don't want their number given out.... is up for sale for $50??

That is exactly what I'm saying.

decides2dream

Rygar wrote:

I am confused by your reply, and not sure if it's me or you so I will explain myself It is free to put your number on it, what I meant is that for $50 anyone can get the list of numbers.

confused by my reply? how novel.
hahaha....seriously, *I* apparently misunderstood you. i get it now. well, being able to buy the list doesn't matter. here in the states, if you are on the list and a telemarketer calls you - and if you have some way of identifying the # - you can then call the registry and inform, and then the telemarketer gets fined. thus, i've never gotten a call since being on the list. it's these 'litte things in life that make the big differences! :P

Rygar

decides2dream wrote:

Rygar wrote:

I am confused by your reply, and not sure if it's me or you so I will explain myself It is free to put your number on it, what I meant is that for $50 anyone can get the list of numbers.

confused by my reply? how novel.
hahaha....seriously, *I* apparently misunderstood you. i get it now. well, being able to buy the list doesn't matter. here in the states, if you are on the list and a telemarketer calls you - and if you have some way of identifying the # - you can then call the registry and inform, and then the telemarketer gets fined. thus, i've never gotten a call since being on the list. it's these 'litte things in life that make the big differences! :P

I have no idea how it works, or the specifics, but apparently if the caller is from outside Canada they're essentially "above the law", meaning we need to take things into our own hands and hire some professional help:

decides2dream

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

CHANGEinWAVES

decides2dream wrote:

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

Rygar

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

Forget the telemarketers, I'm sending him after you.

The Juggler

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

i have plenty of reasons to hate canada.

i just don't trust them up there....sneaky bastards...

CHANGEinWAVES

The Jeagler wrote:

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

i have plenty of reasons to hate canada.

i just don't trust them up there....sneaky bastards...

i know of a few I wouldn't trust... Celine Dion's top of the list

but there are others whom I call friends.

The Juggler

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

i have plenty of reasons to hate canada.

i just don't trust them up there....sneaky bastards...

i know of a few I wouldn't trust... Celine Dion's top of the list

but there are others whom I call friends.

don't trust them....i'm telling you, they are up to no good up there.
one day you will realize this and be thankfull you heeded the jeagler's warning...

Thorns2010

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

Its alright, I already hate Canada anyhow!

Rygar

The Jeagler wrote:

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

i have plenty of reasons to hate canada.

i just don't trust them up there....sneaky bastards...

i know of a few I wouldn't trust... Celine Dion's top of the list

but there are others whom I call friends.

don't trust them....i'm telling you, they are up to no good up there.
one day you will realize this and be thankfull you heeded the jeagler's warning...

Philadelphia is the first place we're getting rid of. We'll be sending you Celine Dion first.

The Juggler

Rygar wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

don't trust them....i'm telling you, they are up to no good up there.
one day you will realize this and be thankfull you heeded the jeagler's warning...

Philadelphia is the first place we're getting rid of. We'll be sending you Celine Dion first.

changeinwaves---see! i told you!!! i told you!!!

CHANGEinWAVES

Rygar wrote:

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

damn, is steven segall a transplanted canuck too?

if so that would be a reason in itself to hate Canada :P

Forget the telemarketers, I'm sending him after you.

I'm not scared...i'd pull his ponytail.... :P