No offense, Hunting_Bears and NewWorldMan, but: Pffbht.
I got my business phone line about a year ago ... and almost immediately, several CAs called for some guy named "Joe XXX" ... I'd politely tell them that this was a business number and that I never had an employee named "Joe XXX." They'd thank me for letting them know, promise to never call again, and hang up.
SAME day, I'd get about 4 more calls from the same CA for the same guy. Each time, I'd go through the spiel again ("Just bought the number, no one by that name here, please don't call again, this is a business number"), they'd thank me, promise not to call again ... you get the picture.
Fast forward one YEAR: they STILL call (same *bleeping* number on my business line). I just don't answer anymore. Last time I did, the jerk on the other end of the line accused me of "hiding Joe XXX." Told me he was going to sue ME for Joe's debt (apparently, Joe was a very naughty boy -- I have upwards of 10 different CAs calling me at ALL hours of the night!! Thank goodness the *bleeping* business phone is in my studio and I don't have to listen to the ringing!). After that, I just stopped answering.
Anywho, they don't just stop after a few (or even MANY) "Not his number" responses. Apparently, to some of these *bleeping* jerks, it's a turn on.
I got my business phone line about a year ago ... and almost immediately, several CAs called for some guy named "Joe XXX" ... I'd politely tell them that this was a business number and that I never had an employee named "Joe XXX." They'd thank me for letting them know, promise to never call again, and hang up.
SAME day, I'd get about 4 more calls from the same CA for the same guy. Each time, I'd go through the spiel again ("Just bought the number, no one by that name here, please don't call again, this is a business number"), they'd thank me, promise not to call again ... you get the picture.
Fast forward one YEAR: they STILL call (same *bleeping* number on my business line). I just don't answer anymore. Last time I did, the jerk on the other end of the line accused me of "hiding Joe XXX." Told me he was going to sue ME for Joe's debt (apparently, Joe was a very naughty boy -- I have upwards of 10 different CAs calling me at ALL hours of the night!! Thank goodness the *bleeping* business phone is in my studio and I don't have to listen to the ringing!). After that, I just stopped answering.
Anywho, they don't just stop after a few (or even MANY) "Not his number" responses. Apparently, to some of these *bleeping* jerks, it's a turn on.
Wonderin wrote:
No offense, Hunting_Bears and NewWorldMan, but: Pffbht.
I got my business phone line about a year ago ... and almost immediately, several CAs called for some guy named "Joe XXX" ... I'd politely tell them that this was a business number and that I never had an employee named "Joe XXX." They'd thank me for letting them know, promise to never call again, and hang up.
SAME day, I'd get about 4 more calls from the same CA for the same guy. Each time, I'd go through the spiel again ("Just bought the number, no one by that name here, please don't call again, this is a business number"), they'd thank me, promise not to call again ... you get the picture.
Fast forward one YEAR: they STILL call (same *bleeping* number on my business line). I just don't answer anymore. Last time I did, the jerk on the other end of the line accused me of "hiding Joe XXX." Told me he was going to sue ME for Joe's debt (apparently, Joe was a very naughty boy -- I have upwards of 10 different CAs calling me at ALL hours of the night!! Thank goodness the *bleeping* business phone is in my studio and I don't have to listen to the ringing!). After that, I just stopped answering.
Anywho, they don't just stop after a few (or even MANY) "Not his number" responses. Apparently, to some of these *bleeping* jerks, it's a turn on.
I have a similar problem at my office. Several CAs call daily for our employees, even though they work in another state. It used to frustrate me to no end, until I decided to try to get even.
I looked at the laws, and while they were violating the FDCPA by calling over and over, I realized I could not sue, but the employee could. I didn't want to ditract from our employees, so I changed things up.
I took a new position and decided to be friendly with the CA. Conversed with him/her and even went as far as to get info from them about their job, CA practices, and procedures. Instead of getting mad, I asked them about their family and where they live. I ask about their local politics, sports, and weather.
For the past 2 months, by doing this, all but one CA called a second time. Before, I would get mad and nearly always they would call over and over and over. Now, they always hang up on me. I never conclude the call. I ramble on and ask open-ended questions.
Then I hope they call back.
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:You can also try asking for their mailing address and mail them a letter CMRRR that states not to call you again, you have given them all the information you can provide. Cite FDCPA that states they must stop calling once they know it is not wanted. Tell them any future calls after the day they sign for that letter will be kept track of and they will be liable to you in the amount of $1000 per phone call for willfull violation of FDCPA.
That's part of the problem, Sidewinder ... they've refused to give me their company name and/or address. When the *bleeping* *bleeps* call, it only shows up on my caller ID as "Unknown name, Unknown number!"
ARGGHHH!!!!!
Sooo ... today, when they called, instead of delivering the same spiel over and over and over ... you get the point ... I just told them that because they refused to get it through their pointy little heads that I am not, do not know, nor have ever employed, Joe XXX, that I was reporting their phone calls to the phone company to be investigated for harassment.
I further told them that as THEY were taping the phone call, I was taping the call as well and now had proof that I demanded that they stop calling.
(Thank you to whomever suggested doing that in another thread!!) They hung up and haven't called since (normally, they would have called back at least 3 times by now).
But, I promise you guys ... should they call again, and I sue them for the violations, I'll split the $$ with you!!
