Thread: do not call

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

You wont be charged if you answer the spam call, but you can be charged when you go to voicemail to see what the spamcall was when it went to voicemail!

Exactly or you reply to a txt from a scam company.

Looking for ideas folks. My mother in law is being pestered by unwanted phone calls,flogging stuff. We are starting to get an increase in these unwanted phone calls also.

Checking the Do Not Call Register we are registered to 2020, but with the increase in these unwanted phone calls it is obvious these type of people are finding ways to circumvent the Do Not Call Register. Any body else notice an increase in unwanted calls???


I have had a quick look around the internet and come with these devices, anybody had any experience with them??

CPR Call Blocker vs TrueCall Call Blocker

Registered last year with them and we still get unwanted overseas calls. Not as prevelant but still inconvenient. Down right bloody frustrating that a systems that is supposed to stop it from happening does not.

I got my first telemarketing call on the mobile the other week. I saved the number should some poor unfortunate soul decides to call again.
I have also received telemarketing call saying they will give me something if I press one. They are the ones you get charged for.
I got my first "This is Telstra and we will be cutting your internet connection because viruses on your computer are disrupting our servers" phone call a couple of days ago.
"Cut it" I said. "I don't care". After many repeated pleas, with my same reply, I still have internet.

we changed number and I totally forgot about the no call register.....we were getting bombarded until I registered the new number and it kicked in (as its not instant)

the kids had fun leading the callers up the garden path until they realised they were being had by kids

the landline is there for the kids, I have never used it or answered it

The link is the story of someone in the UK who managed to fight back and won.

BBC News - Cold Calling: The victim who fought back - and won

I have seen cold call marketing lists created via a spreadsheet. You type in a phone number then drag the box down which creates as many numbers as you want to put into the auto dialer. No reference to any no dial list. Having an unlisted number is not going to do you any good either.

Originally Posted by waynep

Be aware that any numbers you have registered on the DNC register expire after 3 years. So many early registrees are now being dropped off the list. You need to go in and re-register.

?????? I just checked with DNC & all 3 phones are good to 2019! Also, our landline phone shows "Overseas Call" on the screen when ringing & as HRH, the Pope & Mr. President have my mobile number, I just ignore it!
Steve

The "Do not call" register is good, and does what it is designed to.

That is, legitimate telemarketing companies will reference it, and if you are on it, they wont call.

However, it wont stop the overseas scammers, as they use an auto dial facility, and just wait for someone to answer before they start their spin of the day...

My kids know that if they see "overseas" on the CND, they give the phone to me, and go & get a bowl of popcorn, ready for the show.

Considering we do not give out our home number, it is not listed in any directory, and is actually in a company name, it is surprising how many calls we still get.