AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Well guys and gals got my first telemarketer last night on my cell phone. My phone was downstairs on the counter and it went off but before I could reach it. I seen the number and didn't recognize it so I called it back, it had my area code so I thought maybe it was a family member or friend with a new number. WRONG!! It was a company trying to sell a satellite. I asked this guy how he got my cell number, he sounded like a younger guy and said he got it on Monday as that is when cell phone numbers were given out to them. I said, "please take my number off your list and do not ever call me!" He said, "he was just trying to do his job," I said, "do not bother me at home," he said, "well if you have a better job than this I'll take it," his tone was pretty rude. At this point, I am mad, so I said, "you arrogant SOB!!" but of course I said the full word and at that point he hung up on me. So does anyone know how I can get my cell phone number off their list? There was a number for home phones awhile back that you called and it took you off their lists and that helped us out alot, we still get an occasional call but not as much as we use to. Any help would be appreciated. Funny thing is I already had a satellite system (DirectTV) maybe this guy needs a list with people who have them so then he might not bug them on their cell phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! Great... soon everyone's cell is gonna be ringing.. burning up the minutes if you answer it! That's why if I don't recognize the number on my phone, I don't pick it up. If it's important, you can leave a voicemail. Restricted calls, fuhgetaboudit.. Really easy to press *82 and unlock your number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! Got this email just the other day... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies & you will start to receive sale calls....YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THSESE CALLS...To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. This is the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL LIST. It will only take a min. of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. HELP OTHERES BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, OR GO TO, www.donotcall.gov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! went to that site guys and added my cell phone to it. Thanks for the link. Hopefully no more bothersome calls from these people. I understand its a job but 99% of people hate getting these calls and most are at the time when you are busy or enjoying something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! I posted this a few months ago, about cell phone companies releasing the phone list!!! Not sure if I can find it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! You were a little hard on the guy. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! I put my cell number on the do not call list about a month ago. I'm not holding my breath though, I've been on the do not call list for our home number since the list came out, but we still get lots of telemarketer calls every day. If I don't recognize the number, or it comes up restricted, I don't answer, simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! I signed up so they couldnt call me on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AllArmyoutdoorsSD Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! I had signed up for the do not call list, but I kept getting calls, I asked the last guy how he got my number. He told me My ex-wife has it on her answering machine!! I can't win!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! I just registered over the internet, hopefully it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! [ QUOTE ] he said, "well if you have a better job than this I'll take it," [/ QUOTE ] This guy was crazy anyway. I used to do this. I cant think of anything worse to do. All day long sitting inside looking at the beautiful day from your desk. Imagine 8 hours everyday getting chewed out buy people. I would never go back to a job like that no matter what they pay me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! got my nubers listed. thans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! When they call ask for their address and when they ask why tell them you are sending the cell phone bill along with an aggravation fee attached to it for wasting your time. They will hang up pretty quick. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! I pull a Seinfeld. I ask them for their number at home so I can call them later to discuss it. They never oblige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Re: Telemarketers and cell phones!! [ QUOTE ] You were a little hard on the guy. No? [/ QUOTE ] Yes I did get a raise my voice with him but that was only after his tone changed when I asked him how he got my number. This guy was a "punk" so I call them like I see them!! Last night I had another one call my cell phone!! Hope this ends soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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