Telemarketers sue over do-not-call list

Dom · Jul 29, 2003, 09:03 PM

The free government registry for blocking telephone sales pitches has grown to more than 28 million numbers since it was opened June 27, according to the Federal Trade Commission, which operates the service. The FTC has predicted registration to grow to 60 million numbers by next summer.

The American Teleservices Association, an industry group that sued the FTC in January to stop the list, asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to reject new regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC added its authority to the list to close regulatory loopholes and block calls from certain industries, including airlines, banks and telephone companies.

"This truly is a case of regulatory overkill," said Tim Searcy, ATA executive director.

Losing business
People who sign up this summer should see a decrease in telemarketing calls after the FTC begins enforcing the list October 1. The service will block about 80 percent of the calls, the FTC said.

The telemarketing industry estimates the do-not-call list could cut its business in half, costing it up to $50 billion in sales each year. Implementing the list could also eliminate up to two million jobs, the ATA said.

The ATA also asked the FCC on Friday to stay enforcement of its rules until the court can review them. No court date has been set for the case against the FTC, the group said.

Similar lawsuits brought by other telemarketers are pending.

Threat of steep fines
Beginning in September, telemarketers will have to check the list every three months to see who doesn't want to be called. Those who call listed people could be fined up to $11,000 for each violation. Consumers would file complaints to an automated phone or online system.

Exemptions from the list include calls from charities and pollsters and calls on behalf of politicians. A company also may call a person on the no-call list if that person has bought, leased or rented from the company within the past 18 months or has inquired about or applied for something during the past three months.

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Source: CNN

dstruct2k · Jul 29, 2003, 09:53 PM

Well, that's what those damn telemarketers get for trying to invade our lives. If they ever, somehow, manage to overpower this new regulation, I will resort to swearing and screaming at any telemarketer that was stupid enough to dial my number.

Anyone feel the same way?

Wiz4rd- · Jul 29, 2003, 11:58 PM

GOOD, Die you fuckin telemarketing sucm bags. Get a real job!

AlternateVirus · Jul 30, 2003, 01:20 AM

ditto to the list, i just say i cant hear them and hang up the fone.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 30, 2003, 03:40 AM

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Originally posted by Wiz4rd-
GOOD, Die you fuckin telemarketing sucm bags. Get a real job!

telemarketing scum bags .... die die die .. burn in hell with the riaa ...die die die

Desert_Siege · Jul 30, 2003, 05:23 AM

I just tell them I am a 40 year old, unemployed encylopedia salesman who lives with his grandmother and has no house, no car, no job and no money and never makes long distance calls. What did you want again? I usually get, "Have a nice day sir" click.

And the calls that come and say private name private number or unknown on my caller ID, I just pick up, say "Wrong number" and hang up...heh. One actually had the nerve to call me back and almost curse at me for hanging up on him. I acted like I was sorry, apologized, acted like I was interested, got his name and the company he worked for, and when he turned me over to his supervisor to "confirm", I let the supervisor have it! Wonder if that guy still has a job? lol

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 30, 2003, 06:15 AM

some ought to use an script and add every number in the book to the no call list lol

mbeeston · Jul 30, 2003, 06:18 AM

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Originally posted by AlternateVirus
ditto to the list, i just say i cant hear them and hang up the fone.

your to nice.. but i like canada.. not many telemarketers calling you up here

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 30, 2003, 06:36 AM

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Originally posted by mbeeston
your to nice.. but i like canada.. not many telemarketers calling you up here

lol ..when they are done with us they will turn to you, who else can they call ?... lol

Jul 29, 2003, 09:03 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Telemarketers sue over do-not-call list The free government registry for blocking telephone sales pitches has grown to more than 28 million numbers since it was opened June 27, according to the Federal Trade Commission, which operates the service. The FTC has predicted registration to grow to 60 million numbers by next summer. The American Teleservices Association, an industry group that sued the FTC in January to stop the list, asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to reject new regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC added its authority to the list to close regulatory loopholes and block calls from certain industries, including airlines, banks and telephone companies. "This truly is a case of regulatory overkill," said Tim Searcy, ATA executive director. Losing business People who sign up this summer should see a decrease in telemarketing calls after the FTC begins enforcing the list October 1. The service will block about 80 percent of the calls, the FTC said. The telemarketing industry estimates the do-not-call list could cut its business in half, costing it up to $50 billion in sales each year. Implementing the list could also eliminate up to two million jobs, the ATA said. The ATA also asked the FCC on Friday to stay enforcement of its rules until the court can review them. No court date has been set for the case against the FTC, the group said. Similar lawsuits brought by other telemarketers are pending. Threat of steep fines Beginning in September, telemarketers will have to check the list every three months to see who doesn't want to be called. Those who call listed people could be fined up to $11,000 for each violation. Consumers would file complaints to an automated phone or online system. Exemptions from the list include calls from charities and pollsters and calls on behalf of politicians. A company also may call a person on the no-call list if that person has bought, leased or rented from the company within the past 18 months or has inquired about or applied for something during the past three months. __________________ Source: CNN

Jul 30, 2003, 05:23 AM	#6
Desert_Siege Professional Slacker Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KY Posts: 274 Rep Power: 0	Heh. Telemarketers suck. I just tell them I am a 40 year old, unemployed encylopedia salesman who lives with his grandmother and has no house, no car, no job and no money and never makes long distance calls. What did you want again? I usually get, "Have a nice day sir" click. And the calls that come and say private name private number or unknown on my caller ID, I just pick up, say "Wrong number" and hang up...heh. One actually had the nerve to call me back and almost curse at me for hanging up on him. I acted like I was sorry, apologized, acted like I was interested, got his name and the company he worked for, and when he turned me over to his supervisor to "confirm", I let the supervisor have it! Wonder if that guy still has a job? lol

Jul 30, 2003, 06:15 AM	#7
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	some ought to use an script and add every number in the book to the no call list lol __________________

Jul 29, 2003, 09:53 PM	#2
dstruct2k DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Well, that's what those damn telemarketers get for trying to invade our lives. If they ever, somehow, manage to overpower this new regulation, I will resort to swearing and screaming at any telemarketer that was stupid enough to dial my number. Anyone feel the same way?

Jul 29, 2003, 11:58 PM	#3
Wiz4rd- DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	GOOD, Die you fuckin telemarketing sucm bags. Get a real job!

Jul 30, 2003, 01:20 AM	#4
AlternateVirus DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 282 Rep Power: 0	ditto to the list, i just say i cant hear them and hang up the fone.