Telemarketers & Phone Services
411
Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 or more for 411/information calls when they don't have to.
When you need to use the 411/information option, simply dial 1-800-FREE-411 or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring a charge.
Also if you ever nee an 800# call 1-800-555-1212 for the toll free directory.
This works on the home phone also.
www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/free411.asp
Cell Phone PreferenceStarting Jan 1, 2005, all cell phone numbers will be made public to
telemarketing firms. So this means as of You can either call from the cell phone that you wish to have put on the
"do not call list" or you can do it online. Phone: (888) 382-1222 or The following link offers more info:
www.snopes.com Mail Preference Service
How can you reduce the amount of national advertising mail you receive?
Send your name and address to the Direct Marketing Association's Mail Preference Service (MPS) at:
DMA Mail Preference Service P.O. Box 643 Carmel, NY 10512
After a few months , the MPS will reduce the amount of advertising mail you receive. You will continue to receive mail from companies with which you do business. Names remain part of the MPS for five years. After five years, you will need to register with the MPS again.
Note: If you continue to
receive unwanted mail after a few months, the DMA suggests that you you write
directly to the mailer to request that your name be removed from the mailer's
list.
Telephone Preference Service
How can you reduce the amount of national advertising calls you receive at home?
Send your name, address, area code and telephone number to the Direct Marketing Association's Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at:
DMA Telephone Preference Service P.O. Box 1559 Carmel, NY 10512
After a few months, the TPS will reduce the amount of advertising calls you receive from national marketers such as credit card & magazine subscription companies. Some local organizations and charities may not participate.
Names remain part of the TPS for five years. After five years, you will need to register with the TPS again.
Note: If you continue to
receive unwanted phone calls after a few months, the DMA suggest that you
request your name be removed from a company's list when they call.
National Do Not Call Registry
"The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will be effective for five years."
"After you register, your phone number will show up on the registry by the next day. Telemarketers have up to 31 days to get your phone number and remove it from their call lists."
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