How do you guys feel about unsolicited phone spam? recordings... - GoFuckYourself.com

HungSolo · 05-08-2003, 02:30 PM

I just got a call from a recorded sales pitch that left a phone number to call to claim my special deal. I asked him how he got my phone number and he told me that he bought a list from a broker. I told him if he calls me again that I'll sue him. His reply: "Get in line." His number is 800-648-4379, maybe you should call him and ask if he has your phone number. Me, I'm going to file a complaint with the BBB.

So, what's your opinion on these type of calls? He had to pay for my phone number, I'm giving you his for FREE! 800-648-4379

playa · 05-08-2003, 02:32 PM

recorded phone calls with auto dialers are illegal

dirtyone · 05-08-2003, 02:32 PM

I just hang up... or better yet if I catch it on caller id I just don't answer it.

If I answer and it's a live person I just set the phone down and walk away.

Yo Adrian · 05-08-2003, 02:33 PM

They're easy enough to spot....the few seconds of silence gives you a chance to hang up...I wonder how they convert though..

asuna · 05-08-2003, 02:34 PM

what area are you in?

rowan · 05-08-2003, 02:35 PM

For a couple of weeks I was getting callers that were completely silent, then they hung up a few seconds later. Eventually I asked my telco about malicious call tracing, and I found out something interesting: I was being called by a machine. When I answered, it checked to see if any consultants were available to spam me. In all cases there were none, so it just hung up.

That's even more fucking rude than a recorded message.

The sad part is that it's legal in Australia. It calls indiscriminately so even those with silent numbers will cop it. The only way to stop it is to have your number added to a 'remove' list.

HungSolo · 05-08-2003, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by playa
recorded phone calls with auto dialers are illegal

That's what I thought.

HungSolo · 05-08-2003, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dirtyone
I just hang up... or better yet if I catch it on caller id I just don't answer it.

If I answer and it's a live person I just set the phone down and walk away.

I normally just hang up, too.

HungSolo · 05-08-2003, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by asuna
what area are you in?

Los Angeles.

Brad Mitchell · 05-08-2003, 02:49 PM

I fucking hate that shit.

Brad

HungSolo · 05-08-2003, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SinEmpire
I fucking hate that shit.

Brad

You deal with phone numbers, not cold calling (you have people call you) do you know anything about the legality of getting these calls?

Cassie · 05-08-2003, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dirtyone

If I answer and it's a live person I just set the phone down and walk away.

cute way to handle it

however, when you walk back to your phone do you hear hello said incessantly?

Brad Mitchell · 05-08-2003, 08:19 PM

I don't think it's legal... and I know it's not legal after dinnertime at night (pretty positive). I think it's illegal just like unsolicited faxes are.

Brad

dantopia · 05-08-2003, 10:06 PM

I've got about ten calls so far that go something like this: "You've got a secret lover, call this number to find out who it is..." I just hung up most of the time until they kept calling almost everyday..then I called it back and it was those damn lavalife dating services... At least I got laid a couple times out of it...

goBigtime · 05-08-2003, 10:14 PM

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck lavalife.

They spam my hotmail all day long & I can't opt-out. I've never signed up for it, or requested it through hotmail (I've even made sure that it wasn't selected in hotmails "Spam me with:" newsletters).

cash69 · 05-08-2003, 10:18 PM

wonder if there's a law to stop me from sending out letters to everyone with my add in them. Anyone that is a house owner is 18. aol does that shit non fucking stop.. i have about 10 cd's from this month. tell them i got their address from my "broker". by the way.. i call my yellow pages my broker

kevinale · 05-08-2003, 10:24 PM

Hung -

report them here:

http://www.ucan.org/consumer_info/TMproject.htm

Muffin · 05-08-2003, 11:12 PM

I think it is disgusting....First off, haven't you ever had someone mis-spell your name from some sort of sign-up, whether it be a newspaper subscription or raffle.....the next thing you know you are getting all sorts of mail addressed to you with the mis-spells....and of course the telemarketing calls start pouring in. Your name is worth alot, people are always selling your information.

Also, when you get a recorded message, just think, this is more human jobs that are being taken away. Recently, I got a "service call" from a company I was doing business with. Thank you, a pre-recorded message....that really makes me feel special.

Peaches · 05-09-2003, 09:17 AM

Recorded telemarketing calls are illegal in GA. Plus we have a "no call" list (which supposedly will be national soon) and if someone calls you and you're on the list, the state fines them and you can sue them.

Jeffery · 05-09-2003, 09:25 AM

We get that shit on all our direct dial lines in the office, which is like 100 lines.

About 6pm, they just start ringing... fucking dish america everyday.

We keep talking about suing but it just doesn't seem worth the effort -- $500 per call though after putting in a request for no more calls, someone should be made an example of.

Penrod · 05-09-2003, 09:32 AM

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05-08-2003, 02:30 PM	#1
HungSolo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away... Posts: 582	How do you guys feel about unsolicited phone spam? recordings... I just got a call from a recorded sales pitch that left a phone number to call to claim my special deal. I asked him how he got my phone number and he told me that he bought a list from a broker. I told him if he calls me again that I'll sue him. His reply: "Get in line." His number is 800-648-4379, maybe you should call him and ask if he has your phone number. Me, I'm going to file a complaint with the BBB. So, what's your opinion on these type of calls? He had to pay for my phone number, I'm giving you his for FREE! 800-648-4379

05-08-2003, 02:33 PM	#4
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05-08-2003, 02:34 PM	#5
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05-08-2003, 08:19 PM	#13
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,813	I don't think it's legal... and I know it's not legal after dinnertime at night (pretty positive). I think it's illegal just like unsolicited faxes are. Brad __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

05-08-2003, 02:32 PM	#2
playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	recorded phone calls with auto dialers are illegal

05-08-2003, 02:32 PM	#3
dirtyone Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: God's Country (Georgia) Posts: 3,706	I just hang up... or better yet if I catch it on caller id I just don't answer it. If I answer and it's a live person I just set the phone down and walk away.

05-08-2003, 02:35 PM	#6
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	For a couple of weeks I was getting callers that were completely silent, then they hung up a few seconds later. Eventually I asked my telco about malicious call tracing, and I found out something interesting: I was being called by a machine. When I answered, it checked to see if any consultants were available to spam me. In all cases there were none, so it just hung up. That's even more fucking rude than a recorded message. The sad part is that it's legal in Australia. It calls indiscriminately so even those with silent numbers will cop it. The only way to stop it is to have your number added to a 'remove' list.

05-08-2003, 10:06 PM	#14
dantopia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 79	I've got about ten calls so far that go something like this: "You've got a secret lover, call this number to find out who it is..." I just hung up most of the time until they kept calling almost everyday..then I called it back and it was those damn lavalife dating services... At least I got laid a couple times out of it...

05-08-2003, 10:14 PM	#15
goBigtime Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,761	Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck lavalife. They spam my hotmail all day long & I can't opt-out. I've never signed up for it, or requested it through hotmail (I've even made sure that it wasn't selected in hotmails "Spam me with:" newsletters).

05-08-2003, 10:18 PM	#16
cash69 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chandler, az Posts: 1,052	wonder if there's a law to stop me from sending out letters to everyone with my add in them. Anyone that is a house owner is 18. aol does that shit non fucking stop.. i have about 10 cd's from this month. tell them i got their address from my "broker". by the way.. i call my yellow pages my broker

05-08-2003, 10:24 PM	#17
kevinale Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,115	Hung - report them here: http://www.ucan.org/consumer_info/TMproject.htm __________________ 1monkey0cup.com

05-08-2003, 11:12 PM	#18
Muffin Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: On The Intracostal! Posts: 568	I think it is disgusting....First off, haven't you ever had someone mis-spell your name from some sort of sign-up, whether it be a newspaper subscription or raffle.....the next thing you know you are getting all sorts of mail addressed to you with the mis-spells....and of course the telemarketing calls start pouring in. Your name is worth alot, people are always selling your information. Also, when you get a recorded message, just think, this is more human jobs that are being taken away. Recently, I got a "service call" from a company I was doing business with. Thank you, a pre-recorded message....that really makes me feel special. __________________ Hi-Band Feed \| Low Band Feed

05-09-2003, 09:17 AM	#19
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Recorded telemarketing calls are illegal in GA. Plus we have a "no call" list (which supposedly will be national soon) and if someone calls you and you're on the list, the state fines them and you can sue them.

05-09-2003, 09:25 AM	#20
Jeffery Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Awgtrade Posts: 485	We get that shit on all our direct dial lines in the office, which is like 100 lines. About 6pm, they just start ringing... fucking dish america everyday. We keep talking about suing but it just doesn't seem worth the effort -- $500 per call though after putting in a request for no more calls, someone should be made an example of. __________________ icq: 20427689 AWGTrade - Free C-coded traffic management system

05-09-2003, 09:32 AM	#21
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