1-800-donotcall

[shais_mom]

Has anyone used the 1-800-do not call?

Has anyone signed up for this and does it work??

[Cincy'sMom]

We did when it first came out and it has really cut down onthe number of calls we receive.

We have caller ID and it used to be full of unavailables. Now we get a few, but less then 1/2 what we used to.

[2kitties]

I had it in Missouri and it worked well.

But the best thing is to get rid of your landline. I only use cell now and my bills are lower and no more telemarketers.

[Cataholic]

Is this the same as the national do not call list that didn't go into effect on 10/1/03? If so, I did sign up for it, and it has drastically cut down on my calls...DRASTICALLY.

[lizbud]

It probably works, but why pay them to get you signed up?

There is a federal no-call list that you can call to sign up, or
maybe do it online for free. Indiana has a state no-call list that
was proposed by our Attorney General two years ago & voted
into law. The sign up was free & I'll be eternally grateful to him
& the state legislature for the rest of my life.

Honestly, I was getting 10 to 15 calls everyday. They even had the nerve to leave their sales pitch on my voice mail. It was very annoying. But not anymore, the silence is wonderful.

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by lizbud
It probably works, but why pay them to get you signed up?

There is a federal no-call list that you can call to sign up, or
maybe do it online for free.

I didn't open the link before...I just assumed it was the federalist. Oops We signed up for the free, federal list and that is what has cut down on our calls.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by lizbud
It probably works, but why pay them to get you signed up?

There is a federal no-call list that you can call to sign up,
AND
maybe do it online for free.

OMG!

Somebody must invent a New Scam every day!

And that 1-800 number does appear to be a scam!
For $2.95 they will TRANSFER you to the Federal Govt phone number
that you can dial (yourself) for FREE!

Careful Staci...
the ole 1-800 number doesn't guarantee it's gonna be "FREE" anymore!

I "think" THIS is the FREE US Government site for signing up to be put on
the National Do Not Call List...

National Do Not Call sign-up site

And to Answer Staci's Question ~

YES!!
Boy-oh-Boy DOES it work!!
Being "Listed" has almost Totally Eliminated telemarketing calls!!

And...
The few *dummies* that still do call ~
Get REAL *nerbus* and hang up Quick-Like when I advise that
the number
they called IS on the National Do Not Call List...

So if you haven't signed up yet... Consider Doing it!!

And don't be afraid to List you CELL Phone Number, too!
It's only a mattter of time till the telemarketers start calling Cell Phones!

[shais_mom]

-K-
Thanks Phred!! I took out the original address I had b/c I don't want to encourage someone to sign up for a scam. I didn't use it. I thought it was fishy having to pay for it.
That's why I asked first!!!
Thanks for the link!! I signed up for it!!!
I tried going to the Ohio gov site and couldn't get anywhere, so I greatly appreciate the link!!

[Fox-Gal]

Thanks for the link, that something I've been wanting to do for awhile. I sure hope it helps....no more running to the phone for those jerks again. *little happy dance *

[Kfamr]

But telemarketers are so fun to mess with!

[Tonya]

It works!!!!!

In fact, it didn't dawn on me that it works until you mentioned it! I used to get calls all day long and all evening every day...I'd say I've only gotten about 4-5 calls the past few months.

[IttyBittyKitty]

At worst, we'd probably get one call a day with a listed number. With my silent number, I never get them.

[neko1]

I wish I could get rid of our landline, but unfortunately when you live in the boonies of new jersey, you don't get cell phone service in or near the house

[anna_66]

Thanks for the link! I didn't know it was illegal for them to call you, cool. I'll make sure I tell any who call me, I'm on the list!

[Felicia's Mom]

It has cut down on my calls from telemarketers. Lately, however, I have been getting at least 10 calls a day from politicians in the Iowa caucus. Those should end when the caucus is over.