Bad Call Help

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

Do this every time you get an unwanted call.

Questions To Ask Caller

Is this call a telemarketing call?
May I have your full name please?
What's the name of the company you're calling for?
What is your company's phone number?
Does your company keep a list of all the phone numbers that you're not supposed to call?
Please add my phone number to your do not call list. Can you do this for me now?
Can you make sure that your company never calls me again for any other reason?
Does your company keep phone numbers on their do not call list for at least 10 years?
Does your company have a written do-not-call policy?
Can you please send me a written copy of your do-not-call policy?

Your Options

Download And Print 10 Questions PDF - Write down answers for record keeping.
Report To Government Agency - See Resources in next section.
Litigate - Seek professional legal advice before taking any action so that you do this right.
Waste Caller's Time - This keeps then away from more vulnerable call recipients and makes it less profitable for the company.
Call Blocking - Seek solutions in Resources section.

There is absolutely no reason you should have to put up with unwanted or unpleasant calls for any purpose. Learn how to protect yourself with existing regulations and consumer protections. It's up to you to take back use of your phone for business, family and friends. Advocate for better technology to improve blocking, security and privacy.

Social Media Is Made For This!

Use social media to post bad phone numbers beyond reach of regulation and litigation limits. Some numbers or companies are fake or outside your country juridiction to fight. Some callers promote scams. Your social media bad number report can reduce scammer profit. The hashtag #ofsbadcallhelp keeps bad numbers in a list for later reference. Publicize bad numbers so callers add them to their lists for blocking.

Resources

Learn And Take Action

Solutions

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