So....(555) 555-5555 Just Called My Cell Phone
04-03-07, 12:34 PM
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So....(555) 555-5555 Just Called My Cell Phone
I just got this call a few minutes ago, and normally I don't pick up numbers on my cell that I don't recognize, but this number was so weird, I had to. (It reminded me of a number they use in the movies.) Anyway, it was some girl calling from APC surge protectors asking me to take a survey. I told her I was busy now, and blah blah, told her to call back after four, like I'd actually pick up again. (Don't know why I'm so nice to these people.)
Anyway, I realized after that I'm on the National Do Not Call List. So first question is, can they get into trouble for calling someone on that list, and second, what the hell kind of number is that? Is it like a fake number or something they use to get around the NDNC list?
Anyway, I realized after that I'm on the National Do Not Call List. So first question is, can they get into trouble for calling someone on that list, and second, what the hell kind of number is that? Is it like a fake number or something they use to get around the NDNC list?
04-03-07, 12:36 PM
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If the New York Times calls you, it will show up as (555) 555-5555. It's a masking technology.
And yes, I'm pretty sure they can get in trouble for it, assuming you've never done business with them.
And yes, I'm pretty sure they can get in trouble for it, assuming you've never done business with them.
04-03-07, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by benh911
Anyway, I realized after that I'm on the National Do Not Call List. So first question is, can they get into trouble for calling someone on that list, and second, what the hell kind of number is that? Is it like a fake number or something they use to get around the NDNC list?
04-03-07, 12:53 PM
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Just checked, and I do own an APC Surge Protector, though I don't remember if I filled out the warranty.
Lunatikk:
But say I did put down my cell number for whatever reason if I did fill out the warranty, do they then have the write to call me? Or does the FCC still override it?
Lunatikk:
But say I did put down my cell number for whatever reason if I did fill out the warranty, do they then have the write to call me? Or does the FCC still override it?
04-03-07, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by benh911
Just checked, and I do own an APC Surge Protector, though I don't remember if I filled out the warranty.
Lunatikk:
But say I did put down my cell number for whatever reason if I did fill out the warranty, do they then have the write to call me? Or does the FCC still override it?
Lunatikk:
But say I did put down my cell number for whatever reason if I did fill out the warranty, do they then have the write to call me? Or does the FCC still override it?
04-03-07, 01:26 PM
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I've gotten calls from odd numbers before and also wondered what the heck was up with it. I've gotten calls from 012-345-6789 and the all zeros one before. I've also seen calls on my caller ID for things that can't even be valid number, such as (this isn't the number, but something like it) 9-0143.
So what's the point of "masking" their number? I still won't pick it up!
So what's the point of "masking" their number? I still won't pick it up!
04-03-07, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by benh911
Just checked, and I do own an APC Surge Protector, though I don't remember if I filled out the warranty.
Lunatikk:
But say I did put down my cell number for whatever reason if I did fill out the warranty, do they then have the write to call me? Or does the FCC still override it?
Lunatikk:
But say I did put down my cell number for whatever reason if I did fill out the warranty, do they then have the write to call me? Or does the FCC still override it?
The company and their affiliates have a right to call you...
04-03-07, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Draven
But if 867-5309 calls, well...you know who's got your number.
She ought to. I've been trying to get hold of that bitch for 25 years.
Last edited by Vibiana; 04-03-07 at 02:03 PM.
04-03-07, 08:43 PM
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I get masked calls all the time. For some reason, law enforcement agencies don't want you to know who is calling. DEA and Secret Service are two of the bigger agencies that do it regularly.
04-04-07, 04:42 AM
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I get the 000-000-0000 all the time...
I got an email once with my address as the sender and addressee, said "Hey there. How am I doing?"
And no, I didn't send it.
I got an email once with my address as the sender and addressee, said "Hey there. How am I doing?"
And no, I didn't send it.
04-04-07, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by OldDude
But if you get a call from (666) 666-6666, even I would make a point of not answering.
07-04-07, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dashed
I got a call from my own number the other day. or at least thats what it showed up as. Yah it was a telemarketer.
How the hell did they do that? It just happened to me yesterday. It's like a trick to get you to answer just because your curious as to how come your own number is being displayed.
07-04-07, 02:31 PM
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I once got a call from 987-654-3210. It said that I should hold for the next available representative. I didn't. If you're going to telemarket call me, at least have someone on the line when I pick up!
