Telemarketing cell phone calls

skiNEwhere · Jul 26, 2014

Am I the only one who's getting telemarketers calling their cell phone? I used to get those types of calls to just my house phone, but now it seems like I get calls from either a cruise line or a car warranty company at least once a month.

It's funny too because they keep trying to have me extend my warranty on my Audi that I sold almost 2 years ago. If I'm not busy, next time they call maybe I'll just waste their time and play along for a while until they ask for payment info and I'll say I don't have the car anymore, like I've stated 10 times already in the past.

The do not call list doesn't seem to be effective either

Hawkshot99 · Jul 26, 2014

I used ti get those 2 exact calls all the time. When I left Verizon they stopped.

thetrailboss · Jul 26, 2014

Hawkshot99 said:
I used ti get those 2 exact calls all the time. When I left Verizon they stopped.

After I switched phones I got a ton of calls. They've since stopped.

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Nick · Jul 26, 2014

I havne't gotten any on my phone thankfully. I do find that incredibly irritating. Although it's less of an issue now that most phone plans have unlimited minutes.

wa-loaf · Jul 26, 2014

Don't get any on my cell. Was getting a ton on the home phone, but I plugged it back into the do not call and they've slowed down.

Not Sure · Jul 26, 2014

Last Thursday got an office phone call from a telemarketer and the same person called several times earlier in the week. I hung up and they dialed me 5 times in a row , then my cell phone rings.....The only reason I picked up was local. It's the same SOB!!!!
I freaking snapped !!!! And informed them I'm on a no call list...I screamed my ass off . They just kept insisting I have a rebate coming from my utility.
I looked up the number and it was local a few miles away . If they call again ,I'm in my truck and in their office in 1/2hr!!!!

Yesterday got a fake ATT phone phish. from an 800 number. 800-888-8804 , They say it's ATT and my account is flagged for closure .
I should enter last 4 of social.

What do these scumbags have against making an honest living?

dlague · Jul 27, 2014

We got rid of our land line and have gone 100% cell. That reduced those calls immediately. However, some laws have changed that could change that! If they call me and I am not busy I will keep them occupied for a while the give them the answer they do not want,

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bvibert · Jul 28, 2014

I used to get spam text messages very rarely, though I haven't in quite a while. I think I got one or two telemarketer calls on my cell phone many years ago, but putting it on the do not call list fixed that, apparently.

Tin · Jul 28, 2014

My favorite is the Microsoft "Security", "Tech Department", or "Legal Team" scammers that calls the house from a 5 digit number, thick Indian accent, and tries to get you to get team view running for them. They are fun to play with. "My keyboard doesn't have a Windows key, it's a Mac", "No I work for a law enforcement agency and was just trying to keep you on the phone to trace the call", etc.

Geoff · Jul 28, 2014

I cancel my Comcast Digital Voice service every 6 months when I move between Massholia and Vermont. The Massholia number I have now gets telemarketer calls like crazy plus collection agency calls for the previous holder of the phone number. Do-not-call doesn't help. I turned off the ringer and my voice mail greeting is: "This is Geoff. The ringer to this phone is off. Call my cell phone. If you don't have my cell phone, you shouldn't be calling this number."

I telecommute. We use Skype as our text messaging. If I'm at my desk and somebody wants to talk, I Skype them my landline and watch for the incoming call. Occasionally, a co-worker will call and get that voicemail greeting. I have to explain the flood of useless calls.

Not Sure · Jul 28, 2014

Yesterday my office phone rang ...voicemail picks up....Hang up. Rings again....hang up. My cell phone rings. My blood pressure went up 40pts. Blocked number call. !!@@#^&**(0.
Thinking ...Tomorrow I'll be in the Pokey!!!
Listened to the message...Customer with an emergency LOL

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