On Thursday 01 August 2002 09:32 pm, Matthew S. Hallacy wrote:
> I chose not to 'create a new account', and their helpdesk was 'closed'
> even though I called back during what they claimed to be business hours
> in the recorded message.
>
> Seems like the number of unsolicited calls has continued to increase
> over the past few months (I've never had any except from AT&T trying to
> get me to use their LD service). I've had the service (AT&T cable phone
> service) for over a year and a half now.

With most companies you need to Opt Out of there telemarketing database.  I 
know Qworst is one such company...
http://www.infowar.com/class_1/02/class1_012102a_j.shtml

Help with telemarketers can be found here:
http://www.junkbusters.com/
Specifically here:
http://www.junkbusters.com/telemarketing.html

When I signed up for my Qworst phone service (just to get DSL) I was very 
adimat with the guy on the other end that I didn't want them using my info 
for anything internally or externally.

A few days later I got a call from some Qworst lacky trying to sell me 
services.  I told her "When I signed up for your service it was only to get 
DSL, and because your a monopoly I can't get DSL without your crappy phone 
service.  I specifically told the rep I didn't wany ANY of my information 
sold or used interenally or externally by your company for ANY REASON!.  If I 
recieve ANY more solicitations from Qworst or afilliates I WILL be calling 
the PUC to report abuse.  This is your second  formal notice that I do not 
want to be contacted or solicited for ANY REASON!" click!

I've recieved very few unwanted calls since having that nice onesided 
discussion. And those that did call were using 'war-dialer' style 
telemarketing like you get on your cell phone...

Chris
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MCSE - Minesweeper Consultant / Solitaire  Expert
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